Top 10 At-Home Hair Color Treatments

LOVED FOR: At-home hair color doesn't exactly rank at the top of our list of beauty products that smell good, but this affordable find is different. It comes with a pleasant scent, plus it's formulated with a keratin complex that will make your strands look healthy and shiny—never dry or weighed down.

BEST FOR: Thanks to the gentle, sting-free formula, this is an excellent option for sensitive skin.

BEST FOR: If your locks are dry and damaged, ColorSilk is your best bet. It's formulated with nourishing silk proteins that penetrate every strand so hair looks healthier, shinier, and silkier than it did before you colored.

USERS SAID: "I've used almost every brand of at-home hair dye out there, and this covers the greys way more effectively than any other product! I also love the conditioner packet that comes with it and wish they sold it as a stand-alone conditioner. I would so buy it!"

WHAT IT DOES: From gentle dye to a fancy mixing bowl, this kit has everything you'll need to take care of your roots at home without damaging or fading your strands. It also comes equipped with all the essentials needed for two applications, which is more than enough to keep your greys covered until your next salon appointment.

HELPFUL TIP: The kit also comes with sample-sized color-safe shampoo and conditioner—perfect for travel days or coloring on the go.

BEST FOR: If you want to cover your greys without commitment, Christophe Robin's Temporary Color Gel is your secret weapon. Free of ammonia, peroxide, and other harsh chemicals, the formula washes out after five to seven shampoos, meaning you won't get trapped in the vicious root touch-up cycle.

FROM THE EXPERTS: After being tested on 270 consumers with sensitive scalps, 97% of them stated that it didn't irritate their skin. 

WHY YOU NEED IT: A semi-permanent hair color, deep-conditioning treatment, and gloss all in one product for just $35? Count us in.

USERS SAID: "I am not an expert or even good at anything related to hair. I received really bad highlights that were super platinum against my dark roots that did not blend at all. I applied this in the medium blonde for five minutes, and voila! I can live with my hair now, and even better, it looks pretty and healthy again!"

WHAT IT DOES: When you can't make it to the salon, this baby is the next best thing. Each kit comes with made-to-order custom hair color, individually crafted by a colorist so you can get the exact results you want from the comfort of your own home.

FUN FACT: eSalon creates your perfect color by factoring in your hair texture, skin tone, color history, and dye schedule. And if you aren't totally happy with your first batch, your personal colorist will tweak the next one so it's just right.

LOVED FOR: Think semi-permanent hair color can't handle all your greys? Think again. Reviewers rave that this formula completely covered every last one of their silver strands, and on top of that, it left their hair even healthier and thicker than before thanks to vitamin E and coconut oil.

HELPFUL TIP: If you do plan to use this for greys, leave it on a few minutes longer for maximum coverage.

BEST FOR: For a perfect shade match, you can't go wrong with Madison Reed. All you have to do is text "hi" to 34757, upload a selfie with good lighting, and the brand will provide you with your best shade instantly.

LOVED FOR: Aside from the seriously good color matching, this kit is also one of the safest on the shelves. It's 6-free (meaning it doesn't contain ammonia, parabens, resorcinol, PPD, phthalates, or gluten), and it's certified cruelty-free by Leaping Bunny.

WHAT IT DOES: Formulated with golden camelina oil, antioxidant vitamin E, and a UV filter, this unique gel formula provides shine and dimension to encourage the natural shimmer you'd find in virgin strands. Get ready for compliments on compliments.

BEST FOR: If you're a beginner to at-home hair dye, this failproof formula is an excellent place to start. The fade-defying system keeps color pristine for eight weeks, it comes in over 50 luminous shades, and it rings up under $10.

WHY YOU NEED IT: Meet the most nourishing hair dye on the market. It's packed with shine-inducing fruit oils like avocado, olive, and shea, and it even comes with a separate ampoule of grapeseed oil to coat and condition each strand before you even start coloring.

USERS SAID: "LOVE this color! I had a bad highlighting experience, and this product completely boosted my confidence. I feel so much more like myself! Sweet cola, please never change."