OPAWZ Permanent Dog Hair Dye, Adrian Pink, for dogs and horses

Professional groomers and creative grooming competitors use OPAWZ dog hair dye in Adrian Pink, a permanent colour made for dogs and horses. The colour lasts for more than 20 washes. It can be applied to white, grey, apricot and brown coats, and how it turns out depends on the coat type and breed.

• Permanent colour lasting more than 20 washes
• Formulated for dogs and horses
• Suits white, grey, apricot and brown coats
• Adrian Pink shade, mixable with the other colours in the range
• Leave on for 20 minutes, or at least 40 minutes for Loyal Brown and Vital Copper
• Not for cats, pets under 6 months, or pets with sensitive, irritated or damaged skin

What the Adrian Pink dye does on a coat

The dye is permanent, and the manufacturer states that the colour remains for more than 20 washes. Adrian Pink is one shade in a range whose colours can all be mixed with each other, so a groomer can blend it with another colour from the same line.

The manufacturer names creative grooming competitions and professional groomers as the setting for this dye. Results depend on how strongly the dye is applied and on the individual pet's coat, so two pets given the same shade can end up looking different.

Which coats and animals this dye suits

The manufacturer formulates the dye for dogs and horses and lists white, grey, apricot and brown coats as the ones it can be used on. Colour outcome shifts with coat type and breed, which means the shade on the label is a starting point rather than a fixed result.

The dye is not recommended for pets under 6 months, and it must not be used on cats. Pets with sensitive, irritated or damaged skin should not be coloured with it. Conditioner, or another brand's dye that may contain conditioner, should not be used beforehand.

How is the dye applied?

Shake the bottle well before opening it, then stir the dye with a brush. If the coat is dirty and oily, shampoo and blow-dry it first. Apply the dye to the area of coat you want to colour and leave it on for 20 minutes; Loyal Brown and Vital Copper stay on for at least 40 minutes. Rinse and dry the coat afterwards.

For limited areas such as ears or tails, the dye may go onto dry fur. Pets should not be allowed to lick during the process. Keep the dye away from eyes and mouth. Should the dye reach either area, flush it out with plenty of water over a quarter of an hour. When a pet is being coloured for the first time, the manufacturer recommends an allergy test on the skin 48 hours before application, and dyeing should stop at once with a veterinarian consulted if allergic reactions occur.

What should a buyer check before using it?

How long does the colour stay in the coat?

The manufacturer states the permanent colour lasts for more than 20 washes.

Can the colours be blended?

Every colour in the range can be mixed with the others, so Adrian Pink can be combined with a second shade.

How long is the dye left on the coat?

The dye stays on for 20 minutes, except Loyal Brown and Vital Copper, which need at least 40 minutes.

Which animals can be coloured with it?

The dye is formulated for dogs and horses, and the manufacturer does not recommend it for cats.