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Hair color can be changed by a chemical process. Hair coloring is classed as "permanent" or "semi-permanent".

Permanent color, as the name suggests, permanently colors the hair - however because hair is constantly growing, the color will eventually grow out as new, uncolored hair grows in.

Permanent hair color gives the most flexibility because it can make hair lighter or darker as well as changing tone and color, but there are negatives. Constant (monthly or six-weekly) maintenance is essential to match new hair growing in to the rest of the hair, and remedy fading. A one-color permanent dye creates a flat, uniform color across the whole head, which can look unnatural and harsh, especially in a dark shade. To combat this, the modern trend is to use multiple colors - usually one color as a base with added highlights or lowlights in other shades.

Semi-permanent color washes out over a period of time – typically four to six weeks, so root regrowth is less noticeable. The final color of each strand is affected by its original color and porosity, so there will be subtle variations in color across the head - more natural and less harsh than a permanent dye. However, this means that gray and white hair will not dye to the same color as the rest of the head (in fact, some white hair will not absorb the color at all). A few gray and white hairs will blend in sufficiently not to be noticeable, but as they become more widespread, there will come a point where a semi-permanent alone will not be enough. The move to 100% permanent color can be delayed by using a semi-permanent as a base color, with permanent highlights.

Semi-permanent hair color cannot lighten hair. Hair can only be lightened using chemical lighteners, such as bleach. Bleaching is always permanent because it removes the natural pigment.

"Rinses" are a form of temporary hair color, usually applied to hair during a shampoo and washed out again the next time the hair is washed.

Which hair colour suits you?

Stuck in a colour rut? If you're considering a change, read this first.

Blonde:

From icy cool to a warm shade of caramel, blondes can have plenty of fun with colour. The trick to carrying it off, bombshell-style, is to work with a shade that complements your complexion. If you have slightly golden skin tones stick to honeys, caramels and warmer colours. If you have pinkish skin tones, stick to cooler colours like ice blonde.

Brunette:

Going brunette is like a holiday for your hair because years of repeated bleaching leave hair porous and sensitised. Once you've decided to step over to the dark side, choosing the right shade of brown is crucial if you want to look glowing, not washed-out. Go for a warm brown if you have reddish skin tone and a cool brown shade if you have yellow-toned skin.

Black:

Black is not for the fainthearted. It makes a strong statement and can look harsh on some people. I think it's also about having the right hair cut with this colour. But, if the urge strikes, it's best to experiment with this colour while you're young. Black can work on a variety of skin tones from cool pale skin to warmer tones. Consider the condition of your hair before you go black — porous locks can resist darker shades.

Red:

Women with more pink undertones can wear cooler, brighter coppers while warmer skin tones work well with more rusty, earthy tones of red. Although colour technology has improved in leaps and bounds, red washes out the quickest and can leave hair looking brown and brassy, so make sure you've got a good colour-saving shampoo and conditioner in the shower.