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Water Colour Hair Colour Hair Dyes with Gentle Hair Dye

Water Colour Hair Dye

Boasting an exciting range of 37 rich, natural hair colours, Water Colour has been our best-selling hair colour for over ten years now.

Its gentle formula is free from PPD, Ammonia and Henna. What's more, Water Colour hair dye contains no active bleaching agents and is both cruelty free and vegan.

It's so easy to use - simply add water, shake and apply.

In brief...

  • Free from Ammonia, PPD and Henn
  • Choice of 37 natural colours
  • Vegan and Cruelty Free
  • Lasts up to 28 washes
  • 60 to 75 minute application time

Not right for you? See our full range of gentle hair dyes

Colour Chart

Because Water Colour Hair Dye is free from harsh chemicals it won't lighten your hair. It is ideal for grey coverage or for darkening light hair. The colour samples below are the approximate shade when applied to white hair.

Water Colour Pale Natural Ash Blonde Hair Colour
Pale Neutral Ash Blonde
SHADE 9/1
$13.69   
Water Colour Pale Natural Soft Blonde Hair Dye
Pale Natural Soft Blonde
SHADE 9/0
$13.69   
Palest Soft Gold Blonde Water Colour Hair Colour
Palest Soft Gold Blonde
SHADE 9/03
$13.69   
Neutral Mid Ash Blonde Water Colour Hair Dye
Neutral Mid Ash Blonde
SHADE 8/1
$13.69   
Water Colour Natural Mid Blonde Hair Colour
Natural Mid Blonde
SHADE 8/0
$13.69   
Water Colour Mid Soft Golden Blonde Hair Dye
Mid Soft Golden Blonde
SHADE 8/03
$13.69   
Natural Mid Golden Blonde Water Colour Hair Dye
Natural Mid Golden Blonde
SHADE 8/3
$13.69   
Mid Golden Copper Blonde Water Colour Hair Dye
Mid Golden Copper Blonde
SHADE 8/6
$13.69   
Water Colour Neutral Dark Ash Blonde Hair Colour UK
Neutral Dark Ash Blonde
SHADE 7/1
$13.69   
Water Colour Natural Darkest Blonde Hair Dye UK
Natural Darkest Blonde
SHADE 7/0
$13.69   
Water Colour Hair Dye Natural Dark Warm Blonde
Natural Dark Warm Blonde
SHADE 7/3
$13.69   
Water Colour Hair Colour Sycamore - Radiant Golden Copper Hair Dye
Sycamore - Radiant Golden Copper
SHADE 7/43
$13.69   
Water Colour Radiant Red Hot Chilli Hair Dye
Radiant Red Hot Chilli
SHADE 7/44
$13.69   
Water Colour Dark Copper Blonde Hair Colour
Dark Copper Blonde
SHADE 7/6
$13.69   
Water Colour - Copper Beech - Radiant Rich Copper Hair Colour
Copper Beech - Radiant Rich Copper
SHADE 7/7
$13.69   
Water Colour Neutral Lightest Ash Brown Hair Dye
Neutral Lightest Ash Brown
SHADE 6/1
$13.69   
Natural Lightest Brown Watercolour Hair Dye
Natural Lightest Brown
SHADE 6/0
$13.69   
Natural Light Brown Water Colour Hair Dye
Natural Light Brown
SHADE 019
$13.69   
Water Colour Lightest Warm Brown Hair Colours UK
Lightest Warm Brown
SHADE 6/3
$13.69   
Water Colour Lightest Chestnut Brown Hair Dyes UK
Lightest Chestnut Brown
SHADE 6/4
$13.69   
Water Colour - Rosewood - Radiant Light Red Brown Natural Hair Dye
Rosewood - Radiant Light Red Brown
SHADE 6/44
$13.69   
Water Colour - Radiant Copper Red Natural Hair Colour
Radiant Copper Red
SHADE 6/66
$13.69   
Water Colour - Neutral Ash Brown Natural Hair Colour
Neutral Ash Brown
SHADE 5/1
$13.69   
Water Colour - Oak - Natural Brown Natural Hair Dye
Oak - Natural Brown
SHADE 5/0
$13.69   
Water Colour Hair Colour - Natural Warm Brown Hair Dye
Natural Warm Brown
SHADE 5/3
$13.69   
Water Colour Hair Dye - Maple Rich Red Brown Hair Dye
Maple - Rich Red Brown
SHADE 020
$13.69   
Water Colour - Mahogany - Radiant Red Brown Hair Dye
Mahogany - Radiant Red Brown
SHADE 5/45 (5.46)
$13.69   
Water Colour Natural Chestnut Brown Hair Colour
Chestnut Brown
SHADE 5/6
$13.69   
Water Colour - Walnut - Natural Dark Brown Hair Dye
Walnut - Natural Dark Brown
SHADE 018
$13.69   
Natural Darker Brown Water Colour Hair Dye
Natural Darker Brown
SHADE 4/0
$13.69   
Warm Darker Brown Water Colour Hair Dye
Warm Darker Brown
SHADE 4/3
$13.69   
Chestnut Darker Brown Water Colour Hair Colour
Chestnut Darker Brown
SHADE 4/4
$13.69   
Water Colour Copper Dark Brown Hair Dye UK
Copper Darker Brown
SHADE 4/6
$13.69   
Radiant Burgundy Darker Brown Hair Dye – Water Colour | Gentle Hair Dye
Radiant Burgundy Darker Brown
SHADE 4/65
$13.69   
Radiant Bordeaux Dark Brown Hair Dye – Water Colour | Gentle Hair Dye
Radiant Bordeaux Darkest Brown
SHADE 3/6
$13.69   
Water Colour Hair Colour Natural Darkest Brown
Natural Darkest Brown
SHADE 3/0
$13.69   
Water Colour - Ebony - Super Dark Brown Hair Dye UK
Ebony - Super Dark Brown
SHADE 2/0
$13.69   
Water Colour Hair Dye Applicator Bottle - Gentle Hair Dye
Water Colour Applicator Bottle
WC/APP
$0.63   more info...
Black Tint Bowl - Gentle Hair Dye
Tint Bowl (Black)
BOWL/BLK
$4.06   more info...
Black Long Tail Tint Brush - Gentle Hair Dye
Long Tail Tint Brush (Black)
BRUSH/BLK
$2.81   more info...
Straw eco friendly reusable tint bowl - Gentle Hair Dye
Eco Tint Bowl (Straw)
BOWL/STR
$6.19   more info...
Eco Friendly Straw Tint Brush - Gentle Hair Dye
Eco Tint Brush (Straw)
BRUSH/STR
$3.69   more info...

In more detail...

Water Colour hair colour was developed to be kind to the hair and produce natural looking hair colour, capable of up to 100% grey coverage yet without the use of damaging chemicals. It helps you achieve a beautiful natural hair colour without ammonia, alcohol, resorcinol, perfume, bleaching agents or p-Phenylenediamine (PPD).

Usage Instructions are included with your order, and explain how to use Water Colour hair dye to achieve your choice of permanence - from semi-permanent right through to a quasi-permanent colour, lasting up to 28 washes.

One mixer bottle is included with each order, but this can be re-used. Choose to re-use your old bottle, and you'll save 50p on your order. We also include plastic hats and gloves, which you can opt out of after checkout if you have your own reusable ones.

Please note - the Ash shades: 9/1, 8/1, 7/1, 6/1 and 5/1 - are great for reducing 'brassy' tones in hair; they will help to tone down coppers, reds or golds. They give a more subtle coverage over grey than any of the other shades, so if your hair is quite resistant to hair dye they may not be suitable.

Questions & Answers

How do I do a patch test?

1. Take a tiny pinch of Water Colour hair dye powder from the vial and mix it with a drop of warm water on a saucer. Reseal the vial immediately. Do not allow the remaining powder to get wet.

2. Wash a small area of skin inside your elbow and dry gently but thoroughly. Apply a drop of the Water Colour mixture to the area with a cotton bud and allow to dry. Do not wash off for AT LEAST 48 hours (Please be aware that in some cases the skin sensitivity/allergy test can take longer to react – up to a week for some people).

3. If during this period you experience any irritation, redness, swelling or burning, wash off immediately. It is likely you are allergic to an ingredient in this product and should not use it.

How do I apply Water Colour?

Simply add warm water, shake and apply.

Water Colour natural hair colours can be used as a Semi, Demi, or Permanent hair colour by adjusting your application of the hair colour (shown below).

  • Semi-permanent: Apply to damp hair. (Lasts up to 8 washes. No grey coverage).
  • Demi-permanent: Apply to well towel-dried hair. (Lasts up to 12 washes and covers up to 50% grey).
  • Quasi-Permanent: Apply to dry hair. (Creates a more permanent tint which lasts 18 washes or more and colours up to 100% grey).

Full instructions are included with every order, or you can click here to download the instruction leaflet.

How do I apply to regrowth?

1. Wearing the gloves provided, apply the Water Colour mousse to the roots of your hair at approximately 1.5cm intervals to the root area only.

2. Pile your hair on top of your head and put on the cap, securing it to prevent any dripping.

3. Stay in a warm environment ensuring the solution does not dry out under the cap.

4. Follow the timing table for the colour depth you require.

5. If the colour on the rest of your hair has faded and needs refreshing, reserve the remaining Water Colour mousse for the ends. 10 minutes before the end of the colouring process remove the cap and quickly distribute the remainder of the foam evenly through your hair, massaging it to the ends ensuring it is covered evenly. Replace the cap over your hair.

6. Rinse the colour from your hair until the water runs clear. Shampoo your hair using your usual shampoo and rinse thoroughly again. Apply your usual conditioner and leave in for at least one minute to restore the pH balance; rinse and style as normal.

How many vials of Water Colour will I need?

We cannot give you an exact answer as this will always depend on how long or thick you hair is.

If your hair is of average thickness and about shoulder length, you will usually need 1 vial of Water Colour. For longer or thicker hair you may need 2 or even 3 vials.

If you are applying to your roots only you may get 1 or 2 applications.

Tip: For the most efficient and economical way to apply - squeeze the required amount of Water Colour hair colour into a non-metallic bowl and apply with a hairdressers tint brush, this will help with application and make the colour go further.

You may be interested in our Hair Colouring Accessories.

How long does the colour last?

Water Colour can be used as a Semi, Demi or Quasi-Permanent

  • Semi-permanent: Applied to towel-dried hair for 30 minutes it can last up to approximately 8 washes with no grey coverage.
  • Demi-permanent: Applied to well towel-dried hair for 45 minutes it can last up to approximately 12 washes with subtle grey coverage.
  • Quasi-permanent: Applied to dry hair for between 1 hour and 1 hr 20 minutes it can colour up to 100% grey. With this method it can be completely permanent and last up to approximately 18+ washes (3-6 weeks or more) but as with all natural hair dyes is likely to fade gradually over time. However, please be aware that if you use this method too often on pre-dyed hair the colour can build up, become too dark and lose the ability to fade, which is why we recommend the regrowth application method if you only need to cover your roots.

The above is a guide only – the results may be affected by the condition of your hair and any previous treatments.

What are the ingredients in Water Colour?

Each shade of Water Colour hair dye is made from the same blend of active powder base with different proportions of pigment to formulate each individual shade. The following ingredients form the base of all shades: Sodium Dodecyl Sulphate, Sodium Percarbonate, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcostinate, Silica, Sodium Silicate, Sodium Sulphate, Xanthan Gum.

The nine ingredients for the dye pigments are: p-toluene diamine sulphate – PTDS, m-amino phenol sulphate, 2.4 diaminophenoxyethanol hcl, p-aminophenol sulphate, 4-amino 2 hydroxytoluene sulphate, 4-amino -m-creosol, 2-amino 6-chloro -4-nitrophenol, 2-methyl-5-hydroxyethylaminophenol, 4.5 diamino-1-(2-hydroxyethyl) pyrazole sulphate.

Click here for a more detailed look at the ingredients in Water Colour

How many applicators will I receive with my Water Colour order?

Your order will include one pair of polythene gloves and one polythene hat per colour and ONE reusable applicator bottle with nozzle per order - *unless you remove it*

*Our special applicator bottles can easily be rinsed and re-used for many years, so if you already have one and don’t require a new one, you can remove it from your order under 'Eco Options' at the checkout (and get 50p off!).

If you wish to add extra applicator bottles they can be found at the bottom of the Water Colour shade chart for £0.50 each.

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