How to do a colour refresh

A step-by-step guide to a colour refresh...

What you'll need

  • MIIROKO Colour Kit;
    - 100ml Colour
    - MIIROKO Developer
    - Bowl
    - Brush
    - Gloves
    - Clothing protection cape
    - Hair clips
  • Kitchen scales
  • Timer (on your phone) 

Watch how to a colour refresh...

Overview

Step-by-step guide...

Step one

Set-up & Prep

We recommend wearing a button-up shirt when colouring (makes everything a whole lot easier at the end).

Put on your gloves and cape, then starting with dry combed hair part it down the middle into two sections.

STEP TWO

Mix your colour

Using your kitchen scales mix;

  • 50g of colour
  • 75g of developer

(If you need stronger coverage, mix 50g of colour with 50g of developer, his is the grey coverage mix that gives up to 90% grey coverage).

STEP THREE

First up, your roots

1. With a small scoop of colour of your brush start to paint the colour directly on to your regrowth – on both sides of your part.

2. After that section is fully covered, take the next section by using the pointy end of your brush and thumb. Pinch the hair above the brush and lift. 

3. Continue colouring your roots in small 2cm sections parallel to your part, work your way down one side of your head.

4. Repeat this action down the side of the head and around the ear.

5. Repeat these steps on the other side of the head.

6. Repeat the steps above on the back section of your hair. Take 2cm sections and work your way down the back of the head.

7. Repeat the same action underneath the hair around the neck. When finished, set your timer for 20minutes or per your individual instructions.

STEP FOUR

Mix colour for mid-lengthens & ends

If your ends are lighter than your roots, switch to a lighter shade for the ends. If they match, just mix more of your root colour. Be sure to rinse and dry your bowl first.

Then, using your kitchen scales mix;

  • 50g of colour
  • 75g of developer

1. After 15 mins, start with the same section and side of the head you did the roots, now take 4cm sections.

2. Place your hand under the section and paint onto your mid lengths and ends of the hair using your hand as a support ‘backing’ for the brush.

3. With both hands milk the sections to ensure even spread of colour. Repeat on all sections.

4. Set timer for 5 min.

Wash your colour out...

Wash your hair by double shampooing your roots and conditioning from roots to ends. 

And... You're done!

Well done, you've just coloured your hair at home with MIIROKO! It's that easy!

But, if something didn't go to plan, or your worried about your colour, don't fear! We're here to help.

Hair colour hints!

Want to know our top tips to get the best grey coverage result? Read below!

Will this cover my greys?

Yes, our hair colour is perfect for covering greys, it will give you up to 90% coverage with the Grey Coverage mix.

How do I apply at home?

It can be daunting starting to colour your hair at home, but don’t worry, we are here to help you every step of the way. Check out our How-to page for tips and tricks on how to apply your hair colour at home.

How long does the colour last?

MIIROKO hair colour lasts 4-6 weeks depending on your hair type. If you find your hair fades quickly we recommend setting the colour subscription to every 4 weeks so that you are covered.

Is it a permanent hair colour?
Our colours are technically a demi-permanent, which means they are in-between a semi-permanent and permanent colour. It takes to the hair like a permanent and will start fading at the 4-6 week mark like a semi-permanent.