milk_shake Safe Lightener Complex Hair Treatment - 5ml x 48

Why you'll love it

• A professional additive that helps protect the hair during bleaching and lightening
• Convenient single-service format: 48 x 5ml vials, one fresh, pre-portioned dose per client
• Added to your bleach mixture (5ml per 30g) to help support hair integrity through lightening
• Helps condition the hair during a demanding chemical service
• Paraben-free and silicone-free, part of the milk_shake Colour Specifics range

Kinder lightening, in a convenient single-service format. milk_shake Safe Lightener Complex is a professional additive designed to help protect and support the hair during bleaching and lightening treatments. Added to your bleach mixture, it helps look after the hair's integrity through the lightening process and helps condition it along the way, so hair is better cared for during a service that's inherently demanding on it. This pack of 48 x 5ml vials gives you a fresh, pre-portioned dose for every client, no measuring from a bulk container, and clean single-service hygiene, ideal for busy salons doing regular lightening work. Paraben-free and silicone-free.

What it does for your hair

Lightening lifts out the hair's natural pigment, which is tough on the hair fibre and is what leaves aggressively bleached hair feeling dry and damaged. This additive is designed to help buffer and support the hair through that, mixed into your bleach, it helps look after the hair's integrity and condition as it lightens, so hair tends to come through the service in better shape. It's an additive rather than a standalone lightener, so it works with your existing bleach and developer. The single-use vial format means each 5ml dose is fresh (no oxidation from an opened bulk pot) and consistent from client to client. Worth being clear, though: an additive helps protect, but it can't fully compensate for hair that's already compromised, so proper assessment before the service still matters.

How to use it

For professional use by trained, qualified colourists only. Prepare your bleach mixture (bleach powder + developer) at the appropriate ratio for your target lift, then add Safe Lightener Complex per the milk_shake mixing ratio (typically 5ml, one vial, per 30g of bleach mixture, verify the current guidance) and mix thoroughly. Apply and process per your standard lightening technique and timing, then rinse and neutralise as usual. Use a fresh vial per client and don't store part-used contents. Always carry out an allergy alert test and a strand test, and follow the full manufacturer instructions.

Who it's for

This one's for professional colourists doing regular lightening work who want the hygiene and convenience of pre-portioned single-service dosing, ideal for salons with strict hygiene protocols or anyone who'd rather not measure from a bulk bottle. We've been perfecting colour, blow-dries and styling for clients in Codsall for years, and managing damage during lightening is one of the most important service-quality considerations there is. This range also comes in a 100ml and a 250ml bottle.

Build your routine

Lightened hair needs gentle, protective aftercare and toning. Find suitable washes in our shampoo collection, explore more colour, toning and treatments across our hair products, or browse our shop by brand pages for your favourites.

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For professional salon use only, by trained, qualified colourists following the full manufacturer's instructions. This is an additive for use with a bleach mixture, not a standalone product, so the safety considerations of the full lightening service apply. Always carry out a 48-hour allergy alert test and a strand test before every service, allergic reactions can develop with repeated use, not just first use. Do not use on clients who have previously reacted to hair colour or bleach, or on already-compromised/damaged hair without proper assessment (an additive can't fully compensate for existing damage). Wear gloves and an apron, work in a well-ventilated area, and avoid all contact with the eyes, if bleach mixture gets in the eye, rinse immediately with water for at least 15 minutes and seek medical attention. Do not exceed the recommended processing time, do not use during pregnancy without medical clearance. Use a fresh vial per client, dispose of empties per your waste protocol, and keep out of reach of children.