You dislike the sharp smell of ammonia
Topchic Zero removes ammonia from the colour formula, creating a different salon experience for clients who find the traditional ammonia smell unpleasant.
Goldwell ammonia free permanent colour
Ammonia Free Hair Colour Brisbane & Gold Coast
Permanent colour without the sharp ammonia smell, planned and applied by an Epic colourist.
For clients who want professional permanent colour with a different formulation experience, Epic offers Goldwell Topchic Zero across our Brisbane and Gold Coast salons. It combines ammonia free colour technology with personalised shade selection, professional grey coverage and the finish clients expect from an Epic colour appointment.
The right colour still begins with your hair, your history and your goal. Your colourist will assess whether Topchic Zero is the best route for your result, then create a plan around tone, coverage, condition and future maintenance.
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ammonia in the Topchic Zero colour formula
Up to 100%
grey coverage, depending on the colour plan
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professional Topchic Zero shades
Up to 92%
natural origin ingredients, varying by shade
Professional colour, considered differently
No ammonia. No shortcut in the colour plan.
Ammonia free describes one important part of the formula. It does not replace the skill behind a beautiful result. Undertone, existing artificial colour, natural depth, grey percentage, hair condition and the amount of change you want all influence what is possible in one appointment.
Topchic Zero is a permanent professional colour range. It can be a strong option for root colour, grey coverage, rich brunettes, refined coppers, reds and natural looking tonal change. If your goal requires substantial lightening, colour correction or a different colour technology, your stylist may recommend another Goldwell service or a combination of services.
That honest recommendation matters. Epic does not select a colour range because one label sounds appealing. We select the formula and technique most likely to deliver the result, condition and maintenance rhythm you have agreed on.
The most important question is not simply, “Can this be done without ammonia?” It is, “Which professional colour plan is right for my hair and my goal?”
Who it may suit
Could Topchic Zero be right for you?
These are common reasons clients ask about ammonia free colour. Suitability is confirmed in consultation, because a preference and a safe, achievable colour plan must work together.
You want permanent grey coverage
The range offers up to 100% grey coverage. Your colourist will choose the shade family and formula required for your percentage and pattern of grey.
You prefer no animal derived ingredients
Goldwell describes Topchic Zero as vegan, meaning the formula contains no animal derived ingredients. This can matter to clients making more considered product choices.
You love polished, natural looking colour
Its 38 shade palette supports glossy naturals, dimensional brunettes, refined warmth, reds and expressive permanent colour with professional tone control.
You are returning to regular colour
If you are restarting a root colour or maintenance routine, your stylist can assess whether Topchic Zero fits the result, coverage and visit cycle you want.
You are ingredient conscious
The formula contains no ammonia, silicones or ethanol and reaches up to 92% natural origin depending on shade. It is still professional oxidative hair colour.
Inside Goldwell Topchic Zero
Ammonia free colour with professional performance at its centre.
Topchic Zero is not a temporary tint or a home colour substitute. It is Goldwell’s permanent salon colour system, developed for professional formulation, controlled application and durable results.
Built in metal neutraliser
Designed to support pure, reliable colour results.
Açaí and white tea
Included in the formula for radiant, healthy looking results.
IntraLipid technology
Part of Goldwell’s care approach during the colour service.
BondPro+ support
Included in Goldwell System Developer Lotion.
Matched with Colorance
Helps colourists balance permanent roots with tonal work where appropriate.
38 shade palette
From classic natural tones to richer creative directions.
Product claims and figures follow Goldwell Australia’s current Topchic Zero information. Natural origin percentage includes water, varies by shade and is calculated by Goldwell according to ISO 16128.
The client experience
What does an ammonia free colour appointment feel like?
Clients often first notice what is absent: the sharp ammonia smell associated with many permanent colour services. The appointment itself remains a complete professional colour experience, from consultation and formulation through to basin care and the finished style.
Topchic Zero is designed to produce natural looking, shiny colour. What you personally see and feel will depend on your starting hair, chosen shade, colour history, condition and the other services included in your appointment.
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A quieter scent profile without the sharp ammonia smell
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A shade selected around your complexion, style and maintenance
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Precise professional mixing, application and development
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A thorough basin finish with care chosen for coloured hair
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A maintenance plan explained before you leave the salon
The colourist experience
Why our team values having more than one professional colour route.
Great colourists do not force every client into one formula. They value choice because different starting points and goals call for different technical solutions. Topchic Zero gives the Epic team a permanent, ammonia free route for clients whose desired result and hair assessment suit the range.
The 38 shade palette, professional grey coverage and matching relationship with Goldwell Colorance give colourists useful control. Roots can be planned for coverage and longevity while lengths may be refreshed or refined with another suitable Goldwell colour system when the hair needs a different approach.
Our team also appreciates being able to have a clearer conversation with ingredient conscious clients. We can explain what the formula contains, what it leaves out and, equally importantly, where its limits sit.
Professional permanent colour
Reliable grey coverage options
Balanced natural and expressive shades
A clear ammonia free alternative
Clear advice matters
What ammonia free does, and does not, mean.
Topchic Zero can be a thoughtful professional choice. It should never be presented as risk free or as the answer to every colour concern.
It is not allergy free.
Hair colour ingredients can cause allergic reactions. Tell Epic about any previous reaction, black henna tattoo, scalp condition or current irritation before booking. An allergy alert test or medical advice may be required.
It is not chemical free.
Topchic Zero is professional oxidative permanent colour. Ammonia free describes the alkalising approach, not the absence of all chemical ingredients.
It is not automatically a lightening service.
Major blonde transformations, removal of dark artificial colour and some corrections may require lightener or another colour system.
It is not a medical recommendation.
If you are undergoing or recovering from cancer treatment, ask your doctor or nurse when colour is appropriate, then book a consultation so your scalp and new hair growth can be assessed.
A personalised shade direction
What can ammonia free permanent colour create?
Topchic Zero spans classic natural shades and richer tonal directions. These examples describe colour families, not a promise that every result can be reached from every starting base in one appointment.
Natural brunette
Balanced, polished brown with believable depth.
Chocolate
Rich brunette with soft, warm dimension.
Deep mocha
Full bodied brown with refined richness.
Cool brown
Controlled warmth with a more neutral finish.
Warm caramel
Reflective warmth that adds movement to brown.
Copper and red
From refined auburn to more expressive warmth.
Natural grey coverage
Coverage planned to feel balanced and believable.
Personalised blend
A formula created around your depth and reflect.
Your appointment
From the first question to your finished colour.
Every colour appointment has its own technical detail, but the decision journey should always feel clear.
Book
Choose your salon and tell us you are interested in ammonia free colour.
Consult
We review your history, scalp, starting depth, grey, condition and goal.
Plan
Your stylist confirms whether Topchic Zero is the right system and explains the price.
Colour
Your formula is mixed, applied and developed with professional control.
Maintain
We recommend your next visit and home care for a fresher looking result.
Pricing and appointment time
Your quote begins with the colour plan.
The cost and timing of ammonia free colour depend on your stylist level, hair length and density, regrowth, existing colour, grey coverage, formula, technique and any cut, treatment or finish included.
A simple root application and a full colour correction are not the same appointment. Your Epic team will confirm the recommended service and expected investment after assessing your hair and goal.
Start with the right booking.
If you are unsure what to select online, book a consultation or contact your preferred Epic salon. Mention Topchic Zero and share any previous reaction, medical treatment, scalp concern or complex colour history before the service.
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Ammonia free colour FAQs
The important questions, answered clearly.
These answers explain Topchic Zero and the Epic salon experience. Your consultation remains the place for advice about your own hair, skin, medical circumstances and colour history.
What is ammonia free hair colour?
Ammonia free hair colour is formulated without ammonia as the alkalising ingredient. Topchic Zero is Goldwell’s professional permanent ammonia free colour range. It still uses professional oxidative colour chemistry, so ammonia free does not mean chemical free.
What is Goldwell Topchic Zero?
Topchic Zero is a permanent salon colour system with 38 shades. Goldwell states that it contains no ammonia, silicones, ethanol or animal derived ingredients, offers up to 100% grey coverage and reaches up to 92% natural origin depending on shade.
Is Topchic Zero permanent hair colour?
Yes. Topchic Zero is permanent professional colour. Your roots will still grow through, and tonal change can occur over time through washing, sun, heat and environmental exposure. Your stylist will recommend a suitable maintenance cycle.
Can ammonia free hair colour cover grey?
Goldwell states that Topchic Zero can provide up to 100% grey coverage. The actual formula depends on your percentage and distribution of grey, natural depth, desired shade and previous colour. Your Epic colourist will assess these factors before application.
Is ammonia free hair colour completely odourless?
No promise of completely odourless colour should be made. Topchic Zero contains no ammonia, so clients avoid the distinctive sharp ammonia smell, but professional colour products may still have their own scent.
Is Topchic Zero chemical free or organic?
No. It is professional permanent oxidative hair colour and should not be described as chemical free or organic. Goldwell states that the formula is up to 92% natural origin depending on shade, calculated according to ISO 16128. That is a specific formulation measure, not an organic certification.
Is ammonia free hair colour allergy free?
No. Hair colour can cause allergic reactions even when it contains no ammonia. Tell Epic about every past colour reaction, black henna tattoo, known allergy, scalp condition or current irritation before booking. An allergy alert test or advice from a medical professional may be required.
Is Topchic Zero suitable for a sensitive scalp?
Some clients with scent or ingredient preferences ask about Topchic Zero, but a sensitive scalp does not automatically make it suitable. Active irritation, broken skin, scalp disease or a history of reactions requires disclosure and may mean postponing colour or seeking medical advice.
Is Goldwell Topchic Zero vegan?
Goldwell describes Topchic Zero as vegan and defines this as containing no animal derived ingredients. Clients who have broader ethical or environmental criteria can review Goldwell’s current product information and discuss their priorities with the salon.
Can ammonia free colour make me blonde?
It depends on your natural depth, previous colour and the degree of lift required. Significant blonde transformations, highlights and removal of dark artificial pigment may require lightener or another system. Your colourist will recommend the safest realistic route after assessing your hair.
What shades can Topchic Zero create?
The 38 shade range includes natural colour families and richer tonal directions. Epic may use it for natural brunettes, chocolate and mocha tones, warm colour, reds, coppers, grey coverage and personalised blends when the starting base and desired result suit permanent colour.
How long does ammonia free permanent colour last?
The colour is permanent, but your visible result changes as new hair grows and tone gradually shifts. Frequency varies with grey coverage, regrowth contrast, shade, hair condition, washing and home care. Many clients maintain root colour on a regular cycle agreed with their stylist.
Can I have ammonia free colour during or after cancer treatment?
Ask your doctor or nurse when hair colour is appropriate for you. Cancer Council NSW notes that people are often advised to wait at least six months after chemotherapy, but timing is individual. Once your treating team agrees, Epic can assess scalp health, new growth and hair condition before recommending any service.
Do I need an allergy alert test before Topchic Zero?
You may. Testing requirements depend on the product instructions, your history and salon protocol. Always disclose previous reactions and relevant changes before the appointment. A negative test also cannot guarantee that a future reaction will never occur.
How much does ammonia free hair colour cost at Epic?
Your quote depends on stylist level, salon, hair length and density, regrowth, colour history, technique and any cut, treatment or styling added. Book a consultation or contact your preferred Epic salon for the correct service recommendation and price.
Your colour, professionally considered
Ready to talk about ammonia free hair colour?
Book with Epic Hair Designs in Brisbane or the Gold Coast and let your colourist assess whether Goldwell Topchic Zero is the right route for your hair, your result and the way you want to maintain it.