Contents
- Editor’s Choice
- Top 15 best professional hair colors according to KP
- 1. L’Oreal Professional Inoa ODS2
- 2. Londa Professional Londacolor Creme Extra Rich
- 3. ESTEL I choose the color
- 4. Matrix Color Sync, 5WM
- 5. OLLIN Professional Performance permanent
- 6. Revlon Professional Revlonissimo NMT Cromatics
- 7. Selective Professional Reverse
- 8. Tefia Color Creats Hair Coloring Cream with Monoi Oil
- 9. Constant Delight Colorante Per Capelli with Vitamin C
- 10. American Crew Precision Blend Camouflage Gray Hair Color
- 11. Cutrin AURORA Demi Ammonia Free Hair Color
- 12. Barex Olioseta Oro from Morocco
- 13. BioKap Nutricolor Delicato стойкая
- 14. Brelil Professional Colorianne Prestige
- 15. EPICA Professional Color Shade
- How to choose hair dye
- Popular questions and answers
Not everyone can afford to visit a beauty salon for hair coloring on a regular basis, since this procedure costs decent money. It is much easier to buy paint in the store and dye your hair yourself. If you choose high-quality professional paint, you can cope with the staining procedure at home and without outside help.
Today, the assortment includes a large selection of various coloring agents. They differ among themselves not only in price, but also in manufacturers, color palette, composition, degree of durability. Also, the time of application, packaging equipment is different. All this is important to consider when choosing. KP has put together for you the professional hair dyes that we consider to be the best on the market in 2022.
Editor’s Choice
Wella Professionals Magma by Blondor
A professional product that lasts for 15-18 hair washes. The paint simultaneously brightens and colors, suitable for natural and dyed hair. Suitable for highlighting and toning. Thanks to Oxyrestan technology, even dark colored hair is lightened by 6 tones. The line includes both classic colors: black, light brown, blond, and bright ones: red, pink.
Main characteristics
| Coloring type: | persistent |
| Ruler: | MAGMA |
| hair type: | for all types |
| Texture: | cream |
Advantages and disadvantages
Top 15 best professional hair colors according to KP
1. L’Oreal Professional Inoa ODS2
Semi-resistant cream paint, the durability of which is enough for 5-10 hair washes. It has a gentle composition without ammonia and other components that spoil the hair and penetrate deep into the structure. Makes hair softer, gives a lively shine, natural colors look natural. Well paints gray hair and nourishes. The kit comes with powder (powder for hair coloring) and oxygen (cream emulsion that allows you to permanently dye your hair). The dye is based on monoethanolamine dye, Oleo gel and developer cream, which form a protective film on the surface of the hair. There are more than 50 tones in the line, including: light brown-haired, ash-golden, copper blond, copper-red and others.
Main characteristics
| Coloring type: | semi-permanent |
| Volume: | 60 ml |
| Effect: | softness, gray coverage, nutrition, shine, restoration, |
| Texture: | cream |
| Does not contain: | ammonia |
Advantages and disadvantages
2. Londa Professional Londacolor Creme Extra Rich
Resistant cream-color, which contains in its composition Vitaflection microspheres, which give the hair a rich and saturated shade. The coloring mass is evenly distributed over the hair. Suitable for painting gray hair, because it penetrates deep enough into the hair structure. For better nutrition. the composition contains vitamin E, lipids that envelop the hair and care for them. The line has more than 100 different shades: copper red, matte blue, bright blonde ash purple and others.
Main characteristics
| Coloring type: | persistent |
| Volume: | 60 ml |
| Effect: | gray hair coverage, shine |
| hair type: | for all types |
| Hair and scalp needs: | for gray-haired |
| Texture: | cream |
| Active ingredient: | vitamin E, lipids |
Advantages and disadvantages
3. ESTEL I choose the color
Resistant cream paint is suitable for different types of hair and is not washed off for 15-18 washes. After dyeing, the hair looks smooth, shiny, soft and voluminous. The composition contains keratin, the paint itself, after mixing, is converted into a gel. The gel base of the paint provides a laminating effect, and the hair does not fade in the sun. Camellia essential oil does not weigh down the hair and acts as a conditioner. In total, there are 16 colors in the line, among which there are quite original ones: pearl blond, champagne, luxurious sapphire, mocha, burgundy, red copper, caramel cream.
Main characteristics
| Coloring type: | persistent |
| Effect: | Smoothing, Softening, Volumizing, Color Protection, Elasticity, Shine |
| hair type: | for all types |
| Texture: | gel |
| Active ingredient: | keratin |
Advantages and disadvantages
4. Matrix Color Sync, 5WM
Semi-resistant paint, which is washed off only after 10-15 hair washes. Suitable for all hair types and has a creamy texture. After coloring creates a smoothing effect, the hair shines. Promotes strengthening, nutrition, hydration. Cream paint does not contain ammonia, which damages the hair. The composition contains a complex of vitamins and oils. The coloring element settles on the surface of the hair without damaging their structure. The paint is suitable for frequent use, due to which the coloring pigment gradually accumulates and the shade becomes even brighter. There are more than 50 colors in the line: ultra-light blonde ash, blue-black ash, dark brown, very light blond mocha-mocha and others.
Main characteristics
| Coloring type: | semi-permanent |
| Volume: | 90 ml |
| Effect: | smoothing, painting over gray hair, nutrition, strengthening, adding shine, moisturizing |
| hair type: | for all types |
| Texture: | cream |
| Active ingredient: | vitamin complex |
| Does not contain: | ammonia |
Advantages and disadvantages
5. OLLIN Professional Performance permanent
Cream-paint, which is not washed off for 10-12 washes of the head. It covers gray hair well and is suitable for all hair types. The composition contains silk proteins and a complex of oils that make hair shiny, elastic, add volume and nourish. An oil blend of herbal extracts helps to relieve any irritation of the scalp and provides a gentle effect. The unique Vibra Riche technology makes the color more intense and 100% gray hair coverage. The line has more than 10 different shades, including quite bright and original ones: yellow, purple mahogany, dark blond purple, light blond red.
Main characteristics
| Coloring type: | persistent |
| Volume: | 60 ml |
| Effect: | gray hair coverage, shine |
| hair type: | for all types |
| Texture: | cream |
| Active ingredient: | silk proteins |
Advantages and disadvantages
6. Revlon Professional Revlonissimo NMT Cromatics
Long-lasting cream color in 4 vibrant colors – fiery red, purple eggplant, red tangerine and purple red. For coloring and giving a bright shade to the hair, no pre-lightening is required, so the hair is not damaged. The paint is washed off after 15-18 hair washes. Gives hair softness, shine, paints over gray hair. Revlonissimo Nanomolecular Technology (NMT) technology makes the color as saturated as possible due to the deep penetration of the pigment into the hair structure. Active ingredients: marine collagen (penetrates the hair structure and strengthens them), wheat proteins (promote hair growth) and cationic polymers (facilitate combing). Also in the composition there is a complex of oils.
Main characteristics
| Coloring type: | persistent |
| Volume: | 60 ml |
| Effect: | softness, gray coverage, shine |
| Texture: | cream |
| Active ingredient: | collagen, wheat proteins |
Advantages and disadvantages
7. Selective Professional Reverse
Semi-permanent cream-color, which is suitable for all types of hair. Well paints over gray hair, nourishes, gives shine to hair. The composition does not contain ammonia, so the product does not spoil the hair. Enriched with a blend of next-generation pigments and concentrated, nourishing plant extracts such as alpha-bisabolol (made from the Candea tree). There is no sharp and unpleasant smell, instead of it there is a fruity-floral plume. Super Lightening Series lightens hair up to 4 tones. Fresh mixture SUPERFOOD has a gentle effect on the hair. There are more than 50 shades in the line, including: dark chestnut, chestnut dark chocolate, dark blond, light blond Durian and others.
Main characteristics
| Coloring type: | semi-permanent, durable |
| Volume: | 100 ml |
| Effect: | gray hair coverage, nutrition, shine |
| hair type: | for all types |
| Texture: | cream |
| Does not contain: | ammonia |
Advantages and disadvantages
8. Tefia Color Creats Hair Coloring Cream with Monoi Oil
Long-lasting cream-color with a creamy base, which is easily distributed through the hair. Suitable for all hair types, the composition contains argan oil, monoi oil, which carefully care for hair, make it more shiny, elastic and nourish. The paint performs two types of staining – permanent and semi-permanent. Low ammonia content (from 1,5% to 3%), promotes gentle hair coloring. There are more than 90 shades in the line, among which there are original ones: yellow, black-blue, super-lightening lilac, super-lightening salmon, dark blond purple and others.
Main characteristics
| Coloring type: | semi-permanent, durable |
| Volume: | 60 ml |
| hair type: | for all types |
| Texture: | cream |
| Oils and extracts: | argan oil, monoi oil |
Advantages and disadvantages
9. Constant Delight Colorante Per Capelli with Vitamin C
Resistant cream-color, which is washed off after 15-18 hair washes. It covers the gray hair well and gives the hair a lively shine. The composition contains the following components: aloe vera, cashmere, vitamin C, oils that nourish the hair. The creamy consistency is evenly distributed, does not contain lumps. There are 100+ colors in the line, there are bright and original solutions: golden, copper, pink mixton, strawberry, lilac, apricot and others.
Main characteristics
| Coloring type: | persistent |
| Volume: | 100 ml |
| Effect: | gray hair coverage, shine |
| Texture: | cream |
| Oils and extracts: | vitamin c |
Advantages and disadvantages
10. American Crew Precision Blend Camouflage Gray Hair Color
Resistant cream paint paints gray hair well and is also used for toning. Suitable for all hair types, and can also be used to color hair and beards for men. It does not contain ammonia, so it does not damage the hair structure. The texture is creamy and promotes even distribution. The color lasts up to 6 weeks without the effect of hair regrowth. In total, there are four shades in the line: dark natural, medium natural, ash, blond. If you use the paint for dyeing beards or short hair for men, one package is enough for 6 dyes.
Main characteristics
| Coloring type: | durable, toning |
| Effect: | gray hair |
| hair type: | for all types |
| Hair and scalp needs: | for gray-haired |
| Does not contain: | ammonia |
Advantages and disadvantages
11. Cutrin AURORA Demi Ammonia Free Hair Color
Semi-permanent cream-color, which is not washed off for 10-12 hair washes. It contains an ammonia-free oxidizing agent, thanks to which the product gently acts on the hair and does not penetrate deep into the structure. After dyeing, the hair becomes shiny, all colors look natural and natural. The dye contains natural nourishing active ingredients – Limnantes Alba oil (Pennik Meadow) – helps moisturize and nourish hair, beeswax (nourishes hair follicles, prevents excess oiliness or dryness). In total, the line has more than 50 shades: ice sherbet, gold, silver dust, cranberry, sea buckthorn, red currant, ice rose, etc.
Main characteristics
| Coloring type: | semi-permanent |
| Volume: | 60 ml |
| Effect: | nourishment, shine, restoration |
| hair type: | for all types |
| Texture: | cream |
Advantages and disadvantages
12. Barex Olioseta Oro from Morocco
Resistant cream paint, which does not contain ammonia in its composition, which means it does not injure the hair and does not penetrate deep into the structure. The composition contains organic argan oil, which nourishes and restores damaged dry and brittle hair. Covers gray hair well and provides vibrant color. In total, there are more than 40 different shades in the line, including: dark blond purple, dark blond intense red, light blond ash mother-of-pearl, blond tobacco, light chestnut mocha and others.
Main characteristics
| Coloring type: | persistent |
| Volume: | 100 ml |
| Effect: | gray hair coverage, nutrition, shine, moisturizing |
| hair type: | for all types |
| Texture: | cream |
| Does not contain: | ammonia |
Advantages and disadvantages
13. BioKap Nutricolor Delicato стойкая
Resistant cream-paint does not contain parabens, resorcinol, ammonia, so the hair structure after dyeing is not disturbed and does not deteriorate. Well paints gray hair, nourishes, adds shine and moisturizes. Suitable for all hair types, contains argan oil. Soy, oat, wheat and rice proteins protect hair and restore its structure. Fatty fruit acids protect the scalp from the effects of paint. In total, there are more than 10 different shades in the line: black natural, dark chestnut chocolate, honey chestnut, mahogany, dark blond golden, blond golden wheat and others.
Main characteristics
| Coloring type: | persistent |
| Effect: | gray hair coverage, nutrition, shine, moisturizing |
| hair type: | for all types |
| Texture: | cream |
| Does not contain: | parabens, resorcinol, ammonia |
Advantages and disadvantages
14. Brelil Professional Colorianne Prestige
Resistant cream paint that is not washed off for 15-18 hair washes. Gives hair softness, shine, hydration, well paints over gray hair. Suitable for all hair types, the creamy base is well distributed throughout the hair and provides a uniform shade at the end. The composition includes beeswax, which contains more than three hundred biologically active substances and trace elements, vitamins of group A. Phyto-filters protect hair from exposure to ultraviolet rays. Coenzyme Q10 protects hair from premature aging. Phyto-filters from baobab do not allow hair to dry out. In total, the line has more than 60 shades: titanium blond, beige platinum, brown-haired ice chocolate, intense purple brown-haired and others.
Main characteristics
| Coloring type: | persistent |
| Volume: | 100 ml |
| Effect: | softening, gray coverage, shine, moisturizing |
| hair type: | for all types |
| Texture: | cream |
Advantages and disadvantages
15. EPICA Professional Color Shade
Tinting paint is suitable for all types of hair. After dyeing, it adds shine and moisture to the hair. The creamy consistency spreads evenly through the hair. The composition contains lemon extract and silk proteins that care for hair, protect against damage and the negative effects of ultraviolet rays. There are more than 100 different shades in the line, among which there are original ones: light blond mother-of-pearl red, light blond chocolate-pearl, special blond purple, brown-haired chocolate cold, dark blond frosty chocolate and others.
Main characteristics
| Coloring type: | toning |
| Volume: | 100 ml |
| Effect: | shine, moisturizing |
| hair type: | for all types |
| Texture: | cream |
Advantages and disadvantages
How to choose hair dye
Professional hair dyes are very diverse, so it is important to know what to look for when buying:
- Dye type. It can be natural – this is henna and basma (you need to be careful with these paints, especially if the hair is already dyed). Physical (direct action pigments) – sparing, because they do not penetrate deep into the hair structure, such paints are applied to the hair without prior mixing. Chemical – penetrate deep into the structure of the hair, due to which they change color.
- Persistence. Paints are semi-permanent – they do not contain or contain a very small amount of ammonia, hydrogen peroxide. Persistent – contain hydrogen peroxide and ammonia. Persistent ones last the longest, but also injure the hair to a greater extent, unlike semi-permanent ones.
- Equipment. The kit, in addition to instructions and a pair of gloves, may include: balm, mask, hair shampoo.
- Tone. Indicated by the manufacturer on the packaging. Each shade has its own number. For example, 1 is black, 4 is chestnut, 7 is blond, 10 is light blond. Some manufacturers produce paints with intermediate colors, such as ash white, hazelnut, chocolate, etc.
Popular questions and answers
The most frequently asked questions about the choice and use of professional hair dyes were answered by Olesya Myakisheva, hair coloring expert, hairdresser-colorist, color teacher, private specialist:
What hair dye is the most gentle?
Each brand will have more than one line of products to achieve completely different tasks, and all of them are either mixed with each other in a certain sequence, or they cannot be used together at all and there will be no instructions on professional cosmetics, because this is taught in educational institutions for hairdressers.
For home use, there is a household dye from essentially the same concerns as professional – Wella, L’Oreal, Londa, Schwarzkopf and others. The manufacturer thought in advance why you can use the dye, for example, to paint over gray hair – and the kit will have everything you need for this and a picture with an example of what base you can use and what to get. Sometimes the kit even comes with very detailed instructions in which situation you are dyeing – re-dyeing the roots, primary staining of the entire length, and other options. In this case, it is important to read the instructions in detail and pay attention to the manufacturer’s recommendations, the expert recalled.
If we talk about the dangers of the dye, then the main harm lies in such a component as phenylenediamine. It is contained in any paint, even ammonia, even ammonia-free, but this is exactly the component that is most often allergic (by the way, it is also added to “natural” dyes like henna and basma, and even to henna for eyebrows). The natural components of henna and basma can also cause a serious allergic reaction and they dry the hair very much and do not paint over the gray hair at all if used for this.
In my opinion, the most harmless and safe dyes for health are direct pigments. Those same tint balms, they can be used by those who are allergic to phenylenediamine and natural dyes, but they will only give a light shade to the hair, will not cover the gray hair, and in order to really get the desired result, it is important to select it with a specialist, then you will get exactly what you want, and not a slight swampy tint on your beautiful blonde.
Which hair dye is the most durable?
But if we are talking about the durability of the shade, for example, cold shades were washed off when stained after a while and we say that the paint was washed off, but in fact it was the shade that was washed off and this parameter is always unstable. Its durability no longer depends on the paint itself, but on the condition of the hair, on the type of shade, on hair care. It is important to maintain good hair quality, on good hair the shade lasts longer, also use special professional products for colored hair, minimize thermal effects and use tint products to maintain the shade at home.
Some types of shades are washed off very quickly, but this is not a reason to get upset and scold the paint – pastel shades of blond, bright colors, copper and red, do not last very long, and there is no need to use permanent dye again, in this case it is enough to use a tinting dye of a suitable shade, concluded the expert.
What are the safest hair dyes?
If a certain exposure time is written, then you don’t need to keep it longer so that the paint “grabs” better, in theory, all the problems of self-coloring are from violating the instructions.
How to dye your hair: clean or dirty?
Otherwise, at home, your gray hair may not be painted over well, or the shade will turn out to be not saturated enough, and in the salon the master will wash and dry your hair before dyeing, which will simply increase the time you spend in the salon by about an hour, and some types of dyeing and so take at least three hours, and few people want to add more extra time to themselves. A competent master will warn you that it is better to wash your hair in the morning, or he will wash it if you did not have such an opportunity on your own, but will not start dyeing on dirty hair.
Is it possible to mix several different shades at home and how to do it right?
But how to mix shades correctly, hairdressers work out in special color tasks, where each color and shade is indicated by numbers and we calculate it like in mathematics using formulas, but this needs to be learned, not forgetting about chemical and physical processes. Therefore, being a colorist is not as easy as it seems, and this is a rather technical profession that requires knowledge in chemistry, physics and the ability to calculate well using formulas. Even knowing the basic coloring, when getting acquainted with a new brand, a competent colorist will carry out his calculations on test strands (natural strands of hair) so that everything is clear and predictable with the client.