Arctic fox violet dream on red hair

While bleaching is not always necessary, Arctic Fox colors will turn out most vibrantly on hair lightened to around a level 8 / light blond range or lighter. Pastel shades do require the hair to be lightened to around a platinum range (level 10) in order to achieve pastel shades.

Caution: Keep out of reach of children. For external use only. Use hair color only as directed. Do not use this product if scalp is irritated or injured.

This product must not be used on eyelashes, eyebrows or eyes, as it may cause blindness. If product gets into eye, rise immediately with water continuously and consult with medical personnel.

This product may contain ingredients that may cause skin irritation to certain individuals and a preliminary patch test should first be made. TO test, use soap to clean inner side of elbow. Apply small amount of hair color to area and allow it to dry. Leave it uncovered and undisturbed for 24 hours. Do not continue to use if any signs of irritation occurs.

Wear protective gloves for application. May temporarily stain skin. May temporarily or permanently stain clothes and materials.

We’re back with another Color Spotlight, Fox Fam, and this month we will be focusing on Violet Scream - er, Dream! Spooky Season is upon us, and Violet Dream is a quintessential color to pair with changing leaves and apple orchards. Check out some of our favorite tips and tricks to get the most out of this vibrant jewel tone!

 

Arctic fox violet dream on red hair

Get this deep grape with a base of Violet Dream + a dime-sized dollop of Transylvania

 

Violet Dream is a vivid red-violet hue. It’s noticeably lighter and brighter than her sister shade Purple Rain, but is still a pretty highly pigmented color overall! This color lives somewhere in between Virgin Pink and Purple Rain. It’s definitely a purple overall, but has a noticeable magenta undertone to it. Because of the strong pink undertones, Violet Dream usually will fade in a pink range and on a very light base may turn out more noticeably pink right off the bat. For the best results, use Violet Dream over level 7 or 8 hair! The color should take pretty well to a base color in more of a dark blonde range as well, and will be just a few shades darker and more subtle without pre-lightening.

 

 

Arctic fox violet dream on red hair

This vibrant lilac was made with a few drops of Violet Dream + a base of Arctic Mist


All AF colors can be mixed for an endless possibility of custom colors, and Violet Dream is no exception! Start with a base of Violet Dream and add a bit of Ritual for a deep yet vibrant berry tone, or add some Transylvania for a darker grape hue. Or for a vivid, true magenta, mix Virgin Pink with some Violet Dream! One of our most popular custom color mixes is our natural ginger shade that uses Cosmic Sunshine, Sunset Orange, and Purple Rain; but, you can use Violet Dream instead of Purple Rain in this mix for a slightly more vibrant and less muted tone if you don’t want your color to be too close to a natural hue! Need some pastels in your life? Violet Dream dilutes down to a beautiful pinkish lilac, or mixes with Sterling for a sweet smoky mauve!

 

Arctic fox violet dream on red hair

Equal parts Violet Dream + Virgin Pink make this stunning magenta!

 

One of the only issues Violet Dream tends to have is how pink it appears. If you’re applying Violet Dream over a very light base (level 9+), you can help ensure it turns out in a true red-violet range by adding a little bit of a darker shade like Purple Rain to slightly deepen the hue. This will help prevent the color from pulling too pinkish, while still keeping it in a bright purple range!

 

Arctic fox violet dream on red hair

Two parts Sterling + one part Violet Dream makes this smoky mauve hue


Do you have any favorite uses for Violet Dream, Fox Fam? Let us know in the comments! And as always, if you have questions on how best to use this color, feel free to reach out to us at [email protected] or ask around on our Fox Fam Facebook Group! Stay colorful!

 


 

Arctic fox violet dream on red hair
Coley Baker is AF’s customer support guy, volunteer color tester, and resident Dungeon Master. His hair has been just about every Arctic Fox shade, so firsthand color knowledge is his specialty! He currently resides in north San Diego with his partner and dog, where they can usually be found being beach bums or rolling up new Dungeons and Dragons characters.

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I am planning on Mixing equal parts Violet Dream and Ritual but I’m not sure how it will look. Is it possible to get a visual?

Violet on April 23, 2020

Equal parts violet dream + virgin pink and a mix of sterling. Wonder what that would look like? Care to test it for me?

Cassandra Ruiz on March 04, 2020

Sunset orange and violet dream mix is my favorite.. 2 parts violet 1 part sunset makes a beautiful maroon/purple/violet color… Fades pink but “purple pink”… Fell upon this by mistake… Best mistake I ever made😁

Karen Lewis on January 13, 2020

How long should the colour last before having to re do it

Brandi Fournier on December 10, 2019

My hair is a midnight ruby purchased by splat haircolor. I am looking for a new look but don’t want to bleach my hair. I was wanting to keep my red hair at the ends but dye my roots a purple or magenta something that will blend well to have a hombre kind of look. what would you recommend without doing anything too drastic? I have been dying my hair all colors of the rainbow myself for over 20 years. .. any suggestions on colors that would blend nicely? Thank you!!

Can you put Arctic Fox on red hair?

As long as you're patient, and with the help of the color wheel, you can achieve any color you desire! Arctic Fox dyes are super hydrating and conditioning, so each time you dye your hair, you're conditioning it. That means you can apply AF shades as often as you like!

What color does violet dream fade to?

Violet Dream will give you a hint of spring in any season! This floral purple color does have some strong magenta undertones and will generally fade into a pink shade.

How long does Arctic Fox Violet Dream last?

*Color will fade with each shampoo and may last up to 40 washes. *Color may last longer depending upon the type, condition, and porosity of hair.

What color does Arctic Fox purple fade to?

While Purple Rain goes on a gorgeous grapey purple on a lightened base, our purples are formulated to fade in more of a pink range over time (and then eventually silver on platinum hair).