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These guides show you how to get the very best from our iconic hair colours. From top tips to clear instructions, get great advice from the hair colouring experts.

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The Directions Hair Ultimate Guide to Choosing, Applying and Maintaining Copper Hair Dye
| 12 min read How-To Guides
Your Ultimate Guide to Copper Hair Dye

Warm, radiant and full of fire – copper is one of the trendiest hair colours right now, and a shade that never fades into the background. From bright and intense to cool and classic, there’s a copper to suit every style. In our ultimate guide to copper hair dye, we cover everything from picking your perfect tone to keeping your colour glowing for longer.

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The home of semi-permanent hair colour
The Directions Hair Ultimate Guide to Choosing, Applying and Maintaining Yellow Hair Dye
| 12 min read How-To Guides
Your Ultimate Guide to Yellow Hair Dye

Yellow is anything but mellow. A colour that dazzles, glows and pops in every situation, yellow is the shade made for those who live to light up the room. In this essential guide to yellow hair dye, we’ll share our top tips for choosing your perfect tone and helping it shine all morning, noon and night.

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Directions Hair

The home of semi-permanent hair colour
The Directions Hair Ultimate Guide to Choosing, Applying and Maintaining Green Hair Dye
| 13 min read How-To Guides
Your Ultimate Guide to Green Hair Dye

Ready to give your hair the green light? From the brightest limes and neon greens, to deep, luxurious emeralds and forest greens – these are shades made for the brave and refuse to blend into the background. In this essential guide to green hair dye, we run down all you need to choose, apply and maintain a look that will make everyone jealous.

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Directions Hair

The home of semi-permanent hair colour
The Directions Hair Ultimate Guide to Choosing, Applying and Maintaining Black Hair Dye
| 12 min read How-To Guides
Your Ultimate Guide to Black Hair Dye

Sleek, intense, timeless. Black is the classic choice for looks full of depth, drama and a touch of mystery. It frames the face, deepens every feature, and carries an air of quiet confidence like no other shade – and in this guide, we’ll share all you need to know about choosing, applying and caring for your perfect black hair dye.

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Directions Hair

The home of semi-permanent hair colour
The Directions Hair Ultimate Guide to Choosing, Applying and Maintaining Blue Hair Dye
| 13 min read How-To Guides
Your Ultimate Guide to Blue Hair Dye

Cool-toned, eye-catching and undeniably bold, blue hair is a go-to choice for those looking to make a statement. Whether you want your hair to shine like a clear summer sky, or evoke the depth and mystery of the deep blue sea – this guide covers everything you need to know about choosing, applying and maintaining your ultimate blue hair dye.

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Directions Hair

The home of semi-permanent hair colour
The Directions Hair Ultimate Guide to Choosing, Applying and Maintaining Pink Hair Dye
| 12 min read How-To Guides
Your Ultimate Guide to Pink Hair Dye

From Barbiecore to punk rock – pink dominates pop culture and has become one of the most popular alternative hair colours. Whether it’s a soft pastel pink, an eye-popping hot pink, or a luxurious rose gold, here’s your essential guide to finding, applying and maintaining your perfect pink hair dye.

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Directions Hair

The home of semi-permanent hair colour
The Directions Hair Ultimate Guide to Choosing, Applying and Maintaining Brown Hair Dye
| 12 min read How-To Guides
Your Ultimate Guide to Brown Hair Dye

Whoever said brown was boring? From lighter shades of beige, hazel and ash, to the rich depth of mahogany, auburn and chocolate. These tones are timeless yet contemporary, and the right brown makes a big impression. Here, we share our tips for finding your best brunette, explain how to dye your hair brown at home, and show you how to get the most out of your favourite shade.

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Directions Hair

The home of semi-permanent hair colour

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