Abstract: The present disclosure is in the field of cosmetics and relates to tinting conditioners for the simultaneous semi-permanent coloring and conditioning of hair, comprising at least one direct dye and a combination of at least one fatty alcohol, at least one alkylamidoalkyl betaine and at least one water-soluble magnesium salt in an amount such that the content of Mg? ions is from about 0.005 to about 1.000% by weight, based on the weight of the tinting conditioner. These tinting agents are suitable for the care and conditioning of hair, especially for smoothing the roughened surface of the hair and split ends, and at the same time particularly good for improving the color fastness of coloring on the hair.