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Fade Resist Permanent Midnight Blue Hair Color 382
dark and lovely midnight blue hair color

Fade Resist Permanent Midnight Blue Hair Color 382

Dark & Lovely $7.49

Permanent Hair Color, Superior Gray Coverage & Shine, with Argan Oil and Vitamin E

$7.49
Transform your look with Dark & Lovely Fade Resist Midnight Blue Hair Dye, a rich, deep blue-black shade made for dark, textured hair. This fade-resistant formula lasts up to 8 weeks , delivering radiant shine and bold midnight blue tones that pop on black hair. Enhanced with a Moisture Mask infused with Shea Butter, Sunflower Oil, and Vitamin E, it nourishes, smooths, and strengthens hair with every application. Achieve stunning midnight blue-black hair color that’s vibrant and long-lasting.
Discover Dark & Lovely Fade Resist Midnight Blue Hair Color, a bold midnight blue hair dye designed to deliver rich, radiant color on textured hair.

Moisturizing conditioner. Fade Resist features a Moisture Mask infused with Shea Butter, Sunflower Oil, and Vitamin E. This 97% naturally derived*    treatment helps nourish, hydrate, and lock in deep midnight blue-black tones for up to 8 weeks.

Vibrant midnight blue for textured hair. Specially created for textured hair, this Dark & Lovely Midnight Blue Hair Dye deposits intense midnight blue-black color that shines with brilliance and resists fading. The result is bold, luminous color that enhances your natural texture with a sleek, blue-black finish.

Hair Color for curl patterns 4-8. Dark & Lovely Midnight Blue works beautifully on curl patterns 4-8. As a permanent dye for black hair, this fade resist Dark and Lovely hair color provides up to 100% gray coverage  while conditioning your strands. Perfect for achieving a rich midnight blue-black hair color, this conditioning formula ensures vibrant, statement-making results every time.

*We consider an ingredient to be naturally derived if it is unchanged from its natural state or has natural sources and has undergone processing yet still retains greater than 50% of its molecular structure from natural plant or mineral sources. The remaining ingredients in the mask constitute 3% of its formula and are there to ensure its sensoriality and preservation.

Product Details

Product Name: SoftSheen Carson Dark & Lovely Fade Resist Midnight Blue
Size: 8.579 ounces
Product Dimensions: 3.5 x 2.26 x 6.25 inches
Hair Types: Curl Patterns 4-8, Textured Hair
Product Form: Cream, Jelly
Packaging: Kit Includes Applicator Bottle Containing Cream Developer, Bottle of Permanent Hair Color, Conditioner Tube, Instruction Sheet, Plastic Gloves
Special Features: Vegan Hair Color, No Animal-Derived Ingredients, 97% Naturally Derived, Moisturizing, Nourishing, Paraben-Free, Silicone-Free 

*We consider an ingredient to be naturally derived if it is unchanged from its natural state or has natural sources and has undergone processing yet still retains greater than 50% of its molecular structure from natural plant or mineral sources. The remaining ingredients in the mask constitute 3% of its formula and are there to ensure its sensoriality and preservation.

Benefits

Ready for rich midnight blue color? Explore all the unique features and benefits of Dark & Lovely Fade Resist Midnight Blue Hair Color:

• Rich, permanent midnight blue hair color made for textured hair and curl patterns 4-8
• Locks in vibrant midnight blue tones and adds brilliant shine with fade resist results for up to 8 weeks, providing up to 100% gray coverage
• After Color Care with 97% naturally derived* Moisture Mask, infused with Shea Butter, Sunflower Oil & Vitamin E, to hydrate, nourish, and smooth hair after coloring
• Paraben-free, silicone-free, and vegan hair color 

*We consider an ingredient to be naturally derived if it is unchanged from its natural state or has natural sources and has undergone processing yet still retains greater than 50% of its molecular structure from natural plant or mineral sources. The remaining ingredients in the mask constitute 3% of its formula and are there to ensure its sensoriality and preservation.
Always refer to the instructions in your Midnight Blue-black hair color kit before use. 

Full Head Application
Follow these instructions if this is your first time coloring your hair, or if you’re choosing a shade darker than you usually use.  

Before you begin: Conduct a strand test on a small, hidden section of your hair to make sure the color and texture suit your hair goals. 

Step 1. Put on gloves

Always wear the protective gloves provided in the kit before beginning your application. Gloves help prevent staining on your hands.

Step 2. Mix developer and midnight blue-black hair color

Empty the colorant into the developer bottle and shake well until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Be sure the formula is fully blended to ensure even coverage and bold, consistent results.

Step 3. Apply mixture evenly to sectioned dry hair

Part hair into 4 sections for easier control, then apply the color mixture from root to tip. Use your fingers (with gloves) or an applicator brush to distribute evenly, smoothing it through for full saturation.

Step 4. Wait 30 minutes

Allow the color to process for 30 minutes on natural hair. If your hair is relaxed, leave the mixture on for 20 minutes instead. This timing ensures the blue-black hair color develops properly without over-processing.

Step 5. Rinse thoroughly

Rinse your hair well with lukewarm water until the water runs clear. This step helps lock in the rich Midnight Blue hair shade while washing away any excess product. Avoid shampooing immediately after rinsing.

Step 6. Condition with Moisture Mask

Apply the included Moisture Mask generously to help restore hydration after coloring. Infused with shea butter, sunflower oil, and vitamin E, the treatment nourishes hair and seals in your hair color with softness and shine.
 
Root Retouch Application
Follow this method if you colored with Fade Resist Midnight Blue Permanent Hair Color or a similar midnight blue/blue black hair color and it has been 6-8 weeks since you last colored.

Step 1. Apply to roots

Using the tip of the applicator bottle, part your hair into small sections and apply the midnight blue hair dye mixture directly to new growth. Make sure all roots are fully saturated for even coverage.

Step 2. Wait 20 minutes

Leave the color on for 20 minutes if you have natural hair or 15 minutes if you have relaxed hair. This ensures the new growth develops to a rich, blue black that blends seamlessly with your previously colored hair.

Step 3. Refresh midlengths and ends

To revive faded color, work the remaining mixture through the midlengths and ends of your hair. This step helps refresh your Midnight Blue shade from root to tip.

Step 4. Wait additional 10 minutes

Allow the mixture to process for an additional 10 minutes on natural hair or 5 minutes on relaxed hair. This helps restore depth, shine, and uniformity without over-processing.

Step 5. Rinse thoroughly

Rinse your hair well with lukewarm water until the water runs clear. Avoid shampooing immediately to help the midnight blue-black pigments lock in.

Step 6. Condition with Moisture Mask

Apply the included Moisture Mask to replenish hydration and smooth strands after touching up your roots.

Pro Tips:
• For hair with resistant gray, apply to gray areas first.
• If any color mixture gets on skin, simply wipe off with towel. 
• More than one box of midnight blue hair color dye may be necessary per application depending on hair length and texture. 
• Do not save any unused mixture. The container may explode. 
Cream Developer: AQUA / WATER / EAU, HYDROGEN PEROXIDE, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, TRIDECETH-2 CARBOXAMIDE MEA, CETEARETH-25, GLYCERIN, TETRASODIUM ETIDRONATE, TETRASODIUM PYROPHOSPHATE, SODIUM SALICYLATE, PHOSPHORIC ACID Moisture Mask: AQUA / WATER / EAU, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, GLYCERIN, BEHENTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE, CANDELILLA CERA / CANDELILLA WAX / CIRE DE CANDELILLA, AMODIMETHICONE, CETYL ESTERS, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, PARFUM / FRAGRANCE, PHENOXYETHANOL, TRIDECETH-6, LINALOOL, ARGANIA SPINOSA KERNEL OIL, GLYCINE SOJA OIL / SOYBEAN OIL, TOCOPHEROL, CHLORHEXIDINE DIGLUCONATE, CETRIMONIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM HYDROXIDE Rich Conditioning Color: AQUA / WATER / EAU, ALCOHOL DENAT., PEG-4 RAPESEEDAMIDE, GLYCERYL LAURYL ETHER, DECETH-3, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, ETHANOLAMINE, LAURETH-5 CARBOXYLIC ACID, DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL, HEXYLENE GLYCOL, POLOXAMER 338, POLYQUATERNIUM-6, p-PHENYLENEDIAMINE, OLEYL ALCOHOL, PARFUM / FRAGRANCE, 2,4-DIAMINOPHENOXYETHANOL HCL, RESORCINOL, THIOLACTIC ACID, EDTA, m-AMINOPHENOL, N,N-BIS(2-HYDROXYETHYL)-p-PHENYLENEDIAMINE SULFATE, ERYTHORBIC ACID, BHT

Discover the #1 Hair Color for Women of Color*

Fade Resist by Dark & Lovely is the trusted hair color line designed for women of color. Explore a wide range of rich, vibrant shades made for natural, textured hair. Discover why Dark & Lovely is a leading hair color brand for bold, lasting results.

*Designed for Women of African Descent

Steps to color hair featuring model with curls and purple outfit, includes 5-step hair color instructions.

Easily Apply Dark &  Lovely Hair Color at Home

Step 1. Prep & Strand Test
Step 2. Mix & Apply
Step 3. Wait 30 Minutes
Step 4. Rinse Hair
Step 5. Condition with Moisture Mask
Moisture Mask tube with ingredients: shea butter, sunflower oil, and vitamin E shown on purple background.

Fade Resistant Hair Dye Comes with Complementary Moisture Mask

Our Fade Resist Moisture Mask is infused with Shea Butter, Sunflower Oil, and Vitamin E to deeply nourish and condition. This rich blend boosts hydration, leaving hair soft and healthy-looking after every color application.

Explore the Full Dark & Lovely Collection

Want a different shade than our Midnight Blue hair color? Check out our full Dark & Lovely collection!

Dark & Lovely Fade Resist Midnight Blue Hair Color FAQs

  • For retouches, focus only on the regrowth or new growth area. Repeatedly applying color through previously dyed sections can cause unnecessary buildup or darkening.
  • Fade Resist Midnight Blue Hair Color lasts for up to 8 weeks before needing a touchup. Exact timing depends on your rate of hair growth, how often you shampoo, your lifestyle, and environmental factors.
  • Yes, it’s important to perform both a strand test and a 48-hour allergy patch test before coloring. These tests ensure compatibility with your scalp and allow you to preview your final shade result.
  • Use one box for short to medium-length hair and two boxes for long or thick hair to ensure full, even coverage from root to tip.
  • Fade Resist Midnight Blue can be safely used on relaxed hair if applied at least two weeks after a relaxer. However, it isn’t recommended for keratin- or henna-treated hair, as results can be unpredictable.
  • Fade Resist Midnight Blue is enriched with nourishing ingredients that help condition hair while coloring. Use the included Moisture Mask after rinsing to restore softness, and continue with weekly hydrating masks to maintain healthy, vibrant color.
  • Wait at least 48 hours before heat styling, swimming, or spending long periods in the sun. Chlorine and UV rays can cause premature fading, so use UV-protectant sprays and wear protective styles when outdoors.
  • Yes, hard water can cause color to fade more quickly due to mineral buildup. To protect your midnight blue-black hair color, use a clarifying shampoo once a month to remove residue and consider rinsing with filtered or bottled water if you have hard water at home.
  • Yes, Fade Resist Midnight Blue is a permanent hair color designed to last up to 8 weeks with proper care. Permanent means the color penetrates the hair shaft for lasting pigment, though natural regrowth will appear over time. For best results, touch up new growth as it appears to maintain even, bold coverage.
  • Yes, Fade Resist Midnight Blue is specifically formulated for textured hair, including curl patterns 4-8. The conditioning system, infused with ingredients like Shea Butter, Sunflower Oil, and Vitamin E, helps protect and nourish hair during the coloring process while delivering rich, dimensional blue-black tones.
  • Fade Resist Midnight Blue can be applied to previously colored hair, though results may vary based on your base tone. On bleached or lightened hair, the shade may appear slightly cooler or more blue-toned. Always perform a strand test first to preview how the color will appear on your hair.
  • Maintain your Fade Resist Midnight Blue color by using sulfate-free, color-safe shampoo and conditioner. Deep condition weekly to preserve softness and shine, minimize heat styling, and protect your hair at night with a satin bonnet or scarf to reduce friction and color fade.
  • Yes, Fade Resist Midnight Blue is beginner-friendly and designed for easy at-home use. Each kit includes gloves, an applicator, and step-by-step instructions for smooth application. Always perform a strand test and a 48-hour allergy patch test before applying full color.
  • On highly porous or previously lightened hair, warm undertones may show through slightly. To prevent unwanted tones, start with freshly clarified, conditioned hair and perform a strand test before full application to preview your color result.
  • Yes, Fade Resist Midnight Blue Hair Color provides rich, opaque coverage for resistant grays. The fade-resistant formula is designed to deliver even, lasting color on textured hair. Be sure to process for the full recommended time to achieve optimal gray coverage.
  • For virgin hair, process for up to 30 minutes. For a root retouch, process for 20 minutes. Always follow the timing directions provided in the kit and avoid exceeding the recommended processing time to prevent over-darkening.

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