For all my hair phases and looks, jet black hair has definitely been my favorite. Black hair makes you pop and has so much depth in a way that lighter hair just can’t match. Also, after looking at the most recent photos of Jessica Alba, I’m pretty tempted to dip into the dark side again. If you’re like me and want to go for it but not necessarily commit, here are the best temporary black hair dyes that need to be on your radar.
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Manic Panic Raven Dye Hard: $9.99
Manic Panic used to be one of the only options for rainbow hued hair dye. That being said, this female-founded brand knows what they’re doing and do it well. We’re endorsing their ultra-temporary black dye, for when you want to go Raven for one night only.
(via Manic Panic)
Splat Jet Black Semi-Permanent Hair Dye: $8.92
Splat is infused with baobab and quinoa so you can think of it more as a color depositing treatment than a full process hair dye. This super jet black formula will wash out so you can be Elvira for Halloween and back to your old self by Thanksgiving.
(via Walmart)
Lime Crime Semi-Permanent Unicorn Hair Color Charcoal: $16
This dye conditions, leaves vibrant color without damage, is formulated without parabens or sulfates, and is cruelty-free—and it washes out. Loves it!
(via Ulta)
Christophe Robin Temporary Color Gel Dark Chestnut: $35
Christophe Robin’s temporary color gel washes out in five to seven shampoos and is formulated with natural ingredients to enhance color. If you’re already dark brown and want to go black without the harsh stuff, check it out.
(via Sephora)
Color Brilliance by Ion Blackest Black Semi Permanent Hair Color: $7.59
A true black, Color Brilliance by Ion is budget-friendly, is ammonia and peroxide-free, and washes out. What more could you want from a temporary black hair dye?
(via Sally Beauty)
dpHue Gloss+ Black: $35
Enhance your hair with a bold black and get a subtle, natural looking result with dpHUE’s Gloss+ in Black. It’s a semipermanent shade formulated without parabens, sulfates, phthalates, or gluten, and is animal-friendly and vegan. Pro tip: you can also use it to tone down highlights.
(via dpHue)
Madison Reed Perugia Black – 2NAA Blue Black: $22
While it may not wash out as quickly as the others on this list, we had to include this highly-reviewed shade. It’s free of ammonia, PPD, resorcinol, parabens, phthalates, gluten, SLS, titanium dioxide, and instead formulated with keratin, argan oil, and ginseng root extract to leave hair feeling conditioned and absolutely glistening.
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