FAQS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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ABOUT MOWAN
Mowan International is based in Italy, near Naples
2011
There are no animal products or by products in any Megix | 10 or PureShades products.
Mowan International NEVER tests on animals.
Megix 10 products contain Kero-veg 18, which includes wheat protein.
As a European based company, we follow all regulations and restriction standard set forth by the EU regarding packaging and product ingredients. We have suggestions on our packaging for the best way to recycle so that we do not harm the environment.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Spectrum technology- smaller pigments that couple and combine more rapidly- along with slightly more oxygenated developers is what allows Megix 10 to work in just 10 minutes.
Ammonia content varies from 1% in darker shades to 2.7% in the ultra-lift blondes.
pH of Megix 10 varies from 10.0-12.0 depending on the shade.
Megix 10 developers are slightly more oxygenated to allow the color to couple quicker and process in 10 minutes.
Yes, Megix contains ammonia and PPD.
Kera-veg 18 is a proprietary blend of plant based amino acids to ensure hair remains healthy during the coloring process. Kera-veg 18 contains serine, threonine, argentine, soy + wheat proteins.
No, Megix 10 is not progressive and should not get darker. If left on longer than 40 minutes, Megix 10 can stain the cuticles, making hair appear more opaque,especially with darker, ash colors.
0.00 is a blonding enhancer designed to be used with the ultra lift blondes for additional lift. When mixed in with FIX + Megix MorpH , 0.00 can be used as a clear to dilute tonality.
Quite the opposite, megix is enriched with (era-veg 18-plant based amino acids to help maintain healthy and vibrant, long lasting color.
APPLICATION
Once your application is complete, set your timer and watch the magic!
If it will take longer than 25 minutes to apply, we recommend mixing fresh color to finish application as the dye molecule will begin oxidizing and make it difficult to penetrate into the cortex after 25 minutes.
Makesure that you are working on clean hair. Any product buildup can interfere with adequate deposit. Make sure section sizes are fine, and properly + heavily saturated. Always shampoo color out using Megix Shampoo.
If doing a multi-dimensional look, apply lightener in foils first. Time accordingly, and when lightener is almost ready, apply base color between foils, time for 10 minutes and rinse. You could also apply base color right after foiling, since Megix 10 is not progressive.
FORMULATION
YES! True Neutrals -.00N Family- are designed for 100% gray coverage.
30-50% white hair- add 5-25% .00N
50% + white hair- add 25-50% .00N
It's all in your developers. Using Megix with 12 volume will give you long lasting demi. Using Megix with Fix will give you an alkaline demi. Using Megix with FIX + MegixMorpH will give you and a acidic demi.
YES! To ensure best results, please measure color based on our recommendations.
.0 is a cool natural with a yellow/green tone.
.00 is an intense warm natural with a yellow/orange tone.
.00N is TRUE NEUTRAL for optimal gray coverage
We recommend 21 volume for best results.
For very resistant gray hair, we recommend dropping down 1/2-1 level in color to ensure adequate coverage.
Megix is not progressive so it will not get darker. It should be noted, however, especially on fine + porous hair, if the color should need to stay on longer than 50 minutes, we recommend using a lighter shade as it can stain and appear more opaque.
1Up
Megix 1 up is a pre color treatment, designed to be used before a chemical coloring service.
1 Up helps to even out porosity for a more even uptake of color.
1 Up helps achieve better gray coverage.
1 Up helps alleviate any scalp sensitivites and tingels that may be experienced by some clients.
Kera-veg 18- plant based amino acids and proteins. Niacine Vitamins and Polyamine
sugars.
Spray the hair that will be colored liberally with I up. Not enough to dampen the hair, but enough to coat the fibers.
Absolutely!
Morph
Megix Morph is an additive designed to transform Megix 10 color from an alkaline to an acidic demi permanent by decreasing the pH of the color.
When the pH of Megix is decreased to an acidic base, it means the color becomes a deposit only and will not bump or shift the base.
Because Megix morph is working to decrease alkalinity in the color, we have 5 different mixing ratios- depending on the level of color being used.
Ultra-Lift Blondes: for every 15 grams of color, you will add 2 grams of morph.
Level 8-10: for every 10 grams of color, you will add 1 gram of morph.
Level 7 and Below: for every 20 grams of color, you will add 1 gram of morph.
We recommend using FIX 6 volume developer when creating an acidic demi formulation with Megix MorpH.
1 part color to 1.5 parts fix developer. Developer should be added for the amount of color being used in the formula
Pure.Shades
Pure shades are semi-permanent direct dyes that come in 26 beautiful, intermixable shades.
Pure.shades can be timed anywhere between 5-50 minutes depending on the desired intensity *longevity.
Synergy mousse is a deep conditioning mousse that can be used alone or mixed in with pure.shades to facilitate an easier application. Synergy mousse includes Kera-Veg 18 for healthier hair.
Synergy mousse is optional with pure shades. If synergy is used, we recommend mixing 2 parts pure.shades to 1 part synergy.
pure. shades is acidic at 6.5.
Depending on healthy + Integrity of the hair, pure shades can last up to 20 washes.
We recommend using lift 9 with 12 volume and shampoo to gently remove pure shades from the hair.