IGK Color Depositing Mask Makes Hair Up-Keep Manageable: Review

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Have you ever started packing for a trip or caught a glimpse of yourself while out and realized your hair is in need of a desperate touch-up? Or maybe you’re just in the mood for change but undecided on just what that looks like. Whether it’s just dawned on you that you’re out of time to schedule a hair appointment or simply want to avoid making a drastic change you may end up not liking, there’s finally a solution to these woes. Meet the Color Depositing Hair Mask by IGK, designed to give you a temporary fresh look without commitment or the time and cost spent at a salon. We were gifted our own color mask to try and are here to share our findings on the innovative hair product that’s changing the method of at-home color.

Color Depositing Mask retails for $29 at igkhair.com.

The Color Depositing Mask by IGK is formulated without harsh chemicals and is safe to use on color-treated hair. The mask is derived from squalene, prickly pear cactus extracts, meadow foam oil and quinoa. The natural ingredients leave hair hydrated, shiny and silky.

PROS:

• Easy to use.
• Mess-free application.
• No harsh chemical smell.
• Range of colors and undertones.
• Safe for color-treated hair.
• Acceptable for use on variety of hair textures.
• Low price alternative for hair color.

CONS:

• Provides only temporary color.
• May not be suitable for dark hair.
• Does not cover gray hair.
• Thick, textured or long hair may require longer time spent rinsing, which could reduce intensity of color payout.

The Color Depositing Mask by IGK makes one thing clear upon first use: this is not your mother’s at-home color kit. Beginning with its squalene-based formula, you’ll find no harsh chemicals or fumes with IGK, just a temporary way to spruce up your hair in as little as 10 minutes. Available in a range of colors and undertones, the depositing color mask makes a once anxiety-inducing process of attempting professional-level results at home stress free.

You won’t have to worry about having your hair stylist on speed dial ready to run damage control, as the gentle mask gives a dose of color without altering natural color or texture. Additionally, you don’t need to line your bathroom with plastic a la Dexter Morgan either, as the tube packaging and mask consistency make it easy to control where color is applied and where it’s not.

First, you’ll want to start with clean hair, as you won’t be using any shampoo upon rinsing the mask. You can apply to dry hair for an intenser effect or wet hair for a sheer look.

Next, depending on your hair color and personal preference, you’ll leave the mask on for 5 to 10 minutes, then rinse, or for darker hair or a more drastic deposit, you’ll rinse after 15 to 20 minutes.

And that’s it! After rinsing, you’re ready to style and get on with your day as normal. No need to sit and watch the clock as harsh chemical-based hair dye typically requires you to do. Because of the ease of use and quick pay out, this is a great answer for anyone getting ready for an upcoming event, are in-between salon visits or simply want to try something new without much risk.