Give Me A New Hair Color, Hold The Chemicals, Thanks.

We all want to try the coolest (or warmest) new hair colors making headway into the fashion world. Even though dying your hair at home can be super easy, doing so can cause significant damage to your hair long-term. It is a bit concerning when we can’t even pronounce the chemical names in drugstore hair dying products.

    Good thing there are natural and more environmentally friendly ways to dye your hair. Natural hair dyes are free from heavy metals, hydrogen peroxide, and ammonia. These safe alternatives to color treat your hair still look totally rockstar. Elevating your look has never been so easy, natural and straight up gorgeous! Oh, and did we mention the amount of damage to your hair you’re going to avoid?

Naturigin ‘100% Organic Based Permanent Hair Color’

Naturigin ‘100% Organic Based Permanent Hair Color’ is a great hair dying kit that is free from ammonia. This hair dye is a professional brand, so head to your favorite eco-conscious hair salon and ask for this product. The brand has a range of gorgeous natural colors that will leave your hair feeling soft and silky. Some ingredients included in this product are lemon and mandarin essential oils, which make it smell great. The time frame for coloring is about 30 minutes. The company is against animal testing, so you can forget about harming your furry friends in the process of hair color treatment.

Lime Crime ‘Unicorn Hair Semi-Permanent Hair Color Tint’

    If you’re the type that likes to have your hair color be edgy and fun, check out Lime Crime’s ‘Unicorn Semi-Permanent Hair Color Tint.’ Not only is the name of the product super fun, the color is highly pigmented. They have plenty of colors to choose from. There’s ‘Gargoyle,’ ‘Shook,’ ‘Sushi’ and ‘Moonchild’ to name a few. This product works best with lighter hair colors, so just be aware of that when you’re set to check out this product. This hair color washes out gradually until you’re ready to apply, again!

Palette by Nature ‘Medium Golden Brown’

Palette by Nature hair dye is so non-damaging to your hair that they boast you can dye your hair as many times as you desire without hurting your luscious locks. They have semi-permanent and permanent hair dying to fit your needs, too. The cool thing about this line of hair care products is that you can mix the dyes to achieve a color that you can own as yours. This aspect leaves you with so many options for hair color that we can’t even. You can choose between having a regular aroma or you can choose to have no smell associated with this dye.

Light Mountain Natural Hair Color in ‘Red’

Not only does the packaging come with a cute fox on it, Light Mountain Natural Hair Color adds body and shine to your hair as you apply. This product is non-carcinogenic and is part of every “safe shoppers” dream when it comes to hair dying products. The kit includes gloves and hat, so that you do not get the color all over your bathroom sink or floor. This hair dye has an impressive near 5-star rating on Amazon, so you can guarantee you’re going to be feeling great after using this dye.

Manic Panic in ‘High Voltage Classic Cream Formula Hair Color’

If you were a punk rocker or super into Avril Lavigne (or still are), you are sure to have seen Manic Panic at your local music shop. This is a semi-permanent color product that comes in 41 wild and exciting shades. These colors won Nylon Magazine’s ‘2017 Beauty Hit List,’ so you know it’s worth checking out. Their slogan boasts that their products are “tested on celebrities, not animals.” Try starting out with ‘Siren’s Song’ or ‘Venus Envy’ for some noticeable summer color.

Lunatik Hair Dye in ‘Frostbite’

Calling all punk rockers, Lunatik hair dyes are vivid hair color of your dreams. The color is developed using natural ingredients and some of the best hair care chemists around. Even if full-vibrant color isn't for you, you can even use this products on the tips of your hair or as fun highlights of color on your locks. This line has 8 long lasting colors to choose from.

Good Dye Young ‘Poser Paste in Blue Ruin’

Paramore’s Hayley Williams hair line, Good Dye Young, calls it call it ‘poser paste’ for a reason. This hair color is dying without the commitment. This color lasts throughout the day, but washes out with shampoo. This product is perfect for someone who has a festival on the weekend and has to go back into the office on Monday morning (gag). Another fun aspect of this product is that it glows under a black light. This dye is vegan, cruelty free and has sunflower extract and essential oils. Swoon.

Rainbow Henna Hair in ‘Medium Brown Chestnut’

This product has a dual benefit: dye and conditioner. There are no additives, pesticides or chemicals added. This product is made of 100% plant based material, so you do not have to worry about damaging your hair. The dye is inexpensive and easy to apply. If you are looking to cover any grey hairs, than this a fantastic product to turn to. Rainbow Research Henna Hair color will last about 4-6 weeks, then you can reapply.

Clairol ‘Natural Instincts’

    A lot of big beauty brands have been starting to look for alternatives to harsh chemicals and going a more natural route. Clairol’s ‘Natural Instincts’ brand is ammonia-free. This product is a semi-permanent hair color that will leave your locks feeling shiny and healthy after use. The dye comes in 39 natural colors that will not leave you with harsh lines. The color will evenly distribute, but you may want to use two boxes if you have thicker hair just to ensure even coverage all around.

Wella ‘Illumina Color’

Wella is a company that is totally against using chemicals in their hair products. They believe in achieving beautiful hair color naturally. The Illumina Color line has a 5-star review. Illumina Color leaves your hair feeling soft, shiny, and the color is on point. This dye is great for all hair types, but especially great for those who have long hair because the coverage is incredible.