Choosing the right hair color can be overwhelming, especially with so many options available. Among the most common choices are demi-permanent and permanent hair colors, each offering unique benefits depending on your hair goals, maintenance preferences, and styling needs.
At the forefront of professional hair color innovation, Blust-ON provides high-performance formulas designed for salon professionals, ensuring vibrant, long-lasting, and hair-friendly results. Whether you’re looking for a subtle refresh or a complete transformation, understanding the difference between demi-permanent and permanent hair color is essential.
Let’s break down their differences and help you determine which option is best for you.
What Is Demi-Permanent Hair Color?
How It Works
Demi-permanent hair color is an ammonia-free, deposit-only formula that enhances and tones hair without fully penetrating the cuticle. Instead, it coats the hair shaft while slightly lifting the outer layer, resulting in rich, multi-dimensional color that gradually fades over time.
Key Benefits of Demi-Permanent Hair Color
- Ammonia-Free & Gentle on Hair – Causes minimal damage, making it ideal for damaged or chemically treated hair.
- Enhances Natural Color – Adds depth, shine, and richness without drastically altering the base tone.
- Perfect for Gray Blending – Softens gray hair rather than fully covering it.
- Low-Maintenance – Fades gradually over 4-6 weeks without harsh regrowth lines.
- Ideal for Toners & Refreshing Color – Great for reviving dull hair or neutralizing brassiness.
Best For:
- Clients looking for a subtle color change without long-term commitment.
- Those wanting to refresh faded color without applying permanent dye.
- Gray blending rather than full coverage.
- Clients with chemically processed or damaged hair who need a gentle coloring option.
Blust-ON’s Pro Active Gloss Color Shades is a demi-permanent liquid toner enriched with Jojoba Oil and Avocado Oil, designed to revive, correct, and tone color while maintaining hair softness and shine.
What Is Permanent Hair Color?
How It Works
Permanent hair color contains ammonia or other alkaline agents that open the hair cuticle, allowing color molecules to fully penetrate the cortex. This results in long-lasting, deep color saturation that remains until the hair grows out or is recolored.
Key Benefits of Permanent Hair Color
- 100% Gray Coverage – Effectively conceals even the most resistant grays.
- Long-Lasting Results – Color stays vibrant for 6-8 weeks before requiring touch-ups.
- More Intense Color Changes – Can lighten, darken, or completely transform hair color.
- Customizable for Any Hair Type – Works for all hair textures and colors.
Best For:
- Clients wanting a dramatic color change (going lighter, darker, or covering gray completely).
- Those looking for long-lasting, fade-resistant
- Clients willing to maintain root touch-ups for a consistent look.
Blust-ON’s Long-Lasting Permanent Hair Color delivers full gray coverage with a low-ammonia Italian formula, infused with Argan Oil, Hydrolyzed Keratin, and Pro-Vitamin B5 to protect and nourish hair while ensuring intense, long-lasting color.
Key Differences: Demi-Permanent vs. Permanent Hair Color
Feature | Demi-Permanent Color | Permanent Hair Color |
Ammonia Content | No ammonia | Low ammonia |
Color Penetration | Coats the hair shaft | Fully penetrates hair cuticle |
Lasts For | 4-6 weeks (gradual fade) | 6-8 weeks (grows out) |
Gray Coverage | Blends grays, but doesn’t fully cover | 100% gray coverage |
Damage Level | Low to none | Low to none |
Best For | Toning, refreshing color, subtle changes | Full color transformations, long-term color |
Which Hair Color Is Right for You?
Choose Demi-Permanent If:
- You want a temporary color change that fades naturally.
- You don’t want to commit to frequent touch-ups.
- You need a gentle option for damaged or chemically-treated hair.
- You’re looking for a toner to refresh blonde, brown, or gray hair.
Choose Permanent If:
- You want long-lasting color without frequent salon visits.
- You need full gray coverage.
- You’re looking for a major color transformation.
- You don’t mind regular root touch-ups.
How Blust-ON Helps Stylists & Clients Achieve the Best Results
Blust-ON’s salon-exclusive color technology ensures high-performance results with both demi-permanent and permanent options.
- For a Soft, Blended Look: Use Pro Active Gloss Color Shades (Demi-Permanent) for toning, refreshing, or blending.
- For Long-Lasting, Full Coverage: Choose Long-Lasting Permanent Hair Color for vibrant, fade-resistant results.
- For Fast Results: Blust-ON’s Fast Action Permanent Hair Color offers full coverage in just 10 minutes, perfect for stylists working in high-demand environments.
When choosing between demi-permanent and permanent hair color, the right option depends on your lifestyle, maintenance preference, and hair goals.
- If you want a commitment-free color refresh, go with demi-permanent.
- If you need full coverage and longevity, permanent hair color is the way to go.
No matter your choice, Blust-ON’s professional salon-exclusive products ensure the best results, keeping your hair healthy, vibrant, and damage-free.
