Hair color can cause skin irritations. Important: Follow the usage advisory and safety warnings. Important Safety Warning: All hair color and bleaches contain ingredients which can cause skin irritation, which in rare cases, can be severe. If you have a tattoo, the risk of skin irritation may be increased. Read all labeling and instructions carefully. Do not use if you have already had a reaction to hair color or if scalp is sensitive, itchy or damaged. Read and follow directions located on the instruction sheet included. Caution: Perform a skin irritation test 48 hours before each use of this product (see insert). Remember to buy your product 2 days ahead of time. This product is a direct dye and will stain. Avoid contact with clothing, furniture, counter-tops, etc. Protect hairline and top of ears with petroleum jelly-to prevent product from staining skin. Avoid contact with eyes and skin. This product must not be used for dyeing eyelashes or eyebrows; doing so may cause blindness. Wear gloves provided in kit. Thoroughly rinse hair and scalp after application until water runs clear. Wait at least 14 days after bleaching, relaxing or perming before coloring. Strand test before applying bleach or color to hair. Take care not to overlap previously bleached hair with bleach, as this may cause damage to the hair. Do not apply bleach to hair that has been previously colored with metallic dyes. Do not bleach relaxed or permed hair. This product contains ingredients which may cause skin irritation on certain individuals and a preliminary test according to accompanying directions should first be done. This product must not be used for dyeing the eyelashes or eyebrows; to do so may cause blindness. Keep out of reach of children. Use under adult supervision. Not for consumption. Images on the packaging do not reflect the individual hair color results you will achieve. Results will vary depending on your hair's natural color, condition, and porosity.