Less aggressive and also suitable for sensitive scalp, the ammonia-free dye covers 100% of white hair and changes its color without damaging it. Do not you believe it? You just have to read what we have to tell you: that's why you should choose a color without ammonia.
But first we show you the ranking of the best permanent hair colors without ammonia: you will find many products and an always updated selection of the latest market trends.
Biokap hair dye
Ammonia-free color with reduced shutter speeds
It does not contain parabens, perfume, nickel, resorcinol and ammonia. Delicate, with high skin tolerability, it nourishes and repairs the hair ensuring 100% coverage of white hair.
Available in 22 shades, inside an exclusive formulation based on wheat proteins, soy, oats, fruit acids, argan oil and willow extract. An exceptional mix that helps regenerate, protect and revive the hair in just 10 minutes of laying.
BioKap Hair Color - Nutricolor
12,00€10,00 € VIEW DETAILS Macrolibrarsi.es as of Ago 6, 23:03
Long-lasting natural color, for nourished, colored and repaired hair
To find out: read the dedicated review
Vera Color coloring without ammonia
Best ammonia-free tint set
The Vera Color kit is made in Italy and offered in over 30 shades divided between bases and reflections. Mixable with other colors, it is a cream that gives the hair a natural, long-lasting and intense color.
With 99% pure micro-pigments and a blend characterized by vegetable keratin, goji berries and aloe vera, it helps to rebuild, intensify and soothe all types of hair.
The package does not contain hydrogen peroxide, to be purchased separately. It lightens up to two tones and the shutter speed can be modulated according to the detector.
Vera Color Set ammonia-free coloring
27,00 € VIEW DETAILS Capellopoint.es as of Ago 6, 23:03Professional coloring without ammonia at home? Capello Point has created the ammonia-free hair color set with everything you need for a salon experience.
Garnier olia
The best-selling ammonia-free hair color
Available in 30 different shades, from the lightest to the darkest passing through the most eclectic pink, it contains 60% of floral oils. Delicately scented, it is light and perfectly covers gray hair for up to 4 weeks.
30 minutes for laying, 100% coverage of gray hair. The plus? It does not run and does not irritate. Easy to apply and with surprising effects across the board and for all tastes.
Garnier Hair Dye Olia, Permanent Color without Ammonia
8,99€7,33€ 3 new from 7,33€
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L’Oréal Casting Gloss
Ammonia-free dye for first white hair
L'Oréal ammonia-free dye is dedicated to all those who want to cover their first white hair, which lasts up to 28 shampoos with a natural and brilliant color.
Tone on tone, it is offered in 20 shades and requires 30 minutes of laying. Gentle on the skin, it does not drip and gives the hair a delicious scent of coconut, honey, goji and hazelnuts according to the shade.
L'Oréal Ammonia-Free Hair Color
9,90€7,99€ 10 new from 5,99€
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Phyto Color
Best dye without vegetable ammonia
With 74% plant pigments, it covers 100% of white hair and does not contain resorcinol to adapt to even the most sensitive skin.
Available in 19 shades, it lasts up to 4 weeks. Thanks to jojoba and monoi oils, it keeps hair soft and shiny with an extraordinarily intense color, with a natural effect.
Phyto Phytocolor 4.77 - Permanent color without ammonia, 100% coverage for white hair
12,50€8,99€ 19 new from 8,99€
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L’Oréal Prodigy
The cheapest ammonia-free hair color
Oil coloring, contains particles of pigments and micro-oil to give the hair a natural color with a thousand facets.
10 shades available, with an extra powerful and fragrant result. The reflections are revived, the hair soft and silky. The brightness? Amazing. A must have for all lovers of permanent hair color without ammonia and oil.
L'Oréal Paris Hair Color without Ammonia (20 colors available)
9,90€7,85€ 3 new from 7,85€
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What is ammonia and what is it used for in hair dyes
Ammonia is a substance that is used in hair dyes to open the scales of the hair and radically change its color, helping to penetrate the pigment deeply with immediate effect and permanent results over time.
It is a rather aggressive substance with a pungent smell, which can cause various problems in the case of a very sensitive scalp and deeply damage the hair.
Types of hair dye without ammonia
The colors without ammonia can be of three types:
- 100% vegetable dyes without ammonia: Henna first of all. They appear as powders to be mixed with hot water and should be kept on for 1 to 3 hours;
- Semi-permanent dyes without ammonia: the pigments are deposited externally to the hair and are eliminated after 8-10 washes;
- Permanent dyes without ammonia: they contain a vegetable component and cosmetic pigments that are deposited in the hair.
The differences concern the duration of the results, the intensity of the color and the coverage of gray hair.
Differences between dye with ammonia and dye without ammonia
In the dye with ammonia, the color is fixed by opening the scales of the hair: the coloring particles are deposited inside the shaft and the color is radically changed. After the treatment the scales do not close with obvious damage to the stem: this ruins the hair that appears dull and brittle.
Ammonia-free dyes are more delicate, mainly composed of cosmetic pigments that replace ammonia with valid results across the board. Safer, they color the hair making it healthier and shinier thanks to the important component of vitamins and nourishing and moisturizing oils inside them.
However, it is good not to overdo it: the ideal frequency between one color and another is at least 40 days to allow the hair to regenerate and recover from the treatment.
How to use
The use is simple and intuitive, perfect to be replicated at home in complete safety and without going to the hairdresser.
Here are the steps to follow:
- Prepare the hair: wash it the day before to make sure the color sets completely. The dirtier the hair, the better the color adheres to it.
- Prepared: wear protective gloves, a cape or a towel and cover the work surface with absorbent paper. You avoid staining your skin and everything around you (and trust me: it's not easy to remove stains!)
- Mix the dye and the color developer. In most cases you will find both in the package, alternatively you can buy hydrogen peroxide separately.
- Divide the hair into four sections and apply the dye starting from the roots. Repeat until the lengths and roots are covered.
- Maintain the pose: the time varies according to the product and the result to be obtained. It ranges from a minimum of 15 minutes to a maximum of 40 minutes.
- Rinse: once the required processing time has elapsed, rinse the color with lukewarm water until it is completely clear.
- Cleanse: then wash your hair with shampoo and conditioner.
Times and methods are indicative and vary from product to product. We advise you to always strictly follow the instructions on the back of the package.
Exposure time
From a minimum of 15 to a maximum of 40 minutes. In the most modern fast-acting colors, the time can be up to 10 minutes.
How long does it last
The duration is that of a classic hair dye with ammonia, from 3 to 8 weeks depending on the type.
The color fades with washes and it is important to treat the hair with highly nourishing masks and oils to maintain vigor and softness.
What it contains
An ammonia-free hair color contains cosmetic pigments (ammonia substitutes) and a mix of oils and vitamins with protective, moisturizing and nourishing action. A few examples? Floral oils and other oils such as jojoba, argan, coconut that help to give the hair vitality and reflections a delicious glossy effect.
Some dyes do not contain parabens and resorcinol, elements considered harmful to the health of the hair.
Does ammonia-free hair dye damage hair?
Being a more delicate formulation, it is less aggressive on the hair. So no, it doesn't ruin them but it keeps them healthy, beautiful, strong and extraordinarily bright.
However, we advise you not to use it excessively and closely: the ideal would be to keep 40 days between one color and another.
Use ammonia-free hair dye during pregnancy
It's possible. The absence of ammonia makes it a recommended hair color during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
It is also recommended for hair color in case of very sensitive skin.
Does it cover white hair?
The ammonia-free dye covers 100% of white hair. The effect is the same as that guaranteed by a common permanent color.
Can dye without ammonia cause allergies?
Yes, like all permanent, semi-permanent and temporary colors. To evaluate skin tolerability, carry out a small test by applying a minimum amount of cream on the skin and check if there are allergies.
Choose the color without ammonia
Choosing the color that best suits our needs requires experience and attention. Surely it is important to start from your hair color and evaluate what we want to achieve: since it is a tone-on-tone color it is not possible to distort the starting color.
The ammonia-free hair dye is fine if you want to lighten or darken your hair by two tones. In all other cases you will have to resort to bleaching or other more aggressive coloring treatments.
How do you choose the color? We explain it to you in the following lines.
Composition
Let's start with the composition. A good ammonia-free hair dye should not contain alkalizing agents (ammonia). Instead, it may contain parabens, perfumes, anti-oxidants and color precursors.
The basic package always contains the coloring cream. In the more complete versions you will also find the color revealing cream (hydrogen peroxide), the post color balm, gloves and cape.
Quality
Always rely on the most important brands. Reading reviews is essential to be on the safe side: don't choose cheap or, even worse, unknown coloring. You risk obtaining questionable results and running for cover with three times the cost.
Duration and color intensity
If you want a more intense color, consider an ammonia-free oil color: the oils contained within it intensify the final color and totally revive the reflections with a superlative glossy effect.
If you want a longer duration of gray hair coverage, rely on dyes that guarantee long-lasting results regardless of the number of washes.
Conclusions
Ammonia-free hair dyes are the best solution to 100% cover gray hair without damaging the hair. Easy and safe to use, they ensure professional results and healthy, shiny and perfectly colored hair.
Now that we have explained to you which are the best and how to use them, have your say: do you use a dye without ammonia? What is your favorite? Tell us with a comment!
