The Ultimate UK Salon Buyers Guide

Helping UK salons and mobile stylists choose a reliable, high-performance colour system.

Whether you’re a busy UK salon owner in the West Midlands, a freelance colourist hopping between chairs, or a mobile stylist doing roots and refreshes every day, your colour brand isn’t just a product; it’s the backbone of your business.

If you’ve ever dealt with:

• Greys that won’t fully cover

• Reds that fade too fast

• Blondes that lift unevenly

• Or colours that don’t match the shade chart

…then you already know how costly (and stressful) the wrong colour system can be.

That’s exactly why so many UK professionals rely on Colorissimo — a classic, workhorse permanent colour range designed to give predictable results, strong grey coverage, and beautifully conditioned hair, day in, day out.

And as your local wholesaler, CM Hair & Beauty Supplies stocks the full Colorissimo system, so you can get everything — colours, developers, bleach and shade charts — in one place.

Colorissimo is a professional‑only permanent hair colour system that has been trusted by UK salons since the 1970s. It’s built as a complete system of colour tubes, cream developers and Renblue dust‑free bleach that are designed to work together for consistent, predictable results on every client.

• Salon owners & managers

• Senior colourists

• Freelance & mobile stylists

• Barbers are doing grey blending and coverage

Colorissimo delivers:

• Long-lasting, vibrant, permanent colour

• Up to 100% grey coverage

• Reliable lift and tone control

• Shiny, conditioned hair — not dry, dull colour

It’s your bread-and-butter tint system:

• Roots & grey coverage

• Full head colour

• Lifting and toning

• Foils, balayage and colour corrections (with colorissimo bleach)

Predictable, Professional Colour Results

With 94 intermixable shades organised by level (1–12) and tone family, you always know what you’re going to get. No more guessing, no more banding, no more surprise undertones.

Excellent Grey Coverage

Colorissimo’s crème base is designed to pack pigment deep into the hair fibre, delivering solid, even grey coverage — perfect for roots, regrowth and mature clients who want reliable results every time.

Condition & Shine Built In

This isn’t a drying, old-school tint. The formula contains:

• Beeswax

• Olive oil

• Sunflower oil

• Brazil nut oil

• Hydrolysed keratin

These help lock in moisture, boost shine and reduce fade, so hair feels as good as it looks.

Designed for Modern Colour Work

With:

• Colorissimo dust-free bleach (blue)

• Multiple cream developer strengths

• 3 colour correctors for custom toning

…you can handle everything from natural coverage to cool blondes and creative mixes.

Better Value for Busy Salons

Colorissimo uses 100ml tubes and a simple 1:1 mixing ratio, which means:

• Easier cost-per-service calculations

• Fewer top-ups

Better magins on every colour appointment

The Colorissimo system is built around levels and tonal families, making shade selection simple and logical.

Levels

1 (black) → 12 (ultra-light blonde)

Tone Families include:

• Naturals (N) – for grey coverage

• Ash & Cool

• Warm & Gold

• Coppers

• Mahogany

• Intense Reds

• Metallics

• Power Blondes

The hardback shade chart is your best friend here — perfect for consultations, matching regrowth and managing client expectations.

Prep

• Always patch test (oxidative colour)

• Analyse base shade, target shade and percentage of grey

Mixing

• Standard ratio: 1:1 (colour: developer)

• Choose a developer strength based on the lift and coverage needed

Application

• Apply to dry, unwashed hair

• For greys: work methodically, ensuring full saturation

Processing

• Typically 30–40 minutes, depending on shade and hair type

Aftercare

Recommend:

• Sulphate-free shampoo

• Colour-safe conditioners

• Heat protection
  This helps lock in pigment and shine for longer-lasting results.

While every salon builds its own palette, these are staples most colourists keep in stock:

• Colorissimo Naturals (N Series) – go-to for grey coverage

• Colorissimo Coppers & Reds – bold, fade-resistant tones

• Colorissimo Power Blondes – controlled high-lift blonding

• Colorissimo Dust-Free Bleach – clean lifting for foils & balayage

• Colorissimo Cream Developers – matched for perfect results

Q: Is Colorissimo suitable for grey coverage?
Yes — it’s one of its biggest strengths, offering up to 100% coverage when used with the correct natural base.

Q: Is it gentle on hair?
For a permanent colour, it’s very conditioning thanks to oils, beeswax and keratin, which help protect and shine.

Q: Can freelancers and mobile stylists use it?
Absolutely. The 1:1 mixing and clear shade system make it perfect for working on the go.

Q: Is this a professional-only brand?
Yes — Colorissimo is designed for trained colourists and salon professionals.

If you want a dependable, affordable, professional‑only colour system that delivers strong grey coverage, beautiful shine, predictable results and healthy margins, Colorissimo is a smart choice for UK salons and mobile stylists. With CM Hair & Beauty Supplies stocking the full Colorissimo system – colour tubes, cream developers, Renblue bleach and the hardback shade chart – you can get everything you need from one trusted UK wholesaler with fast delivery and trade‑only pricing.”

Stock smarter. Colour better. Keep your Colorissimo clients coming back.