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  4. 9 Dyes To Help You Nail That Ash Grey Hair Color

9 Dyes To Help You Nail That Ash Grey Hair Color

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By Marissa Wu August 12, 2021
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From the craziest rainbow colors to sleek, sophisticated updos, hair has always been a fun way to express our personalities. Some of us relish that trip to the salon (perhaps with girlfriends) every six weeks or so, and there are others who relish the challenge of a home cut and color. If you're contemplating an ash grey hair color, you might as well invite the girls over and make a whole night out of it. Do you nails, bleach your hair (many of these dyes will require pre-bleached hair), put on a face mask, and eat popcorn in your pajamas. When it comes to ash grey hair color dye, you have options, from the non-committal one-off highlight if you're just wanting to experiment to treatments that will last up to eight weeks. There's even a L'Oreal brand that will create a custom color just for you. So, call your friends, slice the cucumbers, and get ready for a trip to the salon—all without having to leave your house.

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Color&Co Personalized Colorbox

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What better way to nail that ash grey shade than with a custom color? The shades in Color&Co's Personalized Colorbox are mixed just for your by L'Oreal experts. They take into account your hair history, texture, and current condition when formulating your dye, bringing the salon right to your doorstep.

BUY IT: $21.90; colorandco.com

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L'Oréal Paris Feria Multi-Faceted Shimmering Permanent Hair Color

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Amazon's choice for ash grey hair color has netted nearly 20,000 five-star reviews, so chances are if it worked for them, it'll work for you. Reviewers have confirmed that this dye is long lasting and will give you salon-worthy results. While there are tons of colors to choose from, Smokey Silver is the one that will deliver the ash grey look.

BUY IT: $9.82; amazon.com

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Overtone Extreme Silver Complete System

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This is a great maintenance kit for those whose hair is already dyed or naturally silver, as the system helps to maintain your existing shade. You'll receive coloring and daily conditioners, both of which are bleach and lightener free. Applying the conditioners to dry hair will yield more intense results.

BUY IT: $50; overtone.co

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Adore SemiPermanent Haircolor in Mystic Gray

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With the promises of soft and silky hair, this is a direct dye that'll have you out the door in 15 minutes. Just be sure to process under heat (like a blow dryer) before rinsing. Reviewers loved the scent and noted that it was long lasting with no retouches needed. While the dye fades well, you can always mix it with conditioner if you want to lighten the color.

BUY IT: $5.80; amazon.com

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Lime Crime Unicorn Hair Tint in Deep Stone Grey Fantasy

Lime Crime Unicorn Hair Tint in Deep Stone Grey Fantasy
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In addition to being PETA verified vegan and Leaping Bunny cruelty-free certified, this Lime Crime Unicorn Hair Tint will condition and protect your hair while adding color, yielding smooth and silky results. The scent is lovely, and the dye is bleach-, ammonia-, and peroxide- free, making it safe to do at home. No developers nor heat are required, and the formula is designed to slowly wash out over time.

BUY IT: from $16.50; amazon.com

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Got2b Metallic Permanent Hair Color

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This long-lasting dye kit includes color cream, developer lotion, and after treatment for a radiant result. It only works on bleached hair, so make sure you've lightened your strands before applying.

BUY IT: $9.97; amazon.com

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Clairol Color Crave Temporary Hair Color

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For the non-committal, experimental among us, this temporary hair color allows you to have some fun without having to live with the consequences. Designed to wash out after one or two shampoos, you can apply it to any hair color, dyed or natural, for a shimmery, silver effect.

BUY IT: $7.88; walmart.com

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Manic Panic Dark Star Grey Hair Dye

Manic Panic Dark Star Grey Hair Dye
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Manic Panic is for the experimental and artsy who want to try their hand. Mix any of their dyes together to create your own custom shade and then go to town. Depending on your starting color, the brand might recommend using their bleaching kit for best results with your final color. Set the dye with a hair dryer and let your hair cool before rinsing, and it'll last between four and six weeks. This grey is purple-toned and will give other colors a smokey undertone.

BUY IT: $14.20; amazon.com

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Fade-Defying Shine Permanent Hair Color

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The longest lasting of the bunch, this L'Oreal dye should last up to eight weeks. The included Care Supreme Condition contains Camelina oil, vitamin E, and a UV filter for a luminous and vibrant result.

BUY IT: $9.29; target.com

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