The least damaging types of hair dye for natural hair are generally semi-permanent and demi-permanent dyes. Here’s why:
Semi-permanent dye:
Doesn’t contain ammonia or peroxide.
Coats the hair shaft without penetrating deeply, so it washes out after several shampoos (usually 6–12).
Adds color and shine with minimal damage.
Demi-permanent dye:
Contains a low level of peroxide but no ammonia.
Penetrates slightly deeper than semi-permanent, lasts longer (about 20–28 shampoos), but still causes minimal damage compared to permanent dyes.
Permanent dyes use ammonia and higher levels of peroxide to lift your natural color and deposit new pigment, which can weaken and damage hair over time.
For the healthiest option, you could also consider natural alternatives like henna or indigo, but they’re more limited in color choices.
The least damaging types of hair dye for natural hair are generally semi-permanent and demi-permanent dyes. Here’s why:
ReplyDeleteSemi-permanent dye:
Doesn’t contain ammonia or peroxide.
Coats the hair shaft without penetrating deeply, so it washes out after several shampoos (usually 6–12).
Adds color and shine with minimal damage.
Demi-permanent dye:
Contains a low level of peroxide but no ammonia.
Penetrates slightly deeper than semi-permanent, lasts longer (about 20–28 shampoos), but still causes minimal damage compared to permanent dyes.
Permanent dyes use ammonia and higher levels of peroxide to lift your natural color and deposit new pigment, which can weaken and damage hair over time.
For the healthiest option, you could also consider natural alternatives like henna or indigo, but they’re more limited in color choices.