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How To Cover Your Grey Hair At Home

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We're demystifying the process, helping you find the right colour & formula and showing you everything you need to get salon-quality results.

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Step 1:
Choose a Shade & Formula

The easiest, most natural-looking option is to go with your natural colour or darker. If you want to go lighter, we recommend no more than a shade or two brighter.

Textured Hair

Both semi and demi permanent colour are great options for textured hair since they won't alter hair significantly enough to disturb a curl pattern. If you're after longer-lasting coverage, seek permanent hair colour designed specifically for textured hair to help keep it protected.

What's the Diff Between Permanent, Demi & Semi-Permanent Colour

Step 2:
Pick a Developer

Think of developer as the fizz to your soda: It gives it power. Mixed with your hair colour, it activates it to help it penetrate the hair shaft to lighten or add colour. Note: You will NOT need a developer for semi-permanent colour.

What is a Hair Developer & How Does it Work

Step 3:
Grab the Essentials

If you're mixing up colour yourself, you'll need gloves, a mixing bowl, an application brush and sectioning clips. If you're using a kit, it will have everything you need, but you might find the clips and a brush for blending helpful.

Step 4:
Apply

How to Colour Your Hair at Home Step-by-Step

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How to Cover Up Grey Roots at Home

Temporary Root Fix

If you have a sprinkling of grey (think your roots or face-framing pieces), you might consider root spray or root powder. Both options provide temporary coverage until they're washed out.

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Textured Hair Colour DIY Tutorial

How to Apply Demi & Semi-Permanent Colour

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Best for Shine

A high gloss finish hydrates hair & leaves it feeling softer, stronger & smoother.

Shop ion® Color Brilliance Permanent Gloss Hair Colour

Best Budget Option

Healthy-looking, shiny hair at an affordable price point.
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Best for Stubborn Grey

Pure micro pigments deliver deeper, more intense colour deposit.

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Best for Dark Hair

Lifts 3-4 levels without having to pre-lighten hair.

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Best Conditioning Colour

A naturally-derived polymer helps smooth hair after damage from chemical treatments.

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Best for Textured Hair

Keeps curl pattern intact.

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