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IVIVE
natural and organic plant-based coloring

The new 100% natural plant-based hair color that protects hair.

“ For you, we have reinvented plant-based dye. ”

IVIVE is a unique, exclusively plant-based and organic, non-irritating hair color.

It respects even sensitive scalps. It is also infinitely beneficial: protected and enveloped, the hair is adorned with deep and shiny tone-on-tone hues. 

It's a new era in professional hair coloring, to be discovered in your nearest salon. 

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Plant-based extracts

A unique and patented innovation

10 years of research and 5 patents to go from crushed plant powder to dye molecules extracted from the heart of plants.

  • Gentle, long-lasting color with natural highlights and remarkable shine. It adds texture and protects the hair.
  • Non-irritating, it respects even sensitive scalps.
  • Free of chemical, questionable or allergenic ingredients.
  • May be used during pregnancy and breastfeeding as well as after undergoing treatment for cancer.
  • Compatible with chemical dyeing.
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A REVOLUTION IN THE WORLD OF PLANT-BASED HAIR COLOR

At the origin of this new plant-based hair color lies a unique extraction process that allows the best bit of the plant to be isolated: the active dyes.

Going from the milled plant powder to the concentrated extract changes everything!

Totally innovative, our exclusive and patented extraction processes are performed by the state-of-the-art laboratory in Gaillac, in the south of France.

Thanks to years of work on this extraction process, we isolate the molecules that produce the intensity of the colored pigments from the heart of the plants and bring them to high concentration. In this way, only the active part of the plant is used. This also makes IVIVE hair dye compatible with chemical dyes.

The result? Fine powders composed of precious color molecules and free of unnecessary substances. And in a controlled way each time resulting in standardized extracts. The content of active plant ingredients is standardized, regardless of the batch of plants, to guarantee the color result.

Respect your nature and Mother Nature

  • 4 100% natural plants selected for their dyeing properties.
  • Our Henna comes from an ethical Fair For Life source.
  • Only 3 to 5 natural ingredients per formula.
  • Organic-certified and vegan formulas.
  • Eco-friendly packaging.
     
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The 100% safe and natural alternative

To meet the desires of more and more women demanding a more natural and environmentally friendly approach to beauty, we have designed a range of 100% safe, 100% natural and 100% certified hair colors.

IVIVE protects and beautifies the hair as well as the health and well-being of the colorist and their clients. All while helping protect the environment. 

We have been working as close as possible to nature, respecting people and the land they cultivate, and always following a committed, social and responsible approach. We have rigorously selected 4 plants known for their incredible dyeing properties. 

We have innovated to extract all the intensity of their precious coloring molecules to offer you beneficial formulas with unparalleled hues. Exclusively plant-based, organic and non-irritating formulas that respect all types of skin and hair, even sensitive ones. IVIVE protects and adds texture to hair, revealing deep, shiny tone-on-tone highlights. 

We are committed to limiting our environmental impact. Each of our formulas comes in a recyclable paper sachet, which is FSC-certified from ecologically managed forests.

IVIVE's key ingredients

  • Henna leaf extracts

    Henna leaf extracts

    Without a doubt the most iconic plant colorant, Henna is a small shrub found in tropical regions. It draws its moisturizing properties from lawsone.

     

    Our organic henna is 100% natural and Fair for Life certified. From dried leaves, we developed two patented extracts to ensure lasting color and offer a wide range of choices from blonde to brown.

  • Sorghum leaf extract

    Sorghum leaf extract

    Native to Africa, the stems of the selected sorgho are green on the outside and red on the inside. Its dyeing properties come from anthocyanins.

     

    Our organic sorghum is 100% natural. We develop an extract from the dried leaves to reveal coppery to brown tones.

  • Gardenia fruit extract

    Gardenia fruit extract

    Used for thousands of years in China due to the medicinal benefits of its fruit, gardenia is an evergreen plant. Its dyeing properties come from crocin.

     

    Our organic gardenia is 100% natural. From dried fruits, we developed a patented extract to obtain a palette of yellows for luminous blonde tones.

  • Alfalfa leaf extract

    Alfalfa leaf extract

    Our 100% natural origin alfalfa means we can extract chlorophyll to reveal more ash shades. This is the trick to plant-based hair color.

    7 NEW AND NATURAL SHADES

    4 warm shades, plus 3 cool shades.

    ALL THE COLOURS OF NATURE

    Thanks to a rigorous selection of our active ingredients and our unique extraction process, IVIVE is available in both warm and ashy shades: a real feat in plant-based coloring!

    From an incredibly luminous ash blonde to a pure Venetian blond, from a light chestnut with ultra-modern cool highlights to a splendid copper brown, all combinations, all nuances are possible.

    The result will always be true to your expectations, immediate, guaranteed and totally respectful of the original shade and nature of your hair, without any unexpected or undesirable color variations. 

    IVIVE offers customized, incredibly deep and brilliant highlights that blend with natural color to enhance it. It completely blurs gray hair for a natural result with soft, luminous highlights. 

    That's not all, IVIVE acts as a true " care color " that coats and brings life back to your hair.

    Henna: our new ethical supply chain

    For over 15 years, we have been developing and supporting ethical and responsible supply chains all over the world.

    For IVIVE, we are pursuing our commitments with a new Fair For Life controlled channel for henna. Our organic henna is grown in Morocco's Ouarzazate region. Crop operations are carried out in accordance with organic farming regulations: 0% chemical phytosanitary treatment, 0% chemical fertilizer, 0% GMO.

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    The beauty experience you've been dreaming of

    • A true well-being ritual.
    • A fresh and natural scent.
    • Only 30 to 45 minutes processing time.
    • A single, simple application.
    • Instant and fast results.
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    A TRUE MOMENT OF WELL-BEING

    With IVIVE, we've created a new beauty ritual that engages all the senses. Each step holds a different delight. Each one is wonderfully sensory.

    Let yourself be carried away by the delicate scent of the formula, combined with the exclusive application technique of the colorist. 

    Then, let the dyeing power of nature infuse your hair, boosted by the heated cap, and enjoy this moment of relaxation during a short application time (30 to 45 minutes), unheard of in plant-based coloring. 

    A new and perfect expression of skincare according to René Furterer, the IVIVE treatment combines effectiveness, innovation, beautiful results and extreme sensoriality, for your utmost satisfaction.

    A unique partnership with Romain Colors

    IVIVE is also the alliance between René Furturer, with a unique know-how in the field of plant-based active ingredients, and Romain Colors, a renowned colorist and expert in gentle coloring.

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    Who is Romain Colors?

    “I think I'm a bit of a hybrid. I have the expertise of a colorist, so I can really go after the exact shades that hairdressers are looking for on behalf of their clients. And then I am passionate about physics and chemistry, especially about the phytochemistry of plants. I loved going out and helping the teams in research and development to find the right formula, the right texture and that was really hyper-exciting! "

    Why this partnership with René Furterer?

    In the summer of 2018, I met the teams at the press launch I was working on for Okara Color and had had the opportunity to use in salons. We shared a common vision of naturalness and the desire to protect the hair during the coloring sessions. On this occasion, we were able to discuss our values and my point of view as a colorist who has advocated for the exclusive use of natural dyes and plant-based ingredients since the very beginning of my brand Romain Colors. So, naturally, the teams told me that they wanted to develop a new generation of plant-based coloring, which the R&D teams had already been working on for some time. 

    How did you work with René Furterer teams on the development of this professional range?

    First, I was invited to give my point of view as a colorist on the results of the work carried out over the last few years by the R&D team in their research center in Toulouse. I was immediately excited about the project. I had already collaborated in the past on projects involving gentle chemical dyeing and I knew that my passion for research and the knowledge I had gained about phytochemistry could further strengthen my expertise on this beautiful project. I suggested to the brand that with the advantages of this coloring, it could undoubtedly replace the chemical colorings known as tone on tone. And so this was the direction we took together.

    What makes IVIVE different from other plant-based colorants already on the market?

    Ivive is the first plant-based hair color developed in collaboration with a colorist, claiming to be a true tone on tone that is organic, vegan and Fair For Life certified. Its speed, both in its application and in obtaining the result, and its durability over time make it a unique product.

    " Ivive is the first plant-based hair color developed in collaboration with a colorist, claiming to be a true tone on tone that is organic, vegan and Fair For Life certified. Its speed, both in its application and in obtaining the result, and its durability over time make it a unique product. "

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    PROFESSIONALS

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    Discover all the possibilities the IVIVE range has to offer.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Chemical dyeing acts within the internal structure of the hair, at the heart of the hair fiber. It consists of two simultaneous actions:
    • Ammonia (or another alkaline agent) swells the hair shaft to open up the hair’s cuticles.
    • The oxidant will then enter the cortex and dissolve the hair's natural pigments. This permanent oxidation of the melanin will allow the chemical dyes to settle in the core of the hair fiber and recolor the hair.
    Permanent hair coloring is irreversible: the hair will not return to its natural color. Hair care is essential to restore the hair and preserve its softness and shine.

    Plant-based hair dye does not open the hair fiber or penetrate it: it attaches to the surface and coats the hair without altering its PH.
    The plant's pigments attach only to the outer layers of the hair fiber, allowing its original color to show through. Since the color does not penetrate the hair, its natural base is not oxidized so the color fades gradually, without any harsh edges or contrasting root effects.

    Plant-powered hair dye and chemical (or oxidation) color are very different. Of course, the products and ingredients used are not the same. A plant-based hair dye is made up of 100% plants, while chemical coloring contains synthetic products manufactured by humans.
    Many chemical dyes contain products that are now considered harmful, such as ammonia, paraphenylenediamine, resorcinol or toluene. It should be noted that the terms " with plant extracts ", " natural ", " without ammonia ", " without PPD ", which are often highlighted on hair products, do not in any way guarantee that the hair dye is natural.
    In addition, coloring with natural hair colors requires a different process to that of chemical dyes. Chemical dyeing takes place deep within the structure of the hair: it opens its shaft, removes its natural pigments (bleaching) to replace them with synthetic pigments and finally closes the hair's shaft. On the other hand, plant-based hair coloring sheathes the hair: it does not open it up or modify its structure, but simply layers on top of the hair's natural color. It’s completely different!

    Unlike classic hair color, which deteriorates the health and structure of the hair as it is applied, IVIVE plant-powered hair color will act as a hair care product. Thanks to its 100% natural-origin Tinctorial gel, IVIVE does not damage the hair structure. The active coloring agents coat the hair fiber, leaving the melanin intact. The hair becomes more resilient and shiny. Hair becomes more beautiful and healthier with a feeling of volume and elasticity.

    Do you have any other questions about plant-based coloring?

    Find more answers in the relevant page.

    Plant-powered hair dye - frequently asked questions