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What Kind of Shampoo Is LUMINOFORCE? | 4 Products for Colored Hair and the Order to Use Them

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What Kind of Shampoo Is LUMINOFORCE? | 4 Products for Colored Hair and the Order to Use Them

"LUMINOFORCE" is the series for colored hair within SHISEIDO PROFESSIONAL's hair care line "SUBLIMIC." The maker explains that it focuses on the coarseness and loss of shine in hair that has been colored repeatedly.

Order of use

In the bath, Shampoo → Treatment (on days you want intensive care, the Mask). Before drying, Brilliance Oil.

3 functions the maker describes

The maker calls the series' mechanism the "Color Luminous System" and lists the following 3.

Aim Maker's description
Care for coarseness Lipid repair ingredients (squalane / softening ingredient) replenish the lipids and moisture that tend to be lost through hair coloring
Shine Arginine repairs melanin holes inside the hair, and high-luminance oil coats the hair. Increases specular reflection of light
Color retention Color shield ingredients coat the hair surface and prevent hair color from fading

Roles of the 4 products

Product Where to use Our sizes and prices
LUMINOFORCE Shampoo In the bath (washing) 250ml ¥3,300 / 500ml ¥5,060
LUMINOFORCE Treatment In the bath (every time) 250g ¥4,400 / 500g ¥6,600
LUMINOFORCE Mask In the bath (intensive care days) 200g ¥5,500
LUMINOFORCE Brilliance Oil Before drying 100ml ¥3,850
SHISEIDO LUMINOFORCE Shampoo
SHISEIDO LUMINOFORCE Shampoo | Tax incl. 250ml ¥3,300 / 500ml ¥5,060

When washing, at our salons we recommend lukewarm water. Wash the scalp with the pads of your fingers, and just pass the lather through the ends without rubbing to reduce the strain on colored ends.

SHISEIDO LUMINOFORCE Treatment
SHISEIDO LUMINOFORCE Treatment | Tax incl. 250g ¥4,400 / 500g ¥6,600

The Treatment and Mask are alternatives within the same series. At our salons, we recommend the Treatment every time and the Mask on days when coarseness bothers you or on weekends. Apply both from the ends to the mid-lengths, avoiding the scalp.

SHISEIDO LUMINOFORCE Brilliance Oil
SHISEIDO LUMINOFORCE Brilliance Oil | Tax incl. 100ml ¥3,850

At our salons, we explain applying Brilliance Oil mainly to the ends after towel-drying, then drying. Too much makes hair heavy, so starting with a little and adding more is the way to avoid mistakes.

Scent

The maker describes the scent as "a gorgeous scent reminiscent of a bouquet of roses," using rare natural rose fragrance.

FAQ

Can it be used on both light and dark colors?

The maker's descriptions make no distinction by color brightness. It is a series for colored hair in general.

How is it different from color shampoo (purple shampoo)?

The maker describes LUMINOFORCE as a series that prevents fading and enhances shine. Adding color is not part of the description. If you want to add color, see How to Choose a Color Shampoo Shade.

Do I need to get all of them?

You can start with just the 2 products, Shampoo and Treatment. If dryness or coarseness bothers you, add the Mask or Oil.

Daily habits for making color last are covered in 5 Daily Habits to Keep Colored Hair Beautiful Longer.

Online store shipping is free for orders of ¥3,980 or more (tax incl.) to Honshu, Shikoku and Kyushu (¥440 for Hokkaido and Okinawa).

Source (SHISEIDO PROFESSIONAL official site): LUMINOFORCE (SUBLIMIC home care)

*Results vary from person to person. If a product does not agree with your scalp or skin, stop using it and consult a dermatologist. Prices include tax and are as of the time of posting.

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