Temporary hair color is the perfect way to experiment with a new look without fully committing. However, sometimes, you don’t want to go to the salon to get your hair colored. Here are the best temporary hair dyes that you can apply to your hair at home.
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1. oVertone Coloring Conditioner
You can get oVertone coloring conditioner in full sizes or sample sizes, allowing for easy experimentation with color. The formula is free from harmful ingredients and will give you a deep conditioning treatment while you color your hair. There are tons of color options, and each color can be applied either dry or wet to change the saturation.
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Conditioning | Overpriced |
| Sample size option | Only 8 oz Per Container |
| Color variety | – |
| Clean ingredients | – |
2. AURA Hair Coloring Masque
AURA’s products are vegan, cruelty-free, and packaged in recycled materials. The temporary color masque comes in tons of colors, including bright rainbow colors and any shade of natural hair. The masque only has to sit for a quick 10 minutes before the dye sets.
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Clean ingredients | Companion product |
| Lots of variety | Overpriced |
| Quick transformation | – |
| Clean ingredients | – |
To maintain your color, you also have to purchase the AURA color conditioner. The product is already expensive and is even more pricey when you add in the cost of the conditioner.
3. Curlsmith Hair Makeup
Curlsmith designed their products to work specifically well on textured hair and dark colors. The gel formula is dye-free, so it won’t leave any stains or residue. It is cruelty-free, vegan, ethically sourced, and sulfate-free.
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There are only five color options, and they are a little more expensive than other one-wash colors.
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Designed for all textures | Limited color variety |
| No mess | Overpriced |
| Clean ingredients | – |
4. Kenra Color Semi-Permanent Creatives
The color creatives line has bold or muted colors to choose from. The formula gives your hair a deep conditioning treatment and will last for over 50 washes.
If you don’t end up liking the color you choose, it will take a long time to get it to fade. The color is temporary but lasts a lot longer than many other temporary colors. If you are not a natural blonde, you will probably need to lighten your hair before using the treatment.
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Color variety | Difficult to remove |
| Long-lasting | Requires lightening |
| Conditioning | – |
5. Morroccanoil Color Depositing Mask
The mask only needs to sit for 5-7 minutes to get all of the amazing benefits and full color. In addition to fun colors, the mask will increase shine, and deep condition, increase softness, and repair and prevent any damage.
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There are not very many color options, especially if you want to avoid lightening or bleaching your hair. The masks are a more expensive option compared to other temporary dyes, as it costs $30 for one bottle.
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Hair care benefits | Low variety |
| Quick | Overpriced |
6. Splat Rebellious Colors Hair Color
This brand of temporary hair dye has very bright colors that have a range of different amounts of permanency. All the products have a clean vegan formula and come with an easy comb applicator.
People with darker hair will probably need to use some sort of lightener to see the full effect of this color. If anything spills on the skin or floors, it will likely leave stains.
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Bold color | May require lightener |
| Easy application | Messy |
| Clean ingredients | – |
7. Punky Colour Hair Color
This is a great product for people who are tired of smelly hair color. It lasts for months and will keep your hair soft and shiny with added keratin. This is perfect if you want a low-fade option but still want the option to switch colors often.
This is not a good product for people who are unsure about adding a new color to their hair because it will take over 35 washes to remove. The product can be difficult and messy to apply because it is just a bunch of cream in a tub with no applicator.
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Conditioning | Semi-permanent |
| Long-lasting | Messy application |
| Smells good | – |
8. Hair Chalk Combs
Colored hair chalk is a super quick way to add a bit of color to your hair for a fun event or costume. Using a hair chalk comb will make application easy enough for kids. It quickly rinses out with water.
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The chalk is very dusty and will get on skin and clothes. It is difficult to get a full coverage color, and the chalk gradually falls out and fades, especially if your hair is moving a lot or rubbing on things.
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Easy application | Messy |
| Easy removal | Doesn’t last |
| Kid-friendly | – |
9. Ashley Lee Cosmetics Color Hair Wax
You can find a tub of this hair color wax for reasonable pricing, and it is super quick and easy to apply. The wax coats the hair, so it works well for darker hair colors as well. It quickly washes out and won’t leave any lasting effect on your hair.
The wax coating the hair, rather than being absorbed, prevents damage, but it also means that there will be color transfer on any skin or clothing that the hair touches. Your hair will likely feel sticky and waxy until you wash it out. This is a very short-term color and is best for special events.
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Affordable | Color transfer |
| No damage | Sticky residue |
| Easy removal | One-wash |
| Works for all hair | – |
10. Color Lux Color Cleansing Conditioner
This color treatment cleans, conditions, and colors your hair every time you use it. The ingredients are both gluten-free and vegan, and anyone can find it easily at your local Sally Beauty supply store.
Pros: multi-purpose, clean ingredients, easily accessible
Cons: needs multiple applications, a subtle change
The product is designed to be used consistently over multiple washes. You will need to use a generous amount of the product consistently for a few washes before you will achieve your desired result, especially if your hair is not light, to begin with.
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Multi-purpose | Needs multiple applications |
| Clean ingredients | Subtle change |
| Easily accessible | – |