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Easily switch up your hair colour at home with these semi-permanent hair dyes

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Whether you're going through a break-up or simply fancy trying out a new persona, switching up your hair colour is one of the fastest and most effective ways of experimenting with the transformative effects of beauty. But (as many of us know) making rash decisions when it comes to our hair is never a good idea and experimenting is always a little bit simpler when the results are not permanent.

Which is where semi-permanent hair dye comes in. Perfect for road-testing a look before fully taking the plunge or as a quick-fix for those commitment-phobes amongst us, semi-permanent hair dyes are great for getting a salon-worthy hair upgrade at home. And the best part? If you don't completely love it, your colour will fade over a matter of weeks. Obsessed? Simply repeat the process. It couldn't be easier.

So whether you're looking to try out a pastel gloss, add a warmer red hue or give your blonde an ashy overhaul, we've rounded up 7 of the best semi-permanent hair dyes to use at home…


The best semi-permanent hair dye for commitment-free colour

1/ Josh Wood Colour Hair Gloss

Available in 11 shades – including smoky brunette, champagne blonde, cherry and black onyx – these pigmented glosses are perfect for refreshing your colour in-between salon visits. They deposit small amounts of pigment into the hair, adding vibrancy, tone and gorgeous subtle colour that washes out over six washes.

2/ Bleach London Awkward Peach Super Cool Colour

If you're wanting to experiment with pastels, Bleach London is the way to go. Their comprehensive range of semi-permanent hair dyes includes a wide spectrum of shades allowing you to really play around with colour. Plus, they couldn't be easier to use. Simply apply to clean, towel dried hair and leave on for up to 30 minutes. Rinse and enjoy your new pastel 'do. The colour tends to last between 1-5 washes (depending on the colour you choose) but can be easily maintained by using a corresponding Bleach London Shampoo with every wash.

3/ Wella Professionals Care Color Fresh Semi-Permanent Colour Mask

These temporary colour hair masks not only deposit semi-permanent pigments into the hair but help to deeply condition and nourish your strands at the same time. Perfect for boosting your colour in-between salon visits (or trying out a completely new, temporary colour) they're designed for weekly use with results visible in just 10 minutes.

4/ Shrine Drop It Hair Colourant

If you're nervous about using semi-permanent hair dye at home, Shrine's Drop It system couldn't be easier. Simply add your desired amount of drops into any conditioner and apply all over the hair. Results will last between 3-12 washes (depending on how many drops of colour you choose to use) and the results are totally customisable to you – genius.

5/ L'Oréal Paris Casting Crème Gloss Semi-Permanent Hair Dye

For a longer lasting result, L'Oreal Paris' Casting Crème Gloss keeps your colour locked in for up to 28 washes. Plus, with 30 shades of hair colour available (including red hair dye, brown hair dye, black hair dye and blonde hair dye), there's a shade to suit all.

6/ Fudge Paintbox Hair Colourant

Feeling bold? Mix things up with Fudge's Paintbox range. With 10 semi-permanent intermixable shades, choose from fuchsia pink, deep raspberry, rich red and turquoise blue – the opportunities are endless!

7/ Glaze Super Color Conditioning Gloss

Formulated to boost all hair tones, types and textured – these nourishing hair glosses provide killer shine and subtle colour in just 10 minutes.

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