Odicodi Hair Dye

ODICODI sells hair dye in three physical formats. Pouch-type products (Anne 80g, Anne Natural Brown 140g) are individual sachets containing a premeasured amount of color and developer. You mix them together in the pouch or in a bowl, then apply. Satchel/satch-type products (Emperor line) come in a similar individual-application packet. Shampoo-type dyes (ODI Green Shampoo-type, 7-times Shampoo-type Black) are used like a shampoo - lather into wet hair, leave on for a few minutes, then rinse, depositing color gradually with each use rather than in a single saturating application.

The key difference is commitment level and convenience. Pouch and satchel formats apply full color in one session and require a 20 to 40 minute processing time. Shampoo-type dyes are gradual - results build over 5 to 10 uses - and are better for light coverage touch-ups or for people who prefer to refresh color slowly. The 7-times Shampoo-type Black name signals that the product achieves full depth after approximately seven shampoo sessions.

Mulberry (Morus alba) extract appears in the Emperor and Gold Suan product lines as a conditioning and scalp-calming agent. Mulberry has a known anti-inflammatory effect on scalp skin, which helps counter the irritation that alkaline hair dye chemistry often causes. It also contains compounds that support keratin protein structure in the hair shaft, reducing dryness and brittleness after coloring.

The Emperor products list skin irritation testing on their packaging, which reflects ODICODI's positioning as a gentler dye for users who experience scalp sensitivity with standard dye brands. If you have a history of scalp redness, flaking, or discomfort during hair dye application, the mulberry-extract formulations are a practical choice to test before moving to stronger options.

The Emperor line comes in three shades - Black, Dark Brown, and Natural Brown - in 160g satchel format. The 3+1 bundle provides 4 applications per purchase (3 paid, 1 bonus), which covers roughly 3 months of monthly gray touch-ups. The 5+5 bundle (available in Emperor Dark Brown) provides 10 applications at a lower per-application cost and suits frequent dyers or households where multiple people use the same color.

Each Emperor satchel is individually packaged, so unused units stay sealed until needed. The mulberry extract formulation and skin irritation testing make the Emperor line ODICODI's most consistently positioned product for sensitive or reactive scalps. Shade comparison: Black is the deepest and covers the most gray contrast; Dark Brown is a rich medium-dark brown; Natural Brown is lighter and warmer, better for gray blend rather than full gray cover.

The Anne Pouch Type Hair Dye 80g is the standard single-application pouch. The Anne Natural Brown Pouch Type 140g is a larger-volume version that provides enough product for a full application on longer or thicker hair in a single pouch (vs. needing to combine two 80g units for coverage). The 140g Anne Natural Brown also comes with 2 extra batches per box purchase, giving you more applications per order.

Anne Natural Brown is positioned as the everyday shade - warmer and softer than Dark Brown, and more forgiving at the regrowth line where gray comes through. It suits users who want to blend gray rather than fully cover it, creating a natural-looking gradient as roots grow in. The Anne 80g Standard pouch is for shorter or thinner hair where 80g is sufficient for a single full-head application.

The ODI Green Shampoo-type Hair Dye and the 7-times Shampoo-type Satch Dyed Black are the convenience format in the ODICODI line. These use a color-depositing shampoo mechanism - the dye is built into a shampoo base and deposits with each use rather than requiring separate dye-and-developer mixing. They are ideal for ongoing maintenance between full dye sessions, or for users who find traditional dye application time-consuming.

Shampoo-type dyes do not lighten hair - they deposit color only. The 7-times Black reaches full Black after approximately 7 applications, meaning early applications produce a lighter result that darkens progressively. The ODI Green shampoo type is positioned for a single shade (the product name suggests a green-extract/natural formulation alongside the black deposit). Use in place of your regular shampoo on color refresh days.

The Gold Suan Dark Brown Tubular 80g is described as a mild satch-cover dye for gray and white hair. 'Tubular' refers to the tube applicator format rather than a pouch. The mild positioning and mulberry extract indicate this is formulated for scalp-sensitive users who need Dark Brown coverage on white hair without the intensity of a professional-strength formula.

At 80g, it is sized for a standard single application on short-to-medium hair. Use it in the same way as a standard tube hair dye: mix with oxidizer at 1:1, apply to dry hair sectioned at the roots, leave for the specified processing time, then rinse. Because it is marketed specifically for white/gray hair (white hair has no natural melanin and absorbs dye differently than pigmented hair), the processing time may differ slightly from standard dark-hair dye instructions.

'Skin irritation test completed' is a Korean cosmetic labeling convention that indicates the product passed standardized patch testing on a human subject panel. It is a regulatory claim, not a guarantee that no one will react to the product - individual allergies, especially to PPD (p-phenylenediamine) in oxidative hair dyes, can occur regardless of general irritation test results.

Regardless of test results on the packaging, perform your own patch test 48 hours before a new hair dye product if you have had any past reactions to hair color. Apply a small amount of mixed dye behind the ear or on the inner elbow, cover lightly, and check for redness, swelling, or itching after 48 hours. If any reaction occurs, do not proceed.

Black is the deepest shade and provides the most complete gray coverage with the highest contrast. It is best for hair that is predominantly white/gray and needs full, saturating cover. Dark Brown provides a rich, warm chocolate-brown result with less contrast at the scalp line than Black - a more forgiving option for partial gray coverage. Natural Brown is the lightest of the three available shades, providing a warm sandy-brown result that blends rather than saturates white or gray.

For gray blend (letting gray look intentional), Natural Brown over gray produces a highlighted effect rather than flat coverage. For full coverage, Black or Dark Brown are the appropriate shades. The Emperor and Anne lines both cover Black, Dark Brown, and Natural Brown, giving you the same shade in different format options depending on whether you prefer satchel, pouch, or tube application.