When it comes to
coloring hair at home, there can be a lot of highs and a lot of lows—and
choosing the right dye can mean the difference between a glossy,
gorgeous new shade or a color that you hate and a bathtub stained black.
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Almost anyone who has become an expert at
dyeing their own hair will tell you a semi-permanent hair color is the
way to go. Semi-permanent allows for natural color changes without
extensive damage or commitment beyond 28 washes. Because they don’t
contain bleach or lifting agents, you can’t use semi-permanent dyes to
dramatically lighten your hair—your best bet is to stay within the range
of your natural hair color by two or three shades. Whether it’s your
first time DIYing your hair color or you’re a seasoned at-home dyeing
pro, one of these formulas is bound to be the best semi-permanent hair
color for you.
Clairol Natural Instincts Hair Color
For super-gentle color that won’t compromise even fragile hair, Natural Instincts is your best bet. It’s formulated with aloe, vitamin E, and coconut oil—without
ammonia. In 23 liquid shades and eight rich creme colors, there are
tons of options to choose from, and it only takes 10 minutes to get the
job done. Plus, the included Color Treat conditioner is so good, we wish
we could buy it without the box.
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L’Oréal Colorista Semi-Permanent Hair Color
L’Oréal Paris Colorista Semi Permanent Hair Color only
lasts about 4-10 shampoos, but that just allows you to experiment with
all their fun pastel colors. Colorista has 7 bright shades designed for
light blonde/bleached hair and 4 shades with a hint of color designed
for brunettes, no bleach required.
John Frieda Precision Foam Hair Color
If this is your first time coloring your hair at home, a foam dye like this one
is a great choice for ease of use—there’s no dripping, it’s a cinch to
apply evenly, and there’s just less to worry about. For boosting your
color and keeping it looking fresher for longer, incorporate John Frieda Colour Refreshing Gloss in between regular colorings.
