--- title: "Vivid Lock-In Treatment | Timba Cardiff" description: "Vivid Lock-In Treatment at Timba, Cardiff. Helps seal and prolong vivid Goldwell Elumen colour for longer-lasting vibrancy and shine." canonical: "https://www.timbahair.com/services/vivid-lock-in-treatment" --- ![Magenta and purple balayage melting from a soft brown root through waved lengths.](/_next/image?url=%2Fapi%2Fmedia%2Ffile%2Fwavy-purple-magenta-ombre-hair-salon.jpg%3Fprefix%3Dtenants%252F6a63441344848e6394b4cfb5%26v%3D1790852284012&w=3840&q=75&dpl=dpl_G3HMrpiZhwUsMjfKEQ55jBoi46nz)![](/_next/image?url=%2Fapi%2Fmedia%2Ffile%2Fwavy-purple-magenta-ombre-hair-salon.jpg%3Fprefix%3Dtenants%252F6a63441344848e6394b4cfb5%26v%3D1790852284012&w=3840&q=75&dpl=dpl_G3HMrpiZhwUsMjfKEQ55jBoi46nz) Colouring # Vivid Lock-In Treatment (Elumen) From 15 mins [Book Online](https://book.thesalon.app/salons/5d037f92-0091-4453-941b-88ca6bf28bb5/book?service=69f4b0560efd352e7c0659c4) ## Vivid lock-in treatment in Cardiff The vivid lock-in treatment is a finishing step designed to help seal and protect your vivid Elumen colour, supporting longer-lasting vibrancy and shine. Vivid shades fade faster than natural tones, so this treatment is a simple way to help your colour stay bolder for longer after your appointment. ### What's included - Application of the lock-in treatment after your colour service - Aftercare advice to help protect and prolong your vivid tone Ask your stylist to add this to your vivid colour appointment. Pricing is confirmed at consultation. ## What the treatment involves The Lock step is applied to **towel-dried hair** after the Elumen colour has been rinsed out. - Product is worked through for around **5 minutes** - Hair is then thoroughly rinsed - The whole step is brief, which is why it can appear on the menu as taking **from 15 minutes**, though the overall colour service (application and processing) will take longer ## What to expect - A **sealed-in** colour finish with noticeably higher shine - Improved colour retention compared with Elumen colour used on its own - Results depend on your hair's condition, porosity, and colour history, as with any direct colour system - Some lighter Elumen shades may not strictly need the Lock step, but it's commonly included as standard for the best longevity ## Aftercare and preparation A little care afterwards goes a long way in keeping vivid colour looking fresh. - Use a **colour-safe shampoo and conditioner** - Avoid heavy product buildup on the hair - Wash less frequently where possible to preserve the result - A **patch test 48 hours** before the service is commonly recommended - For best pigment deposit, Elumen works best on clean, product-free hair, so let your stylist know about recent treatments or products used Our colour team, including **Ceri O'Brien**, our Colour Expert, and senior stylists such as **Emma Stokes**, **Lucy Osborne** and **Hannah James**, can talk you through whether the Lock In step is right for your chosen shade during your visit to Timba in Cardiff. [Book Online](https://book.thesalon.app/salons/5d037f92-0091-4453-941b-88ca6bf28bb5/book?service=69f4b0560efd352e7c0659c4) ## Frequently Asked Questions How long does the lock-in treatment take? It's a quick finishing step, taking around 15 minutes. What does it do? It helps seal vivid colour into the hair to support longer-lasting vibrancy and shine. Is it an add-on or a standalone service? It's designed to be added to a vivid colour appointment as a finishing step. Which colours does it work with? It's used with vivid Goldwell Elumen colour services, including vivid foils and vivid tints. [Book Online](https://book.thesalon.app/salons/5d037f92-0091-4453-941b-88ca6bf28bb5/book?service=69f4b0560efd352e7c0659c4) ## Available Team Members These team members perform this service - ![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) - ![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) - ![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) ## 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) - Demi Colour £52–£61•From 60 mins [View](/services/demi-colour) - Root Colour £57–£65•From 75 mins [View](/services/root-colour) Show more services - Roots and Colour Refresh £83–£98•From 90 mins [View](/services/roots-and-colour-refresh) - 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) - 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)