Shades ALK Alkaline Demi

Shades ALK Alkaline Demi is rated 4.7 out of 5 by 345.
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What It Is

Liquid-cream alkaline demi hair color designed to deliver both the power of a color and the care of a gloss. This advanced, ammonia-free formula leaves hair intensely nourished and moisturized with a glossy shine.

What It Does

• Up to 75% gray coverage

• Up to 1 level of lift

• Up to 8 weeks of vibrant, true-to-tone color

• Up to 2.3x glossy shine*

• Visibly healthier, shinier, and more hydrated hair after just one service

• Fast mixing and easy rinsing

• 50-shade fully intermixable palette

 

* Vs. Our Traditional Permanent Cream Color

What Else You Need to Know

Powered by a 14% Hydro-Magnetic Complex, the formula leaves hair intensely nourished and moisturized, with up to 2.3x more glossy shine. The formula contains 46% less ingredients, with no ammonia, no fragrance, no silicones, no mineral oil, no parabens, and no drying alcohols.

1. Wear suitable, disposable gloves, and avoid metal tools. For one application, mix 1 oz of Shades ALK Haircolor with 1.5 oz of Redken Pro-Oxide Cream Developer 10V (3%).

2. Use exclusively with recommended Redken Pro-Oxide Cream Developer, 10 volume (3% maximum). Use only the proportions indicated.

3. Standard processing time is 20 minutes at room temperature. Rinse hair well after the processing time.

For more information regarding application and timing, refer to Shades ALK educational material.

AQUA / WATER • CETEARYL ALCOHOL • ETHANOLAMINE • GLYCERIN • PROPANEDIOL • BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII BUTTER / SHEA BUTTER • OLEIC ACID • OLEYL ALCOHOL • COCO-GLUCOSIDE • SODIUM METABISULFITE • ASCORBIC ACID • TETRASODIUM GLUTAMATE DIACETATE • XANTHAN GUM • TOLUENE-2,5-DIAMINE • m-AMINOPHENOL • HYDROXYETHYL-3,4-METHYLENEDIOXYANILINE HCL • HYDROXYBENZOMORPHOLINE • N,N-BIS(2-HYDROXYETHYL)-p-PHENYLENEDIAMINE SULFATE • 2,4-DIAMINOPHENOXYETHANOL HCL • THIOGLYCERIN • SODIUM LACTATE • PALMITOYL TRIPEPTIDE-1 • PALMITOYL TETRAPEPTIDE-7

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Rated 5 out of 5 by from shades ALK This product is superior to the older shades cream lines. The color variety, gentleness and reliability of tone is fantastic. Excited to use this for years to come.
Date published: 2026-08-28
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great alternative to permanent color! I use 6N on my roots which are about 60% gray and it covers well without looking too opaque. As it fades up, the color is still there but the grays look hilighted and there's no harsh grow out line.
Date published: 2026-08-26
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great lowlight The perfect lowlight! Longer lasting than typically shades EQ. And leaves the hair feeling smooth and healthy!
Date published: 2026-08-26
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love Shades Alk I’m literally obsessed with shades alk! I mix 5n and 5na equal parts and it creates the prettiest dark chocolate brown. I love the coverage, and I love how long they last on the hair.
Date published: 2026-08-26
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Amazing!!! I am absolutely in love with this new line! The coverage is amazing, especially on gray hair! It grows out so beautifully and is soft instead of leaving a harsh line!
Date published: 2026-08-25
Rated 5 out of 5 by from love!! Loving the new Shades ALK! Shiny and rich!! The color is still beautiful when the client comes in for a touch up 6 weeks later!
Date published: 2026-08-24
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great quality. Perfect coverage Amazing product, perfect grey coverage, very gentle on skin which is very important for my customers with allergies and sensitive skin. Beautiful colors.
Date published: 2026-08-23
Rated 5 out of 5 by from my new fave cream Demi I love both the consistency and results of this color. The shine and softness are unreal and the colors are so extremely pigmented. I love it especially for the reds and coppers in this line. It’s also great for base breaking or refreshing blonde toners. Couldn’t be more thrilled for this new line!
Date published: 2026-08-23
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FAQs

A: More than ever, hair color clients are looking for the secret to healthier looking hair . They don’t only want to conceal their first grays, they also expect shine, hair that feels hydrated and has vitality with restored movement and bounce. Shades ALK provides all of these benefits plus a lower commitment than permanent hair color by offering an easy transition with grow-out compared to a full coverage permanent color.

A:  Shades ALK has 1-level lift vs. 2-level lift from a traditional permanent color, and it features colored coverage vs. full coverage.

A: To cover gray means to minimize the contrast between natural hair and gray hair. To what degree that contrast is minimized is the difference between coverage that is translucent to coverage that is opaque and everything in-between. Shades ALK provides colored coverage, with superior performance with N, NA, NCh, NB, GI shades.

  • a. Use N, NA, NCh, NB, GI shades for up to 75% gray coverage
  • b.    Use VG, AG, G, and CB shades for up to 50% gray coverage
  • c.     Reflective shades C, R, and RV will provide colored coverage depending on their level of deposit
  • d.    Cool shades T, AB, P and V will provide coverage depending on their level of deposit, for example lighter levels 9-10 will not provide coverage, but deeper levels can. Lighter levels may appear more blended.

A: Shades ALK N, NA, NCh, NB and GI shades have been formulated to provide up to 75% gray coverage when mixed with 10 volume. They have not been validated for use with higher levels of developer. If you are looking for more coverage or prefer to use 20 volume, we recommend using a permanent haircolor such as Color Gels Oils.

A: The 1:1.5 mix ratio ensures a product consistency that is creamy and thick, yet easy to apply with bowl & brush and bottle and to pull through the ends. Additionally, it provides the optimal rate of dye oxidation and up to 75% coverage within the 20 minute development time for robust, saturated results.

A: We are super excited to offer 50 unique Shades ALK shades at launch, but we understand that it may be overwhelming to take in all at once. We recommend taking a handful of shades from each of our tonal families to ensure you have everything you need to get started with your clients:

  • a.     NATURAL: 4N, 5N, 6N, 7N, 8N, 9N, 5NCh, 7NCh, 1NA, 4NA, 6NA, 8NA
  • b.    WARM: 7GI, 9GI, 4G, 6G, 8G
  • c.     COOL: 8P, 10P, 6V, 9V, 6AB, 8AB
  • d.    RED: 10C, 7C, 6R, 4R, 6RV, 4RV
  • e.     CLEAR


Resources

Must have shades in each family! Showing various shades from Redken ALK.