A two-component composition for coloring keratinous fibers comprising a first preparation (A) comprising at least one oxidation dye precursor and a second preparation (B) comprising at least one care component, wherein the first and second preparations are packaged separately from one another in the compartments of a two-chamber tube having an inner and outer chamber and a common exit region wherein the exit region is configured in such a way that said first preparation (A) exits as the main strand and said second preparation (B) forms a plurality of stripes running along the main strand or said second preparation (B) exits as the main strand and said first preparation (A) forms a plurality of stripes running along the main strand when pressure is exerted on the tube and wherein the ratio of preparation (A) to preparation (B) is in the range of from 1/2 to 5/1.