Perms Are Back! Modern Perm Styles for Effortless Waves & Curls 🌊💁‍♀️

The hair color aisle is overwhelming.And even in the salon world, you’ll hear words like demi, semi, permanent, and toner thrown around like we all went to beauty school.

If you're wondering what the actual difference is (and which one is right for you), you're not alone.At Lockerbie Lock, we break it down in a way that makes sense—so you know exactly what’s going on your head 💁‍♀️.

🧴 Semi-Permanent Hair Color

Think: short-term fling, not a long-term relationship.

✔ What it is:

• Sits on the outside of your hair shaft

• Doesn’t contain ammonia or developer

• Washes out in 4–8 shampoos

🌈 Best for:

• Adding shine or tone (hello, color-refreshing gloss)

• Trying out a fun color with low commitment

• Enhancing your natural hue without altering it forever

👎 Not ideal for:

• Gray coverage

• Lightening hair

• Major color shifts

🎯 Demi-Permanent Hair Color

Longer-lasting than semi, but still not forever.

✔ What it is:

• Penetrates the hair cuticle slightly deeper

• Uses a low-volume developer (but no ammonia)

• Lasts about 20–30 shampoos

💪 Best for:

• Blending grays (not fully covering, but softening)

• Toning highlights

• Deepening color without a harsh line of regrowth

• Clients who aren’t ready for a lifelong color commitment

🧠 Pro tip: Demi is perfect for first-timers or people who want a natural refresh with less maintenance.

🔥 Permanent Hair Color

This one’s for the bold (and the planners).

✔ What it is:

• Fully opens the cuticle

• Uses ammonia and developer to lift and deposit color

• Lasts until it grows out—yes, for real

• Usually needs root touch-ups every 6–8 weeks

🔥 Best for:

• Full gray coverage

• Lightening dark hair

• Bold color changes

• Clients who know what they want and are ready to maintain it

🧼 Maintenance matters here: You’ll need the right shampoo, conditioning treatments, and regular salon visits to keep it looking fresh.

💡 Not Sure What to Pick?

That’s where we come in.During your color consultation at Lockerbie Lock, we’ll ask about:

• Your hair history

• Your dream color goals

• Your lifestyle (aka how often you actually want to deal with it)

Then we’ll recommend the right color type to match.No guessing. No damage. Just really great hair.

🎨 Your Color, Your Way

From subtle toners to full-on platinum transformations, your color experience should be custom to you—not one-size-fits-all.

📍 Ready to explore your options?👉 Check out our full list of color services here and book your consultation today.

We’ll help you go semi, demi, or all the way—no stress, just results. 💁‍♀️✨