Let me keep this simple, I have done a lot of research in finding a perfect hair color line in the natural and organic niche as I had developed a severe case of contact dermatitis from an allergy to a few ingredients. With a simple Google search, you can find several brands making claims of high quality ingredients. I am here know, consolidating the research I have done, comparing alternative color lines. Today I will be comparing O&M and OCS.
Original and Mineral (O&M) vs Organic Color Systems (OCS)
| Original & Mineral (O&M) | Organic Color Systems (OCS) |
|
|---|---|---|
| Color Shades | 99 | 64 |
| Bio-dynamic Ingredients | Yes | No |
| Fair Trade Ingredients | Yes | No |
| Packaging | Aluminum Tubes | Plastic Bottles |
| Organic Ingredients | Yes | Yes |
| Fragrance | Essential Oil | Synthetic Blend |
| Base Colors | Cool Based | Warm Based |
| Grey Coverage | Full Coverage | Translucent Coverage |
| No Heat/Pretreatments | Yes | No |
| Ammonia-Free | Yes | Yes |
| Cruelty-Free | Yes | Yes |
| Gluten-Free | Yes | No |
| GMO-Free | Yes | No |
| PEG/PPG-Free | Yes | No |
| PPD-Free | Yes | No |
| Soy-Free | Yes | No |
| Vegan | Yes | Yes |