permanent dye

Won't wash out

Permanent dye is a coloring agent designed to last indefinitely rather than washing out or fading quickly.

Hair dyes are the most common context: She used permanent dye to cover her gray.

The term distinguishes from semi-permanent or temporary alternatives that fade over several washes.

Permanent dyes for fabric or other materials penetrate fibers rather than coating the surface.

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  • hairFibrous scalp covering
  • hair colorPigment of strands
  • colorVisual hue property
  • salonGrooming establishment or gathering
  • rootsUnderground nutrient absorbers

root touch-up · ammonia · bleach · vibrant · lasting · fade · color fade · developer · strand · pigment · box · box dye · at home · touch-up · gray · coverage · chemical · patch test

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duration/longevity

permanent dyerinse

Wash without scrubbing

hair gloss · tone · toner · wash-out

chemical penetration/process

permanent dyehair gloss

Strand-smoothing shine product

toner · stain · henna · natural color

Family

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G