15 Best Natural Hair Dyes For Coloring Your Hair At Home In 2023, Per Reviews And Hair Colorists

You should add Khadi's natural hair dye to your cart if you’re looking for something made with 100 percent natural and vegan ingredients. The dye is made with finely-ground plant powder that naturally darkens your hair while adding shine.

Rave Review: “This Khadi powder is absolutely the best product ever. The color is subtle and perfect. Plus, it leaves your hair so shiny and healthy after a few days. The main thing is to seriously follow all the directions and advice. It is totally vegan which is major, too.”

If you’re okay with spending a little extra cash to color your hair, grab this hair dye kit from Madison Reed. "It's free of all of the harshest ingredients that are commonly found in hair color products and is leaping bunny-certified," says Dosso. Plus, it contains argan oil which moisturizes hair and adds shine.

Rave Review:“ It is a great relief to have found a hair dye that covers gray hair well without irritation, swelling, or itching. I am sensitive to chemicals. If I can use this dye, you probably might be able to use it, too.”

Schwarzkopf knows that scalp irritation and allergic reactions are unfortunately not uncommon when it comes to many hair dyes, so they've formulated theirs to be as gentle on the scalp as possible. This dermatologist-tested dye is free of ammonia, silicone, and other harsh chemicals. Plus, it contains soy protein which works to strengthen hair.

Rave Review: “The scent is not even close to being as strong as other hair coloring products. It was gentle enough [that I didn't] feel a burning sensation. It also washed out very well, as other dyes seem to take forever to wash out after the first application. The best part??? NO allergic reaction! No lumps! No irritated scalp!!! The coverage was full and my hair feels so good!"

If you're looking to switch up your hair color for a few days or weeks, Christophe Robin’s Temporary Color Gel is a viable option. The hair color gel is made with 92 percent natural-origin ingredients, like oat flakes, which help to protect the scalp, and inula flower, which will help brighten your hair color.

Rave Review: "This provides amazing coverage of highlights and roots...[and offers] a very natural result. It lasts about four to five weeks. My hair smells amazing afterward. Just leave it on wet hair for 40 min. Super simple!!”

If you’re looking for a hair dye that keeps plants and botanicals at the forefront, look no further than Naturcolor’s Permanent Herbal-Based Hair Color Gel. It's made with herbal ingredients, like chamomile and sage, and will give you a new look in under an hour.

Rave Review: “This is likely the most natural-looking hair color outside of a salon I've ever used. The smell is not as intense or unpleasant as other hair colors. I have a fair amount of gray. I used the blonde N6 and it covered the gray completely. At this point, I highly recommend this product.”

When you dye your hair at home, you can forget about having to budget hundreds of dollars for a professional treatment. Even the at-home hair dye you buy doesn't have to be expensive, since you can shop Clairol's Natural Instincts Demi-Permanent Hair Dye (demi lasts longer than semi) for under $10—a steal. It's made with 80 percent naturally-derived ingredients and available in over 16 shades.

Rave Review: “I love this hair dye. I have been using it for years. It goes on easily and makes my hair look great. The colors are perfect. I love that it is demi-permanent, since I have to do my roots every three weeks.”

If you’re looking for a long-lasting cleaner hair dye, Revlon’s Total Color Permanent Hair Color is also a great pick. The hair dye is available at a lower price point than others, but its cream formula still produces a rich color that's advertised to last for up to six weeks. It's also formulated to be non-drip, so you can forget about having to intensely scrub your scalp to remove leftover color.

Rave Review: “This is probably the best dye for this color! I've tried other vegan dyes and they fade away after only one or one and a half weeks. This one lasts at least three to four weeks, so I dye my hair about once a month!”

Hair dye that's also a hair mask? Yes please. This Maria Nila semi-permanent hair dye will rejuvenate your hair color without harsh chemicals. It's formulated with argan oil to infuse your hair with moisture and reduce frizz.

Rave Review: “This product does not cover gray hair, but it brightens up my darker hair color between sessions. The color is natural, shiny, and healthy. It also lasts through more than one wash and is a great investment.”

If you want to support a brand that does not test on animals and still produces amazing dye, you should give Manic Panic’s Supernatural Shades a try. This semi-permanent hair dye is both vegan, cruelty-free, and made without PPD and ammonia. Plus, many reviewers praise the dye’s even coverage.

Rave Review: “I loved the results and it was so easy to use—not messy and didn’t stain. I had Manic Panic After Midnight Blue highlights in my dark brown hair that were fading so I wanted to cover them with something more natural. I wasn’t sure how I would cover the blue, but the dye worked amazingly! The color looks so natural and it covered evenly."

Made with natural flower oils, Garnier’s Olia hair dye will color your hair while adding shine and showering it in a flowery scent. If the harsh smell of your typical hair dye puts you off, you def won't hold your nose with this one.

Rave Review: “I love Olia. I have curly hair and this product leaves it so moisturized and bouncy. I can't say enough about the color. It’s so rich and vibrant. I am going on six months loving Olia.”

If you don't love how hard your locks may feel after a dye job, grab this box from Naturtint. It's designed to simultaneously color and smoothen hair, since it's infused with oleic acid (derived from olives) and meadowfoam seed oil.

Rave Review: “I'm glad I found a product that I feel comfortable using on a monthly basis. I'm not sure I’ve found anything safer to use in terms of chemicals.”

When it comes to finding options that are 100 percent natural, look no further than henna. It colors hair using natural herbs, so it's safe for use on all hair types. It's a great option for those who have chemically-treated their hair.

Rave Review: “I have dyed my hair with henna-based products several times, and this product definitely produced the most vibrant color of the ones that I've used. The coverage that this product provides is great!”

Yes, it's possible for hair dyes in fun colors—like pink and purple—to be free of ammonia, parabens, and PPD. Pulp Riot makes better-for-you options in a large range of vivid and pastel hair colors. The best part? Your color job may last up to 42 washes.

Rave Review: “It’s a great vibrant color that smells good, and doesn't dry out hair. It's long lasting for a semi-permanent [dye job] and fades true to color."

If you don't mind a little heat, you may enjoy using this hair dye from Onc NaturalColors. The hair dye’s low pH formula works with heat instead of harsh chemicals to raise the hair’s pH level to allow color to penetrate the cuticle. With 32 available shades, it’s not likely you’ll run into any trouble finding the perfect color for you.

Rave Review: “Having colored my hair for 30 plus years at home, I suffered so much damage. I came across ONC Natural Organic Colors. It was delivered today. Wow, I just did my hair, and soft and shiny is an understatement—trust me. Never ever have I had that with any other dye.”

Phyto's hair dye is made from a blend of five botanical pigments and oils which aim to nourish the hair. The formula is gentle on the scalp, but delivers intense, vibrant color to hair, so only grab this one if you're willing to commit to a new shade.

Rave Review: “I started getting gray hairs fairly young and now have quite a lot. I’ve used other box dyes and they never covered the grays very well. I also don’t like going to the salon for root touch-ups due to the cost. This is the only box dye that completely covered the grays. It did come out darker as other reviewers have said, but I chose based on that. Very pleased!"