If a color product lasts 4-6 weeks, it is most likely categorized as what type?

If a color product lasts 4-6 weeks, it is most likely categorized as what type?

• A. Temporary color
• B. Permanent color
• C. Demi-permanent color
• D. Direct dye

Answer: (C)

Color products show how deeply they affect the hair. A product that lasts for a short time sits mainly on the surface, while permanent color uses a developer to lift and penetrate the cortex and remains until the hair grows out. Demi-permanent color deposits pigment with little or no lifting, coats the cuticle, and fades gradually with washing. That pattern—lasting through several washes but not permanently—fits the description of a color that endures for a few weeks rather than permanently changing the hair. Direct dye is a non-oxidative option that also fades with washing and can behave differently depending on the product, but the lasting range here aligns most closely with demi-permanent color.