Techniques for Coloring Hair
| Technique | Pigment Type | Effects on Hair | Example Products |
| Temporary | Direct pigment | Coats the hair and lasts 1 wash | Color Mousse |
| Semi-Permanent | Direct Pigment | Coats the hair and lasts 6-8 washes | Semi-Permanent Color |
| Demi Permanent | Oxidative Pigment | Penetrates the cuticle and lasts more than 8 washes | Permanent color with a low level of peroxide |
| Permanent | Oxidative Pigment | Changes existing color in the hair | Permanent color with medium to high level peroxide |