Kenra Professional
6N Natural Permanent Hair Color
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SUPPIE SCORE
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EFFICACY
Medium
SAFETY
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CLEANLINESS
What Does 6N Natural Permanent Hair Color Do?
This is a permanent oxidative hair color creme (6N Natural shade) relying on ammonia, ethanolamine, and multiple dye precursors for gray coverage and color deposit; the long INCI list confirms a standard professional formula with conditioning agents.
What are the potential risks of using ammonia-based permanent hair color like this?
How should I mix and apply Kenra 6N Natural for best gray coverage?
Are there any common allergens or sensitivities in the Kenra Color 6N formula?
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What Are the Benefits of 6N Natural Permanent Hair Color?
Based on proven scientific research
Gray CoverageStrong
Color LongevityModerate
Hair ShineModerate
Hair ConditioningMild
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What Are the Side Effects of Kenra Professional 6N Natural Permanent Hair Color?
Always consult your health practitioner if in doubt.
RiskMedium Risk
Overview
•Contains ammonia, ethanolamine, and multiple oxidative hair dye precursors (toluene-2,5-diamine sulfate, resorcinol, m-aminophenol, 2,4-diaminophenoxyethanol HCl) that can cause skin irritation or allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.
•Patch test required 48 hours before each use; avoid if history of reactions to hair dyes or fragrances (linalool, limonene, coumarin, benzyl salicylate).
•Use in well-ventilated area; ammonia and alkalizers may cause scalp tingling, redness, or respiratory irritation during processing.
•Do not use on eyelashes, eyebrows, or broken skin; rinse immediately if contact with eyes occurs.
•Formulation includes multiple preservatives and chelators; generally stable but follow exact 1:1 mix with matching developer and 30–40 min processing time.
Potential Side Effects
Negative Interactions
Allergens
fragrance (parfum)linaloollimonenecoumarinbenzyl salicylatepossible hair dye precursors
Inactive Ingredients
Aqua/water/eau
Low RiskCetearyl alcohol
Low RiskPeg-40 hydrogenated castor oil
Low RiskCeteareth-50
Low RiskPropylene glycol
Low RiskCocamidopropyl betaine
Low RiskEthanolamine
Medium RiskAmmonia
Medium RiskToluene-2,5-diamine sulfate
Medium RiskResorcinol
Medium RiskM-aminophenol
Medium Risk2,4-diaminophenoxyethanol hcl
Medium RiskFragrance (parfum)
Medium RiskSodium benzoate
Medium RiskPotassium sorbate
High RiskBenzoic acid
High RiskEdta
Medium RiskDimethicone
Low RiskAloe barbadensis leaf juice
Low RiskWhat Are the Ingredients in Kenra Professional 6N Natural Permanent Hair Color?
AQUA/WATER/EAU
CETEARYL ALCOHOL
PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL
CETEARETH-50
PROPYLENE GLYCOL
COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE
ETHANOLAMINE
AMMONIA
SODIUM SULFATE
OLETH-3
TOLUENE-2,5-DIAMINE SULFATE
OLEIC ACID
FRAGRANCE (PARFUM)
SODIUM SULFITE
RESORCINOL
2-METHYLRESORCINOL
ERYTHORBIC ACID
EDTA
POLYQUATERNIUM-22
BISABOLOL
SODIUM HYDROSULFITE
m-AMINOPHENOL
BENZYL SALICYLATE
PHENYL TRIMETHICONE
SILICONE QUATERNIUM-17
LINALOOL
LIMONENE
LAURETH-4
DIMETHICONE
COUMARIN
ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE
2,4-DIAMINOPHENOXYETHANOL HCl
OLETH-5 PHOSPHATE
DIOLEYL PHOSPHATE
LAURETH-23
ACETIC ACID
GLYCERYL STEARATE
POLYSORBATE 60
CELLULOSE GUM
SORBITAN LAURATE
SILICA
BENZOIC ACID
POTASSIUM SORBATE
SODIUM BENZOATE
Dosage & Bioavailability
How the active doses and forms in 6N Natural Permanent Hair Color compare to the research.
•TOLUENE-2,5-DIAMINE SULFATE — not disclosed; primary oxidative dye precursor amount not quantified on label or page.
•RESORCINOL — not disclosed; coupler amount not quantified on label or page.
•AMMONIA — not disclosed; alkalizing agent level not quantified on label or page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Kenra Professional 6N Natural Permanent Hair Color