The New York Times selects Organic Color Systems as the best overall non-ammonia professional hair color

One called Organic Color Systems, made by Herb UK, a company based in Lymington, England, has been available stateside since 2002, now in 65 colors. Roughly 1,200 salons carry it, up from 400 in 2008, said Hilton Bell, the president of International Hair and Beauty Systems, the United States distributor for Organic Color Systems.

Organic Color System's's magic bullet is heat coupled with an oil base. “What we do is actually suspend color molecules in an oil base, which softens the cuticle, and then we use heat to open the cuticle,” Mr. Bell said, rather than “blowing it open with ammonia.”  Unlike its competitors, Organic Color Systems also leaves out the dangerous chemical additives that damage the hair shaft and cuticle leaving salon clients with hair with a silky smooth texture and healthy shimmering shine directly after being colored.

In addition to its wildly popular Color Range, Organic Color Systems also offers:

Organic Curl Systems - Organic Curl Systems is an innovative perming product which is completely free from ammonia and thioglycolates. Instead, it contains Cysteamin HCL, which is a far gentler ingredient. The neutralizer system contains plant amino acids, which soothe and condition the scalp. The hair is left with a natural feel and shine.

Organic Control Systems - To complete any treatment on your clients, we offer a unique range of styling products, which are 100% plastic-free.

Organic Care Systems - Organic Care Systems is a range of shampoos, treatments and conditioners which use the latest natural and certified organic ingredients. They contain no parabens or SLS. Plus, they are not manufactured with animal products and they are never tested on animals!

Organic Connect Systems - The Organic Connect range was launched to fulfill the need for specific products not included in the other Organic lines. Our company objective has always been to provide hair products which are as natural as possible. This ethos equally applies to the new Organic Connect range, which is a selection of highly effective care and styling products.

Malibu Wellness - Malibu Wellness products use a patented, fresh dried vitamin complex that is water activated to normalize the ph of the hair and scalp and remove minerals and oxidizers to ensure consistent and superior salon services.