Investing in the best hair dye for home use doesnt have to be so scary. As much as we love a trip to the hair salon, sometimes forking out money for a cut and blowdry is a bit too much, so thats where our trusty box dyes come in handy. From DIY hair removal to at-home facials, were basically becoming our own beauty therapists.

　　We once spent an extortionate amount on a full head of highlights, but now were looking for alternatives we can master from home. For a fraction of the price as well as a lot more time on our hands, you can get a box dye job thats just as good as the hairdressers - and dont forget your hair toners if youre looking to go blonde.

　　Best hair dyes 2023 shortlist: Best natural colour hair dye: Clairol Nice n Easy Crème Natural Looking Oil Infused Permanent Hair Dye 177ml

　　Best cruelty-free hair dye: Garnier Nutrisse Hair Dye Permanent

　　Best foam hair dye: John Frieda Precision Foam Colour Hair Dye

　　Best easy application hair dye: LOreal Excellence Age Perfect Hair Dye

　　Best hair dye for bold colour: Schwarzkopf LIVE Colour + Lift, Long-Lasting Permanent Hair Dye

　　Plus, even celebs like Davina McCall and Holly Willoughbys hair dye jobs at home look fresh, where these celebs have expressed their love for at-home dye. And we cant deny their dos are pretty fab.

　　©getty images The best hair dyes on the market today offer a quick and inexpensive way to refresh your colour, whether you need a hair dye for dark hair, youre looking to cover your greys or even try a totally different look. They also save you mega £££ as the standard box dye will set you back less than £10.

　　Be careful if you have especially thick or long hair, you may need two boxes of hair dye to ensure an even finish.

　　The results? Healthy and vibrant-looking hair without needing to leave your own bathroom. Its a yes from us. From cult-favourite permanent dyes to a fun candy floss pink semi-permanent hair dye, here are the very best hair dyes to see you through this time in style.

　　SHOP: The best hair dyes 2023 1. Clairol Nice n Easy Crème Natural Looking Oil Infused Permanent Hair Dye 177ml 

　　Best natural colour hair dye

　　Price:4.13www.lookfantastic.com

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　　Clairol Nicen Easy Creme gives a natural blend of tones and highlights for a stunning natural

　　... read morePros ConsSpecificationsProsNatural-looking colourEasy to useConsCoverage doesnt last as long as others2. Garnier Nutrisse Hair Dye Permanent

　　Best cruelty-free hair dye

　　AmazonPrice:6.41View offerAlternative retailersBoots£8.00View offerLookfantastic£8.00View offer Description

　　A nourishing hair dye which promises 100% grey coverage. The Garnier Nutrisse Hair Dye contains

　　... read morePros ConsSpecificationsProsWide range of coloursCruelty-freeConsSmall bottle3. John Frieda Precision Foam Colour Hair Dye

　　Best foam hair dye

　　John FriedaPrice:6.33View offerAlternative retailersBoots£9.99View offer Description

　　A permanent hair dye with revolutionary, non-drip foam which covers every strand perfectly, the

　　... read morePros ConsSpecificationsProsVegan-friendlyNon-drip foamConsStrong smell 4. LOreal Excellence Age Perfect Hair Dye

　　Best easy application hair dye

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　　Enriched with pro-collagen and pro-ceramide for a multidimensional colour, the LOreal Excellence

　　... read morePros ConsSpecificationsProsEasy applicationReplenished hairConsHard to cover white hair5. Schwarzkopf LIVE Colour + Lift, Long-Lasting Permanent Hair Dye

　　Best hair dye for bold colour

　　Price:6.50www.boots.com

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　　A vivid pink-purple dye which leaves your hair brilliantly shiny. Schwarzkopf LIVE Colour + Lift

　　... read morePros ConsSpecificationsProsLong-lastingBright hairConsMight need a few applications6. Bleach London Super Cool Colour

　　Best semi-permanent hair dye

　　Price:6.50www.cultbeauty.co.uk

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　　If you fancy trying something different, we love Bleach Londons Super Cool Colour hair dye.

　　... read morePros ConsSpecificationsProsA wide range of bold coloursAllows you to get chameleonic without the colour commitmentConsFor best results, apply on very light blonde, bleached hair7. Fudge Paintbox Hair Colourant

　　Best creative colour hair dye

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　　Change up your style with the Fudge Paintbox Hair Colourant, a semi-permanent hair dye that can be

　　... read morePros ConsSpecificationsProsA semi-permanent hair dyeAmmonia and peroxide freeConsAfter a few washes colour can fade easily How to keep your coloured hair fresh and long-lasting: Now, when it comes to making sure that fresh dye stays fresh, that can be a pretty hard job to maintain. Make sure to follow these tips to ensure a smooth and long-lasting process:

　　1. Try a dedicated colour-locking shampoo or conditioner. If you use a blonde hair dye, a purple shampoo will keep your hair non-brassy.

　　2. Limit your hair-washing days. Aim to wash your hair at least every other day if you are guilty of overwashing.

　　3. Turn down the water temperature when shampooing. Hot water can make dye bleed from your hair prematurely. Turn it to cold if you can handle it!

　　Remember, avoid getting dye on your skin, but if you do, dont worry just follow this quick easy guide to getting it off.

　　Is hair dye safe? Yes, almost all at-home box hair dyes are completely safe to use on your hair at home. What you want to ensure that youre doing is doing a patch test at least 24 hours before, especially if you have a particularly sensitive scalp.

　　Most box hair dyes will have patch test instructions inside the box. If youre not sure, all you need to do is mix up the dye and then place a little bit behind your ear and on a strand of hair to test the results.

　　What this will do is make sure that both your skin and hair can handle the chemicals in the pack. If you see any reaction, including red patches, itchiness or hair loss, remove the patch test immediately and consult a GP.