The subject of the present disclosure is a method for coloring of human hair, comprising the following steps in the specified sequenceA) Mixing a first component (K1) with a second component (K2) to produce a first mixture (M1),B) Mixing the mixture (M1) with a third component (K3) to produce a second mixture (M2),C) Application of the mixture (M2) on the hair,D) Allowing the mixture (M2) to take effect for a period of from about 30 seconds to about 45 minutes,E) Rinsing the mixture (M2) from the hair,wherein the first component (K1) is a dye preparation comprising at least one oxidation dye precursor, andthe second component (K2) is a color diluent which does not contain any oxidation dye precursors or oxidants and—;the third component (K3) is an oxidant preparation comprising at least one oxidant.