You have probably heard about permanent hair color before, and probably got caught up in between demi vs semi-permanent hair color. Well, permanent hair color is exactly how it is described: permanent. It is filled with a multitude of ingredients that actually penetrate the hair cuticle and change the overall hue on a permanent level.

It cannot be washed out and will change your natural pigment completely. Permanent hair color should only be used for those who are absolutely sure about their hair color change and want something that is going to last indefinitely until of course, they need their roots touched up.

If you’re thinking about coloring your hair and you’ve never done it before, you probably have a ton of questions. One of the most concerning questions probably concerns the type of product that will be used and what effect it will have on your hair; and since there are a few different options when it comes to hair coloring, this can be a tough question to answer.

However, there are two other types of hair color treatments that aren’t talked about as often. These two techniques include demi-permanent hair color and semi-permanent hair color.

Demi-Permanent Hair Color

To start off learning about the difference between demi-permanent and semi-permanent, let’s talk about demi-permanent hair coloring first.

Demi-permanent hair color should be used for those who are looking for a more drastic change in their hair color, but they don’t want to be left with permanent color or any of the other nasty side effects which can come from permanent hair color (including less healthy or dried out manes).

There is still no ammonia found in demi-permanent hair color, however, there is a small amount of peroxide found inside of these products. With the addition of this small amount of ammonia, the product is able to lightly open up the hair cuticle, allowing for some color to be more thoroughly absorbed into the hair shaft. For this reason, demi-permanent is an awesome choice for anyone who is looking to make their hair a darker shade.