McCookProfessional Ammonia Free Hair Colour Cream No. 1 Black 60g + 20 vol 6% 90ml developer Long Lasting Color Smoo

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McCook's professional ammonia free Hair Colour Cream in No. 1 Black comes as a 60g tube with a 90ml 20 vol (6%) developer, according to the title, and promises long lasting colour. It suits confident home users and salons who are comfortable with professional-style mixing.

This is a professional-style hair colour kit rather than a simple box dye. The title lists a 60g ammonia free hair colour cream in shade No. 1 Black, paired with a 90ml bottle of 20 volume, 6% developer. It also mentions long lasting colour and a word that starts with smooth before the title is cut off. Check the full listing for the remaining claims, mixing ratio and instructions.

Including the developer separately is typical of salon colour. The developer, usually hydrogen peroxide, activates the colour. A 20 volume or 6% strength is the standard choice for depositing colour and covering grey without significant lightening, which is appropriate for a black shade. Because the components are separate, you must follow the mixing ratio exactly as directed; guessing can give poor coverage or more irritation.

Shade No. 1 is black, the darkest level. It is the most common pick for Indian users covering grey on naturally black hair. Being ammonia free, it may have a milder smell than conventional dyes, but it still contains a peroxide developer, so it can cause sensitivity. Patch test 48 hours before each use and strand test to check results.

Professional kits suit people who already have some experience with home colouring or who are working in a salon. You will need a non-metal bowl, a tint brush, gloves, clips and a timer. Mix only what you need for that session, and never store mixed colour, since the reaction starts immediately and leftover mixture should be thrown away.

Keep the developer tightly capped and away from heat, sunlight and children. Avoid contact with eyes, and rinse immediately with water if any splashes. Do not use on eyebrows or eyelashes, and stop if you feel strong burning on the scalp.

For upkeep, colour only the regrowth during touch-ups so the lengths do not become overly dark or dry. Use conditioner and gentle shampoo in between, and protect hair from strong sun in the summer months to keep the black looking rich.

It was listed around ₹668 at the time of writing, against an MRP of ₹1,270. Check whether the pack includes gloves and a brush, how many applications it gives, and the expiry dates of both the cream and developer before use.

• Professional ammonia free colour cream, No. 1 Black
• 60g colour cream plus 90ml developer, per title
• 20 vol (6%) developer for grey coverage and deposit
• Marketed as long lasting colour
• Separate components allow mixing only what you need
• Follow the stated mixing ratio exactly

Who it suits

• Experienced home colourers
• Salon and beauty parlour use
• People covering grey on naturally black hair
• Those preferring ammonia free formulas

How to use

1. Patch test 48 hours ahead and strand test a hidden section.
2. Gather a non-metal bowl, tint brush, gloves, clips and a timer.
3. Mix the colour cream and developer in the exact ratio stated on the pack.
4. Apply to dry hair section by section, starting with roots and grey areas.
5. Leave for the specified time only, then rinse thoroughly.
6. Shampoo and condition as directed, and discard leftover mixture.