9 best dyes for gray hair

Review of the best according to the editorial board. On the selection criteria. This material is subjective, does not constitute advertising and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.

Age-related changes will affect each of us, only for some this time comes earlier, for some later. The first gray hair begins to appear after 30 years due to a decrease in the production of melanin, a natural coloring pigment. Premature hair discoloration can be triggered by several factors: hereditary predisposition, serious thyroid diseases and impaired functioning of the immune system, tobacco abuse, and constant stress.

In any case, this is an irreversible process, and it will not be possible to return the natural hair color. Some are not ashamed of gray hair, but most want to get rid of this clear sign of aging. There is only one way out – hair coloring. Today there is a huge selection of products for both professional and home use.

Previously, henna and basma were widely used. But, unfortunately, they were not very durable. Modern paints are divided into ammonia-free and ammonia-free. For the safety of weakened hair, it is better to use products without this component. For the saturation of the hue, it is better to use the latter. These paints contain a small amount of ammonia for long-term pigment retention. Many are enriched with nourishing ingredients for post-treatment care and recovery.

What kind of dye to buy so as not to harm your hair and get the desired bright color? Our rating will help you make your choice, especially since the products presented today are recognized as the best for gray hair.

Rating of the best dyes for gray hair

Nomination	a place	Name of product	price
The best professional dye for gray hair	1	Wella profecional color touch	840 RUB
	2	Matrix Socolor	490 RUB
	3	Estel Haute Couture	459 r
	4	Kapous hyaluronic	RUB 290
Best gray hair dye for home use	1	L'oreal prodigy	RUB 319
	2	L'Oreal Casting Creme Gloss	351 r
	3	Schwarzkopf Color Expert	335 RUB
	4	SYOSS Professional Performance	RUB 314
	5	Wella COLOR TOUCH 6 /0	709 r

The best professional dye for gray hair

Professional cosmetics are designed for salon care, so their characteristics differ from those intended for the mass consumer. The main advantage of this paint is its effectiveness. It does not include many of the aggressive ingredients that are added to household products. Of course, many are scared off by the price and complexity of the application, but if everything is done correctly, you can get the desired color, which will delight with its saturation for a very long time.

Wella profecional color touch

Rating: 4.9

Tint paint is designed for gentle hair care, does not contain ammonia, completely covers gray hair with intense pigment. The composition includes keratin, wax and a unique development of Wella specialists – a formula of active substances that give shine and a beautiful rich color.

The complex allows you to retain moisture, intensively nourish each hair and restore its damaged structure. COLOR TOUCH effectively paints both individual gray strands and completely 'white' hair.

The creamy texture is well distributed over the hair, does not flow. Depending on the color chosen, the exposure time ranges from 5 to 20 minutes. For saturation, you can leave the paint for another 5 minutes. Many women have noticed the brilliant shine and the radiant shades that start to fade after 2 weeks at the earliest with daily shampooing.

Advantages

• 16 basic tones;

• paints over gray hair the first time;

• harmless composition;

• caring components;

disadvantages

• not identified.

Matrix Socolor

Rating: 4.8

Matrix is ​​a real mastodon among manufacturers of skin care cosmetics, whose products are used by many star stylists. In our rating, we included a permanent dye based on the minimum amount of ammonia, which will give 100% results and turn gray strands into luxurious iridescent curls.

Despite the ammonia composition, the product gently acts on the hair, it becomes denser and more elastic. Jojoba oil nourishes, strengthens the structure, makes curls elastic and obedient.

According to reviews, the pigment on gray hair lasts up to 1.5-2 months, gradually washing out, leaves a uniform tone. The women noted that the instructions describe in detail how to mix correctly and in what proportions, so that even beginners did not have any difficulties to dye their hair at home.

Advantages

• completely covers gray hair;

• affordable cost;

• persistent action;

• economical spending;

disadvantages

• not identified.

Estel Haute Couture

Rating: 4.7

The means of the Russian brand have long been used by both professionals in salons and ordinary women at home. Estel presents a paint that provides long-lasting color and intensive care, comparable to the effect of a nourishing mask. By restoring hair from the inside, it strengthens and restores health to weakened curls.

The palette is represented by 101 shades that can be mixed and created a color that fully matches the idea of ​​the ideal tone. Stylists noted that the pigment is washed off gradually, the shade becomes less intense than when stained.

According to reviews, the paint is easy to mix and apply, it does not flow, does not dry out or irritate the scalp, and does not have a strong unpleasant odor. The gray hair is completely painted over, the colors are saturated, and the hair is shiny, vibrant and healthy.

Advantages

• innovative formula;

• intensive recovery;

• wide color base;

• long-term effect;

disadvantages

• not identified.

Kapous hyaluronic

Rating: 4.6

The rating selected a product from a popular brand, which, along with revolutionary formulas, offers quite affordable prices for its products. The dye contains hyaluronic acid, which repairs damaged hair, glues the scales, thereby smoothing the structure.

Saturating dry, brittle strands with the necessary amount of moisture, it makes them stronger and more elastic, while helping the pigment penetrate deeply inside. Micromolecules densely cover the curls, creating rich color, glossy shine and high color fastness. It also contains panthenol, which envelops the hair and increases its volume.

To paint over gray hair, the manufacturer recommends using intense colors and holding the paint for 45 minutes. The users spoke positively about it, especially about the quite simple preparation for painting and application.

Advantages

• persistent staining;

• restoration and strengthening of hair;

• brilliant shine;

• low price – 250 rubles;

disadvantages

• not identified.

Best gray hair dye for home use

Many women have long opted for paints that are intended for home use. Firstly, they are very convenient to use: you do not need to observe the proportions when mixing, since the manufacturer has completely taken care of this. Secondly, the cost of such funds is quite affordable. Well, thirdly, you can buy them at any nearby outlet. Today we will present you 5 of the best colors that are guaranteed to paint over gray hair, give a beautiful healthy shine and delight with their rich shades.

L'oreal prodigy

Rating: 4.9

The paint does not contain ammonia, so it will appeal to women who prefer this type of product. At the same time, the pigment penetrates deeply inside, securely fixes and creates iridescent colors. The composition includes an oil complex that saturates with nutrients, relieves dry scalp.

In the recipe, ammonia is replaced by ethanolamine, which has a more gentle and gentle effect on the curls. Prodigy is a medium strength product. But many users noted a fairly long-term effect for paint with a ammonia-free composition.

18 different shades will be a gift for lovers of natural tones and modern fashionable colors. The kit includes a color enhancer, which is recommended to be applied after the paint has been washed off. It not only gives shine, but also creates the necessary care after such a procedure.

Advantages

• safe remedy;

• glossy shine;

• nutritional components;

• persistent gray hair;

disadvantages

• not identified.

L'Oreal Casting Creme Gloss

Rating: 4.8

Our rating would be incomplete without the favorite of many Russian women – the L'Oreal brand. Ammonia-free formula, high durability, beautiful saturated shades – all this is Casting Creme Gloss. She cares for the curls both during the procedure and after it: it includes a moisturizing complex, and the balm with royal jelly smoothes them immediately after staining, saturating them with useful nutrients.

The product is suitable for use by pregnant and lactating women, allergy sufferers, owners of thin, dehydrated, damaged hair. It completely paints gray hair with any shade selected from the palette.

Resistance is confirmed by numerous tests and reviews of ordinary women. Depending on the intensity of shampooing, the pigment is retained with daily cleansing for 1 month, every other day – up to 8 weeks.

Advantages

• natural ingredients;

• convenient use;

• protects against aggressive influences from the outside;

• paints over gray hair;

disadvantages

• not identified.

Schwarzkopf Color Expert

Rating: 4.7

The paint with a persistent and long-lasting effect is very easy to use, completely paints over gray strands, while working to restore and strengthen hair. After the procedure, they stop breaking, they are easier to comb, become obedient and fit into any hairstyle.

The patented technology protects the hair from the inside, making it firm and elastic. The kit includes a serum, which is recommended to be added to the paint before application, a balm immediately after staining and another one for use after 3 weeks.

Women gave it a 'five' for the thoughtful packaging, for the care products themselves, which have a pleasant scent and a light texture that gives hair shine and shine. Although the paint itself contains ammonia, only a minimal amount to fix the color does not irritate the scalp.

Advantages

• strengthening at the cellular level;

• many care products in the set;

• persistent saturated colors;

• makes combing easier;

disadvantages

• not identified.

SYOSS Professional Performance

Rating: 4.6

The rating includes a permanent paint that is guaranteed to paint over gray hair, has a long-lasting effect, and is convenient to use at home. A gentle composition with a low concentration of ammonia contains a vitamin complex and plant extracts that nourish weakened hair and help it recover after the coloring procedure.

Keratin and provitamin B5 prevent the leaching and discoloration of the pigment, the saturation of the shades remains up to 2 months or more, depending on the tone. The paint has a creamy consistency, does not run off, and is well distributed.

Many users have noted that the action of the product is similar to the salon procedure. Hair becomes shiny, strengthened, the resulting color exactly matches the one indicated on the package.

Advantages

• paints gray hair well;

• caring formula;

• lamination effect;

• accurate color hit;

• duration of pigment retention;

disadvantages

• not identified.

COLOR TOUCH 6/0

Rating: 4.5

For lovers of rich natural shades, COLOR TOUCH was created, which helps to completely cover gray hair and get a beautiful natural color with shining tints. The composition does not contain ammonia, so it can be used on severely damaged and weakened curls.

Professional formula with keratin gently cares for hair, restores hydrobalance, evens out, makes curls smooth and well-groomed.

After the procedure, a uniform color is formed even on long hair. Its intensity is maintained up to 25 times of shampooing. According to reviews, the product is evenly applied, does not flow, does not cause discomfort when used, and has a delicate floral scent. 6/0 dark blond is ideal for the first gray hair that has not been dyed.

Advantages

• natural color;

• rich toning;

• does not contain ammonia;

• deep care;

• nice smell;

disadvantages

• not identified.

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Attention! This rating is subjective and does not constitute an advertisement and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.