Lunar Tides Semi-Permanent Hair Color Dark Violet 4 fl. oz. — Vegan, Bond-Building Salon-Grade Pigment

Lunar Tides Semi-Permanent Hair Color in Dark Violet is a vegan, salon-grade dye that deposits rich purple pigment while conditioning and supporting hair strength.

This 4 fl. oz. tube of Dark Violet is one of 43 vibrant tones in the Lunar Tides line, formulated to provide vivid, semi-permanent color without long-term commitment. The formula is cruelty-free and designed to work on a variety of hair types, including color-treated and chemically processed hair. It also incorporates a bond-building treatment to help improve softness and manageability during color application.

How vivid will Dark Violet look on my hair?

Color intensity depends on your starting shade and whether your hair is pre-lightened. On pre-lightened or blonde hair you’ll see bright, true violet; on darker bases the shade will appear as a deep purple tint or sheen. The semi-permanent nature means pigment sits on and slightly within the hair cuticle, so results vary by porosity.

• Best vibrancy: level 9–10 (light blonde) after pre-lightening
• On brown hair: produces a subtle violet tone or visible sheen
• On black hair: offers a dark, dimensional purple when viewed in light
• Fade pattern: gradual, customizable with refreshes or mixing

How does the bond-building treatment affect my hair?

The included bond-building treatment supports fiber integrity while you color, helping hair feel smoother and easier to manage. It’s formulated to help reduce roughness and improve softness for damaged, dry, or bleached hair without altering the color’s vibrancy. This isn’t a repair miracle, but it can enhance the look and handling of colored hair immediately after application.

• Helps improve softness and manageability post-color
• Designed for damaged, dry, bleached, and color-treated hair
• Works alongside the dye—no separate intensive bond step required

Is this product easy to use at home and safe for regular refreshes?

Lunar Tides is formulated for both first-time users and professionals, with straightforward application and rinse-out simplicity. Being semi-permanent, it fades gradually so you can refresh the shade or blend it with other Lunar Tides colors to customize your look. The vegan, cruelty-free formula is meant for repeat use as part of color maintenance routines.

• Simple application: apply, process, and rinse according to instructions
• Semi-permanent: fades over several washes—ideal for experimentation
• Vegan and cruelty-free: no animal testing or animal-derived ingredients

How should I maintain Dark Violet to keep the shade vibrant longer?

To slow fading, use sulfate-free shampoos, cool water rinses, and color-safe conditioners. Limit frequent shampooing and protect hair from UV exposure and chlorinated water. Periodic touch-ups or blending with a small amount of the same shade will restore vibrancy without full re-coloring.

• Wash with cool or lukewarm water and color-safe products
• Use heat protectants and avoid prolonged sun or pool exposure
• Refresh with small amounts of semi-permanent color when needed

Who is this for: Lunar Tides Dark Violet is for people who want bold, expressive purple tones without permanent commitment—artists, color experimenters, salon clients wanting seasonal looks, and anyone with bleached or lightened hair seeking intense pigment. It also suits those aiming to refresh faded color on dyed hair while supporting softness and manageability with a vegan, cruelty-free formula.

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