5 Hair Color Myths That Need to Go (Like, Now)
5 Hair Color Myths That Need to Go (Like, Now)
Let’s be real: The world of hair color is full of “rules.” You’ve probably heard them all—only bleach works, cold water is everything, semi-permanent equals damage, and on and on.
But here’s the thing: Not everything you’ve been told is true. In fact, some of it is straight-up myth status. And at Overtone, we’re here to set the record straight—because you deserve bold, beautiful hair without the B.S.
Myth 1: You can’t color dark hair without bleach.
Truth: This one’s loud, and wrong.
With Overtone’s highly pigmented conditioners—formulated specifically for brown hair—you can get rich, vibrant results without ever picking up bleach.
💡 Our For Brown Hair line was made to deliver bold color on darker strands—no damage, no lightening.
Myth 2: Semi-permanent color damages your hair.
Truth: Not here.
Overtone’s color-depositing conditioners are packed with 13 natural actives that hydrate and nourish while they color—leaving your hair looking vibrant and feeling healthy.
💡 Formulated without ammonia, peroxide, parabens, or sulfates—just ingredients your hair will love, like coconut and jojoba oils.
Myth 3: You need cold water to keep your color from fading.
Truth: The real issue? Harsh shampoos.
Water temp helps a little, but the biggest color-faders are hidden in your shower products. That’s why we created gentle, sulfate-free Daily Conditioners that help extend your shade—no icy showers required.
💡 Our formulas are designed to support long-lasting color and happy hair.
Myth 4: You can’t color your hair if it’s damaged.
Truth: Overtone is actually perfect for compromised strands.
Dry, brittle, or processed hair? Our formulas help revive it—adding both moisture and color in one easy step.
💡 With ingredients like shea butter, coconut, jojoba, avocado, and olive oils, we treat your hair while transforming your look.
Myth 5: All “color-safe” products protect your color.
Truth: "Color-safe" is often just marketing.
Many so-called gentle products still contain harsh surfactants that strip your shade. Overtone’s Daily Conditioners are truly sulfate-free and formulated to keep your color fresher, longer.
💡 Made with scalp-loving botanicals like peppermint and rosemary to soothe and revitalize while you condition.
Why Overtone is Different:
Perfect for all hair types (curl & coil friendly!)
Grey coverage with buildable color
Non-damaging. Non-lightening. Long-lasting.
Vegan & cruelty-free
No synthetic fragrance
No ammonia, formaldehyde, hydrogen peroxide, parabens, or sulfates
Formulated without phthalates, SLS/SLES, DMDM Hydantoin, urea, petrolatum, mineral oil, or DEA/TEA/MEA
Sustainable packaging: 30% PCR tubes + FSC-certified cartons
Easy-to-use, failproof application—no salon required
Key Botanical Ingredients:
Shea Butter, Coconut Oil, Jojoba Seed Oil, Evening Primrose Oil, Avocado Oil, Olive Fruit Oil, Linseed Seed Oil, Sesame Seed Oil, Spearmint Oil, Rosemary Leaf Oil
TL;DR?
Hair color doesn’t have to be hard—or harmful.
With Overtone, you get pigment that packs a punch and ingredients that care for your hair + scalp.
No bleach. No nasties. No stress.
Explore our color-depositing conditioners now and bust those myths for good.
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