Schwarzkopf Keratin Colour Permanent Hair Colour, 8.0 Medium Blonde

Looking for a permanent hair colour that handles Gray in one go? Schwarzkopf Keratin Colour in 8.0 Medium Blonde is an at-home kit built around a neutral medium blonde shade and a 3-step Bond Enforcing System. It suits all hair types and textures, and it can also be used on hair that has been coloured before.

What's inside the 8.0 Medium Blonde kit

Every box holds the full routine: a pre-colour serum with Vitamin B6 and collagen, a developer, the keratin colour cream, a post-colour anti-brass purple conditioner with K-Bond Plex, and disposable gloves. The purple conditioner is the finishing step that keeps the blonde tone looking even once the colour is rinsed. The colour cream is described as keratin-infused, and the shade sits in the medium blonde range, where the .0 signals a neutral undertone rather than a warm gold or a cool ash. That neutral positioning is why an anti-brass step is included at the end. The result is described as multi-dimensional colour that enhances your natural tone, with soft, even coverage from root to tip and a natural, radiant finish. If your hair falls past your shoulders or is on the thicker side, the brand advises two boxes so coverage stays even end to end.

Does this permanent hair colour cover Gray?

Yes. The formulae is described as covering greys in one step with 100% Gray coverage, for even-toned colour and long-lasting colour intensity. It is positioned as a way to soften the look of greys without losing colour payoff.

How long do you leave permanent hair colour on?

Processing time is not given in the product data, so this listing does not quote a timing. Schwarzkopf packs easy-to-follow instructions in the box, and those instructions carry the recommended processing time for this shade. Go by the timing printed on the pack rather than guessing, since the window can differ between shades and between a root touch-up and an all-over application.

Can you use 8.0 Medium Blonde over previously coloured hair?

The data states the shade is suitable for refreshing previously colour-treated hair, so it can go over existing colour. That makes it an option for a between-salon refresh as well as a first at-home application.

How many boxes will you need?

One box covers most applications, but the brand advises two boxes if your hair is longer than shoulder length or thicker, so the colour stays even from root to tip.

Scent, texture and other product details

The data does not describe the scent of the colour cream or the texture of the individual steps, so nothing further can be stated here. The post-colour conditioner is a purple anti-brass formulae, which is the step most likely to leave hair feeling conditioned after the colour is rinsed. Because this is a permanent colour, expect the 8.0 Medium Blonde result to be a lasting one rather than a wash-out tone, and the formulae is described as fade-resistant and true to tone.

Is this permanent hair colour ammonia-free?

The product data for this Keratin Colour shade does not state whether the formulae is ammonia-free, so the listing cannot confirm it either way. If an ammonia-free formulae matters to you, the shade name and the full ingredient list on the box are the places to check before you buy.

Product details at a glance

AttributeDetailProduct typePermanent hair colour kitBrandSchwarzkopfShade8.0 Medium BlondeUndertoneNeutralGrey coverage100% Gray coverage statedSystem3-step Bond Enforcing SystemKit contentsPre-colour serum with Vitamin B6 and collagen, developer, keratin colour cream, post-colour anti-brass purple conditioner, disposable glovesHair typeAll hair types and textures; suitable for refreshing previously colour-treated hairFinishNatural, radiant, multi-dimensionalExtra boxesUse two boxes for hair longer than shoulder length or thicker hair

Coloring at home with this kit follows a simple order: pre-colour serum first, then the colour cream, then the anti-brass purple conditioner to finish.