VERSION 15 - December 2025

🎯 Stop Overpaying for Professional Hair Colour

The complete UK price analysis for chair renters - Save £2,000+ annually with smart brand choices

469%
Max Price Difference
£4,332
Maximum Annual Savings
30
Brands Analysed
12+
UK Suppliers

🚀 Smart Choices for Chair Renters

🏆 BEST VALUE

🇬🇧 TIGI Copyright

£3.75/100ml
💰 Save 83% vs Premium Brands
  • ✅ 60ml tubes at £2.25 clearance
  • ✅ Anthony Mascolo legacy
  • ✅ Full intermixable system
  • ✅ Up to 100% grey coverage
🏆 BEST VALUE

🇮🇹 Mood Hair Color

£4.00/100ml
💰 Save 82% vs Premium Brands
  • ✅ 99 professional shades
  • ✅ Low ammonia formula
  • ✅ 100% grey coverage
  • ✅ 100ml tubes
🎁 VALUE + PERKS

🇮🇹 Sensus Professional

£6.16/100ml
🎁 Free Developer Every 6 Tubes
  • 🎁 FREE developer 6:1 ratio
  • 🏆 Reward points for education
  • 🇮🇹 Italian professional quality
  • 📦 100ml tubes
✨ NEW

🇩🇪 Indola PCC

£5.00-£6.00/100ml
✨ Excellent Budget Alternative
  • ✅ Vegan, recycled packaging
  • ✅ Color Pixel Technology
  • ✅ 100% grey coverage
  • ✅ German quality
👑 PREMIUM

🇩🇪 Goldwell Topchic

£8.92-£11.73/100ml
⚡ Save 55% vs L'Oréal Premium
  • 🇩🇪 German engineering
  • ❄️ CoolProtect Technology
  • 🎨 130+ shades
  • 🎓 Academy support
⚠️ AVOID

🇫🇷 L'Oréal Majicontrast

£21.80/100ml
💸 Most Expensive Option
  • ⚠️ Only 50ml tubes
  • 💰 469% more than budget
  • 📉 Kills profit margins
  • 🚫 No unique benefits

💰 Budget & Mid-Range Brands (13 brands)

Best value options for chair renters - December 2025 UK trade prices

BrandProductSizePricePer 100mlNotes
🇬🇧 TIGI CopyrightCreative60ml£2.25£3.75Clearance
🇬🇧 Osmo IKONPermanent100ml£3.96-£4.75£3.96-£4.75Vegan
🇮🇹 MoodHair Color100ml£4.00£4.0099 Shades
🇩🇪 Indola PCC ✨Permanent60ml£3.00-£3.60£5.00-£6.00NEW
🇬🇧 XP100Intense100ml£5.90£5.90100ml
🇮🇹 SensusProfessional100ml£6.16£6.16Free Dev
🇬🇧 NXTPermanent100ml£6.25£6.25UK Made
🇮🇹 FramesiGlamour100ml£6.85£6.85100ml
🇺🇸 Paul MitchellColor XG90ml£6.23£6.92XG Tech
🇮🇹 DavinesMask100ml£9.00-£15.00£9.00-£15.00Premium Italian
🇺🇸 MatrixSoColor90ml£8.30£9.22Vegan
🇩🇪 KadusExtra Rich60ml£5.65-£6.78£9.42-£11.30Wella Family
🇳🇱 KeuneSo Pure60ml£6.50-£8.00£10.83-£13.33Ammonia-Free

👑 Premium Brands (17 brands)

Traditional premium brands - Updated December 2025 UK trade prices

BrandProductSizePricePer 100mlBest For
🇩🇪 GoldwellTopchic60ml£5.35-£7.04£8.92-£11.73Reds, Blondes
🇩🇪 SchwarzkopfIgora Royal60ml£5.28-£9.55£8.80-£15.92Vibrant Colors
🇬🇧 ASP AffinageINFINITI60ml£6.50-£7.80£10.83-£13.00Eco-Conscious
🇺🇸 JoicoLumiShine74ml£8.50-£11.00£11.49-£14.86Bond Building
🇩🇪 WellaKoleston ME+60ml£7.04-£7.84£11.73-£13.07Reliable
🇪🇸 Revlon ✨Revlonissimo60ml£7.75£12.92Grey Coverage
🇮🇹 Alfaparf ✨Evolution60ml£8.30£13.83Sensitive
🇺🇸 RedkenColor Gels60ml£9.00-£11.00£15.00-£18.33Shine
🇫🇷 L'OréalMajirel 60ml60ml£9.50-£10.50£15.83-£17.50Grey Coverage
🇫🇷 L'OréalINOA60ml£11.40£19.00Ammonia-Free
🇩🇪 WellaIllumina60ml£12.40£20.67Luminous
🇫🇷 L'OréalMajicontrast50ml£10.90£21.80AVOID!

🛒 Where to Buy - UK Trade Suppliers

🏪 Capital Hair & Beauty

UK's largest independent. 60+ stores. Trade account required.

Stocks: L'Oréal, Wella, NXT, Goldwell, Schwarzkopf, Redken, Kadus, Matrix
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🏪 Salon Services

Part of Sally. 230+ stores. Trade card for pricing.

Stocks: L'Oréal, Wella, Schwarzkopf, Goldwell, Matrix, Indola, TIGI
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🏪 Salons Direct

Leading online. Free next day over £50.

Stocks: L'Oréal, Wella, Schwarzkopf, Matrix, Redken, TIGI Copyright
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🏪 Alan Howard

Multi-store wholesaler. Trade card required.

Stocks: Joico LumiShine, Wella, L'Oréal, Schwarzkopf, Goldwell
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🏪 Adel Professional

Online trade. Next day delivery.

Stocks: Kadus, Wella, Schwarzkopf, Indola PCC
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🏪 Dennis Williams

Trade wholesaler. Free delivery £50+.

Stocks: Kadus, Wella, L'Oréal, Schwarzkopf
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🏪 CM Hair & Beauty

VIP Club = VAT-free on L'Oréal!

Stocks: L'Oréal Majirel, INOA, Osmo IKON
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🏪 Salon Supplies

TIGI Copyright sole distributor (Eng/Wales).

Stocks: TIGI Copyright, ASP Affinage, L'Oréal, Wella
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🏪 Chris & Sons

Trade wholesaler. Competitive prices.

Stocks: Kadus, Indola PCC, Schwarzkopf, Wella
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🏪 Sally Beauty

Open to everyone - no trade card needed.

Stocks: L'Oréal, Wella, Schwarzkopf, Redken (retail prices)
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🏪 Essentials Hair & Beauty

L'Oréal Professional specialist.

Stocks: L'Oréal Majirel, INOA, Dia Light
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🏪 Laceys Hair Supplies

Independent. Joico specialist.

Stocks: Joico LumiShine, colour accessories
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🧮 Savings Calculator

£4,272
saved annually
£356
Monthly Savings
£4.00
Cost per Service
+17.8%
Profit Margin Boost

💡 Annual Cost Analysis

Based on 20 colour services per month (240 annually)

🏆 TIGI Copyright
240 × £3.75
£900
🏆 Osmo IKON
240 × £3.96
£950
🏆 Mood Hair Color
240 × £4.00
£960
✨ Indola PCC
240 × £5.00
£1,200
🎁 Sensus
240 × £6.16 + free dev
£1,478
👑 Goldwell
240 × £8.92
£2,141
⚠️ L'Oréal Majirel
240 × £17.50
£4,200
🚫 L'Oréal Majicontrast
240 × £21.80
£5,232
💰 Potential Annual Savings: £4,332
by choosing TIGI Copyright over L'Oréal Majicontrast!

Last updated: December 2025 | Version 15

📊 30 Brands Analysed | 💰 £4,000+ Savings Possible | 🎯 Professional Only

All prices ex VAT, subject to change. Professional trade accounts required for most suppliers.

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