Dikson Color: the Italian hair colour system for salons, from shades to Booster+

Lime Light Hair & Beauty · 23 September 2026 · 5 min read

Dikson Color is a professional permanent hair colour with ammonia from Dikson Professional, founded in Milan in 1965 and made in Italy. The system has 111 nuances (102 shades, 3 toners, 2 Boosters and 4 correctors) and gives 100% grey coverage, extreme shine and soft, silky hair. It mixes 1:1 for colours and 1:2 for Neutral, Boosters, Super Lighteners, correctors and toners.

💡 Key takeaways for stylists

111 nuances: 102 shades, 3 toners, 2 Boosters, 4 correctors
120 ml tube: 2 full-head or 4 regrowth applications
Mix: 1:1 colours; 1:2 Neutral, Boosters, Super Lighteners, correctors, toners
Develop: 35 to 45 min colours and Boosters; 45 to 50 min Super Lighteners; 5 to 25 min toners
Booster+ lifts up to 3 levels and deposits vivid violet or red in one step

Why stylists choose Dikson

Italian craftsmanship: founded in Milan in 1965, made in Italy and trusted by hairstylists worldwide
Research and innovation across colour, lightening, styling and hair care
Professional performance, safety and ease of use

The Dikson hair colour system

Dikson hair colour system: Dikson Color, DiksoEmulsiOxy developers and lightening powders

Part of the system	What it includes
Dikson Color	Permanent oxidation colouring cream, 120 ml tubes
DiksoEmulsiOxy	Cream developers in 10, 20, 30 and 40 volume
Lightening powders	Blu Hade and Dikso Blonde
Toners	Ammonia-free Ash, Silver and Pearl
Boosters and correctors	Red and Violet Booster+; red, violet, blue and green correctors
DiksoPrime 3in1 Hair Color Mask	Colour refresh between salon visits

Dikson Color at a glance

100% grey hair coverage
Effective conditioning and moisturising action with an instant regenerating effect
Extreme shine, long-lasting results, soft and silky hair
111 nuances, new and updated

Dikson Color permanent hair colour tube, 120 ml

What is in Dikson Color?

Ingredient	Action
Plant stem cell extract and hyaluronic acid	Conditioning, regenerating and moisturising
Macadamia oil and silk protein	Conditioning action and extraordinary brightness
Mallow and chamomile	Moisturising and hydrating

Dikson Color mixing ratio and developing time

Product	Mix ratio	Developing time
Colours	1:1	35 to 45 minutes
Boosters	1:2	35 to 45 minutes
Super Lightener	1:2	45 to 50 minutes
Neutral and correctors	1:2	Follow the shade chart
Toners	1:2	5 to 25 minutes

Ammonia-free toners: Ash, Silver and Pearl

Dikson Ash ammonia-free toner swatch, anti-red — Ash: anti-red

Dikson Silver ammonia-free toner swatch, anti-orange — Silver: anti-orange

Dikson Pearl ammonia-free toner swatch, anti-yellow — Pearl: anti-yellow

Toner	Neutralises	Pigment
Ash	Red	Blue and green
Silver	Orange	Pure blue
Pearl	Yellow	High violet

Correctors

Four correctors (red, violet, blue and green) mix 1:2 and let you intensify or neutralise reflections in any formula.

Dikson Booster+: lighten and colour in one step

Boosters work on the same concept as Neutral and Super Lighteners. Each is a highly concentrated colour on a super-lightening base that lifts up to 3 levels while depositing colour on natural or coloured hair, formulated with long-lasting pyrazole pigments.

Dikson Red Booster+ and Violet Booster+ swatches

	Violet Booster+	Red Booster+
Lift	Up to 3 levels	Up to 3 levels
Mix ratio	1:2 with 20, 30 or 40 vol developer	1:2 with 20, 30 or 40 vol developer
Intensify with	Intense Violet	Intense Reds
Suitable for	Natural or coloured hair	Natural or coloured hair

Case study: Violet Booster+ on level 2 hair

Level 2 coarse dark hair before Dikson Violet Booster+ — Before

Rich violet result after Dikson Violet Booster+ — After

Client hair: level 2, coarse texture, pre-lightened front piece
Formula: 20 g Violet Booster+ with 40 g 40 vol developer (1:2)

Case study: Red Booster+ on level 5 hair

Level 5 medium-texture hair before Dikson Red Booster+ — Before

Vivid red result after Dikson Red Booster+ — After

Client hair: level 5, medium texture
Formula: 10 g Red Booster+ with 20 g 40 vol developer (1:2)

Case study: Red Booster+ with a black triangle top

Level 5 fine curly hair before Dikson Red Booster+ — Before

Red Booster+ hairline with Dikson 1.0 Black triangle top — After

Client hair: level 5, fine texture
Hairline (1:2): 10 g Red Booster+ with 20 g 40 vol developer
Triangle top (1:1): 10 g 1.0 Black with 10 g developer (5 vol as noted on the case sheet)

Keep colour fresh between visits: DiksoPrime 3in1 Hair Color Mask

Extra-intense micro-pigments to enhance and refresh colour between salon visits
9 shades: 3 vivid, 3 intense and 3 perfect blonde

DiksoPrime 3in1 Hair Color Mask tubes in vivid, intense and blonde shades

Dikson Color FAQs

What is Dikson Color?

Dikson Color is a permanent oxidation colouring cream with ammonia from Dikson Professional (Milan, founded 1965). It gives 100% grey coverage, extreme shine and long-lasting results, and is enriched with hyaluronic acid, macadamia oil and plant stem cell extract.

How many shades does Dikson Color have?

111 nuances in total: 102 shades, 3 toners, 2 boosters and 4 correctors.

What is the Dikson Color mixing ratio?

1:1 for colours. 1:2 for Neutral, Boosters, Super Lighteners, Correctors and Toners.

How long do I develop Dikson Color?

35 to 45 minutes for colours and Boosters, 45 to 50 minutes for Super Lighteners and 5 to 25 minutes for toners.

How many applications are in a 120 ml Dikson Color tube?

Two full-head applications or four regrowth applications.

What is Dikson Violet Booster+?

A highly concentrated violet colour with a super-lightening base that lifts up to 3 levels while depositing violet, in one step. It suits natural or coloured hair, mixes 1:2 with 20, 30 or 40 volume developer and can be mixed with Intense Violet to intensify violet tones.

What is Dikson Red Booster+?

The red version of Booster+: a highly concentrated red that lightens up to 3 levels and colours in one step, made with long-lasting pyrazole pigments. Mix 1:2 with 20, 30 or 40 volume developer, and add Intense Reds to strengthen the red reflection.

Which Dikson toner neutralises yellow?

Pearl, the anti-yellow toner with high violet pigment. Ash (blue and green pigment) neutralises red, and Silver (pure blue pigment) neutralises orange. All three Dikson toners are ammonia free.

Is Dikson Color for home use?

No. Dikson Color, the Boosters and the developers are professional products for trained hairdressers. Home users can refresh colour between salon visits with DiksoPrime 3in1 Hair Color Mask.

Order Dikson Color from Lime Light

Salon professionals can find Dikson Color, Booster+, toners and developers at Lime Light stores and on limelighthb.co.za. Want a shade chart or a technical session for your team? Ask us!

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