Vivid root tint in Cardiff
A vivid root tint refreshes your regrowth using Elumen colour, keeping bold fashion shades looking seamless from root to tip as your natural colour grows through.
It's the maintenance step that keeps vivid colour looking intentional and polished between fuller appointments.
What's included
- A colour consultation to match your existing vivid shade
- A vivid root application using Elumen colour
- A professional finish and aftercare advice
Prices range from £72 to £77 depending on your hair and the shade involved. Your exact price is confirmed at consultation.
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What to Expect
- A consultation first, covering your shade goals, regrowth, hair history, and current condition
- Hair is carefully sectioned, with colour applied precisely to the roots to avoid overlap onto previously coloured lengths
- If you're maintaining a vivid shade, hair is often pre-lightened to a pale blonde before the colour goes on, which can extend appointment time
- For Elumen, the process typically includes prepping and drying the hair, applying colour, then rinsing, shampooing, and a lock or treatment step
- The appointment usually runs from around 75 minutes, though vivid or double-process work may take longer
Is It Right for You?
This service is built for regrowth maintenance, not a full colour change. It suits you well if:
- You already have Elumen or a vivid fashion colour and need roots refreshed to match
- You want a natural blend between regrowth and existing colour rather than banding or visible lines
- Your hair condition and colour history are known, since porous or previously coloured hair can take pigment differently
If you have significant regrowth, resistant greys, or a longer colour correction history, your stylist may need extra time to plan the formula and application carefully.
Aftercare and Maintenance
Vivid and Elumen colours are vibrant but need a bit more upkeep to stay looking fresh.
- Use colour-safe products at home to help preserve tone and vibrancy
- For Elumen, using the matching lock or treatment products is recommended where suggested by your stylist
- Fashion colours tend to fade faster than natural-looking permanent tints, so more frequent root tints may suit brighter shades
- Timba's colour specialists, including Ceri O'Brien, can advise on the right maintenance schedule for your specific shade
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does a vivid root tint take?
The appointment typically starts around 75 minutes, depending on hair length, density, and starting colour.
How much does it cost?
Vivid root tint is priced from £72 to £77, depending on your hair and the work involved.
What colour is used?
We use Goldwell Elumen, a high-shine vivid colour system, applied to the regrowth at the root.
Who is this for?
It's a maintenance service for clients who already have vivid colour and want to refresh their regrowth between full applications.
How is this different from a full head vivid tint?
A root tint refreshes only the regrowth, while a full head vivid tint applies colour from root to tip.
