Switch Up Your Look With These 7 Best Temporary Hair Colour Products
Short-term hair colour is the perfect solution to trying a new hue without spending the time or money on a major dye job.
Spring is a time to hit refresh, and one of the easiest ways to revamp your look is by trying a new hairstyle. While a dramatic cut can feel cathartic, you're pretty much stuck with the results until you go back to the salon. Temporary hair color, on the other hand, is a short-term, minimal-commitment option with a major payoff.
From Dixie D'Amelio's blonde 'do to Julia Fox's auburn locks, there have already been a number of daring celebrity hair color transformations this year. While stars have the benefit of a glam team that can change their look on the daily, that doesn't mean the rest of us can't have some fun experimenting with a temporary new look, too.
Thanks to semi-permanent pigments and washable hair colours, you can achieve a brand-new 'do with a little DIY. Most of these at-home treatments last for several weeks, which is the perfect amount of time to embrace a new colour and move on to the next or go back to natural. Plus, temporary hair color saves your locks from needing bleach or spending hours, and lots of money, at the salon. While it's true that the biggest colour payoffs are easier to achieve when you start with lighter hair, a number of temporary hair colours cater to brunettes now, too. So anyone can experiment with a new hue, whether you're after a trendy strawberry shade or just want a natural-looking tint.
Check out these temporary hair colour treatments that will help you switch up your look and save a trip to the salon.
Aura's personalized haircare delivers formulas made for your specific hair, with the added option of making the conditioner and masque pigmented (the shampoo is left color-free to maximize its cleansing benefits). After filling out a brief questionnaire about your hair type and hair goals, you can choose between their color-enhancing or color-neutralizing temporary pigments. From vibrant Miami Pink to Ash Blonde, there's a full spectrum of shades to choose from. Aura also has a virtual try-on, so you can see what the pigments look like when applied to your current color.
Aura Personalized Shampoo, Conditioner, and Masque, $28 each, Aura
Available in nine shades, Moroccanoil's Color Depositing Mask delivers temporary color and nourishing treatment, leaving hair transformed in more ways than one. According to reviewers, the color can last up to several months, or you can continue reapplying to prolong the tint.
Moroccanoil Color Depositing Mask, $28, Sephora
This demi-permanent hair color is a mess-free solution to at-home hair dying. Perfect for achieving baby pink locks, the kit includes everything you need for a new dye job. The special foam formula is ammonia-free so it won't strip hair, and the color should last four to six weeks. It's also vegan, gluten-free, and cruelty-free.
Hally Color Cloud Rose Gold, $25, Hally
Lime Crime's super-pigmented hair colors give vibrant, full-coverage hair transformations. For the best color payoff, the conditioning treatment works best on already light hair, but will add a rich tint to darker tones, too. The semi-permanent hair color will fade with each wash, and its longevity will vary depending on the initial amount of color gained, hair type, and how often you wash it.
Lime Crime Unicorn Hair, $16, Ulta Beauty
Overtone didn't forget about brunettes. With a whole line dedicated to deposit-only hair colors for darker starting shades, the Coloring Conditioner and Daily Conditioner will help you get a gorgeous hair transformation.
Purple for Brown Hair Healthy Color Duo, $47, Overtone
For a natural-looking color treatment, this conditioner does the trick. Available in 10 shades, plus a sheer option, this delivers smoother, healthier hair, while also adding color-enhancing tones.
Gloss+ Semi-Permanent Hair Color and Deep Conditioner, $35, Ulta Beauty
Formulated for light blonde or bleached hair, L'Oréal's semi-permanent hair color can transform locks into a range of fun shades, from pretty pastels to vivid violet. Deposited via a conditioning hair mask, the color is easy to apply and can even be mixed with other L'Oréal shades for a rainbow effect.
L'Oréal Paris Colorista Semi-Permanent Hair Color, $10, Ulta Beauty
