Hair Colouring

Pre-Pigmenting Colour

From £26 - £37
30 min
Patch test required
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Pre-Pigmenting Colour is the essential step before going deeper or correcting porous ends. We replace missing undertones so your chosen shade sits true, looks richer and lasts longer. Expect even coverage, reduced banding and a healthy, glossy finish.

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What's Included

A precise, step-by-step service that prepares your hair for lasting colour.

  • Consultation and colour plan tailored to your goal.
  • Hair and porosity assessment to locate where pigment is missing.
  • Bespoke pre-pigment formula applied to lengths and ends as needed.
  • Controlled processing and gentle rinse.
  • Follow-on colour application for your chosen shade.
  • Finish and shine check to refine tone.

Who It's For

If you are moving from blonde or highlighted hair to a deeper shade, pre-pigmenting helps avoid flat or khaki results and gives a more natural, dimensional finish. It is also ideal if your mid-lengths and ends fade quickly or look hollow compared with your roots.

It suits anyone with porous or over-lightened hair, visible banding, or uneven tone who wants richer colour that holds and looks healthy between appointments.

Duration & Appointment Timing

Pre-pigmenting is completed within your colour appointment. It adds an extra preparation step so allow additional time for processing and finishing.

If it is your first visit or you are making a major change, book a consultation so we can assess your hair history and allocate the right appointment time.

Aftercare & Maintenance

To keep your new shade fresh, use colour-safe shampoo and conditioner and reduce wash frequency where possible. Always apply heat protection and keep styling temperatures moderate.

A weekly hydrating or bond-care mask will support softness and shine. Protect hair from UV and chlorinated water, and consider a gloss or toner refresh between major colour visits to maintain depth and tone.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is pre-pigmenting and when is it used?
It replaces the warm undertones missing from lightened or porous hair before your colour is applied. We use it when going darker, correcting banding or improving hold on faded mid-lengths and ends.
Will pre-pigmenting make my hair darker than planned?
No. It rebuilds the base so your chosen shade sits true rather than pushing it darker. We balance the filler and final formula to achieve the exact depth and tone you want.
Does it help when going from blonde to brunette?
Yes. Pre-pigmenting prevents khaki or flat results, helps colour anchor to porous lengths, and gives richer, more natural brunettes that last longer between refreshes.
Will it damage my hair?
No. The step uses low-level pigments and conditioning carriers designed to support the hair and improve the final finish.
Does it help with grey coverage?
It is not a grey-coverage step on its own, but it can improve consistency on porous lengths when covering grey with a darker shade. We tailor the approach so coverage is even from root to tip.

Available Team Members

These team members perform this service

  • Jayne, colour technician at Vintage Avenue, applying foils for highlights on a client
    Jayne Bell
    Master Colourist, Hair Extensions and Cutting & Styling Expert
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  • Chloe Collins, Senior Designer at The Vintage Avenue, brushing through wet hair before styling a client in the salon.
    Chloe Collins
    Blonde & Colour Correction and Hair Extension Specialist
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  • Syd, creative stylist at Vintage Avenue, styling vibrant red hair for a salon client
    Syd Cromarty
    Curly Hair & Bright Colour Specialist
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