O&M is proudly designed in Australia, with each product category manufactured by carefully selected specialists around the world. Our haircare and styling products are made in our solar-powered factory in Sydney, Australia.

Our colour range is designed in Australia and manufactured in Italy, home to some of the world's most respected colour cosmetic manufacturers. Our aerosols are made in Europe by leading aerosol specialists.

O&M (Original & Mineral) was founded by Jose Bryce Smith. Inspired by a firsthand understanding of how harsh chemical products were affecting hairdressers and their clients, Jose set out to create a better, cleaner alternative - and O&M was born. In 2010, following the success of the world’s first ammonia-free salon approach, O&M expanded into the haircare and styling range that exists today. O&M is widely credited as a pioneer of the ammonia-free professional colour movement in Australia.

CØR.color is designed in Australia and manufactured in Italy.

Yes - CØR.color is vegan.

O&M's commitment to kind haircare extends to ensuring no animal-derived ingredients are used in the CØR.color colour system. The range is also free from ammonia, PPD and resorcinol.

Yes - O&M is cruelty free. No animal testing is conducted on any O&M products. This is part of O&M's broader commitment to kind haircare - kind to clients, kind to colourists and kind to animals.

Yes - O&M is PETA certified. This certification confirms that O&M products are not tested on animals and that the brand meets PETA's standards for cruelty-free beauty.

O&M's clean colour and haircare products are also vegan, containing no animal-derived ingredients.

Yes - O&M is an independent, female-founded brand created by Jose Bryce Smith. From its beginnings as a single ammonia-free salon in Australia — and the launch of the world’s first ammonia-free professional hair colour — to becoming a globally distributed professional haircare and colour brand, O&M has remained proudly independent.

That independence has allowed the brand to stay true to its founding vision: pioneering some of the cleanest, kindest professional hair colour and care formulations in the world, without compromise to its values, direction or approach to innovation

The Ø in CØR.color is a strikethrough symbol representing the harsh chemicals O&M has chosen to cancel out and exclude from its professional colour system.

Specifically, it symbolises the removal of ammonia, PPD and resorcinol - three of the most problematic chemicals in conventional hair colour.

The name CØR.color reflects the brand's belief that colour is at the core of everything O&M does, and that it should be delivered without compromise to health.

CØR.color is free from three key chemicals found in most professional colour systems - ammonia, PPD and resorcinol.

Ammonia causes harsh fumes, red eyes and scalp irritation and has been replaced with MEA. PPD (Paraphenylenediamine) is a known allergen that causes dermatitis and sensitisation and has been replaced withlow-level PTDS. Resorcinol is a colouring agent that is toxic to wildlife and the human immune system and has been replaced with 2-Methylresorcinol or 4-Chlororesorcinol - two kinder, less sensitising alternatives.

Each exclusion is intentional and backed by O&M's founding belief that hair colour is a health choice.

CØR.creators are O&M's global brand ambassadors - a community of expert hairdressers, rule-breakers and game-changers who represent the originality and values of the O&M brand. CØR.creators sit at the heart of O&M's business, contributing to education, inspiration and community within the professional hairdressing industry. The program operates globally with both international and market-specific CØR.creators who educate, create and collaborate with O&M.

Made for Originals is O&M's flagship professional hairdressing event - an immersive education and community experience designed exclusively for hairdressers.

The event brings together global and local CØR.creators, industry educators and the O&M community for education sessions, brand experiences and networking. Previous events have been held internationally and the program continues to grow as part of O&M's commitment to professional education and community building.

To find out more about our latest Made For Originals event: Click Here.

Yes - O&M offers a comprehensive professional education program through its O&M Pro platform. Education includes live in-salon classes, online sessions, global educator masterclasses and the CØR.creator program.

Education covers CØR.color technical application, CLEAN.liquid toning, lightener techniques, haircare and styling product knowledge, and business skills for modern salons. The education calendar is available through the O&M Pro site and features sessions with Jose Bryce Smith and global CØR.creators.

Molecular Blend Technology (MBT) is O&M's proprietary colour technology that pre-links base and reflect colour pigments before they enter the hair, allowing them to develop more effectively and evenly. Following years of research and extensive in-salon testing, MBT delivers superior colour coverage while minimising the risk of scalp irritation.

O&M has replaced ammonia inCØR.colorwith MEA (Monoethanolamine), an alkaline agent that performs the same function of opening the cuticle to allow colour penetration - without the harsh odour, red eyes or scalp irritation associated with ammonia. MEA mimics the role of ammonia while being significantly kinder to the colourist and client.

Like ammonia, MEA opens the hair cuticle to allow colour molecules to penetrate the cortex - but without producing the strong fumesandodour.For colourists and clients who are sensitive to ammonia or simply want a lower-chemical colour experience, MEA delivers equivalent colour performance with significantly reduced exposure to harsh chemicals.

CØR.color is O&M's permanenthaircolouring cream,withmore than 130+shades.

CLEAN.liquid is O&M's non-permanent, high gloss colour range offering over 66 shades in a nourishing liquid emulsion.CLEAN.liquid is pH neutral, making it ideal for tone-on-tone services, toning over blondes and foils, refreshing or enhancing existing colour, and colour correction on sensitised hair - without permanently altering the hair's natural structure.

CØR.color is the system of choice for full coverage and lasting colour change; CLEAN.liquidis the system of choice for gloss, toning and gentle colour refresh.

ORIGINAL.pigment is O&M's direct dye range of 12 intense, vibrant colour shades designed for clients seeking bold, clean hair colour.

Unlike CØR.color permanent colour, ORIGINAL.pigment is a direct dye that does not require a developer - it is used in combination with CLEAN.tone Clear to control the depth and intensity of the colour, from deep and vivid to soft and pastel.

ORIGINAL.pigment is ammonia-free, PPD-free and resorcinol-free, consistent with O&M's clean colour commitment.

CØR.color.rn (Resistant Naturals) is a specialised series within the CØR.color system engineered specifically for resistant grey and white hair. Compared to the standard Naturals range, CØR.color.rn features a higher alkaline pH to open the cuticle more effectively on resistant strands, and a higher pigment load for deeper colour penetration and saturation.

It is available in six shades from level 4.00 to 9.00, mixes 1:1 with developer (compared to the standard CØR.color ratio of 1:1.5), and is not intended to be intermixed with other shades in the range. Like all CØR.color products, it is free from ammonia, PPD and resorcinol.

CØR.color permanent colour is typically mixed at a 1:1.5 ratio for base and fashion shades.

CØR.color.rn Resistant Naturals uses a 1:1 ratio with developer. Always refer to the current O&M technical guidelines for full developer volume recommendations for each service.

CØR.color is free from PPD (Paraphenylenediamine) - one of the most common causes of colour-related allergic reactions. O&M has replaced PPD with PTDS (P-toluenediamine Sulfate) at low levels, which enables up to 50% of PPD-allergic stylists and clients to use the colour safely. We always recommend performing a skin allergy test 48 hours before any colour service, particularly for clients with known sensitivities.

CØR.color is also free from ammonia and resorcinol, making it one of the most considered professional colour systems available for sensitive clients.

RN stands for Resistant Naturals CØR.color.rn is a range of shades designed to deliver maximum coverage on resistant grey and white hair.

The colour features a higher alkaline pH (the higher the pH the greater the penetration as it opens the cuticle more) than CØR.color to improve penetration on resistant strands. It also contains a higher pigment dye-load for better penetration and saturation on hard-to-colour grey/white hair

CØR.restore is O&M's professional two-part in-salon amino acid based restoring treatment system, designed for all salon colour services.

CØR.restore Part 1 Amino Complex is a liquid intergrator filler designed to be added straight into the colour or lightening mixture. Powered by AminoChain Technology™ the complex works to protect and nourish the hair structure during the colouring and/or lightening process.

The COR.restore Part 2 Colour Lock Treatment is an intensive professional repair treatment linked by AminoChain Technology™ and powered by chromaGard™ colour sealer for longer lasting colour.

The system is suitable for all colour service treatments including lightening, permanent colour and non-permanent colour.

O&M Shine Shots are professional in-salon instant treatment ampoules available in two formulas - Smooth + Shine and Volume + Shine.

The Smooth + Shine Shot is a rinse off treatment designed to repair, soften and smooth hair for maximum shine with instant results.

The Volume + Shine Shot is a leave-in treatment designed to add volume, body, and shine.

Both deliver visible results from the very first application and are designed to enhance the in-salon styling and blowdry experience.

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CØR.color is formulated with two signature native Australian ingredient complexes.

The Desert Harvest blend combines Quandong (Desert Peach), Desert Lime and Wattle Seed - rich in antioxidants and phytosterols the blend hydrates, nourishes and conditions hair throughout the colouring process while protecting against environmental aggressors. The Signature Oil Blend combines certified organic Macadamia Oil and certified organic Coconut Oil improving vibrancy, longevity, hydration and shine while calming frizz and reducing oxidative stress on the scalp.

The CØR.color range currently includes over 130+ permanent shades. The range continues to expand - most recently with the addition of CØR.color Sunset Blondes and CØR.color.rn Resistant Naturals.

Yes - CØR.color shades are designed to be intermixed within the system, giving colourists full creative flexibility to create custom formulas and bespoke colour results.

The exception is CØR.color.rn Resistant Naturals, which is not intended to be intermixed with other shades in the range in order to maintain the integrity of its specialist formulation for resistant grey coverage.

No - CØR.color.rn Resistant Naturals is not designed to be intermixed with standard CØR.color shades.

The RN range is engineered specifically for resistant grey coverage, with its own distinct pH level and pigment load. To avoid confusion, CØR.color.rn tubes are a different colour from standard CØR.color.

Standard CØR.color processing times vary depending on the service, developer volume and hair condition. Please refer to the current O&M technical guidelines or contact your O&M representative for service-specific processing recommendations.

For standard grey coverage using the main CØR.color range, refer to the current O&M developer volume recommendations on the packaging for your specific service.

For resistant grey coverage, CØR.color.rn Resistant Naturals is the recommended choice, paired with the appropriate developer volume as specified in O&M's technical guidelines

CØR.color Sunset Blondes shades - 10.34, 10.7, 10.71 and 10.73 - are mixed and applied using the standard CØR.color system. They are designed to work seamlessly within the broader CØR.color shade range and can be used alone or intermixed with other CØR.color shades to create warm, golden-hour blonde results.

For full technical application guidance refer to O&M's technical guidelines.