Colour by Ceri at Timba Hair and Beauty, Cardiff

Colouring

Full Head Tint

£70–£88

From 90 mins

A full head tint takes colour evenly from your roots right through to the ends, creating a smooth, uniform shade in a single service. It's a good fit if you want to deepen or enrich your natural colour, cover greys, refresh colour that's faded, or correct patchy tone, and it's one of the most requested colouring services at our Cardiff salon.

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What to expect

Your appointment typically runs from around 90 minutes, and includes:

A consultation to assess your natural base, colour history, and hair condition
Shade selection to suit your skin tone and the look you're after
Sectioning and root-to-tip application of the tint
Processing time, followed by a thorough rinse and conditioning
A professional blow-dry and finish

Our colour team, including Ceri O'Brien, our colour expert, along with senior stylists such as Katie Williams, Lucy Osborne, Emma Stokes and Hannah James, can talk you through the right formula and shade for your hair.

Semi-permanent vs permanent

The tint can be formulated as semi-permanent or permanent, depending on how much longevity and grey coverage you need.

Semi-permanent tints are gentler, lower commitment, and fade more quickly
Permanent tints last longer and can offer up to 100% grey coverage when correctly formulated
Both are applied in the same root-to-tip way for an even, all-over finish

How it compares

A full head tint gives a solid, uniform colour, which sets it apart from techniques designed for dimension or subtle variation.

Best for going darker, richer, or covering grey, rather than significant lightening
Strong lightening from a dark base usually needs bleach or highlighting techniques instead
If you want a more natural, sun-kissed variation, highlights or balayage may suit you better
Because the whole head is coloured, regrowth lines show more clearly than with root-only tints, so most clients book a root touch-up every 4 to 8 weeks

Aftercare and maintenance

Good aftercare helps your colour stay rich and glossy for longer.

Use colour-safe shampoo and conditioner
Cut back on heat styling where you can
Protect hair from UV exposure
Book in for regular hydrating or strengthening treatments to keep condition and shine

Previous colour, home dye, or chemical treatments like bleach or keratin can affect what's achievable in one session, so it's worth mentioning these at your consultation. A patch test is common best practice, particularly for permanent colour.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does a full head tint take?

Appointments usually take from around 90 minutes, depending on your hair's length, thickness, and the shade you're aiming for.

How much does a full head tint cost?

At Timba, full head tints range from £70 to £88, with the exact price depending on hair length and thickness.

What's the difference between a full head tint and a root tint?

A root tint only colours new growth, while a full head tint (root to tip) applies colour evenly through the entire length of the hair.

Can a full head tint make my hair much lighter?

Full head tints work best for deepening or enriching colour and covering greys. Significant lightening, especially on dark hair, usually needs bleach or a highlighting technique instead.

Will a full head tint cover grey hair?

Yes, permanent full head tints can provide up to 100% grey coverage when correctly formulated to your hair.

How often do I need a touch-up?

Most clients return for a root touch-up every 4 to 8 weeks, depending on how fast their hair grows and how visible they're happy for regrowth to be.

Do I need a patch test before my appointment?

Patch testing is common best practice for permanent tints, especially if you have sensitive skin or a history of colour allergies, so it's worth discussing at consultation.

How should I look after my hair after a full head tint?

Use colour-safe shampoo and conditioner, reduce heat styling, protect hair from UV, and book regular hydrating or strengthening treatments to help the colour last.

Will my previous hair colour affect the result?

Yes, previous dye, bleach, or chemical treatments can affect how the tint takes, so it's important to share your colour history during your consultation to avoid uneven results.

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