ARCTIC FOX Sterling Semi-Permanent Hair Color — 8 fl oz Pastel Silver, Vegan Conditioning Cream

ARCTIC FOX Sterling is a semi-permanent, vegan pastel silver cream that deposits cool, soft gray tone on pre-lightened hair while conditioning as it colors.

Formulated for creative silver looks, Sterling delivers a delicate, pastel silver when used on very light blonde bases. The ammonia- and peroxide-free cream blends conditioning ingredients with vivid pigment so you can refresh or tweak color without harsh processing. It’s designed for stylists and at-home colorists who lift hair to a pale blonde and want an even, cool-toned silver finish with repeatable results.

How should I prepare my hair to get a true pastel silver with Sterling?

To achieve the clearest pastel silver, start with a base that’s lifted to level 10–11 (very pale blonde) with minimal yellow or orange undertones. If your hair retains warmth, pre-toning or additional lifting will help the Sterling pigment read as soft silver instead of muddy gray.

• Lighten hair to level 10–11 for best pastel silver results
• Neutralize warm brass with a violet/blue toner before applying
• Use deep conditioning a few days before coloring to ensure even absorption

Can I customize the shade or blend Sterling with other colors?

Yes. Sterling mixes well with other ARCTIC FOX shades to create smoky grays, muted silver blends, or cooler/smokier variants. Small ratios of warmer or cooler pigments let you tailor undertone and depth without sacrificing the product’s conditioning properties.

• Mix with cooler blues for steel or smoky silver effects
• Add warmer tones sparingly to soften overly cool silver
• Create demi-tones by diluting with a clear or conditioner for pastel finishes

What is the application and wear like for this vegan silver formula?

Sterling is a conditioning cream color that deposits pigment and leaves hair manageable after rinsing. Because it’s semi-permanent and free of peroxide and ammonia, it fades gradually—allowing for predictable refresh schedules without harsh stripping.

• Apply on pre-lightened hair and process according to intensity desired
• Rinse with cool water to extend tone and reduce fading
• Expect gradual fading; refresh with small applications when tone softens

Does Sterling include animal-derived ingredients or harsh chemicals?

Sterling is formulated as a vegan option and is free of ammonia, peroxide, PPD, and ethyl alcohol. The cream base contains conditioning agents to help maintain hair softness while depositing cool silver pigment, making it suitable for repeated use when following proper aftercare.

• Vegan formulation, no animal by-products
• Ammonia- and peroxide-free color base
• No PPD or ethyl alcohol in the ingredient profile

Who is this for: ARCTIC FOX Sterling is ideal for stylists and color-savvy individuals who lift hair to a very light blonde and want a reproducible pastel silver or smoky gray finish without ammonia or peroxide. Choose Sterling if you prefer a conditioned feel after coloring, like to mix shades for custom tones, and are prepared to maintain silver hues with gentle care and periodic refreshes.

Ingredients

Aqua/Eau Cetyl Alcohol Glycerine Stearalkonium Chloride Glycerol Stearate PEG-100 Stearate Propylene Glycol Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride Quaternium-52 Cetearyl Alcohol Ceteareth-20 Hydrolyzed Soy Protein Fragrance Citric Acid Tetrasodium EDTA Methylchloroisothiazolinone Methylisothiazolinone Basic Blue 3 Basic Blue 99 Basic Yellow 29 Basic Brown 17 Basic Red 51