Best Hair Color Brands Available In India – Our Top 10

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Published: 2013-02-27T12:27:55+05:30

September 14, 2020 by Meenal Rajapet

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Best Hair Color Brands Available In India – Our Top 10

The beauty of Indian tresses cannot be denied. However, living with dark hair, all your life can get a bit monotonous. Well, a little experimenting has never done anyone harm, and if you are overcome by the urge to spruce your hair up with color, you’ve come to the right place. With so many choices from burgundies and browns to the bolder blues, greens, and reds, there is something for everyone. Once you’ve got the color you want right, the next big step is to choose a brand. Following, I’ve put together, a list of the 10 best hair color brands that sell in India.

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Top 10 Hair Color Brands Available In India

1. Revlon

Product Name

Revlon Colorsilk Beautiful Color

Product Description

Revlon’s Colorsilk range has a large variety of natural shades to choose from. The formulation incorporates a UV defense system that prevents sun damage. The Revlon 3D technology is a unique combination of conditioners, polymers, and pigments that leaves your hair with a multidimensional and natural finish. The result is silky and shiny hair with long-lasting color. This hair color gives you 100% gray coverage and does not contain ammonia.

Processing Time

Revlon’s Colorsilk Hair Color takes about 45 minutes for gray coverage of lighter shades and 25-30 minutes for darker shades.

Pros

Enough quantity for full coverage on medium length hair.
Does not make your hair feel damaged.
Shade chart on the box is accurate.
Does not wash out easily. Color stays vibrant for at least 12-16 washes.
Comes with a conditioner that keeps your hair hydrated.
Easily available.

Cons

Leftover color cannot be used later.

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2. Arctic Fox

Product Name

Arctic Fox Hair Color

Product Description

Arctic Fox’s Hair Color range is complete with 19 bold shades from UV reactive neons to Transylvania black. The dyes by this company do not contain PPDs, alcohol, or harsh chemicals. The semi-permanent hair color range is extremely pigmented stays vibrant for up to 8 washes and contains conditioner which keeps your hair soft and moisturized. Being a vegan company, 15% of their profits are donated to animal welfare organizations.

Processing Time

The dyes are extremely pigmented and color your hair within 30 minutes, but it can be left on for longer without any worries thanks to the absence of harsh chemicals.

Pros

Doesn’t stain.
Smells amazing.
Extremely pigmented color.
Does not bleed onto your sheets.
Vegan company.
15% of the profits go to animal welfare charities.
Has added conditioner.

Cons

Hair needs to be pre-lightened.
Can’t determine the amount of color left in the bottle.

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3. L’Oreal Paris

Product Name

L’Oreal Paris Excellence Creme

Product Description

L’Oreal Paris’ Excellence Creme has a unique triple care formula with three ingredients that help strengthen your hair while coloring it. This helps leave your hair feeling soft with a noticeable shine after it has been colored. The long-lasting color gives your hair full gray coverage and an even natural finish. The box dye consists of a protective serum, coloring creme, developer, and conditioner.

Processing Time

30 minutes.

Pros

Covers grays efficiently.
Gives your hair an even finish.
Hair feels noticeably softer.
Easily available.
The formula does not drip.
Processes quickly.
Color remains vibrant for a long time.

Cons

Contains harsh chemicals.

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4. Pravana

Product Name

Pravana Chromasilk Vivids

Product Description

Pravana’s Chromasilk Vivids hair color range is a professionally used award-winning color. The colors are incredibly pigmented and free of parabens, MEA, Phthalates, and DEA. These semi-permanent dyes last for up to 8 weeks and come in 10 vibrant shades.

Processing Time

30 minutes.

Pros

Long-lasting color.
Takes 20-30 minutes to process.
Professionally used color.
Doesn’t bleed.
Fades beautifully.

Cons

Stains your skin.
Hair needs to be pre-lightened for the color to stick.

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5. Matrix

Product Name

Matrix SoColor

Product Description

Matrix’s SoColor range has been specially formulated for Indian Hair. It helps remove the predominant warm tones in dark hair, giving you a natural finish. The colors in this range are vibrant and provide full gray coverage. The long-lasting colors incorporate the brand’s Kera-Protect Technology which helps protect the protein in your hair.

Processing Time

30-45 minutes

Pros

Professionally used hair color.
Long-lasting results.
Vibrant hair color.
Does not stain.
Easy to apply.

Cons

Developer has to be bought separately.

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6. Garnier

Product Name

Garnier Color Naturals

Product Description

Garnier’s Color Naturals Hair Dye is enriched with the oils of almonds, coconut, and olive. The formula helps nourish your hair while coloring it, giving you a rich and vibrant finish. Available in 8 gorgeous natural shades, the hair color offers 100% gray coverage and long-lasting color. Processing Time

30 minutes.

Pros

Excellent gray coverage.
Easy to apply non-drip formula.
Natural finish.
Does not dry your hair out.
Budget-friendly.

Cons

Starts to fade within weeks.
Contains harsh chemicals.

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7. Streax

Product Name

Streax Hair Color

Product Description

Streax’s hair color is enriched with the goodness of walnut oil which helps nourish and care for your locks. The product claims to strengthen your hair while dyeing it. The color provides full gray coverage and penetrates deep into the shafts, for long-lasting results.

Processing Time

30 minutes.

Pros

Budget-friendly.
Mess-free application.
Ammonia-free.
Vibrant results.

Cons

Can dry out your hair.
Contains harsh chemicals.

[ Also Read: Streax Hair Colour Shampoo Review ]

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8. Renbow

Product Name

Crazy Color By Renbow

Product Description

True to its name, the Crazy Color range has some insane shades to pick from. The UK-made hair dye is deeply pigmented and leaves your hair with some bold and vibrant tones. The color is vibrant until 8 washes and fades beautifully.

Processing Time

15-30 minutes

Pros

The color really grabs onto your hair.
Vibrant finish.
Budget-friendly compared to other bold colors that are available on amazon.
Colors your hair in 15-30 minutes.
Has a large variety of shades to choose from.

Cons

Stains everything it touches.
Hair needs to be pre-lightened.

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9. Color Mate

Product Name

Color Mate Hair Color

Product Description

Color Mate’s Hair Colors are henna-based and largely contain herbal ingredients. It gives your hair a natural finish with 100% gray coverage. The colors do not contain ammonia and help nourish your hair to make it smooth, soft, shiny, and strong.

Processing Time

30-35 minutes.

Pros

Makes hair soft and shiny.
Easy to use non-drip formula.
Contains herbal ingredients.
Does not contain ammonia.

Cons

Limited shades.

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10. Schwarzkopf

Product Name

Schwarzkopf Igora Royal Hair Color

Product Description

Schwarzkopf’s Igora Royal Hair Color is a salon-quality hair dye that provides your hair with full coverage. With a large range of colors to choose from, this hair dye gives your hair a vibrant and dimensional finish.

Processing Time

30 minutes.

Pros

Professionally used hair dye.
Long-lasting results.
Vibrant finish.
Takes to your hair evenly.

Cons

A developer needs to be bought separately.

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*Subject to Availability

Now that you know all about the 10 best hair color brands, consider these essential points before selecting a hair color.

Things To Consider Before Buying Hair Colour

Skin Tone

A wrong color shade can ruin your entire look by making your face look dull. Therefore, opt for a shade that compliments your skin tone and brightens your face.

Color Type

Hair colors are of various types, starting from temporary to permanent ones. Select one depending on your requirement. If your need is to cover the gray hair, opt for permanent hair color. If you want to experiment with your look, go for temporary hair color.

Ease Of Use

Hair color should be easy to apply and should come with a manual describing the coloring steps. Also, the hair coloring kit should include all the necessary accessories like gloves, mixing bowl, and brush.

Quantity

Check the quantity of the hair color you are getting at the price. It should be enough to cover all your hair. Invest in a good brand that offers excellent quantity and significant results.

Using quality products to dye your hair goes a long way when it comes to preventing damage. Ensure that you conduct a strand test to check compatibility and results. What do you have in store for your hair? Tell us in the comments section below.