We have created a blog page all about which hair dyes are animal friendly and/or vegan friendly.  This page will be updated as and when we receive new information from the suppliers and/or manufacturers of these hair dyes.  Are your hair dyes Animal Friendly?

When on the hair the length of time the semi-permanent dyes last depends on base colour, porosity of hair, condition of hair, dye used etc and can be from a few days to a few months. In each hair dye product section we give a rough indication of how long the colours may last, this can vary greatly from person to person and we advise to always try a strand test first to determine hair dye result and how long the dye is likely to stay vibrant. Our Hair Dye Help section gives hints and tips on how to maintain the hair dye colour.

If unopened Semi-Perm Hair Dyes we currently sell last at least 30 months from date of manufacture(shelf-life). Once opened these dyes should last a minimum of 12 months with no adverse reactions to hair providing they are securely sealed after each use and stored away from extreme heat or cold and sunlight etc. With some brands the dye results may vary the longer the dye is left from initial use/opening and all dyes should be mixed/stirred before using again as some colour pigments may separate over time.

A full list of ingredients of the current hair dyes and bleach kits we sell can be seen here – Hair Dye Ingredients. The ingredients shown are based on the manufacturers packaging at the time of adding this information to our website, it is advised to always check the label/tub prior to use incase of any changes or updates of the ingredients.

Basic instructions for the dyes we sell can be seen here – Hair Dye Instructions.  It is advised to always check the label/tub prior to use incase of any changes or updates of the instructions.

The amount of dye needed depends on the base colour, hair porosity, hair condition, hair thickness and hair length of the individual so we cannot say for sure how much each person would need but as a general guide shoulder length hair tends to use around one bottle/tub.  If you think you may need more than one bottle it is always best to buy the most you think you will need to avoid running out of dye part way through.  If you purchase one of the 12 month dyes (see the section How Long Do The Hair Dyes Last Unopened?) you can use the remainder of any unused dye at a later date to top up the colour or for dyeing root re-growth etc.

The colour swatches on our website are intended as a guide only and the final colour/vibrancy will depend on the base colour, porosity and condition of your hair amongst other things. Semi Permanent colours will tend to be more vibrant on bleached / pre-lightened or fair hair. Although these are popular brands of hair dye we cannot guarantee that they will work for everyone – it is always advised to do a strand test first to check actual results before using any product. We cannot refund or replace a dye once it has been used if you have not received the results you were hoping for.

PPD’s are usually found in permanent hair dyes and not semi-permanent ones like Manic Panic, Crazy Color etc. Therefore the semi-permanent and temporary dyes we sell should be fine for people with a PPD Allergy but still, as with any hair dye permanent or semi, try a skin/sensitivity test prior to use just to check you are not allergic to anything else in the dye. Further information on PPD can be found in the Hair Dye Forum – PPD Information here. Information on hair dyes and PPD from the Allergy UK website can be seen here: PPD Allergy UK Website and here: PPD Allergy Infomation.

You can change these colours as much as you want as they don’t contain the same harmful chemicals that some permanent dyes can and therefore there is no minimum period of time you have to wait before re-dyeing your hair another colour. If you are dyeing the same colour just ensure hair is washed and dried as normal (without using conditioner) and then apply the dye as normal. If you are dyeing a different colour then the existing colour on your hair and the new colour may mix giving an unexpected different result so try a strand test first as you may need to fade or bleach out the original colour first.

We have a large Hair Dye Hints & Tips section which lists things that may help to pro-long your hair colour as well as other handy information such as clean up tips and bleaching.

The colour of the hair dye in the tub or bottle is not necessarily the colour result that can be achieved, some dyes can look very dark when condensed in the bottle but give a lighter result on the hair for example. You should always try a strand test before using the product to see what the colour result on your hair will look like and our Hair Dye Gallery can give some indication of what other results were using these colours. Please note the dye pigments can separate in the tub or bottle and we always recommend using a tint bowl and brush (or similar) to stir/mix the dyes fully before using to ensure an even mix of the colour.

Colour results can vary each time you use the same colour due to various reasons, these include: your base colour may have been slightly darker or lighter, hair condition has changed, hair porosity is changed, some colour remaining from previous dye on the hair, the dye was left on the hair for longer or shorter than last time etc. Due to the large amount of conditions that can affect the final result we always advise customers to try a strand test prior to using the dye to check the results are what were expected. From time to time the manufacturers of the brands may also change their colours or alter the amount of each colour pigment etc and again due to this the colour results cannot be guaranteed to be the same after each use.

For help and advice on bleaching or using toner on your hair please read our Hair Dye Help section which has step by step instructions, a list of what you will need, hints/tips and other information which should help you decide whether to bleach or tone your hair. There is also a guide to what hair colours different volumes of bleach can be used for.

You can send us your photos by email or by using our Add Photo To Gallery Form. You can send photos as attachments or give us a link to your online photo and we will save the image onto our server. 

No, Although these types of dyes are often referred to as Vegetable Dyes they are in fact Semi-Permanent Dyes. More information on these can be seen in our Hair Dye Types.

As the semi permanent dyes we sell coat the hair rather than permanently dye it as ‘normal’ coloured box dyes do, we don’t know of any manufacturer who has managed to make these vibrant colours in a truly permanent formula. Some companies sell deeper colours such as dark purple or red as a permanent box dye however these are unlike the dyes we sell and will contain chemicals that could damage your hair, they also don’t come in the large neon ranges that semi permanent dyes can. If you know of any manufacturer who claims to be selling permanent neon dyes please let us know and if they work we will try to stock them in future.

Beeunique currently sell a range of Directions & Crazy Color shampoos & conditioners.