Hair Colour NZ | Permanent, Semi & Toner | Zilion NZ
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This is Zilion's full hair colour collection, with more than 2,000 products for salon professionals and confident home colourists. It covers permanent and demi-permanent colour, semi-permanent vivids and pastels, gloss toners, developers, bleach and lighteners, colour removers, root touch-up sprays and the bowls, brushes and gloves that go with them.
Zilion is an official NZ stockist of every colour brand here, including Wella Professionals, Schwarzkopf Professional, Joico, Fanola, FarmaVita, Mood, Fascinelle, Color On, Echosline, Danger Jones, Crazy Color and Manic Panic. Shades are listed individually so you can order the exact number your colourist or your formula calls for.
Understanding Hair Colour Types
Permanent colour mixes with developer to lift natural pigment and deposit new colour inside the hair. It is the choice for full grey coverage and lasting changes, and it grows out rather than washing out.
Demi-permanent colour and gloss toners deposit colour without significant lift. They tone blondes, refresh faded lengths, blend early greys and add shine, and they gradually fade over a number of washes.
Semi-permanent and direct dyes are ready to use without developer. Vivid and pastel shades from Crazy Color, Manic Panic and Danger Jones sit on the outside of the hair and fade with washing, so they are ideal for experimenting.
Lighteners and bleach remove natural or artificial pigment so lighter or vivid colours can show. Most powders and creams are mixed with developer and should be used carefully, ideally by a trained professional.
Shop Hair Colour by Type and Shade
By type. Permanent Hair Colour, Semi-Permanent Hair Colour, Toner, Hair Gloss, Developer, Bleach, Colour Remover and Root Touch-Up Spray.
By shade. Blonde, Brunette, Red, Copper, Silver, Pink, Purple, Blue and Pastel Hair Colour.
By brand. Jump straight to Danger Jones Hair Colour, Crazy Color, Manic Panic, Crema Color or Wella Hair Colour.
Tools. Hair Colour Accessories has bowls, brushes, foils, gloves and capes.
Brands in This Category
These brands have the most hair colour products at Zilion. Each link opens the brand's full range:
- Fanola
- Joico
- Wella Professionals
- FarmaVita
- Schwarzkopf Professional
- Natural Look
- Echosline
- Mood
- Fascinelle
- Danger Jones
- Color On
- Crazy Color
Top 10 Hair Colour Products
- Schwarzkopf Professional Igora Vibrance 6-0 60ml: a demi-permanent tone-on-tone colour that Schwarzkopf says lasts up to 25 shampoos.
- Joico Lumishine Liquid Demi Clear 60ml: an ammonia-free, deposit-only liquid demi used for shine and to soften other shades.
- Wella Professionals Koleston Perfect 12/17 Special Blonde Ash Brown 60g: a permanent special blonde from Wella's Koleston Perfect line.
- FarmaVita Life Color Plus 10.0 Platinum Blonde 100ml: a permanent cream colour in a natural platinum blonde.
- Mood 8 Light Blonde 100ml: a permanent professional colour cream from Mood's vegan, plant-based range.
- Color On Permanent Hair Colour 1.00 Black 100ml: a deep natural black from the oil-enriched Color On collection.
- Fanola No Yellow Blue Lightener 450g: a blue-pigmented lightening powder that lifts evenly up to 7 levels.
- Schwarzkopf Professional Igora Royal Oil Developer 6% 20 Vol 1L: an oil-based developer made for use with Igora colours.
- Manic Panic Hot Hot Pink Classic: a bright magenta-pink semi-permanent colour that Manic Panic describes as vegan.
- Milk Shake SOS Roots Brown 75ml: a temporary root spray that hides regrowth and greys between appointments.
Best Sellers at Zilion
- Crema Color 20 Vol Oxy Developer 65ml ($7.50)
- Danger Jones 7.0 Natural Gloss Toner 60ml ($24.75)
- Danger Jones Gloss Toner Developer 6Vol/1.8% 946ml ($37.00)
- Crazy Color Go Neon Toxic UV Semi-Permanent Hair Color (Green) Fluoresce 100ml ($14.99)
- Milk Shake Coloured Whipped Cream Intense Grey 100ml ($29.90)
- Crema Color 10 Vol Oxy Developer 65ml ($7.50)
- Crazy Color Semi-Permanent Hair Color Bubblegum Blue 100ml ($14.99)
- Crazy Color Semi-Permanent Hair Color Ruby Rouge 100ml ($14.99)
- Milk Shake Coloured Whipped Cream Light Pink 100ml ($29.90)
- Danger Jones 7.1 Ash Gloss Toner 60ml ($24.75)
Benefits of Professional Hair Colour
- Precise shades. Professional ranges use numbered levels and tones, so results are predictable and repeatable.
- Reliable grey coverage. Permanent colours are formulated to cover grey hair evenly.
- Controlled lift. Choosing the developer strength lets you decide how much the colour lightens.
- Better condition. Many salon colours contain conditioning oils and care ingredients, and some, such as Mood, are vegan.
- Creative freedom. Vivids, pastels and gloss toners let you change your look without a permanent commitment.
- Value. Buying the exact tubes and developers you need avoids paying for full kits you do not use.
Hair Colour Buying Guide
Know the numbers. The first number is the level, from 1 (black) to 10 or higher (lightest blonde). The numbers after it describe tone, such as ash, gold, copper, red or violet. A 7.0 is a natural medium blonde; a 7.1 is an ash medium blonde.
Pick the right developer. 10 vol (3%) deposits colour or lifts about one level, 20 vol (6%) covers grey and lifts about two levels, and 30 to 40 vol (9 to 12%) lift further. Toners usually use a low-volume or dedicated gloss developer, such as Danger Jones Gloss Toner Developer.
Use the brand's own system. Colour, developer and mixing ratio are designed together, so pair Igora with Igora developer, Koleston with Welloxon and so on.
Tone after lightening. Blonde hair often lifts yellow or orange. A gloss toner, such as Danger Jones or Joico Lumishine, neutralises it.
Prepare for vivids. Bright and pastel shades show best on pre-lightened hair. Apply to clean, dry hair and rinse with cool water.
Always patch and strand test. Follow each product's instructions, carry out a skin allergy test before every colour service and test a strand to check the result.
Why Shop Hair Colour at Zilion
- Official NZ stockist. Genuine professional colour from the brands salons use.
- Free shipping over $85. Orders under $85 ship for a flat $7.99 to metro and rural addresses.
- Afterpay and Zip. Spread the cost of a full colour restock.
- Same-day dispatch. In-stock orders placed before 9am leave our warehouse the same business day.
- Every shade listed separately. Order the exact tubes and developers you need.
- Aftercare in one place. Keep colour bright with Colour-Treated Hair Care.
Delivery Across New Zealand
We deliver hair colour to salons and homes in Auckland, Hamilton, Tauranga, Rotorua, Wellington, Nelson, Christchurch, Dunedin and Queenstown, plus rural addresses across the country. Metro orders usually arrive in 1 to 4 business days and rural orders in 3 to 7. Developers, aerosols and some lighteners may travel as dangerous goods, which can add a little time.
Hair Colour FAQs
What is the difference between permanent and semi-permanent hair colour?
Permanent colour mixes with developer and changes the hair's pigment, so it grows out rather than washing out. Semi-permanent colour sits on the outside of the hair and fades gradually with washing.
What is demi-permanent hair colour?
Demi-permanent colour deposits colour with little or no lift, using a low-strength developer. It is used for toning, refreshing faded colour and blending greys.
What does hair colour numbering mean?
The first number is the level, from 1 (black) up to 10 or more (lightest blonde). The numbers after it show tone, such as ash, gold, copper or red, depending on the brand's system.
What is a developer?
Developer, also called peroxide or oxidant, activates permanent and demi-permanent colour and lightener. Its strength, shown in volume or percentage, decides how much lift you get.
Which developer strength should I use?
As a general guide, 10 vol (3%) is for depositing or one level of lift, 20 vol (6%) for grey coverage and about two levels, and 30 to 40 vol (9 to 12%) for more lift. Always follow the colour brand's instructions.
Can I mix brands of colour and developer?
It is best to use the developer made for your colour line, because mixing ratios and formulas are designed together.
What is a gloss toner?
A gloss toner is a demi-permanent colour used after lightening to adjust tone and add shine. Danger Jones Gloss Toners are among our best sellers.
Why do I need to tone blonde hair?
Lightening exposes warm yellow and orange pigments. A toner neutralises them to create cooler, softer or more natural-looking blondes.
What is Danger Jones?
Danger Jones is a colour brand known for vivid semi-permanent shades and gloss toners. We stock its toners, developers, colour remover and vivid colours.
What is Crazy Color?
Crazy Color is a range of conditioning semi-permanent colour creams in bright and pastel shades, plus pigment drops and colour-care shampoos.
What is Manic Panic?
Manic Panic makes bright semi-permanent colours such as Hot Hot Pink. The brand describes its colours as vegan and not tested on animals.
How long does semi-permanent colour last?
It depends on the shade, your hair's porosity and how often you wash. Vivid shades can last from a couple of weeks to over a month with colour-safe care.
Do I need to bleach my hair before vivid colours?
Usually, yes. Bright and pastel shades show true only on pre-lightened hair. On dark hair they may give a subtle tint at most.
How do I make semi-permanent colour last longer?
Wash less, use cool water and sulfate-free or colour-extending shampoo, such as Crazy Color Colour Extend, and avoid excess heat and sun.
What are Crazy Color Power Pigment Drops?
They are a high-concentration colour additive you can mix into conditioner or semi-permanent colour to intensify or customise a shade.
Can I mix semi-permanent shades?
Yes. Most direct dyes can be mixed together, or diluted with conditioner or a clear mixer to create pastel versions.
Will permanent colour cover grey hair?
Most permanent colours are designed to cover grey when used with the recommended developer, usually 20 vol. Very resistant grey may need a natural-based shade.
What is a root touch-up spray?
It is a temporary spray, such as Milk Shake SOS Roots, that hides regrowth and greys until your next colour. It washes out with shampoo.
What is a colour remover?
A colour remover lifts artificial dye from the hair without bleaching natural pigment. Danger Jones Colour Remover and Malibu C Direct Dye Lifter are examples.
Can colour remover take out permanent colour?
Some removers work on permanent colour and others only on direct or semi-permanent dyes. Check the product page before buying.
What is the difference between bleach powder and lightening cream?
Both lighten hair. Powders are often used with foils for maximum lift, while creams are easier to apply on-scalp or freehand. Results depend on developer and timing.
What is Fanola No Yellow?
Fanola No Yellow is a blonde range that includes toning shampoo and mask, a violet peroxide and blue or black lighteners such as No Yellow Blue Lightener.
What is Mood hair colour?
Mood is a professional colour range. Its permanent colour creams are described as vegan and plant-based.
What is Igora Vibrance?
Igora Vibrance is Schwarzkopf Professional's demi-permanent, tone-on-tone colour. The brand says it lasts up to 25 shampoos.
What is Joico Lumishine?
Joico Lumishine is a demi-permanent colour line. Lumishine Liquid Demi shades are ammonia-free and deposit-only, and the Clear shade adds shine.
Do I need a patch test before colouring?
Yes. Most colour brands recommend a skin allergy test 48 hours before every colour service, even if you have used the product before.
Can I colour my hair at home with professional colour?
Many people do, but professional colour is designed for trained hairdressers. If you are unsure, especially with bleach, speak to a colourist first.
How much colour do I need?
Shoulder-length hair usually needs one 60 to 100ml tube for roots and lengths, while long or thick hair may need two. Mix with developer at the ratio on the tube.
What mixing ratio should I use?
It varies by brand, often 1:1, 1:1.5 or 1:2 colour to developer. Always check the instructions for your colour line.
What accessories do I need for colouring?
A non-metal bowl, tint brush, gloves, clips, a cape or old towel and a timer. Our Hair Colour Accessories collection has everything.
How long should I leave colour on?
Follow the brand's timing, which is often 30 to 45 minutes for permanent colour and less for toners. Leaving it longer does not always make it darker.
Can I colour freshly bleached hair?
Yes, toners and semi-permanent colours are often applied straight after lightening. Follow your colour line's guidance for timing.
Why did my hair turn brassy after colouring?
Brassiness comes from warm pigments exposed when hair is lightened. Use a toner, then purple or blue-pigment shampoo at home.
How do I go darker safely?
Going darker is easier than going lighter. For big changes, especially from very light blonde, a colourist may recommend a pre-pigmentation step.
Can I use hair colour on eyebrows or lashes?
No. Use only products made specifically for brows and lashes, such as those in our Lash and Brow Tinting collection.
How should I care for coloured hair?
Use colour-safe shampoo and conditioner, wash in cool water and protect from heat and sun. Our Colour-Treated Hair Care collection has suitable products.
Do you sell colour in individual shades?
Yes. Each shade of every range, such as Koleston Perfect, Igora, Mood, Color On and FarmaVita, is listed on its own.
Do you sell salon-size developers?
Yes. Developers come in small 65ml bottles, such as Crema Color, up to 1 litre salon sizes from brands like Schwarzkopf, Mood and Fascinelle.
Is professional colour safe for sensitive scalps?
Some people react to colour ingredients. Always do a skin test, follow the instructions, and stop using a product if irritation occurs.
Can I get help choosing a shade?
Yes. Email care@zilion.co.nz with your current colour and the result you want. For major changes, a salon consultation is best.
Is Zilion an official stockist of these hair colour brands?
Yes. Zilion is an official NZ stockist of every brand in this collection, including Wella Professionals, Schwarzkopf Professional, Joico and Danger Jones.
Are the products at Zilion genuine?
Yes. As an official stockist we only sell genuine products, sent from our New Zealand warehouse.
How much does shipping cost?
Shipping is free on NZ orders over $85. Orders under $85 cost a flat $7.99 to metro and rural addresses.
How long does delivery take?
In-stock orders placed before 9am are dispatched the same business day. Metro deliveries usually take 1 to 4 business days and rural deliveries 3 to 7.
Can I pay with Afterpay or Zip?
Yes. Afterpay and Zip are both available at checkout, so you can spread the cost of a bigger order.
Can I return a product I have opened?
No. For hygiene reasons, opened or used products cannot be returned unless they are faulty.
What is your returns policy for unopened items?
Unopened, unused items in original packaging can be returned within 30 days for a change of mind. Return postage and a restocking fee of $10 or 10% (whichever is less) apply.
What if my order arrives damaged or leaking?
Email care@zilion.co.nz within 5 days of delivery with your order number and photos, and we will arrange a replacement or refund.
Do you deliver to PO Boxes or overseas?
No. Our couriers do not deliver cosmetics to PO Boxes, and we ship within New Zealand only.
Can I track my order?
Yes. Once your order is dispatched you will receive an email with a tracking link.
Protect your new shade with Colour-Treated Hair Care and Blonde Hair Care, or stock up on tools in Hair Colour Accessories.