oVertone Semi-Permanent Hair Color Conditioner Scarlet Red 8 oz – Color-Depositing, Nourishing

Overtone Scarlet Red is a semi-permanent color-depositing conditioner that gives bold red tone while conditioning hair in a single 10–15 minute treatment.

This color-depositing mask blends vivid pigment with moisturizing ingredients like shea butter, coconut oil and avocado oil so you refresh or transform hair color without bleach (for best results on light or pre-lightened hair). The 8 oz jar is formulated for repeated use to add or maintain scarlet shades, and it’s designed for all textures—straight, wavy, curly or coily—while staying vegan and cruelty-free.

How quickly will I see scarlet color and how long does it last?

Results depend on your natural base and hair porosity. On pre-lightened or blonde hair, vibrant scarlet shows immediately; on darker brown bases the shade will be more subtle or require lifting for full vibrancy. Expect visible color for approximately 3–5 weeks with normal washing; longevity varies by your routine and water hardness.

• Processing time: 10–15 minutes for standard deposit
• Longevity: roughly 3–5 weeks depending on washes
• Best brightness: on light or bleached hair
• Refresh routine: reapply as a mask to boost pigment

Will this damage my hair and how does it condition?

Overtone’s formula deposits pigment without peroxide or ammonia, so it doesn’t chemically lift the hair shaft. It combines rich conditioning agents that restore moisture and shine while laying down color, leaving hair feeling soft rather than brittle.

• Key emollients: shea butter, coconut oil, avocado oil
• No harsh bleaching in the formula itself
• Designed to minimize breakage and dryness
• Can be used on previously color-treated hair

How do I apply Scarlet Red at home for even color?

Apply generously to dry hair for the most even deposit: distribute the mask from roots to ends and leave for 10–15 minutes. Use gloves and a comb or fingers to ensure thorough coverage; rinse with warm water until it runs clear. For a lighter tint, reduce processing time or dilute with a white conditioner.

• Application: apply to dry, towel-dried, or dry-brushed hair
• Timing: 10–15 minutes for standard intensity
• Tools: gloves, wide-tooth comb or applicator brush
• Tips: strand test first for expected intensity

Can everyone use this shade and how should I prepare my hair?

Anyone can use the mask, but the final scarlet effect depends on your starting color. For the brightest scarlet, pre-lighten to a pale blonde. If you want subtle red tones on darker hair, expect a stain-like sheen or consider a lightening step prior to coloring.

• For maximum vibrancy: pre-lighten to pale blonde
• On brown or dark hair: expect tone rather than full opacity
• Works on all textures: straight, curly, coily, wavy
• Perform a patch/strand test to check compatibility

Who is this for? If you want a cruelty-free, non-permanent way to achieve or refresh bold scarlet tones while improving moisture and manageability, this is designed for you—whether you’re maintaining salon color, experimenting without long-term commitment, or adding shine to faded red. It’s suited to anyone comfortable with at-home application and willing to match their base color to the desired vibrancy for best results.

Ingredients

Water/Aqua/Eau, Cetearyl Alcohol (from Mixed Plants), Cetyl Alcohol (from Vegetables), Stearyl Alcohol (from Vegetables), Glycerin (from Vegetables), Behentrimonium Chloride, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii (Organic Shea) Butter, Simmondsia Chinensis (Organic Jojoba) Seed Oil, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil, Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil, Linum Usitatissimum (Organic Linseed) Oil, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Amodimethicone, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride (from Guar Beans), Polysorbate 60 (from Vegetables), Basic Blue 99, Basic Brown 16, Basic Red 76, Basic Yellow 57, Basic Red 46, Basic Violet 1, Basic Yellow 40, Basic Orange 2, Basic Blue 9, Basic Green 4, Basic Violet 2, Citric Acid, Benzyl Alcohol, Dehydroacetic Acid, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil, Mentha Viridis (Spearmint) Leaf Oil