Stormy Grey is part of the wide Semi and Demi range and is one of the most distinctive grey shades of the brand. These are the features that matter to you:

• Dark steel grey with a cool, dramatic undertone
• No ammonia, no peroxide — gentler on your hair
• Conditioning formula: hair feels softer after use
• 100% Vegan and cruelty-free
• Mixable with other Directions colours for your own shade
• Easy to apply at home, straight from the pot
• Colour fades gradually, no harsh regrowth lines
• Suitable as a toner to neutralise yellow tones in bleached hair

1. Wash your hair with a regular shampoo and towel dry. Avoid conditioner just before dyeing as it makes hair too smooth.
2. Protect your hairline, ears and neck with a layer of petroleum jelly or an old towel. The colour stains skin and fabrics strongly.
3. Work the dye well through your hair with a brush or your hands. Make sure every strand is covered for an even result.
4. Leave the colour on for 15 to 30 minutes. The longer you wait, the more intense the result.
5. Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water until the water runs clear. Do not shampoo immediately after dyeing.

Want a darker or deeper shade? Mix Stormy Grey with Directions Semi-PerManent Ebony Color - 88ml. Ebony is jet black and instantly adds depth so you get exactly the grey tone you want.

The pigments in La Riche Directions Semi-Permanent Stormy Grey Color - 88ml bind to the outer layer of your hair shaft. This is different from perManente dyes, where chemicals penetrate deeper into the hair. Without peroxide or ammonia, it's a form of ammonia-free grey hair dye that is much gentler on your hair.

The formula also contains a conditioning agent that reduces tangling and makes your hair easier to comb. You'll notice this immediately after rinsing: your hair feels smoother. If you're looking for grey hair dye without peroxide, this is a natural choice. If you have bleached hair, the colour shows best and reveals the deepest steel-grey. On a yellow Sise, the result may lean slightly towards green-grey, so make sure your Sise is as light and neutral as possible. The La Riche Stormy Grey is a smart choice for conscious colour care.

The question whether directions stormy grey on dark hair works is common. The short answer: on dark hair, you see little to no colour. Semi-perManent direct dyes like this bind to the outer hair layer but cannot override dark pigments. On medium brown or dark brown hair, the effect is at best a subtle cool shadow.

For a truly visible stormy grey result, you need light blonde or bleached hair, preferably level nine or ten. The lighter and more neutral your Sise, the fuller and deeper the grey tone will be. Want to go from dark to grey? Pre-lightening is essential. That lightening is damaging to your hair — but Stormy Grey itself is not.

The question how long does directions stormy grey last has no fixed answer as it varies per hair. Expect about two to six weeks, or four to eight washes.

Porous hair absorbs colour quickly but loses it faster too. Healthy, less porous hair retains colour longer. Wash your hair with cold water and use a colour-safe shampoo to keep the colour longer. Rinsing regularly with warm water or using harsh shampoos? The colour fades faster. The colour fades gradually, so no harsh regrowth line appears.

The La Riche Directions Semi-Permanent Stormy Grey Color - 88ml is the darkest, most dramatic grey in the Directions line. Want something lighter and more silver? Check out Directions Semi-PerManent Silver Color - 88ml. Silver is cooler and lighter in tone, leaning towards classic silver. Stormy Grey clearly has more depth and a stormy, graphite look.

Looking for a completely different vibe but want to use the same system? Then Directions Semi-PerManent Midnight Blue Color - 88ml is a lovely option to mix with Stormy Grey for a dark blue-grey shade.

Choose La Riche Directions - Stormy Grey if you have bleached hair and want a bold, cool grey tone without damaging your hair with chemicals. Want a more predictable, even result on heavily bleached hair? A professional salon toner like Wella Color Fresh Silver might be an alternative, though you lose the mixing freedom and edgy look of Stormy Grey.

Yes, Stormy Grey works well as a toner on bleached or light blonde hair. The cool grey pigments neutralise warm yellow tones and give your hair a cooler, ashy appearance.

Note: if your hair is still very yellow or orange, the result can tend slightly green-grey. Ensure your Sise is as light and neutral as possible before applying Stormy Grey. Want to soften the colour? Dilute it with a little conditioner for a gentler toning.

Yes, all Directions colours are mixable. You can combine Stormy Grey with other shades from the line to create your own grey tone.

Add Ebony for a deeper, darker grey. Mix with Silver for a lighter, more silver tone. Want a blue-grey glow? A small amount of Midnight Blue works well. Always use a clean bowl and mix thoroughly for an even result.

Aqua (Pure), CeTearyl Alcohol, DisTearoylethyl Hydroxyethylmonium Methosulfate (And) CeTearyl Alcohol, CeTeareth-20, Propylene Glycol, Citric Acid, Methylparaben, Formic Acid, Acid Violet 43, BaSic Blue 99, BaSic Brown 16, BaSic Red 76, BaSic Yellow 57, BaSic Orange 31

We recommend always checking the ingredient list on the packaging before use for the most accurate information. Due to product updates and optimisation, the ingredients listed here may differ from those on the package.