Directions Semi Permanent Hair Colour - Lilac (Pack Of 4)-5
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Description
Directions Semi Permanent Hair Color keeps going around 4-8 washes
Product Overview
Directions Lilac delivers a soft, pastel purple shade that imparts a gentle, dreamy lilac tone to hair. This semi-permanent dye allows you to experiment with a subtle yet stylish colour without the commitment or damage of permanent dyes. Its conditioning formula helps keep hair soft, smooth, and healthy, and the colour gradually fades over washes, offering flexibility to refresh or change your look when desired.
Key Features & Benefits
- Soft Pastel Purple Shade: Gives hair a delicate, elegant lilac tone.
- Semi-Permanent & Flexible: Fades gradually, allowing easy refreshes or changes.
- Conditioning Formula: Maintains hair softness, smoothness, and shine.
- Vegan & Cruelty-Free: Contains no animal-derived ingredients; ethical and gentle.
- Mixable with Other Shades: Can be combined with other colours for custom blends (e.g., pastel violet, muted lavender-pink).
- Free from Harsh Chemicals: No peroxide or ammonia, gentler on hair than permanent dyes.
Specifications
- Type: Semi-permanent hair dye
- Shade: Lilac (pastel/pale purple)
- Volume: 100 ml tub
- Finish: Soft, glossy pastel purple
- Formula: Conditioning, vegan, cruelty-free, peroxide- and ammonia-free
- Best Base for True Colour: Light or pre-lightened hair for the most accurate pastel result
- Longevity: Semi-permanent; fades gradually depending on hair care and washing frequency
Suitable Hair Types & Recommended Use
Best suited for:
- Pre-lightened, bleached, or pale hair for the clearest pastel effect
- Light to medium hair bases for soft pastel tones
- Textured, curly, or porous hair — absorbs pastel pigments well
- Previously coloured or treated hair — gentle formula avoids further damage
Recommended alongside:
- Mild shampoo before dyeing
- Barrier cream to protect skin from staining
- Gloves and protective cloth/towels
- Sulfate-free, colour-safe shampoo and conditioner
- Weekly deep-conditioning masks to maintain softness and shine
For the best pastel-lilac look, starting from a light or pre-lightened base is strongly recommended.
Why Choose Lilac?
- Provides a soft, stylish pastel purple suitable for subtle or trendy looks.
- Gentle, conditioning formula keeps hair soft, smooth, and healthy.
- Semi-permanent nature allows easy colour refresh or change.
- Vegan and cruelty-free — an ethical choice for hair colour enthusiasts.
- Offers creative flexibility — can be mixed with other shades for custom pastel results.
How To Use
Step 1: Preparation
- Gather supplies: You will need the Directions hair colour jar, gloves, an applicator brush (or bowl), a wide-tooth comb, towel, and a plastic cap.
- Protect your clothing and skin: Wear an old t-shirt or cape and apply a thin layer of petroleum jelly or barrier cream around your hairline, ears, and neck to prevent staining.
- Perform a patch test: At least 48 hours before application, apply a small amount of colour to a patch of skin to check for any allergic reaction.
Step 2: Hair Prep
- Wash hair: Clean hair with a gentle shampoo to remove dirt, oil, and product buildup. Avoid conditioner if you want maximum colour adhesion.
- Dry or towel-dry: Hair should be damp or dry. Directions colours can be applied to both, but damp hair allows more even coverage.
Step 3: Application
- Put on gloves to protect your hands from staining.
- Shake the jar well to ensure pigment is evenly distributed.
- Section hair: Divide hair into 4–6 sections using clips for easy and even application.
- Apply colour: Using an applicator brush or your gloved hands, start at the roots and work down to the tips. Make sure every strand is fully saturated for uniform colour.
- Comb through: Use a wide-tooth comb to evenly distribute the colour and eliminate any clumps.
Step 4: Processing
- Cover hair: Put on a plastic cap to prevent staining surfaces and help retain warmth, which can enhance colour vibrancy.
- Processing time: Leave the colour on for 15–30 minutes.
- For a subtle tint, 15 minutes is sufficient.
- For a more intense, vivid green, leave up to 30 minutes.
- For pre-lightened or blonde hair, the colour may appear more vibrant.
- Optional: For extra intensity, gently apply heat with a hairdryer (low-medium setting) over the cap.
Step 5: Rinsing
- Rinse with cool water: Do not use hot water as it can fade the colour faster.
- Rinse until water runs clear: Gently massage hair while rinsing. Do not use shampoo immediately unless necessary.
- Condition: Apply a light conditioner or Directions’ aftercare conditioner to seal in colour and maintain softness.
Step 6: Drying & Styling
- Towel-dry gently: Avoid rubbing, which can cause uneven fading.
- Air-dry or blow-dry carefully: If using heat styling tools, use a heat protectant to prevent damage.
- Style as desired.
Step 7: Aftercare & Maintenance
- Wash hair 2–3 times per week with sulfate-free, colour-safe shampoo to maintain vibrancy.
- Use cool water for washing and rinsing.
- Apply deep conditioning masks weekly to keep hair soft and shiny.
- Limit excessive heat styling and sun exposure to prevent premature fading.
- For touch-ups, reapply every 4–6 weeks depending on fading.
Ingredients
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