15 Best Natural Hair Dyes for Long-Lasting Color in 2024, According to Experts

The coolest thing about this hair dye gel is that it's spiked with a ton of moisturizing and soothing ingredients (think: chamomile, shea butter, coconut oil) that help keep your hair soft and shiny throughout the dyeing process. Plus, it comes in 31 shades, so you're basically guaranteed to find a solid color match.

• Shade(s): 31
• Size: 4 oz
• Active ingredients: Burdock root, chamomile, lavender
• Permanent? Yes

Glowing Customer Review: "I mixed Light Pomegranate Chestnut & Cayenne Red to get a nice wine color. It set beautifully and covered my stubborn grey hairs. I have medium length hair and I had so much product left over. My hair feels so healthy. It didn’t have any harsh smell or cause tingling. I would highly recommend this product."

You don't have to go to the salon to get that bright hair color you've been wanting to try. Arctic Fox's highly-pigmented semi-permanent hair dye—recommended by Dr. Lal—comes in various colors, from phantom green to sunset orange. The dye is ammonia-free, PPD-free, and sulfate-free to reduce any potential damage, and the formula even includes hydrolyzed soy protein to add strength.

• Shade(s): 23
• Size: 4 or 8 oz
• Active ingredient: Hydrolyzed soy protein
• Permanent? No, semi-permanent

Glowing Customer Review: "I have never had such a pleasant experience dyeing my hair! This stuff smells great; no need for ventilation because there are no toxic fumes. It is very gentle on skin; no itchy burning sensations. And it did not even stain my skin; it washed right away in the shower! The color on my hair was just as vibrant when I washed it as it was during the application. I am super impressed with this amazing product. "

DW, choosing to go "natural" with your hair dye doesn't mean you can't shop for it at your local drugstore anymore. This ammonia-free formula from Clairol is made up of 80 percent naturally derived ingredients—and it's legit less than $10.

• Shade(s): 38
• Size: 5.85 oz
• Active ingredients: Coconut oil, aloe vera
• Permanent? No, demi-permanent

Glowing Customer Review: "Bought this to cover up older highlights and it worked really well. The color is nice—maybe a little darker than anticipated (medium bronze brown), but very evenly covered my highlights and my hair feels really healthy and shiny after. Super happy with the outcome for the price."

For a natural foaming formula that won't last much more than a month, give this demi-permanent Color Cloud hair dye a try. Free from ammonia, PPD, and resorcinol—all of which can be drying—this gentle foam is instead packed with hair-loving ingredients like aloe, chamomile, and ginseng. Best of all, you can expect a gradual fade with this one, allowing you to use it on a variety of base tones.

• Shade(s): 7
• Size: 2.5 oz
• Active ingredients: Aloe vera, chamomile, ginseng root
• Permanent? No, demi-permanent

Glowing Customer Review: "Maintaining blonde hair when you aren’t a natural blonde can be expensive…and I’ve found that this product is the perfect way to refresh my blonde in between appointments. I can go longer without going to the salon. This product removes my annoying brassiness without damaging my hair. It is incredible easy to put on and doesn’t have those harmful chemicals that bother your scalp, eyes, etc. I will be using this again and again!"

Instead of ammonia or silicones, this natural hair dye is formulated with plant-based oils. Meaning, one less harsh chemical on your head, and no harsh ammonia smell while you’re dyeing your hair. Keep in mind that even though this dye is considered “natural,” you should still patch-test any new dye on your neck or behind your ear, tightly secure the lid so the dye doesn’t dry out, and wait a full 24 hours (seriously, don’t skimp on this) to make sure you don’t have an allergic reaction.

• Shade(s): 34
• Size: 6.3 oz
• Active ingredients: Sunflower and camellia oil
• Permanent? Yes

Glowing Customer Review: "I’m older, have fine hair with a little gray hair, and growing out my layers, which are dry. A lot of color products I’ve tried either don’t cover the gray or are too heavy or harsh, but not this one. The color came out as shown on the box and left my hair very manageable. The conditioner isn’t heavy, just the right amount, and leaves my hair bouncy. The difference it has made is amazing."

If you love the idea of bright hair colors but don't want to commit to the lengthy bleaching process, Mysteek's Color Pop is a great option. Rather than a dye, this hair wax offers temporary color that doesn't require any bleach. Just rub some of the bright wax between your fingers, coat your hair, and you're good to go. It only lasts up to five days (without washing your hair), but once it washes out, you'll be free to change up your look with another color!

• Shade(s): 12
• Size: 0.25 or 1 oz
• Active ingredients: Petroleum jelly, beeswax, and biotite
• Permanent? No, temporary

Glowing Customer Review: "What better way to brighten your day than to add color to your hair!! I absolutely love being able to change my hair color without worrying if I'm damaging my hair! Comes right out with one wash. Great buy."

Surprise! Permanent hair color doesn't have to require a ton of potentially iffy chemicals, as evidenced by this clean formula from Schwarzkopf. The formula is free of ammonia, silicone, and alcohol, but it still provides you with rich, long-lasting color. Oh, and it's also got a handful of hydrators, like argan oil and oat milk.

• Shade(s): 10
• Size: 2 oz
• Active ingredients: Argan oil, soy protein, botanical oat milk
• Permanent? Yes

Glowing Customer Review: "I’ve been dyeing my hair black for years, and outside of the salon, I’ve always had trouble finding a good cheap dye that uses natural ingredients, doesn’t cause breakage, and doesn’t fade in one or two washes. This dye has a bold, natural-looking color, hasn’t faded quickly, and my hair still feels hydrated and conditioned. Highly recommend."

Just like the name implies, this natural hair dye is actually a color-depositing conditioner, and acts more like a temporary demi-permanent dye than a semi-permanent or permanent dye (meaning it will slowly fade with each wash and won’t cover up grays). Apply it to damp hair for 15 minutes and then rinse for a soft color change. It’s buildable, so the more times you apply it, the more vibrant your color will be—and best of all, it’s ammonia-free.

• Shade(s): 32
• Size: 8 oz
• Active ingredients: Shea butter, coconut oil
• Permanent? No, demi-permanent

Glowing Customer Review: "Smells good, works beautifully, and fades really nicely. I don't know how it managed to make my brown hair literally completely copper—I was expecting more of a reddish tint, but this stuff blew me away, and it made me hair feel super soft. It fades out in about 6-7 washes but it fades really nicely and still leaves my hair reddish."

Think of this gloss from dpHUE as part semi-perm hair dye, part deep conditioner. Formulated without ammonia or peroxide, the dye helps enhance and deepen your hair color while also deeply hydrating it. And though it's only available in a few shades, you can always mix 'em together (or dilute them with Sheer Gloss+) to create your ideal hue.

• Shade(s): 11
• Size: 6.5 oz
  
• Active ingredients: Triethanolamine, dimethicone
• Permanent? No, semi-permanent
  

Glowing Customer Review: "This gloss literally saved my blonde!!! I went to the salon and it was way too bright and my hair was so damaged. I’ve used it twice now and my hair is so pretty! The color is amazing and my hair health is coming back. Seriously, buy this!!"

Certified organic ingredients like argan oil, chamomile, and coconut oil make this natural hair dye stand out among the rest. It's ammonia-free, cruelty-free, and even vegan, and it comes in a wide range of colors. It does, however, require a heat source to work, as the heat allows the ingredients in this dye to penetrate the hair, thus depositing color sans ammonia. The official instructions recommend using a heat cap or blow dryer to do the job.

• Shade(s): 32
• Size: 4 oz
• Active ingredients: Wheat protein, aloe leaf juice
• Permanent? Yes

Glowing Customer Review: "I researched healthier hair colors because I've been covering gray for 30+ years and my hair was fried. I'm losing less than a quarter of the hair I was before and the color looks great. It's downright glossy. Strangers stopped me twice the first time I used it to say how nice my hair looked! Yes, it takes about twice as long as other at home brands. Yes, you need the heat cap! Worth the investment."

If you aren't totally ready to commit to a new hair color—or you're just looking to tone or brighten your current hue—you gotta try this color-depositing mask from Moroccanoil. It's super easy to apply (you legit just comb it through towel-dried hair, let it sit for seven minutes, and rinse) and it's loaded with conditioning ingredients (like argan oil, obvs).

• Shade(s): 9
• Size: 6.7 oz
• Active ingredients: Apricot kernel oil, amino acids
• Permanent? No, temporary

Glowing Customer Review: "This color depositing mask is so easy to use, vibrant, and does not stain my hands or shower. I leave it on under a shower cap for an hour or more each time (though the first time it also worked beautifully leaving it on maybe 15 minutes to just test it out as well). It takes my strawberry blonde hair a rich natural looking copper that lasts 5-6 shampoos. My hair is so soft, shiny, and attention-catching."

If your skin is too sensitive for traditional hair dye ingredients (like PPD and ammonia), you'll love this ultra-gentle alternative. Instead of harsher chemicals, it contains botanical pigments and nourishing oils, which will gently and safely color your hair with less chance of irritation. And even though it's gentle, it still gives you tons of color payoff and shine. Just make sure you start with a patch test if your scalp is really sensitive, k?

• Shade(s): 15
• Size: 3.53 oz
  
• Active ingredients: Monoi oil, jojoba oil, botanical pigments
• Permanent? Yes

Glowing Customer Review: "I first found this dye when traveling abroad and was so happy to see that it finally came to the states. It’s one of the few I’ve tried that makes the hair so soft, silky, shiny, and luxurious while covering all my stiff and resistant grays. The formula is really creamy and thick, making it easy to apply and massage around even to the back of the head without any dripping. I’m able to do some light chores while waiting and love that it develops in only 30 minutes."

My favorite thing about this natural hair dye is the thin application tip and gel formula—both of which make it so easy to target specific areas or strands if you aren't looking to color your whole head. Antioxidant-rich oat flakes and color-preserving flower extracts are just a couple of the standout ingredients in this one.

• Shade(s): 4
• Size: 3.38 oz
  
• Active ingredients: Oat flakes, inula flower extract
• Permanent? No, demi-permanent

Glowing Customer Review: "If you are looking for temporary non-toxic hair dye to cover grays, this is perfection. I'm not 100 percent gray, but i definitely need to go to the salon every month. This is so amazing because it is inexpensive, safe, and it really works. Of course, it doesn't completely eliminate grays, but it really covered mine. I still see them, but they are much more subtle and look blended with my hair."