Temporary hair dye is the way to get the pastel hair you've always wanted... without the commitment
Sick of your stock standard blonde or brunette? Ready to turn your red hair to rainbow? Or add some extra attitude to your afro?
When you look outside the 'natural' colour spectrum, the options for hair colour are endless. Who would've thought grey or silver hair could look so chic? Or that the rose gold trend would still be going strong?
It's not just festival season that calls for colour; pinks, greens, lilacs and blues can be worn all year round. And if you're worried about commitment, these wash-out and temporary hair dyes are the answer....
Unicorn Hair, £15, Lime Crime
Available in 11 shades, from the deepest red cherry to a beautiful baby blue, Unicorn Hair adds colour with zero damage. Apply for 30 minutes for a wash of pastel colour, or 1-2 hours for a rich coating. Bonus? It's completely vegan.
Paintbox, £10.95, Fudge
Paintbox is the artist's temporary hair dye. Included in the range is 'Whiter Shade of Pale', which you can mix with any of the other core colours to customise how bold or pastel you go.
Color Kissed Hairspray, £12.95, Colorsmash
Colorsmash is the one to choose if you want to play with multiple colours at once. They layer easily, blending together for a smooth transition. Don't worry if you make a mistake either, because it washes out as soon as you hit the shower.
Super Cool Colour, £6, Bleach London
Bleach's super cool colours work best on pre-bleach hair, but it's worth it because they come in the ultimate cool-girl shades. Washes out in 2-10 washes depending on how porous your hair is.
Colorista Hair Makeup, £6.99, L'Oréal Paris
Like the name suggests, this temporary colour works like makeup for your hair. Use it to coat a few strands for colourful highlights – with shade options that even work on brunette hair. It will wash out as soon as you're done.
Semi-Permanent Conditioning Hair Colour, £4.50, Directions
This British-made brand has the most impressive shade range, with 36 semi-permanent colours to choose from. For those with light hair, this kind of colour should last you a while, so think of it as a bit more than a week-long colour.
