Color & Perms

Depth before the point of the shade number, tone after it. Most people pick the depth they want correctly but overlook the tone (the .1, .3, .5 reflect) — check that against the actual result you want, not just how light or dark it looks on the box.

Permanent colour like Majirel grows out rather than washing out, typically needing a root touch-up every 4-6 weeks. A root concealer spray bridges the gap between full colour applications.

Wait at least one to two weeks after a protein treatment before colouring, and ideally longer — colouring too soon can affect how evenly the colour takes and how the protein treatment holds up.

Any permanent colour changes the hair's structure to some degree, which is why colour-safe aftercare matters. The damage is manageable with the right routine — the biggest risk is skipping aftercare, not the colouring itself.

Ammonia-free formulas are typically gentler and lower-odour, but may offer less lift on very dark or resistant hair. For most home colouring on already-light-to-medium hair, ammonia-free works well.