As much as we love committing to our friendships and our shared Netflix account, being faithful to one hair color for the entire season is too much to ask for. And Instagram makes sure our ever-fickle minds can never settle on one hair color inspiration.
So if you want to switch your shade on the regular a la Kylie Jenner, semi-permanent hair dyes are your best options. There are several temporary colors available that won’t damage your locks. That means you can rock a new color every other week, if you desire.
The best thing about semi-permanent hair dyes is that you can experiment to find out which ones work for you. So go ahead and mix that pastel with a deep tone or go for more settled highlights. Hell, you can even sport rainbow roots for your next festival weekend.
Here are the top semi-permanent hair dyes around to master your personal color story.
Semi-Permanent Hair Dyes
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Good Dye Young
Poser Paste Temporary Hair Makeup, $18 at Sephora
Good Dye Young was started by Hayley Williams of Paramore and boasts the most effective hair makeup paste. This dye can be washed out after a single use, which makes it oh so versatile. You can even mix and match different colors for a personalized shade.
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Christophe Robin
Temporary Color Gel, $35 at Violet Grey
This gel-formulated color is made of oat flakes and inula flower extract. It also promotes keratin production.
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Lime Crime
Unicorn Hair Full Coverage Semi-Permanent Hair Color, $16 at Nordstrom
If you're working with pre-bleached hair, Lime Crime is the way to go, especially if you want full coverage.
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Punky Colour
Semi-Permanent Conditioning Hair Color, $9.99 at Ulta Beauty
One of the most influencer-approved brands, Punky Colour has deep shades and lasts for days. This dye is ideal if you like blending more than one color and a good option for rookies.
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Hush
Prism Airbrush Spray, $24 at Sephora
This rich yet weightless color lasts for a day and is perfect for festival season. Its buildable pigment makes great highlights.
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Manic Panic
Cotton Candy Pink, $13.99 at Manic Panic
This vegan hair dye is possibly the most novice-friendly hair color. You can literally just take the dye out of the tub with your fingers and put it on your hair, keep it on for 45 minutes to an hour and wash off. The color fades gradually after each wash, but the pigment stays on for about 12 washes.
