Blackheath Hair & Co

Salon vs Box Dye: Why It Really Matters

Thinking of picking up a box dye on your next trip to Boots or Superdrug? Hold fire! 🙋‍♀️ While it might seem like a quick and affordable fix, there’s a lot more going on beneath the surface.

As professional colourists, we’ve seen it all — patchy tones, brassy bands, and emergency colour corrections — and we’re here to explain why trusting a salon with your colour is 100% worth it.

⚖️ 1. One Shade Doesn’t Suit Everyone

Box Dye:
It’s made for the masses, with no consideration for your natural hair colour, undertone, or previous dye jobs. The result? Often unpredictable.

Salon Colour:
Completely tailored to you. We mix your shade by hand, taking into account your hair’s history, skin tone, and your dream end result.

🎯 End result: A tone that suits you perfectly, with better coverage and a more natural finish.

🧪 2. Quality Over Quantity

Box Dye:
Often packed with strong chemicals, like ammonia and metallic salts, that can leave your hair feeling dry, brittle, or over-processed.

Salon Colour:
We use high-quality, professional-grade colour with built-in conditioners and gentler formulas to protect and nourish your hair.

💡 Healthier hair = shinier, softer, and colour that actually lasts.

🧠 3. You’re Getting the Expertise Too

When you book in with us, you’re not just getting colour — you’re getting years of experience and know-how.

We know how to:

  • Choose the right tone for your complexion
  • Correct uneven or patchy colour
  • Blend greys seamlessly
  • Prevent damage during the process

🎨 It’s more art than science — and we’ve got the tools and training to get it right.

🛠️ 4. DIY Mistakes Can Be Pricey

We get it — box dye seems like a bargain. But when it goes wrong (and it often does), you could end up needing multiple appointments to fix it.

⚠️ From bright orange roots to patchy ends, colour correction takes time — and can cost far more than just doing it properly to begin with.

🕐 5. Longer-Lasting, Better-Looking Results

Box dye can fade unevenly, and when it grows out, the line between your roots and the dyed hair can be stark.

Professional colour is designed to fade naturally and beautifully — and with proper care, it lasts longer too.

Choose Professional, Choose Quality
Choose Blackheath Hair & Co!

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