Redken
Shades EQ™ Cream & Cover Plus Demi-Permanent Conditioning Color 2 oz.

Shades EQ™ Cream & Cover Plus Demi-Permanent Conditioning Color 2 oz. is rated 4.8 out of 5 by 84.

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A demi-permanent cream with a gentle, no-ammonia acidic formula of 100% oxidative dyes.

What It Does

Shades EQ Cream:

• Acidic pH

• Correct and add condition to overly-lightened or damaged hair

• Blend 50% gray with a deeper result

• Can be used to refresh all Redken permanent haircolor

Shades EQ Cover Plus:

• Up to 75% gray coverage with demi-permanent results

• Subtle brightening effect for more visible reflect

• Maximum vibrancy with high reflective shades

What Else You Need to Know

• No-ammonia formula

• 100% oxidative dyes provide maximum longevity

• Rich cream consistency for more precise techniques, including lowlighting and color blocking

Exclusive to Redken:

Why settle for less than number 1?

• Shades EQ is the #1 Acidic Demi Permanent Haircolor in the United States.

Shades EQ is the healthiest way to tone!

• It is best to use an acidic demi permanent color after lightening hair as it offers gentle processing for outstanding condition and shine!

• With Shades EQ, there is no need to worry about banding or harsh regrowth as acidic color does not lift.

How To

• Mix in a 1:1 ratio with 10 vol. Pro-oxide Cream Developer

• May be applied with a bowl and brush or bottle

• Shades EQ may be diluted with Shades EQ Cream Clear to lessen intensity or customize any shade

• Process at room temperature for 20 minutes or up to 30 minutes for optimal gray blending

• Follow with Color Extend Shampoo and Conditioner

• Use Shades EQ Cream Clear alone for added shine or to lock previous color. Mix with other shades for less color deposit

• Shades EQ Cover Plus Clear can be used alone for added shine with a subtle brightening effect. Mix with other shades for less color deposit

PRO TIP: Rich cream consistency and 100% oxidative dyes subtly brighten for up to 1 – 1 ½ levels of lift and up to 75% gray blending with demi-permanent results. Shades EQ Cover Plus should always be mixed with 10 Volume Pro-oxide Cream Developer.

Ingredients

• Acidic pH: ensures gentle processing for outstanding condition and shine
• No-Ammonia No-Lift Technology: minimizes cuticle damage
• 100% Oxidative Dyes: rich, deep, long-lasting color
• Pomegranate Oil, Rice Protein & Conditioning Polymer: help protect, moisturize and nourish hair fiber

Ratings & Reviews

Rated 5 out of 5 by HairStylingLove from M Love this product! Deeply sad that they are discontinuing it.

Date published: 2023-08-21

Rated 1 out of 5 by Genx from Old expired This product was on clearance and salon centric will not give you a refund on clearance products even though they should just go in a dumpster.

Date published: 2023-07-05

Rated 4 out of 5 by rose from Love it like the original Cream & Cover has great coverage, and I really enjoy the color range as well. My only gripe is it is still a very runny formula, not as much as the original Shades but not as viscous as a typical demi permanent color. Overall a great product, I LOVE ShadesEQ so I am very excited to have more options within their color line!

Date published: 2022-11-08

Rated 5 out of 5 by señorita Sone from Awesome Love the cream cover plus they cover 100% with 20 vol. it’s prefect !

Date published: 2022-04-09

Rated 5 out of 5 by Didi from Love this for shine Great shine and makes hair look and feel healthier!

Date published: 2021-09-05

Rated 5 out of 5 by jfitzu from My Fav! Redken Shades EQ Cover Plus is my favorite demi-permanent color line ever! The coverage is amazing and the grow/fade out is so subtle leaving no harsh line of demarcation. It's also pretty easy to lift through if needed at their next appointment. Redken generally has more of a hot root than I'd prefer to work with but with the Cover Plus it occurs a lot less often, even with 20 volume developer. My only constant complaint is that there isn't more cool colors to choose from and often when I go to order from the N series they are unavailable. That is frustrating because we don't have a rep and I have a ton of clients that I strictly use this on. There's just no replacement or comparison (that I've found anyway).

Date published: 2021-06-25

Rated 5 out of 5 by Rosa13 from Ammonia free but disguise my grays... For a long time I was thinking of an ammonia free product to disguise my grays and the ShadesEQ Cover Plus does exactly what I was looking for!

Date published: 2021-05-21

Rated 5 out of 5 by Tammy from Shades creme Love this product has great coverage, no line of demarcation... grow out is awesome

Date published: 2021-04-25