In the winter of 2020, while Allure's deputy editor Kara McGrath was bored at home with grown-out roots, she cracked open a tub of pastel-pink color-depositing conditioner. About 40 minutes later, she had cheery, rosy hair and 58 selfies to mark the start of what has become a long-term relationship with temporary hair color. Even though we're not stuck at home 24/7 anymore, you never know when you'll look in the mirror and suddenly see your hair as a blank canvas, ready for some DIY hair color magic. Luckily, you've come to the right place to prepare for those moments. Show When determining which hue is right for you (and your hair), colorist Matt Rez says warm shades like peaches, reds, and pinks will "always grab more evenly and are more forgiving," so they're probably your best option for the first foray into at-home color. Colorist Rachel Bodt advises that you test dyes on wet or damp hair first, so you can see how your hair will grab the color. (Use an inconspicuous strand, perhaps by the nape of your neck, for your test run.) Unfortunately, hair-dyeing is an area where blondes really do have more fun: While some brands make a brunette option, you'll get the most vibrant results from bright hair colors on bleached hair. Bodt strongly advises against using at-home dye kits, however. "You can do more damage than good," she says. Instead, if you can't make it to a colorist first, Kener suggests trying colorful clip-in extensions instead. Because not everyone is ready to take the plunge into the world of vibrantly colored hair quite yet (even in temporary hair dye form), we've included a couple of temporary hair color products that can also enhance brown hair, cover up stray grays, and disguise persistent roots until your next colorist appointment. Gone are the sticky hair chalks of the past — some of these innovative formulas even have hair care and styling properties, because who says switching up your hair color from home has to come at a cost? We gathered up a few of the best color hair dyes to try at home, including the products that McGrath personally put to the test. All of the choices below span the color spectrum for root touch-ups or full-on fantasy switches. While they're all temporary or semi-permanent, Nine Zero One stylist Sierra Kener says you can extend their life by adding a couple of drops of the color to your conditioner — that way you'll get a light refresh every washday. A version of this story originally appeared in the September 2021 issue of Allure. Learn how to subscribe here. All products featured on Allure are independently selected by our editors. However, when you buy something through our retail links, we may earn an affiliate commission.
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Edward BerthelotGetty Images Tinting your hair is an almost effortless way to instantly change up your whole look. The best new temporary hair color products allow you to test-drive a new hue—or freshen up your current one—from the comfort of your own bathroom. Depending on the formula you pick and your hair itself, the new shade might last anywhere from a few shampoos to a few weeks; after it fades, you can decide if you want to keep the color or stick with your original shade. Click through to shop 17 of our favorite temporary hair color kits, glosses, and sprays. 1 Aura Personalized Masque 2 No Fade Fresh Color Depositing Semi-Permanent Hair Color Conditioner 4 Rita Hazan Root Concealer Touch Up Spray 5 Curlsmith Hair Makeup Temporary Color Styling Gel 6 Biolage ColorBalm Color Depositing Conditioner 7 MOFAJANG Hair Coloring Dye Wax 8 L'Oreal Paris Magic Root Cover Up 9 Living Proof Color Care Whipped Glaze 10 Moroccanoil Color Depositing Mask 11 Lime Crime Lime Crime Unicorn Hair Color Shampoo 12 Kristin Ess Signature Gloss Temporary Hair Color 13 dpHUE Color Boosting GLOSS+ Deep Conditioning Treatment 14 L'Oréal Paris Colorista 1-Day Hair Color Spray 15 Color WOW Root Cover Up in Dark Brown 16 Christophe Robin Temporary Color Gel 17 MANIC PANIC Classic Creme Hair Color Electric Amethyst What semi7 Semi-Permanent Dyes That Work Great For Black Hair. Clairol Professional Jazzing Temporary Hair Color. ... . Dark and Lovely Go Intense Color Sprays. ... . Jerome Russell Temp'ry Hair Color. ... . L'Oreal Paris Colorista Hair Makeup. ... . Pravana Chroma Silk Vivids XL. ... . Wella Color Charm Demi-Permanent Hair Color.. Will semiThe darker the base color the less intense the color with all semipermanent hair color and some shades may not show up well on black hair without pre-lightening.
What hair dyes work on dark brown hair?PureWow. Igk Foamo Holographic Hair Foam.. Dphue Color Boosting Gloss + Deep Conditioning Treatment.. Good Dye Young Poser Paste.. Splat Midnight Hair Dye.. Clairol Flare Me Dark Permanent Cream Color.. Jerome Russell Temporary Hair Color Spray.. L'oreal Paris Colorista Hair Makeup.. Overtone Hair Coloring Conditioner.. What temporary hair dye works best on dark hair?Best for Dark Hair: Splat 1 Wash Temporary Hair Dye
What we Love: The vivid colors really pop on dark hair.
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