A semi-permanent hair coloring shampoo composition comprising the following components a. 0.0001 to 6% by weight of a direct dye b. 0.001 to 6% by weight of a basic dye c. 0.05 to 5% by weight of a non-ionic polymer d. 1 to 15 % by weight of a non- ionic surfactant e. 0.05 to 4% by weight of an anti-oxidant f. 1 and 10% by weight of a C1-C4 lower alkanols g. 0.05 to 8% by weight of a pH modifier and h. 1 to 2% of water soluble dimethicone and i. water