Let’s set the record straight on these hair dyes and how they’re different.
What exactly issemi-permanenthair color and how is it different from permanent hair color?
Well, turns out, these two coloring processes aren’t nearly as similar as we assumed.
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What Is Semi-Permanent Hair Color?
Compared to permanent color, semi-permanent color islow-maintenanceand less of a long-term commitment.
It wears off in just about three weeks because it doesn’t contain chemicals such as ammonia or peroxide.
Hair glazes and glosses are examples of semi-permanent hair color.
It doesn’t allow for major lightening or darkening, either.
Odds are, you might be using this regularly for shine-boosting or color-reviving reasons.
What Is Permanent Hair Color?
With permanent hair color, you’ll find the real deal: chemical processingor oxidation.
(This is also the point when a gloss can revamp the color.)
Permanent color fully covers gray strands, but takes serious upkeep.
Choosing Semi-Permanent Vs.
Permanent Hair Color
Have you never colored your hair?
Do you want to boost your shine?
Is your hair color feeling dull, but your highlighting appointment is a month away?
Semi-permanent might be for you.
you’re able to also enhance your chestnut brown or butter blonde with a dye gloss.
Are you looking to change up your hair color by adding highlights or lowlights?
Are you a brunette trying to go bright golden blonde?
Are your gray strands getting a little too frisky?
Permanent hair color is the ticket.
Or try one of these15 Winter Hair Colors That Are Making Us Swoon.
