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Hair Colour

Semi-Permanent Colour

From £37

60 mins

Semi-permanent colour is a deposit-only colour service designed to refresh your tone, boost shine and improve how your hair colour looks as it grows out. It is ideal when you want richness and gloss without a strong regrowth line, or when you want to refine warmth, brassiness or dullness after highlights or previous colour.

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What a Semi-Permanent Colour appointment includes

Semi-permanent colour focuses on tone and condition rather than lift. In your appointment, you can expect:

A quick consultation to confirm your current colour, your goal shade and what semi-permanent colour can and cannot do.
Shade selection to refresh faded lengths, deepen your colour, or neutralise unwanted warmth.
Even application through the areas that need it most (all-over refresh or selected sections, depending on your plan).
Processing time to build tone and shine.
Rinse and conditioning to leave the hair feeling smoother and looking glossier.

Semi-permanent colour is best for gloss, tonal refresh and soft grey blending

This service is a strong option if your colour has faded, looks flat, or has gone a bit warm between visits. It can also help soften and blend early greys, especially around the hairline, without creating a hard line of regrowth.

If you need significant lightening, a big colour change, or solid grey coverage, you will usually get a better result from a permanent tint, highlights, or a different colour plan.

How the 60-minute semi-permanent colour service typically runs

You will usually move through these stages within the hour:

Confirm the target tone and check the condition of the hair.
Apply semi-permanent colour to the agreed areas.
Allow the colour to develop.
Rinse, condition and finish, so you can see the tone in your hair and how it reflects in the light.

Timing can vary slightly depending on hair length, thickness and whether you are refreshing all-over colour or focusing on certain sections.

Keeping your semi-permanent colour looking good between appointments

Semi-permanent colour fades gradually, so aftercare makes a visible difference to how long the tone stays fresh.

Use a colour-safe shampoo and conditioner and avoid very hot water.
Reduce heat styling where possible and use heat protection to help prevent dullness.
Book a regular refresh if you like your colour to stay glossy and consistent, especially through the ends.

Planning your next colour refresh

Many clients use semi-permanent colour as a maintenance step between larger appointments. Depending on your goal, your next visit might be another semi-permanent refresh, a toner after highlights, or a root colour appointment to keep everything looking even.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does semi-permanent colour last?

Semi-permanent colour fades gradually rather than growing out with a strong root line. How long it lasts depends on your hair condition, wash routine and home products, but many people notice the tone softening over a few weeks.

Will semi-permanent colour cover my greys?

It can soften and blend greys, especially if you have a smaller percentage of grey or you want a more natural finish. If you want solid, long-lasting grey coverage, a permanent tint is usually the better choice.

Can semi-permanent colour lighten my hair?

No. Semi-permanent colour is deposit-only, so it adds tone and depth but does not lift or lighten natural pigment. If you want to go lighter, you will need highlights or lightening services.

Do I need an allergy test before a semi-permanent colour appointment?

An allergy alert test may still be required, even for some semi-permanent colour products. If you are new to colour, have had a reaction before, or have not coloured your hair in a long time, check before booking so it can be arranged.

What should I do before my semi-permanent colour appointment?

Arrive with a clear idea of the tone you like, such as cooler, warmer, richer or more natural. If you have inspiration photos, bring them along, and mention any previous colour, home dyes or chemical services so the shade choice is accurate.

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