Schwarzkopf Professional Igora Royal permanent hair color 9-7 Extra Light Copper Blonde, 60 g — intense copper tone & reliable gre

Igora Royal 9-7 Extra Light Copper Blonde is a professional permanent hair colour cream that delivers intense copper-blonde results with excellent grey coverage and brilliant shine.

Designed for salon use, Schwarzkopf Professional Igora Royal combines a concentrated Color Creme with a matching Color and Care Developer to produce reliable, long-lasting colour. The 9-7 shade (Extra Light Copper Blonde) is formulated to lift and deposit warm copper tones while supporting hair structure. This listing is for a 60 g (2.1 oz) aluminium tube—ideal for precise mixing and single-client applications.

How should I mix and apply Igora Royal 9-7 for consistent results?

Mix Igora Royal colour cream with Schwarzkopf Color and Care Developer at a 1:1 ratio—equal parts cream and developer—then apply on dry hair. Development time is 30–45 minutes; adding gentle heat can shorten processing by about a third. Rinse thoroughly, then shampoo and neutralise with BC Bonacure Color Save products for best colour retention.

• Mixing ratio: 1:1 (cream : developer)
• Apply to dry hair; process 30–45 minutes
• Optional heat reduces time by approximately 33%
• Finish with BC Bonacure Color Save shampoo and neutraliser

Which developer strengths should I use with this 9-7 copper-blonde shade?

Select developer strength based on desired lift and coverage: 3% for darker colouring or root refresh, 6% for tone-on-tone or one-level lightening and grey coverage, 9% to lift one to two levels, and 12% to lift two to three levels. For hair previously tinted or with resistant colour, a dual application or the colourist method is recommended to achieve even results.

• 3%: darker shades or mid-tone refresh
• 6%: tone-on-tone and single-level lift
• 9%: lift 1–2 levels
• 12%: lift 2–3 levels; use caution on fragile hair

Will Igora Royal 9-7 cover grey hair and how do I handle high-white hair?

Igora Royal is formulated for reliable grey coverage when used with the appropriate developer strength. For up to 100% white hair coverage, follow the same 1:1 mixing ratio and choose developer strength based on the lift required; for 50% white hair the same developer options apply but special base-tone adjustments may be needed when lifting two or more levels.

• Up to 100% white coverage possible with correct developer
• 50% white: same developer choices; add base tone for higher lifts
• Previously coloured hair: consider a dual application for uniform results

What performance benefits and aftercare improve colour longevity?

Igora Royal is formulated to provide enduring colour depth with high shine while supporting hair structure. Using BC Bonacure Color Save products after colouring helps seal the cuticle, maintains tone, and reduces fading from UV and pollution exposure.

• Long-lasting colour with strong coverage
• Enhanced shine and fortified hair structure
• Use BC Bonacure Color Save to protect against UV and daily pollutants

Who is this product for? Schwarzkopf Professional Igora Royal 9-7 Extra Light Copper Blonde is aimed at stylists and experienced colourists seeking a dependable professional permanent shade that produces vivid copper-blonde results. It suits clients wanting warm, luminous blondes, those requiring predictable grey coverage, and any salon service where precision mixing and controlled single-tube applications are preferred. Not intended for use on clients with contraindications to oxidative hair colour—perform a patch test and consult professional safety guidelines before application.