So the latest buzz circulating is the termination of the U.S. distribution of Organic Color Systems. I personally found out through people talking online and contacting me to see what my thoughts about all this were….Not by the company calling me as I guess they are doing.
So bottom line of what I know is that International Hair & Beauty Systems will no longer be the U.S. distributor of Organic Color Systems.
DON’T PANIC!! People have been contacting me totally freaking out about what to do. Well, first of all, if you are that concerned, go ahead and place a big order while they still have a stock of inventory. Secondly, you can always continue ordering direct from Herb UK if you need to.
I believe Herb UK must certainly have another U.S. distributor in mind. It would be CRAZY to take the chance on losing all the business and accounts that have been built up here and it is not likely that everyone is going to be interested in ordering from out of the country.
OK, so there are other options as well. Many new non-ammonia , clean color products have been coming onto the market. I have not even been able to keep up with testing and reviewing all of them. (sorry) You can check out the reviews I’ve already done and posted on this blog. As you may not know, it is super time consuming to do these reviews and I am slightly (lol) busy in the salon, working on my Raw Hair Organic products, teaching classes, and all the other things I do!
However, I am actually a little excited about finding another brand to use in the salon. International Hair & Beauty Brands told me they are planning on bringing in a couple different lines that will be really great and an easy transition. They would not disclose to me the brands, but hopefully we will find out soon. I have been using some of the Matrix Color Insider and have been happy with that and am looking into O & M as I have heard good things about it. More and More people are using and have been happy with Davines, but I personally did not love that line. I’ve also just recently heard that Kevin Murphy has come out with a color so that is one to check in to as well.
So there we have it. Everyone knows my motto is “trials create opportunity” so think of this as an opportunity to expand our education and experience and be able to continue growing (organically of course) by using new and improved clean products which will make our salon environment and client experience even better! 🙂
I’ll keep you posted if I find out anything more.
Melanie Nickels, Raw Hair Organics
The Hair Color Review by Melanie Nickels 
KM is a fine color .right on level. Beautiful tone . easy to use. Compact line . don’t need a hundred tubes.
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Thanks Ted.
Another good one to take a look at.
Melanie
I have been using Eufora color for several months now and l8ve it! It is a hybrid color, combining no ammonia, mea based shades, and low ammonia shades. They are intermixable and perform beautifully.
Thanks for the info, Laura.
I will take a look at that as well for review.
Melanie
I use O&M. I can recommend it.
Thanks for the info, Rob.
Melanie
Thanks for the update Melanie, I’m an Organic salon in Australia & due to some issues with our Organic Colour Sysytems distributer here I transitioned to O & M and am loving it. No having to put client under heat or washing first because as we know time is money. But great coverage and even bigger range of colours with O & M & the Styling range & retail is way better, so I say give it a go I’m 18 months in and very happy as are my clients.
Great info, Fiona.
Melanie
Thank you for your great reviews, Melanie. It must be a huge work doing them. They have helped me a lot to become aware of the importance of what we put on our head and skin. I’m looking for a professional coloration that’s free of the most harmful ingredients as possible. I know the ideal coloration doesn’t exist, that’s why I’m saying “as possible”. After a long research in the internet, I can’t decide between Nayo from Kemon, Kaaral Maraes and Natulique’s professional hair color line. Have you heard anything of them?
With all the new hair color lines coming out, it’s been hard for me to keep up with testing and reviews.
I have not heard of the last two that you listed.
Nayo has tons of parabens. I was excited to use it when it first came out, but when I saw the ingredient list I was very disappointed.
Keep an eye on this site for future reviews.
Melanie
Thanks for the info, Melanie. I’ll continue looking for the Holy Grail 🙂
Melanie, I love and respect your blog! thank you for taking a good hard look at what’s in our color. I wish there was more honest discussion about Colors’ ingredients. will you be reviewing oway? I’m dying to know your thoughts! thank you for all that you do, and for sharing your knowledge!
Hi Melanie 🙂
I wanted to ask if you have done a review on Wella koleston innosense. I read it is for those who have allergens. I’m not a hairdresser, but seeking a professional line to choose for my hairstylist to lift or highlight my dark hair to blonde. I used to be mostly ash blonde and only did roots without bleach. I want to try and refrain from bleach, fragrance.