Semi-Permanent Colour – For Longer Hair

£60

60 min

Patch Test Required

At Merluza in Birmingham, semi-permanent colour is your fast route to luminous tone, refined shine, and soft grey blending without long-term commitment. We map shade to your skin undertone and natural level, then apply a deposit-only formula that enhances longer lengths while respecting hair integrity. Ideal for refreshing faded ends, cooling warmth, or adding a richer veil of colour that photographs beautifully and grows out softly.

This service is scheduled at 60 minutes. If your hair is very dense or sits below mid-back, we will advise if additional time is sensible. A patch test is required at least 48 hours before your first colour with us or if your brand has changed.

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What’s Included

Short consultation to align shade, maintenance, and budget.

Bespoke consultation and shade mapping
Allergy alert patch test if not on file within 6 to 12 months
Protective skin barrier and sectioning for longer lengths
Semi-permanent colour application with even saturation through mids and ends
Processing, rinse, pH-close, and condition
Express dry; professional blow-dry or cut and finish available as an add-on
Optional upgrades: anti-fade topcoat, bond builder, scalp soothe

Who It’s For

Clients who want a tonal refresh, added shine, or soft grey blending without a permanent line of demarcation. Perfect for colour-curious first timers, maintaining balayage between highlights, or reviving faded mids and ends. If you seek noticeable lightening, book highlights or balayage instead and we will plan the pathway.

Duration & Appointment Timing

Your appointment is scheduled for 60 minutes. Please arrive with dry, product-light hair. A patch test is required at least 48 hours before your first colour with us or after a brand change. Combining with a blow-dry or cut and finish is available and may extend your visit time. Very dense or extra-long hair can require additional time which we will confirm during consultation.

Aftercare & Maintenance

Cleanse with colour-safe shampoo, condition mid lengths to ends, and protect with heat shield before styling. Rinse with cooler water to reduce fade and shield from UV where possible. Expect tone to last around 6 to 8 weeks depending on porosity, routine, and heat use. Many guests schedule a gloss top up at 6 to 8 weeks and a full refresh at 8 to 12 weeks. Swimmers and hard water areas benefit from periodic chelation to keep colour clear.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a patch test for semi-permanent colour?

Yes. An allergy alert patch test is required at least 48 hours before your first colour at Merluza or after a brand change. It helps keep you safe and only takes a few minutes in salon.

Is a blow-dry included in this service?

An express dry is included for result check. A full professional blow-dry or a cut and finish can be added when you book if you want a styled finish.

Will semi-permanent colour cover grey hair?

It softens and blends the appearance of greys for a natural look rather than delivering full opaque coverage. For stronger coverage we will recommend alternative colour options.

How long will the colour last on longer hair?

Typically 6 to 8 weeks depending on hair porosity, wash frequency, heat styling, and aftercare products. Colour-safe shampoo, cooler rinses, and heat protection help extend longevity.

Can this service make my hair lighter?

No. Semi-permanent colour deposits tone and shine. If you want to go lighter, book highlights or balayage and we will plan a safe lightening pathway.

Patch Test Required

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