Why Exclusively Yours (XY)? Professional colour and backbar care at salon value
Lime Light Hair & Beauty · 23 October 2026 · 7 min read
A complete guide to Exclusively Yours: XY Tint and how to read its shade numbers, cream developer in five strengths, blue bleach and salon foil, 5L backwash shampoos and conditioners, treatments, retail and styling.
Published 23 October 2026 by Lime Light Hair & Beauty Products.
💡 The quick answer
Exclusively Yours (XY) is a professional hair colour and salon care range that covers the whole salon: XY Tint, cream developer, blue bleach, salon foil, 5L backwash shampoos and conditioners, treatments, retail and styling.
It is one of our biggest hair brands: Exclusively Yours is our best-selling professional hair brand by value, and XY Tint makes up 45% of what salons buy from the range.
Salon value: large backbar sizes (5L, 5kg and 20L packs) keep the cost per client low.
Find it at Lime Light: more than 100 Exclusively Yours products online at limelighthb.co.za, including around 45 XY Tint shades.
What is Exclusively Yours?
Exclusively Yours, known in the salon as XY, is a professional range built for busy hair salons and barbershops. Its promise is simple: dependable, salon-grade results at a price that works for every service. You can stock the colour station, the backwash, the styling station and the retail shelf from one brand, on one trade account.
| Category | What XY offers |
|---|---|
| Colour | XY Tint 100ml permanent colour, Silver and Ash toners, colour charts |
| Developer | Cream peroxide in 5, 10, 20, 30 and 40 Vol, 1L |
| Lightening | Blue Bleach Powder 500g, up to 7 levels of lift |
| Foil | XY Salon Foil, 100m x 120mm, 17 micron |
| Backwash | Silk, Nutritive, Herbal, Clarifying, Quick Silver and sulphate-free Argan, Rooibos and Tea Tree in 5L |
| Treatments | Mint Masque, Cholesterol Treatment, Oil Treatment, Hair Food, Placenta Spray |
| Retail | XY 500ml shampoos and conditioners: Botanical Booster, Daily Repair, Re-balance, Moisture Lock |
| Styling | Blow Gel, Blow Strate, Hair Spray, Super Hold Spray, Ultra Shine Silicone, Gel Wax |
What is XY Tint?
XY Tint is Exclusively Yours' professional permanent hair colour in a 100ml tube, with around 45 shades from 1.0 Black to 12.11 Intense Ash Platinum Blonde, plus Silver and Ash toners. The creamy formula mixes easily with XY developer for even application, rich shine and reliable shade accuracy. 1.0 Black is our best-selling shade, followed by the browns from 2.0 to 5.0.
How do I read an XY Tint shade number?
| Shade family | Examples | Use it for |
|---|---|---|
| Naturals and Extras (.0, .00) | 4.00 Medium Brown Extra, 6.00 Dark Blonde Extra | Natural results and a strong base |
| Ash (.1, .11) | 6.1 Dark Ash Blonde, 9.11, 10.11, 12.11 | Cool blondes and neutralising warmth |
| Violet and red violet (.2, .26) | 5.22 Light Brown Deep Violet, 6.26 | Cool, plum and burgundy tones |
| Golden and copper (.3, .4) | 5.3 Lightest Golden Brown, 5.4 Light Brown Copper | Warm, sunny results |
| Red (.6, .66) | 5.66 Light Brown Deep Red, 6.66 Dark Blonde Deep Red | Vibrant reds |
| Tobacco (.73) | 5.73 Light Brown Tobacco | Rich, warm brunettes |
| Toners | Silver Toner, Ash Toner | Neutralising yellow and brass after lightening |
ℹ Show clients the real colour
The XY Colour Chart uses real hair swatches so you and your client can see the depth, tone and intensity of each shade before you mix.
Which XY developer strength should I use?
Exclusively Yours cream developer has a smooth, creamy consistency that mixes evenly with tint and lightener. It comes in five strengths, all in 1L bottles. 20 Vol 6% is the strength salons buy most.
| Developer | Use it for |
|---|---|
| 5 Vol 1.5% | Gentle toning and glossing, without over-processing |
| 10 Vol 3% | Deposit-only colour and tone on tone |
| 20 Vol 6% | Grey coverage and 1 to 2 levels of lift; the everyday strength |
| 30 Vol 9% | 2 to 3 levels of lift, highlights and balayage |
| 40 Vol 12% | Maximum lift with lighteners and high-lift shades |
Always follow the mixing instructions on the product and do a skin and strand test. Read our peroxide strength guide for more detail.
What about bleach and foil?
XY Blue Bleach Powder is dust-free and lifts up to 7 levels, for full-head lightening, balayage and highlights. Its blue tone helps neutralise warmth while it lifts. Pair it with XY Salon Foil: 100m x 120mm in 17 micron aluminium, strong and flexible enough not to tear during processing. Finish with a Silver or Ash Toner and Quick Silver Shampoo to keep blondes cool.
Which Exclusively Yours shampoo should I use at the backwash?
Shampoo and conditioner make up more than a quarter of the Exclusively Yours we sell. The 5L salon sizes keep the backwash stocked for less, and Silk and Nutritive also come in 20L (4 x 5L) packs.
| Client | Shampoo | Follow with |
|---|---|---|
| Most clients, frizz and smoothness | Silk Shampoo | Silk Conditioner |
| Dry or depleted hair | Nutritive Shampoo | Nutritive Conditioner or Cholesterol Treatment |
| Colour-treated hair | Argan or Rooibos Sulphate-Free | Argan or Rooibos Sulphate-Free Conditioner |
| Oily scalp, men and barbershops | Tea Tree Sulphate-Free | Tea Tree Sulphate-Free Conditioner or Mint Masque |
| Blonde, grey and highlighted hair | Quick Silver Shampoo | Quick Silver Conditioner |
| Before colour or a treatment | Clarifying Shampoo | Your colour or treatment service |
| Everyday gentle cleanse | Herbal Shampoo | Silk or Nutritive Conditioner |
Which treatment should I offer?
- Cholesterol Treatment: a deep-conditioning mask for dry, brittle or chemically treated hair.
- Mint Masque: a cooling deep conditioner that soothes the scalp and gives clients a spa-like experience.
- Oil Treatment: nourishes hair and scalp, tames frizz and adds shine without weighing hair down.
- Placenta Spray: a lightweight leave-in conditioning boost for damaged hair.
- Hair Food: a rich conditioning treatment for dry ends, for salon or home.
A treatment is one of the easiest add-ons in the salon. Offer one with every colour service.
Can clients buy Exclusively Yours to use at home?
Yes. The XY 500ml shampoos and conditioners are colour-coded by need, so clients can find their match at the reception desk. Many backwash lines also come in 250ml and 1L sizes.
| XY 500ml | For | Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Botanical Booster (pink) | Fine or flat hair | Smooth and volume |
| Daily Repair (yellow) | Damaged, heat-styled or chemically treated hair | Strength and restore |
| Re-balance (purple) | Oily or tired scalps | Cleanse and stimulate |
| Moisture Lock (blue) | Dry, unruly hair | Smooth and hydrate |
Which Exclusively Yours styling products should I stock?
- Blow Gel for hold and volume when blow-drying, and Blow Strate for sleek, smooth blow-dries.
- Hair Spray for firm, flexible hold, and Super Hold for updos and long-lasting styles.
- Ultra Shine Silicone for a mirror-like gloss and Gel Wax to sculpt and define.
Frequently asked questions
What does XY stand for?
XY is the short name for Exclusively Yours, the professional hair colour and salon care range at Lime Light.
Is XY Tint permanent hair colour?
Yes. XY Tint is a professional permanent colour in 100ml tubes, with around 45 shades plus Silver and Ash toners.
What developer do I use with XY Tint?
Exclusively Yours cream developer. 20 Vol 6% is the everyday strength for grey coverage and up to 2 levels of lift. Always follow the mixing instructions on the product.
What does .00 mean on XY Tint?
The Extra shades, such as 4.00 or 6.00, are natural shades with a stronger natural base.
How many levels does XY bleach lift?
XY Blue Bleach Powder lifts up to 7 levels.
Which Exclusively Yours shampoo is best for coloured hair?
The sulphate-free Argan or Rooibos shampoos, followed by the matching conditioners.
How do I get rid of yellow in blonde hair?
Tone with XY Silver or Ash Toner, then maintain with Quick Silver Shampoo and Conditioner.
Where can I buy Exclusively Yours in South Africa?
Online at limelighthb.co.za, at the Lime Light Super Store in Sandton and at our branches in Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban.
Shop Exclusively Yours at Lime Light
- Shop online: limelighthb.co.za, under Exclusively Yours
- Visit the Super Store: Block B, Tripark, 17 Eastern Service Road, Kelvin, Sandton, the largest showroom of its kind in South Africa for dedicated wholesale hair and beauty products
- Open a trade account: visit our website and hit register, fill in the details and we will approve your account
- Call us: 011 262 2451 | Email: online@limelighthb.co.za
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