Korean Hair Dye Brands to Try For That Funky Colour You've Always Dreamed of
Did our previous article on the trending hair colours in Korea inspire you to dye your hair? Not everyone can afford to go to a salon, since multiple bleaching and colour services can rack up a hefty bill.
Usually, the next option is to do it yourself at home. But we've only ever seen box hair dyes in natural colours like brown and black: are there even any types of coloured dyes we can use?
Look no further! Here are three Korean hair dyes you can use to achieve the colour of your dreams all at the comfort of your home!
MISE-EN-SCÈNE
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MISE-EN-SCÈNE's Hello Bubble Foam Colour comes in a jaw-dropping array of 16 different colours that range from your more natural browns and reds to bolder colours like pinks, blues, and greens. While the dye is permanent, you may notice unnatural colours fading after 6-8 weeks, depending on the condition of your hair and how much you wash it.
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Each box also comes with a cape and gloves, giving you all the necessary materials you'll need to start your self-dye.
MISE-EN-SCÈNE's bubble foam format makes it super easy to apply as all you'll have to do is add all the necessary products together, gently shake the bottle, dispense it onto your hand and into your hair. After 30 minutes, wash it off and you'll have the hair colour of your dreams!
While the product is meant for dark Asian hair, the colours will show up better on lightened hair. You can opt to purchase their primer as well to lighten your hair before colouring it.
You can find MISE-EN-SCÈNE's Hello Bubble Foam Colour here.
Aprilskin
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Aprilskin offers two types of dyes: the Turn Up Color Cream (left) for permanent colour, and the Turn Up Color Treatment (right) for a temporary dye that lasts up to two weeks. The cream comes in six colours, while the treatment comes in four colours ranging from pink to purple, blue, and even green.
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Each box comes with gloves and a cape to protect your clothes from the dye. While the treatment can be applied like conditioner in the hair, the cream is a little bit more for a hassle that requires you to apply it in your hair with a brush that's provided in the box.
Leave the Turn Up Color Cream for 20 - 40 minutes before washing off, and the Turn Up Color Treatment for about 20 minutes before washing off.
The two types of dye offered by Aprilskin gives you freedom in deciding how long you'd like to have your hair colour for. For those who may want to try something new but are afraid to commit to a bold colour, you can opt for the Turn Up Color Treatment. If you're sure about the colour you want, go for the Turn Up Color Cream instead!
Aprilskin also sells Turn Up Bleach, which is recommended if you want your hair colour to pop.
You can find Aprilskin's Turn Up Color line here.
ETUDE
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ETUDE's Two Tone Treatment Hair Color is both a hair dye and treatment in one. Available in over 10 different colours, feel free to pick and choose the most suitable colour for you — you can even buy multiple and give yourself rainbow hair! Although the dye is semi-permanent, it can last for a few months on bleached hair.
The dye comes in a tube without additional materials, so do get your hands on some gloves, rags, and old newspapers before dyeing your hair.
Application is simple; just apply it as you will conditioner on the parts of your hair that you want to colour. Leave it in for 5 to 10 minutes, or longer if you'd like the colour to appear more vibrant, wash it off, and you're good to go!
ETUDE also sells bleach, if you'd like to lighten your hair before colouring.
You can find ETUDE's Two Tone Treatment Hair Color here.
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Coloured hair may seem quite daunting at first, but if you never try, you'll never know! Those who may still be hesitant can opt for dip dyed (Red Velvet, left) or underlight hair (Ryujin, right) where you can still try the colour without committing your entire head to it.