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Framesi FramColor Glamour: Understanding the Range

FramColor Glamour is Framesi's shine-finish permanent color, and it sits on a lot of salon color bars right next to Framcolor Futura for good reason. Glamour was built to deliver tone with a glossy, reflective finish that clients see the second they leave the chair. Here is how the range is structured, how to mix it, and when to pull it instead of Futura.

What Makes Glamour Different

FramColor Glamour uses a micro-pigment technology that deposits smaller color molecules into the cortex. The result is color that reads rich on the surface with more visible shine than a standard permanent. It still lifts, still covers grey, but the finish is where it earns its name. Think of Glamour as the shade you pull for clients who care about reflective, camera-ready color.

Glamour vs Futura at a Glance

  • Futura: classic permanent, strongest on grey coverage, creamy deposit
  • Glamour: permanent with shine finish, slightly softer tone payoff, better for gloss finishes
  • Both: 1:1.5 ratio with Oxy Plus developer

Mixing FramColor Glamour

Glamour mixes 1:1.5 with Framesi Oxy Plus developer. For a 60g tube of color, use 90g of developer. Mix in a non-metallic bowl and whisk until fully blended with no streaks.

  • 10 volume: tone-on-tone, glossing, grey blending
  • 20 volume: one level lift, full grey coverage
  • 30 volume: two levels lift
  • 40 volume: three levels lift on virgin hair

Processing Times

Process Glamour for 30 to 35 minutes at room temperature. The micro-pigments deposit quickly, so do not stretch the timer past 40 minutes looking for more lift. If you need more lift, step up your developer volume on the next appointment or pre-lighten first.

  • Gloss service with 10 volume: 20 minutes
  • Retouch with 20 volume: 35 minutes
  • Virgin with 30 volume: 40 minutes midlengths, 35 minutes at the root

Shade Families in Glamour

FramColor Glamour follows the same International Color Chart naming system as Futura, so if you know Futura numbers you already know Glamour. The series breakdown:

Tonal Series

  • .0 Naturals: clean base coverage
  • .1 Ash: cool neutralizer
  • .3 Gold: warm golden tones with glow
  • .4 Copper: vivid copper without muddiness
  • .5 Mahogany: red-brown with depth
  • .6 Red: true red with shine
  • .7 Violet: cool violet reflect
  • .8 Pearl: cool iridescent tones

When to Choose Glamour Over Futura

Both lines cover grey and both lift. The choice comes down to what the client wants to feel when they look in the mirror.

  • Pull Glamour for: gloss services, clients with fine hair who need visible shine, bridal and event work, anyone with a low-light heavy home bathroom
  • Pull Futura for: resistant grey, deep dark bases, rich matte tones, clients who want a more classic saturation

Stocking Both

Most Framesi salons keep both lines on the shelf. Futura handles the heavy-duty grey coverage calls, Glamour handles the gloss and finish work. You end up using less product per service because you are matching the right chemistry to the right request.

Chairside Application Notes

Glamour rewards clean technique. A few working notes from behind the chair:

  • Apply to damp towel-dried hair for gloss services so the shine finish reads even brighter
  • Mix fresh at the bowl and use within 30 minutes of activation
  • Emulsify 60 seconds at the end with warm water before rinsing
  • Follow with Morphosis Color Protect at the sink to lock the shine in

Formulating for Fine Hair

Fine hair often reads flat with standard permanent color. Glamour's micro-pigments sit slightly closer to the surface, which is why fine textures pull so much more visible shine from it. For fine-haired clients, formulate at the client's exact level with a .0 or .8 reflect and watch the hair light up at the mirror.

Formulating for Coarse Hair

Coarse hair needs more time in the chair and more product on the strand. Saturate heavily and do not rush the timer. Glamour still delivers shine on coarse textures, but only if the color gets inside the cuticle fully. Add 5 minutes to standard processing for clients with coarse texture and watch the result.

Shop Framesi at Hair Color USA

Hair Color USA carries FramColor Glamour shades alongside the Oxy Plus developer range. Whether you are refreshing your color bar or testing Glamour for the first time, we ship fast from Jackson, Michigan. Shop all Framesi products.

Add Glamour to your next order and pair it with a 10 volume Oxy Plus for same-day gloss services that keep clients coming back.

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Framesi different from other professional brands?

Every professional brand has unique formulation chemistry, shade ranges, and application characteristics. Framesi has built its reputation on specific strengths that appeal to professional stylists. The best way to evaluate is through hands-on experience with the product line and attending brand education.

Where can I buy Framesi products?

Hair Color USA carries the full professional Framesi line and ships nationwide. Professional hair color is designed for licensed cosmetologists and beauty professionals, but knowledgeable home colorists can also purchase from authorized professional retailers.

How do I get the best results with professional hair color?

Start with a thorough consultation and analysis of the hair's current condition and history. Choose the right product, developer volume, and processing time. Do a strand test when trying a new formula or working on compromised hair. Follow up with professional aftercare products to maintain the result.

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