About us

The makers of bold, expressive semi-permanent hair color since 1981

For over 40 years, Directions has been the go-to name for vibrant, statement-making hair color – made for every mood, moment, and form of self-expression. 

With a fierce commitment to cruelty-free, vegan-friendly products, sustainable production, and hair-friendly formulas, our iconic range is founded on decades of dedicated color expertise.

Manufactured by our in-house master mixologists in the UK. Beloved by our global community of DIY colorists and salon professionals. Directions is the name you trust for semi-permanent hair dye that really delivers on quality, care, and principles.

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Our core values

At Directions, everything we do is guided by a core set of values that reflect who we are and why we do what we do. These shape our products, our community, and our commitment to bold, ethical color.

Icon boldness Empowering self-expression

From vivid hair colors across the entire spectrum, to our range of color care products and accessories – we give our customers the choice and tools to express their individuality with ease.

Icon quality Expertise in every strand

Formulation is an art and a science that we’ve mastered over 4+ decades. This expertise ensures colors with vibrant intensity and strong longevity, while still looking after your hair’s health.

Icon vegan friendly Always ethical

We’re 100% vegan-friendly and cruelty-free – no exceptions. None of our products have been tested on animals or contain animal products – that’s how it’s always been and always will be.

Icon recyclable Protecting our planet

We believe in sustainable production at all times. Our pots are made with 100% recycled PET plastic, so by choosing Directions you are not only kind to your hair, but the environment too!

Icon self expression Color for everyone

Bold hair color is for everyone. We welcome all styles, identities and backgrounds in our worldwide community, so you can express yourself without limits or barriers.

Icon diverse Caring for our community

Whether you’re a DIY colorist or a professional salonist – we are proactive in providing expert advice and assistance to our amazing community to help make the most of our iconic colors.

Join the Directions community

Tag us, share your looks and connect with a growing global community of color lovers who live to express themselves.
Because Directions is more than hair dye – it’s showing the world who you are.

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