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