Red Hair Dye & Red Hair Colour | Zilion NZ
About Red Hair Colour
Red hair colour is one of the most requested fashion shades, ranging from fire-engine scarlet and cherry to ruby, burgundy and deep bordeaux. This collection gathers every red product we stock, from ready-to-use semi-permanent creams to professional permanent reds and red mix tones.
You will find bold direct dyes from Crazy Color, Manic Panic, Adore, Joico and Keratin Complex for home and creative colour work, professional permanent and demi-permanent reds from Osmo, FFOR and Echosline for salons, and colour-depositing care such as Wella Professionals Color Fresh Mask Red and Keracolor Tinted Gloss Red to keep red bright between appointments.
The collection currently lists 63 products from brands such as Osmo, Manic Panic, FFOR, Crazy Color, Lust, Echosline, covering hair color, permanent hair colour, hair cream, hair mask, hair colour, root concealer.
Safety first: Hair colour can cause allergic reactions. Carry out an allergy alert (patch) test 48 hours before every application, even if you have used the product before, and do a strand test to check the result. Permanent and demi-permanent colours, developers, lighteners and colour correctors are professional products intended for use by trained hairdressers. Always follow the manufacturer's instructions, wear gloves, keep colour away from eyes and brows (unless the product is made for them), and do not use on broken or irritated skin.
Why Choose Red Hair Colour from Zilion
Professional and creative brands
Shop red shades from salon colour houses such as Osmo, Wella Professionals, Echosline and FFOR alongside creative direct-dye specialists like Crazy Color, Manic Panic, Adore and Lust.
Something for every level of commitment
Choose temporary sprays and colour masks for a short-term change, semi-permanent creams that wash out over weeks, or permanent professional shades for a lasting result.
Honest guidance
Every red page on Zilion reminds you to patch test and to leave permanent colour, developers and lighteners to trained hairdressers.
Key Benefits
- Shades across semi-permanent, demi-permanent and permanent formats in one place
- Professional salon brands alongside easy, ready-to-use creams for home colouring
- Care and refresher products to keep red tones brighter for longer
- Clear patch-test and professional-use guidance for every colour type
- Free NZ shipping on orders over $85, delivered nationwide
How to Choose the Right Red Hair Colour
Check your starting level
Direct dyes only add colour; they do not lighten. Compare your current hair to the level advice for red in the FAQs below before you buy.
Decide how long you want it
Sprays and colour-depositing masks wash out quickly, semi-permanent creams last weeks, and permanent shades grow out over months.
Home or salon
Ready-to-use semi-permanent creams need no developer and suit careful home use. Permanent, demi-permanent and corrector shades are professional products for hairdressers.
Plan your aftercare
Pick a colour-safe shampoo and a matching refresher so your red stays bright between applications.
Pick your red
Fire and scarlet reds are warm and bright, ruby and cherry are cooler and pinker, and bordeaux or burgundy shades are deep wine tones that work on darker bases.
Top Selling Products in Red Hair Colour
Our current best-sellers in this collection, based on Zilion sales:
Comparison
How the main brands in Red Hair Colour compare, based on the products currently listed:
| Brand | Main product types | Example | From (NZD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Osmo | Permanent Hair Colour, Colour Accessory, Demi-Permanent Hair Colour | Osmo Ikon - Shade Chart High Lift Reds | – |
| Manic Panic | Hair Color | Manic Panic - High Voltage Cream Wildfire 118ml | $31.00 |
| FFOR | Hair Color | FFOR - Red Intensifier Hair Colour 100ml | – |
| Crazy Color | Hair Color | Crazy Color - Semi-Permanent Hair Color Ruby Rouge 100ml | $14.99 |
| Lust | Hair Color, Root Concealer | Lust - Hair Makeup Copper 6g | $20.00 |
| Echosline | Hair Color | Echosline - Echos Permanent Colour 100g Red Corrector | – |
Summary
Red Hair Colour brings together vivid direct dyes, professional permanent shades and colour-care refreshers so you can pick the right red for your base, your budget and how long you want it to last. Remember to patch test 48 hours before every application and leave permanent colour work to a professional.
Availability at Zilion Online Store
Shop the full Red Hair Colour range online at Zilion. You may also like Hair Color Copper, Hair Color Pink, Hair Color Crazy Color, Hair Color Manic Panic, Semi Permanent Hair Color and Permanent Hair Color.
Zilion delivers New Zealand-wide, including Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Hamilton, Tauranga, Dunedin, Queenstown, Rotorua and Taupo, as well as smaller towns and rural addresses. Free NZ shipping on orders over $85.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Which red shades are in this collection? You will find scarlet and fire reds (Crazy Color Fire, Manic Panic Wildfire, L3VEL3 KRAY Red), ruby and cherry tones (Crazy Color Ruby Rouge, Adore Ruby Red and Wild Cherry), deep wine shades (Crazy Color Bordeaux) and red reflects for professional formulas such as FFOR Red Intensifier and Echosline Red Corrector.
- Can I go red without bleaching? On dark brown hair, a direct dye will only give a subtle red tint in strong light. For a visible red on dark hair you need a professional lifting colour, such as the high-lift reds shown on the Osmo Ikon High Lift Reds Shade Chart, applied by a hairdresser.
- What is the difference between red and copper shades? Red shades have a cooler, pink-to-wine base, while copper sits between red and orange. If you want a ginger or apricot result, browse Hair Color Copper instead.
- Is red a good choice for covering grey? Permanent red shades applied by a hairdresser can blend grey with warm reflects. Semi-permanent reds stain grey hair brighter than the surrounding hair, which can look like highlights.
- What is a red corrector used for? According to Echosline, its Red Corrector is a concentrated mix tone that intensifies red, mahogany and copper reflects and helps counteract green casts. It is a professional additive, not a standalone dye.
- Which red options are vegan? Manic Panic describes its High Voltage creams as vegan and cruelty-free, Adore lists vegan and ammonia-free on its semi-permanent shades, and Joico describes Color Intensity as vegan. Check each product page for the brand's own claims.
- Are there red colour masks for blondes? Yes. Wella Professionals Color Fresh Mask Red is a colour-depositing mask that, according to Wella, refreshes red tones while conditioning. On blonde hair it gives a strawberry-to-red tint depending on how long it is left on.
- How many tubes of red dye do I need? One 100 to 118ml tube is usually enough for short to shoulder-length hair. Long or thick hair often needs two tubes for full, even saturation.
- Will red dye turn my hair pink as it fades? Bright reds often fade towards a pink or salmon tone, especially on very light hair. Topping up with a red mask or pigment drops keeps the colour closer to the original shade.
- Do I need a patch test before using red hair colour? Yes. Do an allergy alert (patch) test 48 hours before every application, even with a brand you have used before, and a strand test to preview the result. Stop and seek advice if you notice any itching, redness or swelling.
- What base level do I need for red hair colour to show? Bright scarlet, fire and cherry reds show most vividly on hair pre-lightened to a level 8 to 10 blonde. Deeper burgundy and bordeaux shades can still give a visible tint on light to medium brown hair, and creams such as Brelil Cherry CC Color Cream are made for level 4 to 7 hair, according to Brelil.
- How long does red semi-permanent colour last? It depends on the brand, your base and how often you wash. Manic Panic describes its Classic shades as lasting up to 3 to 4 weeks with care. Red pigment is known for fading quicker than many other shades, so expect to refresh it more often than blue or green.
- How do I stop red colour fading so fast? Wash with cool water and a sulphate-free shampoo, wash less often, and use a red colour-depositing product such as Wella Professionals Color Fresh Mask Red, which the brand says revives red tones in about 10 minutes. Heat protection and UV protection also help keep red brighter.
- Can I use permanent red shades at home? Permanent and demi-permanent red shades in this collection (for example from Osmo Ikon, Echosline, FFOR or Wella Koleston) are professional colours that are mixed with developer. They are intended for trained hairdressers. For home use, the ready-to-use semi-permanent creams that need no developer are the simpler choice, and you should still patch and strand test first.
- Will red dye stain my skin, basin or towels? Reds are among the strongest staining shades. Apply a barrier cream around the hairline and ears, wear gloves, use an old towel and wipe splashes off the basin straight away.
- Can I mix red shades to make my own tone? Yes, with direct-dye creams from the same brand. Adding a little blue or purple deepens red towards burgundy, while mixing with a clear or pastel mixer softens it to pink. Professional mix tones such as FFOR Red Intensifier or Echosline Red Corrector are made to boost red reflects inside a permanent formula.
- How do I remove or tone down red hair colour? Clarifying washes help fade semi-permanent red gradually. Red is stubborn and colour removers or corrective work are best left to a hairdresser, who can also neutralise any leftover warmth with a green-based corrector.
- Should I apply red semi-permanent colour to wet or dry hair? Most direct-dye creams such as Crazy Color, Manic Panic, Adore and Joico Color Intensity are applied to clean, towel-dried or dry hair that has no conditioner on it, so the pigment can grab evenly. Always follow the instructions on the specific product, as development times differ by brand.
- Which red products work as a colour refresher between dye jobs? Wella Professionals Color Fresh Mask Red, Keracolor High Shine Tinted Gloss Red and Crazy Color Power Pigment Drops Red (which can be added to conditioner) are all listed here for topping up red between full colour sessions.
- What hair color options does the Red Hair Colour collection include? You will find hair color from Manic Panic, FFOR, Crazy Color, Echosline, for example Crazy Color - Semi-Permanent Hair Color Ruby Rouge 100ml and Manic Panic - High Voltage Cream Wildfire 118ml.
- What permanent hair colour options does the Red Hair Colour collection include? You will find permanent hair colour from Osmo, for example Osmo Ikon - Pastel Strawberry PM-SW Permanent Hair Colour 100ml and Osmo Ikon - Hi-Lift Violet Red Permanent Hair Colour.
- What hair cream options does the Red Hair Colour collection include? You will find hair cream from Wella Professionals, for example Wella Professionals - Color Fresh Create Next Red 60ml and Wella Professionals - Koleston Perfect Me+ 0/44 Special Mix Red Intensive 60g.
- What hair mask options does the Red Hair Colour collection include? You will find hair mask from Wella Professionals, for example Wella Professionals - Color Fresh Mask Red 150ml.
- Which Osmo products are in the Red Hair Colour collection? Osmo products in this collection are mainly permanent hair colour, colour accessory, demi-permanent hair colour. Examples include Osmo Ikon - Shade Chart High Lift Reds; Osmo Ikon - Glossy Gloss 6.66 Dark Chilli Red Blonde Demi-Permanent Gloss 60ml; Osmo Ikon - Pastel Strawberry PM-SW Permanent Hair Colour 100ml.
- Which Manic Panic products are in the Red Hair Colour collection? Manic Panic products in this collection are mainly hair color. Examples include Manic Panic - High Voltage Cream Wildfire 118ml; Manic Panic - Electric Watermelon Classic 118ml; Manic Panic - Rock n Roll Red Classic. Prices for Manic Panic in this range start from $31.00 at the time of writing.
- Which FFOR products are in the Red Hair Colour collection? FFOR products in this collection are mainly hair color. Examples include FFOR - Red Intensifier Hair Colour 100ml; FFOR - 7.66 Light Vivid Red Hair Colour 100ml; FFOR - 6.66 Medium Vivid Red Hair Colour 100ml.
- Which Crazy Color products are in the Red Hair Colour collection? Crazy Color products in this collection are mainly hair color. Examples include Crazy Color - Semi-Permanent Hair Color Ruby Rouge 100ml; Crazy Color - Semi-Permanent Hair Color Fire 100ml; Crazy Color - Power Pigment Drops Red 30ml (High Concentration Colour). Prices for Crazy Color in this range start from $14.99 at the time of writing.
- Which Lust products are in the Red Hair Colour collection? Lust products in this collection are mainly hair color, root concealer. Examples include Lust - Hair Makeup Copper 6g; Lust - Cherry Red 75ml; Lust - Berry Burst 75ml. Prices for Lust in this range start from $20.00 at the time of writing.
- Which Echosline products are in the Red Hair Colour collection? Echosline products in this collection are mainly hair color. Examples include Echosline - Echos Permanent Colour 100g Red Corrector; Echosline - Echos Permanent Colour 100g 6.666 Dark Extra Intense Red Blonde; Echosline - Echos Permanent Colour 100g 7.66 Medium Intense Red Blonde.
- What is Crazy Color - Semi-Permanent Hair Color Ruby Rouge 100ml? According to the product information, it is a conditioning semi-permanent hair color cream that delivers a rich ruby red shade while nourishing and softening the hair. A luxurious ruby red tone that radiates passion and intensity with conditioning care. View the product.
- What does Wella Professionals - Color Fresh Mask Red 150ml offer? According to the product information, it is a color-depositing conditioning mask that refreshes vibrant red tones while deeply nourishing hair. A nourishing color mask that revives red tones and conditions hair in just 10 minutes. View the product.
- How is Manic Panic - Electric Watermelon Classic 118ml described by the brand? According to the product information, it is a semi-permanent hair colour. According to Manic Panic it is PPD and ammonia free, vegan and cruelty-free, and can be applied to hair lightened to level 10.
- Is shipping free on Red Hair Colour orders? Orders over $85 qualify for free NZ shipping. Smaller orders are charged a standard delivery fee, which is shown at checkout before you pay.
- Can I get Red Hair Colour delivered outside the main centres? Zilion delivers New Zealand-wide, including Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Hamilton, Tauranga, Dunedin, Queenstown, Rotorua and Taupo, as well as smaller towns and rural addresses. Enter your address at checkout to see the delivery options for your area.
- What happens if I order the wrong red hair colour product? Get in touch with the Zilion team as soon as possible with your order number and leave the product unopened. Our returns policy explains which items can be returned or exchanged, and we will talk you through the options.
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