Moroccanoil High Lift Colors: Getting the Lift You Want
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Moroccanoil High Lift colors are part of the Color Rhapsody Permanent line and built for stylists who want clean blonde results without reaching for bleach. High Lift is not a magic wand, but used correctly it delivers up to 4 levels of lift with controlled tone. Here is how to choose the right shade, pair it with the right developer, and get the lift you actually want on the head.
When High Lift Is the Right Choice
High Lift shades work best on:
- Natural hair at level 6 or lighter
- Virgin hair with no previous color
- Clients who want a 3 to 4 level lift without bleach
- Clients with fine to medium texture
High Lift is not the right tool for:
- Hair darker than level 6, where you will underperform on lift
- Previously colored hair, where the existing pigment will block the lift
- Resistant coarse hair, where the cuticle fights the process
- Any service requiring more than 4 levels of lift, where you need lightener instead
Shade Selection
Moroccanoil High Lift shades are built around neutralizing warmth while lifting. The most-used shades:
- High Lift Natural Blonde: Clean lift with soft, natural tone
- High Lift Ash Blonde: Neutralizes gold and yellow for cool blondes
- High Lift Beige Blonde: Balanced neutral with a touch of warmth
- High Lift Violet Blonde: Strongest cool neutralizer, ideal for fighting brass on natural golden bases
Match the shade to the client's natural underlying pigment. Darker natural levels expose more orange when lifting, so pairing with a violet or blue-based ash shade counters that warmth.
Developer Pairing
High Lift shades require 40 Volume Moroccanoil Oxidative Cream Developer. This is the one category where 40 volume is the correct choice, because the formula is calibrated for the higher activator to achieve full lift.
Do not substitute 30 volume to play it safe. You will lose a full level of lift and leave warmth in the hair that the violet or ash pigment cannot fully counteract. The shade was engineered around 40 volume.
Mixing Ratio
High Lift mixes at 1:2 with 40 volume developer. This is different from the standard 1:1.5 ratio for regular Color Rhapsody shades. The extra developer is what gives High Lift its extended oxidation window.
- 1 tube (2 oz) of High Lift color to 4 oz of 40 volume developer
- Half tube (1 oz) to 2 oz of developer
Application
Apply High Lift to clean, dry hair. This is critical. Natural oils on the scalp can slow down lift on the regrowth area, so avoid applying to second or third day hair.
For virgin applications, start mid-shaft to ends first and work the root last. The scalp heat will accelerate the processing at the root, so applying there last evens out the lift from root to tip. Use thin 1/4-inch subsections for full saturation. Undersaturation is the number one reason stylists get uneven lift with High Lift shades.
Processing Time
Process for the full 50 minutes. Check at 45 minutes if you are concerned, but High Lift needs the full window to achieve its target lift. Pulling early leaves warmth in the hair.
Do not apply heat during processing. The formula is designed for room-temperature oxidation. Adding heat pushes tone instead of lift.
Setting Realistic Expectations
High Lift delivers up to 4 levels of lift in ideal conditions. On a level 6 client aiming for level 10, this is borderline and may require a follow-up service or balayage to finish the blonde. Coach your client before the service so expectations match reality.
If your client is at level 4 or 5 and wants platinum, High Lift is not the service. Use Moroccanoil color as a toner over lightener instead.
Finishing the Service
Rinse with Moroccanoil Color Continue Shampoo and follow with Hydrating Mask or Moisture Repair Mask at the bowl. High Lift is still a lift service and the hair benefits from a deeper conditioning step before styling.
Shop Moroccanoil at Hair Color USA
Hair Color USA stocks the full High Lift shade range, 40 volume developer, and the color-care products your client needs after the service. Fast shipping from Jackson, Michigan keeps your blonde column stocked.
Order your High Lift lineup today and build out your blonde service menu with confidence.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes Moroccanoil different from other professional brands?
Every professional brand has unique formulation chemistry, shade ranges, and application characteristics. Moroccanoil 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 Moroccanoil products?
Hair Color USA carries the full professional Moroccanoil 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.