Lunar Tides Semi-Permanent Hair Color — Blue Velvet navy with violet undertones, vegan conditioning no peroxide

Lunar Tides Semi-Permanent Hair Color in Blue Velvet is a deep navy blue, semi-permanent dye that deposits rich, violet-tinged pigment while conditioning hair for bold, salon-style results without peroxide.

Blue Velvet by Lunar Tides delivers an intense, dimensional navy shade with cool violet undertones designed for creative color and everyday wear. This semi-permanent formula is vegan and cruelty-free, created to refresh faded tones, experiment with a new look, or blend with other shades from the Lunar Tides 43-color range. It conditions while coloring and pairs with a bond-building treatment to support manageability and softness on color-treated or damaged hair.

How does Blue Velvet achieve rich navy color without heavy damage?

The formula deposits pigment directly onto the hair shaft rather than relying on strong developers, so it produces vivid color while avoiding the lifting process used in permanent dyes. It is gentle enough to use on pre-lightened or natural hair when you want intensity without additional chemical processing.

• Semi-permanent deposition for saturated navy tone with violet depth
• No peroxide required—less damage than permanent dyes
• Works best on pre-lightened hair for maximum vibrancy
• Can be mixed with other Lunar Tides shades for custom results

What conditioning benefits come with this color?

Blue Velvet includes a conditioning base that helps hair feel softer and look smoother after application. For added repair and resilience, pair the dye with Lunar Tides Bond Building Treatment to support the look and manageability of weakened or processed hair.

• Vegan conditioning formula that deposits pigment and adds slip
• Improves softness and detangling post-color
• Compatible with Lunar Tides bond-building treatment for lift in resilience

How long will the navy blue last and how does it fade?

As a semi-permanent dye, Blue Velvet fades gradually over several weeks depending on hair porosity and care routines. Color retention is strongest on lighter bases; darker hair may show subtler blue tones and require pre-lightening for full effect.

• Fades gradually—refresh every 4–8 weeks as needed
• Color longevity improves with sulfate-free shampoos and cold-water rinses
• Use color-safe products and occasional touch-ups to maintain saturation

Can beginners use this dye at home and how should they prepare?

Lunar Tides is formulated for at-home use as well as professional application, with straightforward mixing and application steps. Beginners should perform a strand test to preview shade and processing time, and gather gloves, an applicator brush, and an old towel before starting.

• Simple at-home application—follow included instructions and timing
• Do a patch test and strand test before full application
• Mix with other Lunar Tides colors to customize tone or soften intensity

Who is this for: Blue Velvet is ideal for anyone seeking a deep navy blue with violet complexity—creative individuals, color enthusiasts experimenting with new looks, and those refreshing faded fashion shades. It suits people with pre-lightened hair aiming for maximum vibrancy, as well as those who want a bold, temporary transformation without permanent chemical lifting. Pair it with Lunar Tides Bond Building Treatment and color-safe aftercare to keep hair soft, manageable, and vivid between applications.

• BOND BUILDING HAIR TREATMENT – Lunar Tides Bond Building Treatment helps support the look and feel of stronger, healthier hair by helping improve softness and manageability. Designed for damaged, dry, bleached, and color-treated hair.
• VEGAN & CRUELTY-FREE FORMULA – Lunar Tides Semi-Permanent Hair Color is a vegan hair dye made without animal testing. Our conditioning formula deposits rich pigment while helping leave hair soft and healthy-looking.
• PROFESSIONAL GRADE COLOR – Whether you're a first timer or a pro - Lunar Tides delivers bold, salon-quality hair color for creative self-expression that is accessible to all.
• SEMI-PERMANENT & EASY TO MAINTAIN – This long-lasting hair dye gradually fades over time, making it perfect for refreshing faded color, experimenting, or mixing your forever color.
• DEEP BLUE HAIR DYE – Blue Velvet is a rich semi-permanent navy blue hair dye with deep violet undertones for bold, dimensional color.

Ingredients

Water/Aqua/Eau, Cetyl alcohol, Stearyl alcohol, Behentrimonium chloride, Glycerin, Stearalkonium chloride, Cetrimonium chloride, Carthamus tinctorius (hybrid safflower) seed oil, Sorbic acid, Hydrolyzed oat protein, Hydrolyzed rice protein, Phenoxyethanol, Aspergillus ferment, Arginine, Parfum/Fragrance