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    Black Alpecin Grey Attack Plus shampoo bottle against a red-and-black background, with the claim "EXTRA STRONG COLOUR PERFORMANCE AGAINST GREY" on the left, and a round seal stamp reading "Patented in Germany" on the right.
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    Alpecin Grey Attack Plus Caffeine & Color Shampoo

    Gradually darker hair and less gray

    • With extra-strong color performance
    • Visibly less gray hair after 2 weeks of daily use
    • With a patented formula that targets gray hair
    €14.99 RRP200 ml (€74.95 / 1 l) • including VAT, plus shipping

    Aqua, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Sodium Chloride, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Panthenol, Caffeine, Coco-Glucoside, Glyceryl Oleate, Phosphoric Acid, PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Menthol, Dihydroxyindole, HC Blue No. 2, Polyquaternium-7, Citric Acid, Niacinamide, Zinc PCA, Sodium Sulfate, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Parfum, Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes, Linalyl Acetate, Limonene, Citrus Aurantium Peel Oil, CI 19140.

    Hair dyes can cause severe allergic reactions.

    Please read and follow the instructions below:

    This product is not intended for use by persons under 16 years of age. Temporary tattoos with "black henna" may increase the risk of allergy.

    Do not dye your hair

    • if you have a rash on your face or if your scalp is sensitive, irritated or damaged;
    • if you have ever experienced a reaction after dyeing your hair;
    • if a temporary tattoo with "black henna" has caused a reaction in the past.

    Leave on for at least 2 minutes – from application to rinsing. A longer exposure time enhances the color effect.

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              FAQFAQ: Answers to your questions

              Grey Attack Plus is suitable for men who want to gradually reduce already visible grey hair and are looking for extra-strong colour performance. The shampoo is best suited to naturally light brown to black hair. 

              WARNING: May cause violet discolouration on white hair. 

              Yes, Alpecin Grey Attack Plus is suitable for daily hair washing and reliably removes sebum and dirt from the hair and scalp. No additional shampoo is required. For optimum results, Grey Attack Plus should be used daily and left on for two to five minutes – from application to rinsing. 

              With daily use, the first visible results may appear after approximately two to three weeks. How quickly and intensely the colour effect develops depends, among other factors, on the proportion of grey hair, the original hair colour and the hair structure.

              Colour performance can also be controlled through the leave-in time of two to five minutes: the longer the leave-in time, the more intense the colour effect can become. 

              Mode of actionMode of action: 5,6-DHI + Alpecin Caffeine Complex

              A black structural model against a white background represents the active ingredient 5,6-DHI in Alpecin Repigmentation Shampoos.

              5,6-DHI repigments the hair

              5,6-Dihydroxyindole, or 5,6-DHI for short, is a preliminary stage of the natural hair pigment melanin. When applied, 5,6-DHI binds directly to the hair, penetrates the hair shaft, and forms colour molecule chains in the hair with oxygen. The hair becomes darker.

              Microscopic image of a hair root in brown and blue, intended to symbolise the effect of the Alpecin Caffeine Complex.

              Caffeine stimulates the hair roots

              Caffeine has been known for more than 20 years for its growth-stimulating effect on hair roots. It inhibits the breakdown of the intracellular messenger cAMP. As a result, more energy is available to the cells and cell growth is stimulated.

              Caffeine is therefore the most researched active ingredient of plant origin against hereditary hair loss.

              Microscopic image of a hair root in brown and blue, intended to symbolise the effect of the Alpecin Caffeine Complex.

              Complementary active ingredients

              Zinc and niacin promote energy metabolism and can improve nutrient supply to the hair roots.

              ApplicationApplication: Leave on for at least 2 minutes

              From application to rinsing: a longer exposure time enhances the colour effect!

              The number 1 symbolises that the shampoo should be used daily

              Use daily

              Use daily for the first few weeks until the desired colour result is achieved.

              The diagram shows that the colour intensity of Grey Attack shampoos can be controlled by the duration of the application time and the frequency of use

              Adjustable colour intensity

              The colour intensity can be controlled by the exposure time and frequency of application. A visible colour effect is possible after 15-25 applications.

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              Comparison graphic: top and bottom strands of hair in arrow form, transitioning from grey to dark colour over 0, 10, 15 and 25 applications with Alpecin Grey Attack Plus and Grey Attack respectively.

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              • Especially suitable for light brown to black hair.

                CAUTION: May cause violet discoloration on white hair.

              Grey Attack Plus gradually makes grey hair appear darker. On originally blond or very light hair, the colour result may differ from expectations. On heavily grey or white hair, the result should be monitored particularly carefully. 

              WARNING: May cause violet discolouration on white hair. Discontinue use if unwanted discolouration occurs. 

              Grey Attack Plus is not a conventional hair colourant. When used as directed and rinsed thoroughly, discolouration of the scalp or hands is generally not expected.

              Prolonged skin contact should nevertheless be avoided, as it may cause staining. Any product residue on the skin should therefore be rinsed off thoroughly with water. 

              Shampoo residue should be rinsed thoroughly from the hair and hands, as well as from shower and washbasin surfaces. This helps prevent possible staining of surfaces and towels.

              Once the hair has been rinsed thoroughly and dried completely, staining of clothing or headwear is not expected. 

              Distribute Grey Attack Plus evenly through wet hair every day and leave it on for two to five minutes – from application to rinsing. Then rinse thoroughly.

              The colour effect becomes visible gradually with continued use and can be intensified through a longer leave-in time.

              With daily use, the first visible results can often be seen after approximately two to three weeks. 

              All Grey Attack shampoos contain the active ingredient 5,6-DHI, which gradually repigments grey hair and makes it appear darker again. Due to different active ingredient concentrations, the products differ primarily in their colour performance and in how quickly the first visible results are achieved: 

              • Grey Attack offers strong colour performance. With daily use, grey hair appears visibly darker after approximately 3–4 weeks. 
              • Grey Attack Plus offers extra-strong colour performance and delivers the first visible results after approximately 2–3 weeks. 
              • Grey Attack MAX offers maximum colour performance. With daily use, a visible darkening effect can be achieved after approximately 1–2 weeks. 

              Actual results may vary depending on the original hair colour, the proportion of grey hair and the individual hair structure. 

              Grey Attack Plus is ideal for men who want more intensive and faster colour performance than classic Grey Attack without moving directly to the maximum performance level of Grey Attack MAX. Grey Attack Plus therefore represents the extra-strong performance level within the Grey Attack product range. 

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              Verpackung von Alpecin Grey Attack Schläfen, Bart und Graue Spots „Color Booster“. Text: „Reduziert schrittweise graues Haar“. Vorderseite mit Vorher-nachher-Fotos.

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              Grey Attack Caffeine & Color Shampoo

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