We go through the same emotions every time we find ourselves perusing the hair color aisle at the drugstore. At first, we're really excited about all the possible hues for switching up our 'do. Curiosity hits when we realize how "easy" it is to go from mahoghany brown to vibrant cherry. But we grow anxious when we start to question which brand will give us the desired results.
Dying your own hair at home requires a lot of trial and error. And with so many products on the market, we find that it always works in our favor when we ask a friend or a colorist to point us in the right direction.
If you're searching for the best at-home hair color, below are eight brands our editors trust.
EverPro Beauty Gray Away Temporary Root Concealer, $8.99. We were a little on the fence about this spray-on product when it landed on our desks. But it has to be one of the fastest and cheapest ways to "spray away the grays" without looking like we have color plastered on our scalps.
John Frieda Colour Refreshing Gloss, $9.99. Easily a favorite among the "blondes" in our office, this ammonia and peroxide-free gloss restores color without leaving strands dull and dry.
Madison Reed Color Reviving Gloss, $24.95. Madison Reed changed the at-home hair color game after first introducing this kit. Now, the brand is shaking things up with this gloss formulated with hydrating Argan oil and strengthening keratin for shine without the damage of a permanent hair dye.
Garnier Olia Oil Powered Permanent Color, $7.99. The rich blend of floral oils in this at-home kit, including sunflower and camellia, helps the color to penetrate deep into follicles for a vibrant and smooth finish.
Manic Panic High Voltage Classic Cream Formula Hair Color, $13.99. When it comes to wild and wacky hair color, Manic Panic is the best, hands down. The shade that you see in the packaging is exactly what you're going to get.
