- See here for the Permanent Hair Colour Category.
- See here for Demi Permanent Hair Colour.
- See here for Semi Permanent Hair Colour.
- See here for Temporary Hair Colour.
- See here for Henna Hair Colour.
- See here for Hair Bleach.
A permanent hair colouring that penetrates the hair shaft changing the natural hair colour. Hair must be dyed again or regrown and be cut off to change.
As you can tell from the name, this type of hair dye lasts the longest out of the three. Permanent dyes are very universal in the sense that they have many different colors and they can be combined with either 10, 20, 30, or 40 developers meaning they can deposit or lift the hair color. Unfortunately, this is the most damaging dye, but it is not as damaging as bleach. It is recommend for people who want to change their hair color to something lighter. For example, if you want to dye your level 3 dark brown hair to a level 6 light brown or level 7 dark blonde. Be aware that this color will last for months at a time and you will see a line of demarcation once your hair grows out. Because this dye is the most damaging, it is sometimes recommended to dye their hair every 3 months rather than the recommended monthly touch up. Be sure you are ready for a commitment when using permanent dyes, especially when using black.
Cost, Upkeep and Consideration[]
- High commitment.
- Mid row cost dying option.
- Reapplication every 4-6 weeks.
- Regrowth or re-dying another colour are only options to get rid of the colour.
- Colour saving shampoos and conditioners can be used to help keep the colour vibrant.
Removal[]
This type is a "Two Component Formula" (Color + Developer) but it will lighten the hair and deposit a colorant that will last for months. This type can be removed with the color removers mentioned above but because of the lightening action of the permanent color you may need to re-color the hair after to restore the original color (or some other color) you can also remove these with color removers like L'Oreal Color Remover Kit, Colorzap or Effasol, the latter two are sold in beauty supplies. These work through a type of bleaching action and are more effective on dark, stubborn or very intense colors or hair that has been dyed dark over a long period. Again, after using these you will need to re-color.