What type of hair color is designed to last longer than traditional semi-permanent color?

Demipermanent color is specifically formulated to provide longer-lasting results than traditional semi-permanent color. This type of color deposits dye into the hair shaft without requiring the use of ammonia, which allows it to blend gray hair and enhance natural color while providing more durability than semi-permanent options. Typically, demipermanent color lasts through about 20 to 28 shampoos, whereas semi-permanent color may only last through 5 to 15 shampoos.

The formulation of demipermanent color allows it to penetrate the hair more effectively than temporary color, which tends to wash out quickly and is primarily used for short-term changes or fashion colors. Permanent color is an entirely different category that alters the hair structure to create a lasting change, offering even more longevity but requiring a different approach in application and maintenance. Highlights involve a technique of applying color to select strands of hair rather than a full color change, and while they can be done using different types of color formulations, they are not categorized in the same way as semi-permanent or demipermanent colors. Therefore, demipermanent color is the optimal choice for a longer-lasting option compared to traditional semi-permanent color.