--- title: "Demi Colour at Timba, Cardiff" description: "Demi Colour at Timba, Cardiff: gentle, deposit-only colour for tone, shine and grey blending. From £52, 60 minutes plus." canonical: "https://www.timbahair.com/services/demi-colour" --- ![Long auburn copper hair with a glossy, curled finish through the ends.](/_next/image?url=%2Fapi%2Fmedia%2Ffile%2Fauburn-hair-back-salon.jpg%3Fprefix%3Dtenants%252F6a63441344848e6394b4cfb5%26v%3D1790852044093&w=3840&q=75&dpl=dpl_G3HMrpiZhwUsMjfKEQ55jBoi46nz)![](/_next/image?url=%2Fapi%2Fmedia%2Ffile%2Fauburn-hair-back-salon.jpg%3Fprefix%3Dtenants%252F6a63441344848e6394b4cfb5%26v%3D1790852044093&w=3840&q=75&dpl=dpl_G3HMrpiZhwUsMjfKEQ55jBoi46nz) Colouring # Demi Colour £52–£61 From 60 mins [Book Online](https://book.thesalon.app/salons/5d037f92-0091-4453-941b-88ca6bf28bb5/book?service=f160cb0d95842770860e76c7) Demi Colour is a demi-permanent colouring service that deposits tone without lifting the hair, ideal for refreshing dull colour, deepening your natural shade, blending early greys or toning pre-lightened hair. It's a gentler alternative to permanent colour, well suited to anyone wanting subtle, natural-looking results with added shine. ## What to expect Your appointment starts with a consultation to assess hair type, porosity and colour history, which shapes the formula and processing time. - Hair is sectioned into quadrants for even, methodical application - A bespoke demi-permanent formula is mixed with a low-volume developer (commonly 5 or 10 volume) - Colour processes for around 20 to 30 minutes, generally without heat - Hair is rinsed with cool to lukewarm water, then conditioned to lock in shine - Finished with a blow-dry or style to reveal the result ## Who it suits Demi Colour works well for most hair types, particularly fragile, previously lightened, or textured hair that needs a lighter touch than permanent colour. - Refreshing faded or dull lengths between fuller colour services - Deepening or enriching your natural shade - Toning highlights or balayage - Softly blending early greys (though full opaque coverage may need a permanent option) - Often combined with permanent colour on roots and demi through the mid-lengths and ends ## Longevity and aftercare Results are soft and natural, fading gradually rather than leaving a hard regrowth line. - Colour typically lasts **4 to 6 weeks**, depending on porosity and haircare routine - Sulfate-free, colour-safe shampoo and cooler water help extend vibrancy - Reducing wash frequency and using heat protectant before styling slows fading - UV/colour-protect spray is useful for time spent outdoors ## At Timba in Cardiff Our colourists, including Ceri O'Brien, our colour expert, alongside senior stylists Katie Williams, Lucy Osborne, Emma Stokes and Hannah James, and creative director Geraint Osborne, tailor each Demi Colour to your hair's history and your desired outcome. A strand test may be recommended beforehand to preview results and check hair condition. [Book Online](https://book.thesalon.app/salons/5d037f92-0091-4453-941b-88ca6bf28bb5/book?service=f160cb0d95842770860e76c7) ## Frequently Asked Questions How much does Demi Colour cost and how long does it take? Demi Colour at Timba costs between £52 and £61, depending on hair length and thickness, and takes from 60 minutes including consultation, application, processing and styling. How long does demi-permanent colour last? It typically lasts around 4 to 6 weeks, fading gradually with each wash rather than leaving a hard regrowth line like permanent colour. Can Demi Colour lighten my hair? No, it's a deposit-only colour that can't significantly lift natural hair. For lightening or major colour correction, permanent colour or lightening services would be needed instead. Will Demi Colour fully cover grey hair? Demi Colour softly blends greys rather than providing full, opaque coverage. If you want complete grey coverage, it's worth discussing permanent colour options during your consultation. How should I care for my hair after a Demi Colour service? Use sulfate-free, colour-safe shampoo, wash with cooler water, reduce wash frequency, and apply heat protectant before styling to help the colour last longer. Is Demi Colour gentler than permanent colour? Yes, it uses a low-volume developer and deposit-only formula, making it less damaging than permanent colour while still delivering visible tonal change and shine. Do I need a patch test before booking? A strand test is often recommended to preview results and check hair condition, and a patch test may be advised if you have any scalp sensitivities, so it's best to raise this during consultation. Can Demi Colour be combined with other colour services? Yes, it's often paired with permanent colour on the roots and demi colour through the mid-lengths and ends for a gentle, natural-looking refresh. [Book Online](https://book.thesalon.app/salons/5d037f92-0091-4453-941b-88ca6bf28bb5/book?service=f160cb0d95842770860e76c7) ## Available Team Members These team members perform this service - ![Smiling stylist trims wet, shoulder-length hair with comb and scissors in a salon](/_next/image?url=%2Fapi%2Fmedia%2Ffile%2Fozyy-creative-director-timba-96x113.jpg%3Fprefix%3Dtenants%252F6a63441344848e6394b4cfb5%26v%3D1788530799871&w=96&q=75&dpl=dpl_G3HMrpiZhwUsMjfKEQ55jBoi46nz) Geraint Osborne Creative Director [View](/team-members/geraint-osborne) - ![Hair stylist applying foil highlights to seated client's hair in a salon](/_next/image?url=%2Fapi%2Fmedia%2Ffile%2Fceri-colour-expert-timba-96x125.jpg%3Fprefix%3Dtenants%252F6a63441344848e6394b4cfb5%26v%3D1788530796855&w=96&q=75&dpl=dpl_G3HMrpiZhwUsMjfKEQ55jBoi46nz) Ceri O'Brien Colour Expert [View](/team-members/ceri-obrien) - ![Busy salon with stylists cutting two clients' hair at wooden-framed mirror stations](/_next/image?url=%2Fapi%2Fmedia%2Ffile%2Ftimba-salon-128x116.jpg%3Fprefix%3Dtenants%252F6a63441344848e6394b4cfb5%26v%3D1788530798206&w=128&q=75&dpl=dpl_G3HMrpiZhwUsMjfKEQ55jBoi46nz) Lucy Osborne Senior Stylist [View](/team-members/lucy-osborne) - ![Blonde stylist wearing glasses trims a seated client's wet hair with scissors in a salon](/_next/image?url=%2Fapi%2Fmedia%2Ffile%2Femma-senior-stylist-timba2-96x128.jpg%3Fprefix%3Dtenants%252F6a63441344848e6394b4cfb5%26v%3D1788530798963&w=96&q=75&dpl=dpl_G3HMrpiZhwUsMjfKEQ55jBoi46nz) Emma Stokes Senior Stylist [View](/team-members/emma-stokes) ## Related Services Complete your experience with these services - Full Head Tint £70–£88•From 90 mins [View](/services/full-head-tint) - Half Head Regrowth Tint £36–£42•From 60 mins [View](/services/half-head-regrowth-tint) - Root Colour £57–£65•From 75 mins [View](/services/root-colour) - Roots and Colour Refresh £83–£98•From 90 mins [View](/services/roots-and-colour-refresh) Show more services - Root Smudge From £40•From 30 mins [View](/services/root-smudge) - Toning From £40•From 45 mins [View](/services/toning) - Scalp Lightener with Toner and Peptide Protection From £128•From 105 mins [View](/services/scalp-lightener-including-toning-and-peptide-treatment) - Scalp Lightener with Peptide Protection £73–£88•From 90 mins [View](/services/scalp-lightener-including-peptide-protection) - Money Piece From £64•From 60 mins [View](/services/money-piece) - Gloss Toner Up to £40•Up to 45 mins [View](/services/gloss-toner-insight) - Partial Foils From £52•75–90 mins [View](/services/partial-foils) - Half Head Foils From £78•90–105 mins [View](/services/half-head-foils) - Full Head Foils From £104•105–135 mins [View](/services/full-head-foils) - Vivid Toner (Elumen) £30–£55•From 60 mins [View](/services/vivid-toner) - Full Head Vivid Tint (Elumen) £87–£102•From 75 mins [View](/services/full-head-vivid-tint) - Vivid Root Tint (Elumen) £72–£77•From 75 mins [View](/services/vivid-root-tint) - Partial Vivid Colour Foils (Elumen) From £50•From 60 mins [View](/services/partial-vivid-foils) - Vivid Lock-In Treatment (Elumen) From 15 mins [View](/services/vivid-lock-in-treatment) - Half Head Vivid Colour Foils (Elumen) From £72•75–90 mins [View](/services/half-head-vivid-foils) - Full Head Vivid Colour Foils (Elumen) From £95•90–105 mins [View](/services/full-head-vivid-foils)