The Hummingbird® is a precision hair color applicator tool that offers a fast, seamless, mess-free experience. We aim to provide a superior hair dyeing experience every time, both in salons and at home. Learn more here about how The Hummingbird® works and why it wins out over conventional applicators.

The commonly used hair dye applicator bottle is a two-part bottle that squirts color using gravity. This requires shaking color down towards the nozzle, much as we do with a ketchup bottle. Color comes out in uneven and uncontrolled spurts.

In order for the common bottle to work, the head and body must be positioned underneath the bottle which has to stay upside-down. This position limits visibility which is important when applying dye.

The Hummingbird® was designed by a hairdresser and is all about precision, results and experience. Composed of precisely engineered parts, most importantly, a double-valved system that allows color to be applied in an upright position so you can see what you're doing, while providing ultimate control of the flow of color. The beak takes precise partings and spreads the color.

Precisely applied hair color means healthier hair, superior results and a less messy, premium experience.

The Hummingbird® is a patented 3 in 1 tool that can be used again and again!

The Hummingbird® works and plays well with virtually every professional or home formulation that you would normally use in a bottle. This includes most professional and home glosses, liquid toners, liquid semi-permanent hair colors, light lotions, light gel formulations, and virtually all box colors.

The Hummingbird® does not work well with colors specifically formulated for bowl and brush applications, direct dye masks that are very thick, or gels that become too thick. If you can pick up a wad of color in your hand, it will not work in The Hummingbird®.

See our full list of suggested color brands here.

Unlike the typical hair color bottle applicator, The Hummingbird® can be used to Part, Apply and Spread.

It's "beak" takes long clean partings, which means excellent color coverage and fewer missed spots.

The double valve system gives ultimate color control so you can apply evenly along the parts, or all over.

No more messy spreading hair dye with your hands or fingers! Use the long side of The Hummingbird®'s beak to gently push the color into the areas you want to color.

Plus, The Hummingbird® works upright, so you can see and control all the action!

Little known fact! Hummingbird®'s do not like dishwashers, as the high heat damages the material.

It's super easy to take the components apart, using the yellow spoolie provided, to clean narrow areas like the beak and valve. Then, simply air dry overnight before reassembling. Your Hummingbird® is then ready to use again and again.

Pro Tip: for hard to remove color, add a tsp of salt and warm water to your bottle, and shake vigorously with your mixing cap to break it up!

Watch this video and fast forward to step #8 to see how easy and fun she is to clean!

Contact Us with the heading Replacement Parts and we will try and fix Fido’s damage. Parts are priced separately and shipping is added, but certainly less than buying a whole new bird!

Umm, unless Fido chewed up the entire bird.

Kathryn, a professional hairdresser, and inventor of The Hummingbird®, did not set out to make a bird shaped hair color applicator.

Over the many years creating prototypes, and over countless iterations, the function always drove the design. The body and head shape, the beak, the "eyes" all have an important purpose.

Magically, she somehow transformed into a bird. It was Kathryn's son, that thought she most resembled a Hummingbird with her long beak, and thus The Hummingbird was born!

We provide the bird, it's your imagination and creativity that gives her the wings to fly.

The Hummingbird® is made up of 9 custom components and two accessories, all engineered to fit perfectly together so the upright action works. It costs a lot to manufacture, but we wanted it to be just right so our Hummingbird® friends have the best hair color experience ever!

Color not coming out, sputtering, or extremely hard to squeeze.

One of two reasons:

1) The Hummingbird® is not assembled correctly. It’s ideal to assemble the Hummingbird® a time or two before using it with color in order to create the necessary seal. Watch our “Care and feeding of your Hummingbird®” in our video section linked below or look at the booklet provided in your package. When assembled properly, The Hummingbird® makes a nice strong squeak, which means you’ve got it, so your color should flow well. Most importantly, the valve needs to be seated properly in the applicator FIRST, and next the colored part of the tube is inserted all the way into the valve. Screw the Hummingbird® head on firmly until feels snug. Try your squeak again.

2) If you know you’ve assembled properly, consider your hair color. Is it too thick? Bowl and brush color formulations do not work well in The Hummingbird®. It likes formulations that are meant for a bottle; light lotions, light gels and liquid glosses.

Watch the "Care & Feeding" Video for more tips.

Yes! The Hummingbird® works well with almost every hair dye you'd normally see in a bottle, including your favorite colors.

We certainly think so. The Hummingbird® is a precision-designed hair color applicator bottle that's used upright, so you get a smooth, even dye and a mess-free experience. Our community is full of firsthand experiences and can show you what you're missing.

Absolutely. In fact, the Hummingbird® was designed by a hairdresser. We're excited to see all the gorgeous results in salons and in homes.

Yes. Consult our brand list and use the Hummingbird® as directed for the best results.

Right now, we’re focused on The Hummingbird® hair dye applicator bottle and getting you an experience you'll love.

Most likely, your favorite box dye brand will work perfectly with the Hummingbird®. Check our list of suggested brands to make sure before getting started.

Some hair dye brands are marketed as natural and gentle. We can’t speak to all of them, but in general permanent dyes often use the same technologies, even if a brands marketing speaks to health and nature. Do your research, read the directions carefully or consult a professional, especially if you are concerned about allergies. However, we can guarantee a flawless experience when you dye your hair with the Hummingbird®. Our speed and precision can minimize time spent in contact with dyes.

Using the Hummingbird®, of course! Our hair dye applicator bottle was carefully created with you in mind. See some of our community’s results here.

The Hummingbird® is perfect for hair root touch-ups. Our hair dye bottle is all about precision. With the Hummingbird®, you have more control over every aspect of the hair dyeing experience.

That’s up to you! The Hummingbird® makes for a fabulous, mess-free experience both at home and in a salon.

We know that dyeing your hair is fun! But yes, coloring your hair too often can damage it over time. The Hummingbird® helps keep your hair healthy by getting you a precise application by not overlapping or over-processing areas that may not need dyeing again. Overall, it’s important to practice good hair health and consult with a professional when you have concerns. 

Tip: For permanent dyes, only cover all the hair the first time. After that, apply permanent only to the regrowth (roots) and use a demi-permanent color or gloss on the mids and ends to refresh the color and bring it back to life. Your hair will thank you!

Sure, sounds fun! And it’s common in salons. Highlighted hair is often toned afterwards to customize the look. If you’re at home coloring root regrowth after highlights you might “mask off” the highlighted care with conditioner to keep from coloring over your highlights accidentally. Consult a hairdresser, especially if you’re considering tackling highlights at home.

Semi-permanent hair dye lasts about 3 weeks. Permanent hair dye is well, permanent.

Typically, you need to touch up your roots every 6-8 weeks. More often if there’s a big difference between your dye color and your natural color.

Semi-permanent is lower maintenance because it fades out. Permanent hair dye changes the structure of your hair, so you'll need to continue to maintain it as your hair grows out.

Many professionals recommend shampooing two to three times per week to strike a balance between a healthy scalp and preventing color fade. Of course, this all depends on the individual hair texture and dryness and how oily the scalp is. In any case, deep conditioning often will help maintain the overall health of colored hair.

That depends on your hair length and type. For most people with medium to long hair, we suggest having two boxes on hand. The last thing you want to happen is to run out before you’re finished applying the dye and completely saturating the hair is very important to a good outcome.

Timing is everything! Ideally, the hair is shampooed and conditioned the day before, using minimal products post-shampoo. This gives the scalp a little oil buildup to shield it from irritation and staining. Clean but not too fresh is ideal, and avoid scrubbing the scalp too hard on shampoo day. On the other hand, truly dirty hair, with oil or sweat buildup or lots of product will interfere with a good color outcome, whether at home or in the salon. It’s a balance!