It’s no secret the influence celebrities hold when it comes to trends. When Jennifer Aniston debuted her trademark shaggy roots with layered highlights on Friends, it was quickly dubbed as “The Rachel” haircut that was seen all over. Even more recently, Billie Eilish’s signature slime-green dyed roots were the inspiration for the Dries Van Noten fall 2020 runway show. So it’s safe to say that when it comes to hair trends, life imitates art.
But as eye-catching as these hair trends are, they aren’t always office-appropriate. Of course, it doesn’t mean you should feel the need to stick to brown or black hair dyes just to keep it work-friendly. There are plenty of trustworthy haircare brands with at-home hair dyes that are work-appropriate.
For one, Mise En Scene’s Hello Bubble Foam Hair Dyes endorsed by the well-loved Kpop group Blackpink, highlights a variety of hair dyes from subtle to stunning. And in case you haven’t heard the news yet – it is now finally available in Singapore. We rounded up five work-appropriate at-home hair dyes that’ll yield salon-like results.
The hair dye comes in a viscous marshmallow foam that leaves an intensely vivid colour that has been optimised specifically for Asian hair. Ammonia-free with a floral bouquet fragrance, simply follow the instructions given and get ready for a quick and easy transformation. The Khaki shade is an ash brown that borders on earthy tones like forest green and a rich brown. Try this shade if you want a wearable and office-appropriate hair colour that stands out from the usual brunette.
If you want a more vibrant colour, we recommend preparing your hair with the Hello Bubble Primer. This gentle foam bleach uses a Secret Magic Oil that doesn’t damage the scalp or hair, simply leave it in for 20 to 30 minutes depending on how much you want your hair lightened and wait two to three days before dyeing your hair with the Hello Bubble hair colour.
This thick and creamy hair dye foam has been formulated to stick to the hair strands better and improve the colour penetration. Cassis Berry is a tangent from the usual brown with its rich auburn tones. Subtle enough for the office, the gloss of the deep purple and reddish hues will stand out beautifully in the light.
If your comfort zone is in the browns, then you can give Aprilskin Turn Up Colour Cream in Cinnamon Butter a try. The Turn Up Colour Cream uses five types of oil nutrients to keep the hair soft and healthy, from camellia oil, coconut oil, olive oil, jojoba seed oil, and evening primrose oil. Its soft cream-type texture gently spreads across the hair and its hydrolysed silk and hydrolyse keratin helps to minimise hair damage while delivering a long-lasting colour result. Cinnamon Butter is a light and ashy brown that easily refreshes and brightens up the appearance.
Easy and fuss-free, this box dye is a non-drink and fine whipped foam that makes for an easy and beautifully even application over the hair. Formulated with honey, rose water, and fruit extracts, these moisturising and enriching ingredients help keep the hair shiny and moisturised. Sheer Lavender is a subtle and glossy shade that adds more dimension and shape to the hair with its ashy tones.
Made of 87.4 per cent naturally derived ingredients, this hair dye uses botanical ingredients that protect the health of the scalp and hair while delivering a vivid colour with long-lasting coverage. The creamy essence texture helps nourish the hair while keeping it shiny and radiant. For a darker tone of red and brown that’s slightly more adventurous than the typical deep tones, try the Maroon Brown shade.
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