The Secret to Dyeing Your Hair For Less Time and Money

If you're looking for a color that matches closer to your natural mane, Clairol Natural Instincts ($8) offers an earthy selection of semipermanent shades that last 28 washes. They're ammonia-free and fortified with coconut oil, so your hair can stay healthy and moisturized.

Kits from the classic Garnier Nutrisse Creme ($8) collection will nourish your coif from root to tip with avocado, olive, and shea oils. It's an excellent choice for covering up pesky grays.

John Frieda Precision Foam Color ($10) is one of the easiest at-home kits to use. The foam formula spreads easily to all the hard-to-reach places on your head so that no single hair is left uncovered. You're left with vibrant, long-lasting color.

With an insane spectrum of colors that spans classic and edgy, it's no wonder at-home colorists go crazy for the L'Oreal Feria ($10) collection. The triple highlights in the single palette kits boost hair with depth and dimension. They are available are ombrés and pastels.

This L'Oreal brand is a little more traditional compared to Feria, but it delivers on color and hair care just as well. L'Oreal Superior Preference ($10) is a creme formula that spreads evenly and weathers fading. Its after-color conditioner infused with shine serum, vitamin E, and UV filter ensures that your hair stays radiant.

Revlon Luxurious Colorsilk Buttercream ($6) kits definitely live up to their name. Infused with mango, shea, and coconut butters plus argan oil, your hair will be absolutely pampered. The dyes come in a variety of shades to suit your mood.