What is Vegan Hair Dye?
Vegan hair dyes use plant-based ingredients to help you achieve your hair color goals. Rather than the harsh chemicals found in typical hair dyes, vegan alternatives offer gentler ingredients that still yield vibrant color results.
Vegan Hair Dye: Alternative Ingredients
Using ingredients like henna, carmine, cocoa, among others, vegan hair dye delivers long-lasting color as well as your favorite standard hair dyes. These hair dyes also often incorporate nourishing natural ingredients like cocoa butter and aloe vera to deliver moisture and hydration to your hair throughout the process.
Sustainability Comes First
Vegan hair dyes are most often more sustainably sourced and promise a cruelty-free development process. A growing number of consumers are dedicated to buying hair products that are cruelty-free and sustainable. In an All Things Hair survey, 56.33% of people said that cruelty-free products are very important to them and 29.78% said it’s somewhat important. In the same survey, 46.40% of people said that it’s very important to them that their hair care products have been made sustainably. Conscious consumerism is only increasing and vegan hair dye accounts for a large percentage of the hair care category when it comes to a desire for sustainable and cruelty-free alternatives.
10 Hair Color Ideas to Try
In honor of Vegan Awareness Month, we have created a collection of 10 vibrant hair color ideas to try using vegan hair dye. We just know these looks will inspire you to make the most of these alternative hair dye options.
1. Teal Streaks
Create a cohesive look on dark strands by opting for deep teal streaks throughout your hair. This trendy and vibrant shade of teal is ideal for the cooler months and gives your hair a subtle impact that’s not over-the-top yet still makes a statement.
2. Classic Red
Not all hair dye options have to be technicolor, and this classic red color is proof! Ask your stylist about this natural-looking shade of classic red hair color and consider a vegan hair dye to get the job done. Keep your color vibrant by avoiding over-washing your strands and instead consider the vegan and cruelty-free Love Beauty and Planet Coconut Water & Mimosa Flower Dry Shampoo. This dry shampoo uses tapioca starch to absorb oil and leave your strands feeling refreshed.
3. Rainbow Strands
Why settle for one color when you can include them all? This rainbow-infused look is not for the faint of heart. Consider this rainbow hairstyle if you are ready to make a splash with your strands.
4. Galaxy-Inspired
This combination of purple hues is giving us all the galaxy vibes. Starting with a vibrant deep shade of purple at the root and extending into different shades of lilac gives this multi-colored style an outer space feel.
5. Deep Purple Hues
If you find yourself strictly in the “one color at a time” camp, try this deep purple hair color idea. Leave your roots natural so that color grows out easily and wear this beautiful deep shade of purple with pride.
6. Ombré Locks
Here’s another classic style to consider: ombré locks that seamlessly blend shades of brunette and blonde to perfection. Hair dye can often wreak havoc on your strands when it comes to lifting color. Consider a vegan alternative to keep the damage to a minimum!
7. Lilac Curls
Take the impact of your curls up another notch by opting for this lilac-dipped hair color look. A common misconception about vegan hair dyes is that they only offer classic colors — this shade of lilac is proof that neon and pastel hues are fair game!
8. E-Girl
Become a trendsetter by opting for a vegan hair-dyed e-girl look. Believe us when we tell you that the e-girl look isn’t going anywhere anytime soon!
9. Dip-Dyed
Remember the dip-dyed trend of years past? This throwback trend is making a comeback and it’s easy to personalize it to your color preferences. Keep your color vibrant by washing and conditioning your hair with Love Beauty and Planet Blooming Color Murumuru Butter & Rose Shampoo and Conditioner. This duo is both vegan and cruelty-free, good for the planet, and promises to keep your color vibrant!
10. Cool Blue
This cool blue hue is daring, bold, and particularly eye-catching. The great thing about vibrant hair colors is how customizable the process is. Opt to color the front of your strands like in the photo above, consider an all-over wash of color, or go for something in between. Are you thinking about trying out one of these vibrant hair color ideas? Be sure to tag us over @AllThingsHairUS so we can see the results!
