Semi Permanent Color

In which case do I use a hair tint?

Hair tinting is the right choice for the following results:

• to achieve more shine and luminosity
• to darken your hair up to one tone
• to intensify your natural tone
• to add light nuances to the hair
• as preparatory work if you want to dye light hair darker
• for concealing the first grey hairs (up to max. 10% grey)
• to achieve a higher color depth in the hair

Since hair tints do not damage the hair and wash out after 6-8 washes, you can safely see how you like the new color and whether you want to dye it permanently or would rather try a completely different shade in a few weeks.

Applying a hair tint

First, determine your original hair color and decide which color direction you want to go with (reddish, hazel, rich dark brown, etc.). If you have very thick or long hair, you should always have two packages of the dye on hand to ensure a consistent result and avoid running out of dye in the middle of the application. The processing time only begins once the dye is completely applied, so don't include the application time. If your hair is very damaged, you should choose a shorter processing time to avoid over-stressing it.

The hair color can be applied to towel-dried or slightly damp hair. Afterward, you should condition your hair intensively to help the color last longer.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does a hair dye last?

The durability of your hair color depends on the structure of your hair. The rougher your cuticle is, the better the color pigments can adhere to it. A rough cuticle occurs, for example, when your hair is damaged and worn. If your hair has a smooth cuticle, a color will not last as well because a hair color does not penetrate the hair but only adheres to the outer surface. You can imagine your hair like a sponge. The rougher the surface, the more color can settle in the openings. Not as much color can settle on a smooth surface. Hair is also electrically charged, and a color has an opposite electrical charge. This means that the hair and the color automatically attract and stick to each other. You can imagine this physical process like a magnet. Depending on the initial condition of your hair structure, a hair color will last for 6-8 washes . So, if you have severely damaged hair, a hair tint is ideal, as it smooths the cuticles and makes your hair look shiny and healthy again. Since hair tinting doesn't damage your hair at all, the process can be repeated over and over again without causing significant damage.

What is the difference between a hair tint, an intensive tint and a hair color?

Hair coloring is completely free of ammonia, other oxidizing agents, and alcohol. There's no need to stir, mix, or shake anything, as no developer is used in the hair coloring process. These mild hair colorings are also known as direct dyes or acid dyes. The are deposited only on the surface of the hair's cuticle. The cuticle is significantly smoothed, creating a radiant shine. Hair coloring is simply washed out evenly after approximately 6-8 washes.

An intensive tint, on the other hand, must be mixed with a . This means the tint lasts much longer in the hair and washes out only easily over time. However, roots can still develop, so you should touch up your tint regularly. Gray hair can be covered up to 70% with intensive tints.

A penetrates deep into the hair and must grow out, meaning it cannot be washed out. Gray hair can be covered up to 100%. A developer/oxidizer is also required, which should be tailored to the specific hair type and desired result.

The advantage of hair coloring is that it doesn't damage your hair . You can color it at any time, and the result is vibrant, fresh, and shiny hair with beautiful color depth. What's more, you can change your hair style again and again after a short period of time. Unfortunately, hair coloring isn't suitable for completely covering gray or white hair or for lightening hair. If you want to lighten your hair, you'll need to use hair dye or bleaching. Hair coloring is available in the commonly used cream form, but also as a foam tint or gel.