

It doesn't have as many harsh chemicals as other dyes, and it leaves your hair shinier than box dye because of the added moisture. To dye your hair, simply coat it with the paste, cover, and wait! The process can be rather messy if you're not careful. The blocks are crumbled (or grated, to speed up the process) and mixed with boiling water to form a runny paste. Lush Henna, called Caca, comes in a bar (as pictured below). Their dye is 100% vegan and cruelty-free, and claims to be long-lasting. Last but not least, give Arctic Fox a shot if you're into fun colors. Manic Panic is also cruelty-free, and they not only have all sorts of vibrant colors but also black semi-permanent dye. Herbatint is another cruelty-free option, and they offer a big selection of natural shades.
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The Leaping Bunny-certified company EcoColors (pictured below) makes a full range of hair dye without some of the nasty chemicals.Īnother cool brand is Smart Beauty (pictured below), which offers both natural colors as well as ombre kits and pastel hair dye (which I've used and loved!). The following hair dye brands are NOT tested on animals: Most of the options below are also vegan, and aren't quite as harsh as the mainstream box dyes. Luckily, there are cruelty-free options! And the good news is they're just as affordable as the drugstore hair dye that's tested on animals.

Let's face it: box hair dye is terrible for us.
