Whether you’re a staunch salon-goer or more reliant on an at-home job, there’s no denying the power of a colour refresh.

A subtle shift in shade can have as much of a positive impact as a whole head of blonde highlights or balayage – and it’s true that hair colouring has come a long way in a few short years.

No longer is there a need to worry about brassiness or yellowing in blonde hair – there are so many products out there to help revive the colour from the comfort of your own bathroom.

Neither will colouring cause as much damage as it once could, because both home box dyes and professional in-salon colours are loaded with clever technology and conditioning ingredients to ensure your hair remains looking and feeling the best it possibly can.

But which products are best and what else is worth knowing for anybody looking to embark on a hair-colouring journey?

We asked a selection of real women – who each dye their hair – for their best need-to-know tips, tricks and hacks. Here’s what they said….

6 women reveal their most-loved hair-colouring hacks