Semi Permanent Hair Colour
Low-commitment gloss, toner, colour refresh, and deposit-only colour treatments for shine, tone, and soft colour change.
Semi permanent hair colour in Vancouver
Semi permanent hair colour at Pink Lime is a low-commitment way to refresh, deepen, or brighten your hair tone without the long-term commitment of permanent colour.
Using gloss, toner, and deposit-only formulas, our colourists create a soft colour change that fades gradually over several weeks.
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What is semi permanent hair colour?
Semi permanent hair colour is a deposit-only colour treatment that coats the hair shaft without lightening it. It gradually fades over several weeks rather than growing out with a hard root line.
This makes it ideal for clients who want a gentle colour refresh, a shine-boosting gloss, a toner adjustment, or a temporary fashion colour without the commitment of permanent dye.
For a deeper explanation, read our guide to semi permanent hair color.
What semi permanent colour can do
Semi permanent colour is designed for tone, shine, refresh, grey blending, and creative colour without heavy long-term commitment.
Refresh faded colour
Refresh faded colour between full colour appointments so your tone looks polished for longer.
Add gloss and shine
Add shine and tone with a colour gloss or glaze for a smoother, healthier-looking finish.
Soft grey blending
Blend grey with a soft root refresh when you want a gentle, lower-maintenance result.
Vivid or pastel colour
Deposit vivid or pastel colour without the same level of commitment as permanent colour.
Correct brassy tones
Correct brassy tones with a blonde toner, brunette toner, or custom colour gloss.
Lower commitment
Choose an ammonia-free, lower-commitment colour option that fades gradually over time.
Gloss and toner treatments
A hair gloss treatment or toner adds shine and adjusts tone without lifting hair colour, making it ideal as a colour maintenance step between full colour services.
- Blonde toner for cool, neutral tones
- Brunette gloss for added richness and shine
- Red hair refresh to revive fading red tones
- Grey blending for subtle, low-maintenance coverage
For colour aftercare, read our guide on maintaining your hair colour.
Vivid and fashion colour
For clients wanting a bolder change, semi permanent formulas also support vivid hair colour and pastel hair colour looks without the same commitment as permanent colour.
Your stylist will help you understand what is realistic based on your current base shade, previous colour history, porosity, and whether lightening is needed before the vivid shade can show clearly.
- Pastel colour refresh
- Vivid colour deposit
- Creative colour accents
- Gradual fade-out planning
Need to fade or remove colour later? Read how to remove semi permanent hair colour.
Semi permanent vs other colour options
Not every colour service has the same commitment, coverage, or maintenance. Your consultation helps match the right service to your goal.
Semi permanent
Best for low-commitment tone, shine, vivid refreshes, and colour that fades gradually.
Demi permanent
Uses a low-volume developer and lasts slightly longer, often blending grey more effectively.
Permanent colour
Best for long-lasting root-to-tip colour, full grey coverage, and stronger colour changes.
Gloss treatment
Best for shine, tone refinement, and soft colour refresh without lifting the natural base.
Does semi permanent colour damage hair?
Semi permanent colour is one of the gentlest colour options available because it does not require lightening or a strong developer. It is often a good option for damaged, fragile, or colour-treated hair that needs a refresh.
Damage risk depends on your starting point, hair history, and whether lightening is needed before the colour is applied.
Tips for using hair colour safely
Semi permanent colour is gentle, but the best results still come from proper planning, aftercare, and colour-safe products.
Start with a consultation
Your stylist checks your hair history, porosity, tone, and previous colour before applying colour.
Patch test when needed
A patch test may be recommended depending on your skin sensitivity and colour history.
Use colour-safe products
Colour-safe shampoo and styling products help your gloss or toner stay fresh longer.
Plan the fade
Vivid and pastel shades fade differently, so your stylist can help plan maintenance or removal.
For delicate or colour-treated hair, consider Angel Wash. For shine and finish, view Shimmer Shine.
Book your semi permanent colour refresh
Ready for softer tone, brighter shine, or a low-commitment colour change? Book a semi permanent hair colour consultation at Pink Lime in Yaletown.
Visit Pink Lime
Phone: 604-683-7444
Email: pinklimebc@gmail.com
Address: 1192 Hamilton St, Vancouver
Monday to Wednesday: 9AM to 7PM
Thursday to Friday: 9AM to 8PM
Saturday: 9AM to 6PM
Sunday: 11AM to 5PM
Frequently asked questions
What is semi permanent hair colour?
Semi permanent hair colour is a deposit-only colour treatment that coats the hair shaft without lightening it, gradually fading over several weeks rather than growing out at the root.
Semi permanent vs demi permanent hair colour, what's the difference?
Semi permanent colour fades faster and does not contain developer, while demi permanent colour uses a low-volume developer and lasts slightly longer, often blending grey more effectively.
Semi permanent vs permanent hair colour, which should I choose?
Choose semi permanent colour for a lower-commitment refresh that fades naturally, or permanent colour if you want long-lasting, consistent root-to-tip colour that requires touch-ups.
How long does semi permanent hair colour last?
Semi permanent hair colour typically lasts four to eight weeks, depending on hair porosity, wash frequency, and the products used at home.
Does semi permanent colour damage hair?
Semi permanent colour is one of the gentlest colour options available, since it does not require lightening or a strong developer, making it a good choice for damaged or fragile hair.
Can semi permanent colour cover grey hair?
Semi permanent colour can blend some grey hair for a softer look, but it does not offer full, opaque grey coverage the way permanent colour does.
What is hair gloss?
Hair gloss is a semi permanent, shine-boosting treatment that adjusts tone slightly and adds noticeable shine, often used as a finishing step after colour or on its own.
Working Hours
Monday – Wednesday
9AM - 7PM
Thursday – Friday
9AM - 8PM
Saturday
9AM - 6PM
Sunday
11AM - 5PM