Product FAQs

Yes, it is a permanent hair color that features a depositing action only. It does not rub off.

- It's easy to use (simply mix with water).

- It contains no ammonia (Less damage).

- It's very gentle to hair.

- It's long lasting, with controlled and predictable results.

- It has no harsh odors.

- It gives hair a smooth, rich and natural look.

The purpose of Bigen Powder is fourfold: to darken hair, to match or enhance your natural hair color, to permanently and easily cover gray and to restore hair color that has been faded either by sun, chlorine, sea water or chemical processing.

Bigen Powder is a leading powdered permanent hair color that does not contain ammonia nor metallic ingredients in its formula.

Bigen Powder is designed for those who desire dark, rich healthy looking hair and cover gray.

Yes. Bigen Powder will gently cover gray without drastic changes in your natural color.

Yes, of course. However, if you have previously colored your hair with henna or a color-restorer, you need to wait until your hair has grown out, until these colors fade completely out of your hair, or until your color-treated hair has been cut. Otherwise, the desired results may not be obtained.

Both products are deposit-only hair colors. However, Bigen’s Permanent Powder Hair Color lasts much longer than the other due to differences in coloring mechanism.

Bigen Permanent Powder is an oxidative dye that deposits color your hair to last at least 20 shampoos. It contains a low level of peroxide to become activated when mixed with water, to ensure that the colorants penetrate the hair without lifting (lightening) away your natural pigments to remain gentle to the hair. Since it will cover both outside of the cuticle as well as bit into the cortex, the product lasts as long as most permanent hair dye products, but with much less damage to the hair.

Semi-Permanent Hair Colors, including Bigen’s, is even less invasive. They usually don’t contain any peroxide, and simply coat the hair. The benefit of this type of product is that it doesn't add more damage to the hair, and can be used over relaxed or bleached hair, even on the same day. The trade-off compared to the Bigen Permanent Powder, is that it will wash off with each shampoo. While specific counts may vary per shade and condition of hair, on average it will maintain colors for about 8 shampoos.

Yes. All permanent hair colors, including Bigen Powder, require a preliminary skin allergy test 48 hours before each use, even if you have been coloring for years without problem.

Your body constitution and condition change every day. Allergic reactions can occur depending on the constitution of the day of use.

If you notice any signs of burning, swelling, redness or irritation on your skin during these 48 hours, do not use the product.

No. This product must not be used for dyeing eyelashes or eyebrows. To do so may cause blindness. Avoid contact with your eyes. If product gets into the eyes, rinse immediately and please consult your physician.

No. Do not use this product for body hair (besides hair on scalp) or facial hair (such as beard or mustache). To do so may cause irritation or injury. If you'd like to color your beard or mustache, try EZ Color for Men.

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Always choose the shade that is closest to your own natural color (or 1 to 2 shades lighter) for best results.

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With an entire bottle of Bigen Powder and the proper measurement of water (Fill to the "FULL" line of the measuring tray), you can make 2.3 fl oz. of mixture. This amount is good enough to cover from short hair to shoulder-long hair. You may need 2 boxes if you have long hair.

No. Bigen Powder should be applied only on dry hair. Excessive moisture may increase the risk of dripping, which might get into your eyes. To avoid contact with eyes, do not apply color mixture to wet hair. My hair has excessive hair styling product buildup.

You should not wash your hair immediately before coloring. Wait at least 24 hours after shampooing before you apply the color.

Yes. As Bigen Powder is a non-ammonia formula, it gently deposits color. We suggest waiting two weeks between chemical treatments for minimum hair damage.

Yes. Bigen Powder is excellent for black tint and corrective coloring, to eliminate off tones and cool-down over lightened hair.

Your hair will be rich and lustrous, with magnificent natural-looking color.

Non-chemically treated hair
10 min application + 20-30 min developing time: 30-40 min total

Chemically treated hair
10 min application + 15 min developing time: 25 min total

Never exceed a total of 40 minutes application time.

No. Bigen Permanent Powder is not designed to lift your hair color to a lighter shade.

No. Bigen Powder has no lifting action. It is a deposit-only color.

No. Using a dryer is not recommended. Use Bigen Powder at room temperature (approximately 68°F to 86°F).

Bigen Permanent Powder color lasts approximately 20 shampoos or more, depending on hair condition and lifestyle.

Using a tint brush, simply apply Bigen Powder mixture to the new growth.

The hair swatches show the coloring result when Bigen Powder is applied to 100% gray hair. Bigen Powder tends to come out darker when applying to black hair because it has no lifting action. We recommend that you select 1 or 2 levels lighter than your original, natural color.

No. Color pigments of permanent hair color once oxidized and developed are difficult to remove from hair. It's almost impossible to lighten previously darkened hair with permanent hair color by yourself. For more information, ask for a professional colorist at a salon.

No. Since Bigen Powder is a permanent hair color, Bigen Powder's color pigments are difficult to remove from hair after oxidized and developed. For more information, ask for a professional colorist at a salon.

To protect your hair color from fading, we recommend Bigen Colorshield Moisture Plus Shampoo and Deep Conditioner.

Wait at least two weeks to color your hair again after the use of this product.

Both products are deposit-only hair colors. However, Bigen’s Permanent Powder Hair Color lasts much longer than the other due to differences in coloring mechanism.

Bigen Permanent Powder is an oxidative dye that deposits color your hair to last at least 20 shampoos. It contains a low level of peroxide to become activated when mixed with water, to ensure that the colorants penetrate the hair without lifting (lightening) away your natural pigments to remain gentle to the hair. Since it will cover both outside of the cuticle as well as bit into the cortex, the product lasts as long as most permanent hair dye products, but with much less damage to the hair.

Semi-Permanent Hair Colors, including Bigen’s, is even less invasive. They usually don’t contain any peroxide, and simply coat the hair. The benefit of this type of product is that it doesn't add more damage to the hair, and can be used over relaxed or bleached hair, even on the same day. The trade-off compared to the Bigen Permanent Powder, is that it will wash off with each shampoo. While specific counts may vary per shade and condition of hair, on average it will maintain colors for about 8 shampoos.

Yes. Conduct a skin allergy test 48 hours before each use: Apply a small amount of product to inside of the elbow. If during 48 hours you don't notice any signs of burning, swelling, redness or irritation, you can use this product.

Hair Colorants can cause allergic reactions which in rare cases can be severe. Do not use if you already had a reaction to a hair color product. If you experience any skin abnormalities during or after coloring, discontinue use and seek medical help.

Yes. Conduct a skin allergy test 48 hours before each use: Apply a small amount of product to inside of the elbow. If during 48 hours you don't notice any signs of burning, swelling, redness or irritation, you can use this product.

No. Bigen Semi-Permanent Colors are not designed to lift your hair color to a lighter shade.

No. Bigen Semi-Permanent has no lifting action. It is a deposit-only color.

You can pre-lighten your hair using our Dust-Free Powder Bleach and Bigen 20-Volume Cream Developer. This will allow for a more vivid depositing of colors.

No. This product must not be used for dyeing the eyebrows or eyelashes; to do so may cause blindness. Do not use this product for any purpose other than coloring the hair on your head. To do so may cause irritation or injury.

Bigen Semi-Permanent color lasts eight shampoos or more, depending on hair condition and lifestyle.

Yes, you can use this semi permanent color the same day as a relaxer.

Yes, you can create many special effects.

Yes, Bigen Semi-Permanent color is great for toning and blending colors.

Bigen Semi-Permanent color is used to blend gray or enhance natural color. If 100% gray coverage is desired, try Bigen Powder Permanent Hair Color.

For Natural Hair
Place plastic cap over hair and process under a warm dryer for 20-30 minutes, then allow to cool for 5 minutes.

For Relaxed Hair
Process for 25 minutes at room temperature only. Heat is not recommended for relaxed hair.

For Designer Series
For Pre-lightened hair: Process for 25 minutes at room temperature. DO NOT USE HEAT.

Shampoo and towel dry hair. Apply directly from the bottle starting at the roots and work generously to the ends. Saturate well.

No, Bigen Semi-Permanent color does not contain ammonia or peroxide. Our oil-rich, conditioning formula is gentle enough for relaxed, permed or bleached hair.

Always choose the shade that is closest to your own natural color (or 1 to 2 shades lighter) for best results.

Bigen Semi-Permanent color is formulated to minimize staining and bleeding and reduce running and dripping during application.

Since a semi-permanent color washes out of hair more quickly, it is recommended to shampoo and towel dry the hair before the color application.

Semi-permanent colors are gentle enough for the hair to be used frequently. However the results will vary greatly by the undertone, thus the recommended frequency will depend on your purpose.

If you want to keep refreshing colors with same product, you can use whenever the fade becomes noticeable. The product is expected to last about eight shampoos, so we suggest this as the best timing