Whether you've been struck by boredom or dying to change your look for quite some time now, for sure getting a new hair color has already crossed your mind. But if you're too busy to visit the salon or simply want a more affordable alternative to get the hair color of your dreams, then we suggest to go the DIY route and get it done at the comfort of your own home.
We know what you’re thinking: "Isn't scary to color your own hair?" The answer is both yes and no. Box dyes exist for the purpose of convenience, after all, but the trick is to set realistic expectations when picking a color you want to achieve without the help of a professional. It's important to determine which hues require pre-lightening or bleaching and how many boxed dyes or toners are needed to cover the length of your hair.
An expert tip is to read the product instructions thoroughly especially on DIY dyes so you can properly estimate how much you need for a full color. Remember: Don't try to convince yourself that you only need one box of dye for long hair even if you've got thin tresses.
If you'd like to avoid the complicated task of deciphering which hues are easily achievable, here's a list of 10 flattering hair colors you can totally dye by yourself. And no, they're not all brown.
DIY Hair Color Ideas You Can Achieve at Home
1. Golden Brown
Needs bleaching? No
This subtle blonde-tinged brown is a favorite box dye hue. Because Filipina hair has naturally warm undertones, you don't need to pre-lighten your hair to achieve this light brown lift. It's also the perfect color to get if you sport a layered shoulder to waist-length 'do.
Product recommendation:
REVLON Colorsilk Luminista in 170 Light Golden Brown, P450, Lazada and Watsons
2. Chestnut Brown
Needs bleaching: No
If you've got naturally black or dark brown tresses, opt for a subtle change with chestnut brown. This warm hue is a great way to update your look without being too obvious.
Product recommendation:
LIESE Creamy Bubble hair color in Chestnut Brown, P489, Lazada, and P524, Watsons
3. Copper
Needs bleaching: No
Copper is a warm rust shade that's perfect if you want to make a bold color statement without having to bleach your tresses. Channel your favorite red-headed character with this fiery color job that looks great whether you have a pixie cut or waist-length hair.
Product recommendation:
KOLOURS Hair color in Balinese Brown, P324.50, Lazada, and P370, Watsons
4. Mahogany
Needs bleaching: No
Want to go red but nothing too bright? Mahogany is a shade to consider. This shade is the perfect mix of brick and brown, and looks flattering on most skin tones, too.
Product recommendation:
LIESE Creamy Bubble hair color in Rose Tea Brown, P489, Lazada and Zalora
5. Caramel
Needs bleaching: No
If you're worried that your hair will turn brassy after a while, then why not opt for this sweet brown shade in the first place? Caramel is a naturally brassy brown and is perfectly achievable for Filipinas.
Product recommendation:
REVLON Colorsilk Luminista in Light Caramel Brown, P450, Lazada and Watsons
6. Warm Ash Brown
Needs bleaching: Yes (Learn all about hair bleaching here.)
A lot of ash brown DIY dyes are now available at drugstores or supermarkets—and if you've tried any one of them without bleaching your hair first, the color result would've been disappointing. Pre-lightening is a must for any ash shade, but if you're not aiming for any cool-toned ash color, at least one bleaching session would be enough. You'll be surprised how beautiful your DIY ash brown hair color would look on pre-lightened hair. For more ash hair colors to try, you can check out our list here.
Product recommendation:
LIESE Creamy Bubble hair color in Silvery Brown
7. Wine Red
Needs bleaching: No
Burgundy is also a color you can get without needing bleach. But be careful—the crimson shift will not be that visible on virgin dark brown hair despite this being a relatively deep hue.
Product recommendation:
LIESE Creamy Bubble hair color in Dark Rose
8. Pink or Rose Gold
Needs bleaching: Yes (Learn all about hair bleaching here.)
The beauty of any warm-toned hair dye or toner is that it works for Asian hair because of our naturally yellow or red undertone. Barbie or salmon pink is actually easier to achieve versus pastel pink that requires more than one bleaching session. Who says you can't DIY creative colors like this? For more pink hair color ideas, check out our list here.
Product recommendation:
FRESHLIGHT hair color foam in Champagne Pink, P2073, Lazada
9. Chocolate Brown
Needs bleaching: No
This lush earthy hue is looks amazing no matter your hair length or cut. It's one of the best colors to get if you'd like the look of lush and healthy tresses. The best part? There's a lot of box dye options for this specific shade.
Product recommendation:
L'OREAL Excellence Crème hair color in 4.35 Dark Chocolate Brown, P449, Watsons
10. Milk Tea Beige
Needs bleaching: Yes (Learn all about hair bleaching here.)
This trendy hair color can be achieved at home but requires pre-lightening. Since this milk tea-inspired hair color is pretty close to a yellow-toned blonde, it's best to use a bleaching kit that will lift your hair color as much as possible. Be sure to purchase legitimate bleaching kits to avoid damaging your tresses.
Product recommendations:
LOLANE Hair Bleaching Set Extreme Lift, P179, Lazada
FRESHLIGHT hair color foam in Vanilla Beige, P1190 for 2 boxes, Lazada
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