Clairol Nice'n Easy No Ammonia Hair Dye, 765 Medium Brown

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Dying your own hair at home can be daunting, therefore, finding the right box dye that guarantees great results is a must. Here's what you should look for in a box dye: The best way to make your semi-permanent hair dye last longer is to avoid overwashing. With a brand new barnet, it can be tempting to keep washing it with conditioning shampoos to keep it looking fresh. However, over-shampooing can wane your colour faster, and you'll end up with a faded-looking 'do.

They are generally easy to apply," she says. "Simply massage through on clean towel-dried hair and leave for the recommended time, which is generally up to around 20 minutes. These colours do not penetrate the hair completely but just coat the surface layers and therefore last around 3 - 10 washes depending on the colour chosen." High-quality gloves are a must – box dye gloves can be thin and prone to breaking, so make sure you have some spare disposable gloves at hand. With no bleach, developer or ammonia, it's the way to go if you want a funky colour change, for example, a vibrant neon or perhaps a darker hair dye shade. In a hurry? Here's our best semi-permanent hair dye at a glance: This article isn't going to bombard you with clichés about reinventing yourself after a bad breakup with some purple hair dye or a completely new trim. This is about doing you, whether you're single or not. Either way, it doesn't mean you can't be a little playful with your look. Now is the time to shine and go for that silver hair dye.Most of us can't afford salon prices for bold new hair colours, so you may have considered wandering into the world of semi-permanent hair dye. It's the best hair dye option for those who are accident-prone or just indecisive. It washes out after anywhere between one and 30 washes. This depends on the type of dye you use and the colour of your hair. Most aren't permanent, but if you bleach your hair before using the dye, then this will last a lot longer.

Make sure you do your research on the right shade for your hair," says Katie. "Go by the colour that is coming from your roots, not the ends. This is because the ends are always a lighter shade. How long it will last will also vary on the type of dye you use and how much maintenance you put into your hair. Once a week, make sure you use a hair toner to keep the colour in for longer. Will it work on dark hair? If you want to keep it looking more natural, you can do root touch-ups and then leave out some pieces of the lighter colour you already naturally have, along with pieces of the gloss brought down," she says. Yes. Semi-permanent dyes are designed to wash out, leaving your hair the same colour it was before you dyed it.

Semi-permanent hair dyes: FAQs

Now that you've decided which dye you're going to try out, it's time we answered some questions about how to use these hair products. Silver hair dye FAQs Why is silver hair dye blue?