Anatomy of
The Hummingbird®
1. The “Beak”
Parts, places & spreads with pinpoint precision & flow control. No more messy hands.
2. Expert Engineering
The Hummingbird®'s patented technology is designed to work upright. One hand is all you need!
3. Easy squeeze action!
Super easy to clean, refill & reuse. Holds up to 6 oz, with embossed measurements on the side.
Brands
Which hair dyes work?
Virtually every brand dye, shampoo, treatment or oil that is liquid enough for a conventional hair dye bottle works well in The Hummingbird®. We’ve tested the following brands and they are Hummingbird approved. Don’t see yours? Just ask us, and we will let you know.
NOT RECOMMENDED
- Hair masks or color sold in tubs; such as Overtone, Punky & Lime Crime
- Good Dye Young
- Overtone
- Arctic Fox
- Manic Panic
Box Dye Brands
Clairol
eSalon
Garnier
L’OREAL
Madison Reed
Revlon
Schwarzkopf
Splat
Demi-permanents
Joico Lumishine
Moroccanoil Color Calypso
Paul Mitchell The Demi
Pulp Riot Liquid Demi
Rusk Deepshine
Schwarzkopf Igora Vibrance
Glosses
Kristen Ess
Matrix Tonal Control
Pravana Chroma Silk
Redken Shades EQ
Wella Shinefinity
Professional & Sally’s Permanent Dyes & Toners
Clairol Professional Liquicolor
Redken Color Gel Lacquers
Rusk in Ten
Schwarzkopf Blond Me Toning
Wella Color Charm Liquid Toner
Wella Color Charm Permanent Liquid
Wella Color Charm Permanent Gel (tube)
Zotos Age Beautiful
Bleach
Mix in ratios of 2.1 or 3.1 developer to bleach to create a more liquid consistency. Add developer to bottle first, then bleach and stir before shaking for best results.
Oils
All brands
Henna
Surya Brasil Henna Cream
Scalp treatments
Any brand liquid
VIVIDS & FASHION COLORS
A good rule of thumb, if the color works in a bottle, it works in the Hummingbird.
Is your vivid color a direct dye?
Vivid and fashion colors are also known as “direct dyes” that work by applying the color directly to the hair, without needing the addition of a second step such as a developer that needs to be mixed with the color before applying.
Any vivid, pastel or fashion color can be used in the Hummingbird, except those that come packaged in a tub, or very thick formulas that come in a tube.
Fashion and vivids can also be formulations that need a developer to activate the color. These types of formulas nearly always will work in a Hummingbird because they are a more liquid consistency.
Tip: Some direct dyes can be slightly diluted to work in the Hummingbird by adding a tsp of water at a time and shaking to incorporate with the mixing cap until the desired consistency is reached. Then put on the applicator beak and apply.
PATENTS
The reader is hereby placed on notice of DYE CANDY LLC’s rights in the domestic and foreign patents listed on this site. The following United States and foreign patents are directed to one or more of hair color bottles and asymmetric valve assemblies:
|
Product |
U.S. Patents |
Foreign Patents |
|
Hair Color Bottle |
9,193,506 |
2739542 |
|
Asymmetric Valve Assembly |
9,706,826 |
3034426 |
|
Hair Color Bottle |
HK1226376 |