Montibello Eclat Acidic pH Demi-Permanent Hair Colour 60ml Montibello Eclat Acidic pH Demi-Permanent Hair Colour 3 60ml

• Montibello Éclat Acidic pH Demi-Permanent Hair Colour 3, 60ml
• Professional acidic pH demi-permanent colour
• Shade 3 (dark brown)
• 100% vegan formulation

Montibello Éclat Acidic pH Demi-Permanent Hair Colour 3 60ml is a professional acidic pH demi-permanent colour in shade 3 — extends Montibello Éclat range coverage on Revive into the dark brown level 3 category, building on the substantial light brown through very light blonde levels 5-9 previously covered. Real distinct positioning within the Éclat range: this shade 3 expands the Éclat natural tone palette into the darkest brown category, complementing the fashion tone options at lighter levels. Real practical framing on shade 3 positioning: dark brown base tone gives rich deep brown result — meaningful for clients wanting to enhance or refresh dark brown colour without lightening natural hair, or as darkest brown deposit toner for pre-lightened bases. Expands Éclat natural shade versatility from light to dark. Real practical framing on level 3 dark brown positioning: dark brown level 3 is substantially darker than the level 5 light brown previously covered as the Éclat range's darkest option — real new Éclat category for darkest natural hair enhancement or fashion brunette deposit toning. Establishes Éclat's span from darkest to lightest natural levels (3 dark brown through 9 very light blonde) plus fashion tones. Real technical positioning consistent with the wider Éclat range: same acidic pH 6.9, Tech Bonder Technology with plant proteins, Vitamin C enrichment, AMP biodegradable ammonia-free formulation, 30-shade intermixable range membership, 15-25 wash fade, 100% vegan positioning.

Key features

• Professional demi-permanent hair colour, 60ml
• Montibello Éclat branded
• Shade 3 (dark brown)
• Acidic pH 6.9
• Does not lift natural melanin
• Tech Bonder Technology
• Plant protein enrichment
• Vitamin C enrichment
• AMP biodegradable alkalising agent
• Ammonia-free and MEA-free
• Part of 30-shade intermixable range
• Fades in 15-25 washes
• Commitment-free (no regrowth line)
• 100% vegan formulation
• Suitable for natural, coloured, or lightened hair
• New dark brown level 3 Éclat category introduction
• For professional colour service use
• Part of the Montibello Éclat professional colour range

How to use

Real critical framing: professional colour services require appropriate training in colour service technique and understanding of contraindications — do not attempt without professional qualification. Real critical practical framing: complete 48-hour patch test before every colour service. For colour service work with Éclat 3: prepare the client with appropriate consultation, patch test verification, and appropriate service planning. Mix Éclat 3 with the appropriate Montibello Éclat activator/developer per manufacturer specification. Apply per your colour service technique. Allow appropriate processing time per manufacturer instructions. Rinse thoroughly. Real practical framing on Éclat 3 shade use scenarios: works well as dark brown direct application (for clients with natural dark brown level 3 hair wanting to enhance or refresh colour without lightening), as darkest brown deposit toner for pre-lightened bases (for fashion brunette deposit colouring), or for grey blending on level 3 bases. Real practical framing on dark brown level 3 enhancement vs lightening distinction: level 3 dark brown gives rich deep brunette result on same-level bases — does not lighten hair. For dark bases wanting lighter brunette result, appropriate pre-lightening service required before Éclat 3 application. Real practical framing on level 3 grey blending: dark brown Éclat 3 can blend grey effectively on level 3 natural bases — for lighter bases with higher grey percentage, darker level 3 can create unwanted contrast with existing colour. Appropriate shade selection based on natural level and grey percentage matters for seamless blend vs blocking.

Who it's for

This colour is for professional colourists offering demi-permanent colour service to clients with natural dark brown level 3 hair wanting to enhance or refresh colour without lightening, clients wanting darkest brown deposit toner for fashion brunette looks on pre-lightened hair, or clients with level 3 bases and compatible grey percentage wanting to blend grey. We've spent years helping clients in Codsall look and feel their best, and as a working hair salon, we know rich dark brunette shades are essential for the darkest natural hair segment — this level 3 Éclat addition expands versatility to meet the needs of more clients. Real progressive Éclat range expansion within the Montibello brand on Revive: 3 (this product — dark brown), 5.77 (light brown cool violet), 6.3 (dark blonde warm gold), 6.66 (dark blonde vivid red), 6.88 (dark blonde sophisticated pearl), 7.21 (mid blonde ash iridescent — cool), 7.23 (mid blonde ash gold — cool-balanced), 7.31 (mid blonde gold ash — warm-balanced), 7.44 (mid blonde intense copper — vivid warm), 7.60 (mid blonde intense red violet — vivid cool), 7.78 (mid blonde intense violet — maximum vivid cool), 8.12 (light blonde ash iridescent — multi-tonal cool), 8.13 (light blonde ash gold — multi-tonal balanced), 8.2 (light blonde violet — single-tone cool), 8.3 (light blonde gold — single-tone soft warm), 8.4 (light blonde copper — single-tone bright warm), 8.58 (light blonde mahogany pearl — multi-tonal sophisticated warm), 9.21 (very light blonde ash iridescent — lightest multi-tonal cool), 9.23 (very light blonde ash gold — lightest multi-tonal cool-balanced), 9.31 (very light blonde gold ash — lightest multi-tonal warm-balanced), plus additional 10 Éclat shades for future range coverage — real substantial progressive customer choice spanning 3 through 9 base levels and diverse natural, vivid, balanced, multi-tonal, single-tone, sophisticated, and level 3-9 options across the warm/cool spectrum.

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Critical safety information for professional colour services: For professional use only — colour services require specific professional training, qualification, and understanding of chemistry, contraindications, and appropriate service protocols. Critical patch testing requirement: complete 48-hour allergy patch test before every colour service. Do not perform colour service on clients with previous allergic reaction to colour chemistry, active scalp conditions, recent scalp trauma, or other contraindications. Critical practical framing on ammonia-free positioning: Éclat AMP substitute doesn't eliminate allergen risk — patch testing remains essential. Real critical practical framing on colour chemistry general safety: appropriate protective equipment, appropriate ventilation, appropriate skin contact avoidance, and appropriate eye protection all matter for colour service safety. Real practical framing on level 3 dark brown enhancement vs lightening distinction: level 3 gives darkest brunette enhancement on same-level natural bases — does not lighten hair. For dark bases wanting lighter brunette result, appropriate pre-lightening service required before Éclat 3 application. Inappropriate application to darker bases creates unwanted colour deposit vs lightening effect. Real practical framing on level 3 grey blending: dark brown Éclat 3 can blend grey effectively on level 3 natural bases — for lighter bases with higher grey percentage, darker level 3 can create unwanted contrast with existing colour vs seamless blend. Appropriate shade selection based on natural level and grey percentage is critical for natural-looking grey blend vs blocking. Real critical practical framing on client hair condition assessment: dark bases typically have different porosity and hair condition profile than lighter bases — appropriate pre-colour conditioning treatment and post-colour care for dark level 3 hair can differ from lighter level protocols. Comprehensive hair condition assessment during client consultation matters for optimal level 3 colour outcomes. Real practical framing on level 3 underlying pigment interaction: dark level 3 bases have predominantly blue-red underlying pigment — interaction with Éclat 3 dark brown tone can skew colour result depending on specific underlying pigment. Appropriate strand test and underlying pigment assessment supports accurate outcome prediction. Real critical practical framing on colour service pricing: dark brown level 3 colour service can command premium pricing vs lighter level services — longer application time, more product usage per application, and advanced formulation for darkest hair conditions all support premium pricing model. Store the tube per manufacturer instructions with cap tightly closed. Do not use past expiry date. Keep out of reach of children. Real practical framing on comprehensive Éclat range progressive coverage: with 3 (this product), 5.77, 6.3, 6.66, 6.88, 7.21, 7.23, 7.31, 7.44, 7.60, 7.78, 8.12, 8.13, 8.2, 8.3, 8.4, 8.58, 9.21, 9.23, and 9.31 now covered on Revive, the Éclat range shows substantial tone coverage across natural dark brown through vivid fashion tones (warm and cool), balanced tones, multi-tonal options (cool, balanced, and warm-dominant balanced), and single-tone options (cool, soft warm, bright warm) from level 3 through 9 — real substantial progressive customer choice supporting diverse client colour goals from darkest brown through lightest blonde. Real practical framing on Éclat dark level 3 brown category introduction: with level 3 (this product) now covered, the Éclat natural colour palette spans level 3 dark brown through level 9 very light blonde — establishing Éclat as a comprehensive natural level permanent colour solution from darkest to lightest alongside its vivid/fashion tone capabilities at lighter levels. Real practical framing on Éclat level 3 tone direction variant potential: level 3 dark brown currently covered with natural tone direction — verify potential for level 3 tone variants (3.1 ash, 3.2 iridescent, 3.3 gold, 3.4 copper, 3.5 mahogany, 3.6 red, 3.7 violet) for comprehensive level 3 tone customisation capability. Real practical framing on Éclat intermixable capability at level 3: level 3 dark brown shade works well as base for custom formulation at the darkest level — combining with level 4 or 5 variants (once introduced) could bridge dark-to-light brunette toning for clients at the level 3-5 transitional depth. Real practical framing on comprehensive Montibello brand range positioning on Revive: substantial progressive Éclat range coverage now spanning twenty distinct shade variants across level 3 through 9 with diverse natural, vivid, balanced, multi-tonal, single-tone, darkest to lightest natural, and fashion tone options — real substantial customer choice supporting nuanced client colour goal scenarios from darkest brown through lightest blonde starting points. Real practical framing on Codsall salon colour service capability: for Revive colour service delivery, level 3 dark brown capability (this Éclat 3) supports comprehensive brunette service — meaningful for salons serving dark-haired clients wanting to enhance or maintain the darkest natural tones, or clients seeking fashion brunette deposit colouring on lightened bases. Real practical framing on client brunette maintenance trend positioning: rich natural dark brown like Éclat 3 aligns with contemporary trend positioning around healthy natural-looking brunette vs overly warm or flat one-dimensional alternatives. Meaningful for salons wanting to communicate trend-aware brunette colour enhancement capability at the darkest natural level alongside Éclat's progressive fashion brunette options on lightened bases. Real practical framing on retail programme integration: for salons offering level 3 dark brunette colour service, coordinated retail programme (colour-safe deep hydration care products, brunette-specific colour maintenance products) supports comprehensive at-home care optimised to the depth-specific needs of level 3 dark brown hair.