How to Pick the Best Hair Color Brand for You

When it comes to coloring your strands, finding the best hair color brand to achieve your #ManeGoals is key. Just as you wouldn’t use a cleanser for dry skin on oily skin, having the right hair coloring kit is vital for achieving Pinterest-worthy locks. Luckily, you don’t have to spend hours in the drugstore debating which formula will give you the results you’re after. Read on to find L’Oréal Paris’ best hair color brand for you.

OUR BEST HAIR COLOR BRAND...IF YOU WANT LOTS OF SHINE

Want to make sure your strands look radiant post-color? Look no further than the L’Oréal Paris Superior Preference Fade-Defying Shine Permanent Hair Color. This at-home permanent hair color kit is special because it delivers super-shiny, luminous color. The hair dye gives you fade-defying hair that lasts for weeks and weeks—and really, who doesn’t want that? Whether you opt for blonde, brown, black, or red hair, your color won’t look dull or brassy. Oh, and did we mention there are over 50 shades in the line? Each shade is crafted to show infinite tones and reflect, for a mane that truly shines. Check, check, and check!

OUR BEST HAIR COLOR BRAND...IF DIMENSIONAL COLOR IS WHAT YOU'RE AFTER

Perhaps you fear, above all else, the idea of a solid, all-over hair color that falls flat. In that case, you need L’Oréal Paris Féria. The Féria line leaves you with color that is never dull or flat. In fact, each shade offers three times more highlights for intensified, brilliant results. There are over 40 shades to choose from, ranging from vibrant reds to trendy purples to platinum blondes. The prismatic color spectrum is custom-blended by L’Oréal master colorists for bold hair color that comes in head-turning shades—no salon appointment necessary.

OUR BEST HAIR COLOR BRAND...IF YOU'RE GOING GRAY 

When keeping gray hair undercover is a priority, the best hair color brand for your needs will be the L’Oréal Paris Excellence Créme Permanent Triple Protection Hair Color. This at-home permanent hair color is specially formulated to provide 100 percent gray hair coverage—even on stubborn grays. The line features over 30 beautiful shades, and each kit includes a pre-treatment that protects and primes your strands for color that lasts up to eight weeks.

OUR BEST HAIR COLOR BRAND...IF YOU WANT TO EXPERIMENT WITH COLOR 

If you love to play with color, you’ll want to turn your attention to the L’Oréal Paris Colorista brand. The brand includes four hair coloring options, all of which are perfect for anyone who loves to go bold with their tresses.

If you need to lighten your strands…look no further than L’Oréal Paris Colorista Bleach. The at-home bleach lets you lighten all over, slay gorgeous highlights, or create an ombré effect to customize your look.

If you want a temporary hair color…the L’Oréal Paris Colorista Hair Makeup Temporary 1-Day Hair Color Spray or Colorista Hair Makeup Temporary 1-Day Hair Color will be your hair dye match. Both options come in a range of shades that wash out in just one shampoo!

If you want a semi-permanent hair color…turn to the L’Oréal Paris Colorista Semi-Permanent Hair Color, which comes in seven colorful shades for blonde hair and four shades for brunettes.

OUR BEST HAIR COLOR BRAND...IF YOUR ROOTS NEED A QUICK FIX

For those who find they’re in need of a color touch-up, the L’Oréal Paris Magic Root will be your best option. The brand has four different root-refreshing products to choose from.

For a permanent root touch-up…try the L’Oréal Paris Magic Root Root Rescue 10 Minute Root Hair Coloring Kit. This permanent root kit is perfect for covering gray hair when you aren’t quite ready—or don’t have the time—for a full hair color job.

For a temporary root touch-up…try the L’Oréal Paris Magic Root Cover Up or L’Oréal Paris Magic Root Concealer Spray, Blondes with Dark Roots. Both sprays provide instant, seamless root coverage that washes out in one shampoo. The former can be sprayed onto gray roots, while the latter is meant for (faux) blondes who have dark roots growing in. 

For temporary root touch-ups on the go…try the L’Oréal Paris Magic Root Precision Pen. Available for shades of brown and black hair, this temporary gray concealer targets scattered grays to touch up roots and cover gray hair in a flash.

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