The Best At-Home Hair Dyes For A Rich And Shiny Brunette Colour

Real talk: brunette has always been the superior hair colour. Especially when it comes to at-home hair dyes.

In terms of healthy, glossy, shiny hair, and of course, grey coverage, the brown shade spectrum has always excelled. And when it comes to DIY, it’s arguably the easiest to pull off when compared to its blonde and red hair counterparts.

But despite the chocolate family being quite long-lasting, even brunettes require touch-ups to keep their colour fresh.

So if you’re ready to slap on some spandex (gloves that is) and slather your hair in a fresh bout of brown hair dye, we’ve gone ahead and rounded up the best choices for your homegrown hair colour transformation…

The best at-home hair dyes for brunettes

Clairol Nice ‘N Easy in ‘Natural Light Ash Brown’

We say: When picking your brunette box dye, be conscious of your colour’s undertone.  Are you a warm (honey-toned) brunette? Or cool (silvery) brunette? This is a great option for the latter, and despite being light, it will still cover greys.

You say: “Clairol Nice N Easy has been my go to hair dye ever since I first started colouring my hair. There are a wide range of shades to pick from, they usually turn out a bit darker than I expect but over time it fades down to a nicer shade. I have long hair so I have to use 2 boxes for a good coverage.” – annieleex

Want to know more? Read Clairol Nice’n Easy reviews here…

$13.99 (currently $6.99) at Chemist Warehouse

Garnier Olia in ‘5.3 Golden Brown’

We say: The first of its kind, Olia provides a rich at-home colour using nourishing oils, and no ammonia. Shine is guaranteed no matter which shade you pick, but we especially love how this one gleams in the sun.

You say: “This is a great product considering that there is no ammonia so it smells really good . It is also great for your hair. Its easy to mix the developer and color, I usually use a bowl to mix them and apply with a brush as its easy to apply and also gets good coverage.” – SandyT

Want to know more? Read Garnier Olia reviews here…

$12.99 at Priceline

JUSTICE Professional Colour in ‘Medium Natural Brown’

We say: Finding a medium brown shade that doesn’t dye too dark can be tricky, but this one is pretty true to the packet. It’s available exclusively to Just Cuts, but you can buy online if you don’t want to head into a salon.

You say: ” After application I found my hair to be soft, nourished and shiny. I loved that there was no odor just great smelling and looking hair.” – Gaylevo

Want to know more? Read JUSTICE Professional Colour reviews here…

$17.95 at Justice Hair

L’Oréal Paris Casting Crème Gloss in ‘Chocolate Chestnut’

We say: If you’re just after a colour boost or are truly terrified of stuffing up your hair, this is your guy. The semi-permanent formula provides glossy coverage, while still allowing your highlights to show through, and the conditioner smells incredible.

You say: “My hair looked richer and healthier and super soft to touch, the conditioner really helped with the tangles and could easily slide the comb though. The color blended in very well and covered the greys.” – SandyT

Want to know more? Read L’Oréal Paris Casting Crème Gloss reviews here…

$13.99 at Priceline

NAPRO Palette in ‘Dark Brown’

We say: If you’re after a box dye on a budget, this one will never cost you more than $10. The darker shades perform best, so brunettes, you’re in luck.

You say: “The conditioner included in the pack is lovely to use and leaves my hair feeling really soft after the process and the gloves included in the pack are good for the one use required.” – JuJu47

Want to know more? Read NAPRO Palette reviews here…

$10.00 at Priceline

Restoria Discreet Colour Restoring Shampoo

We say: If you’re simply after something to tide your greys over until you make it to the salon, why not try this at home colour and shampoo hybrid? It’ll take the task out of actually colouring your own hair, as you use it just like a regular shampoo in the shower.

$19.6 at Priceline

Revlon® ColorSilk™ in ‘Mahogany Brown’

We say: Not one to fall for a basic brown? This shade features fiery undertones for a vibrant finish. Ideal for those who’ve always dreamt of going red, but don’t want to go the whole way just yet.

You say: “I have coloured my hair at home for years and Colorsilk is a very easy product to colour my greys. I must admit I do look for price specials when purchasing so do swap around a bit but I have always been happy with this product and the colour is always accurate which is great.” – JuJu47

Want to know more? Read Revlon® ColorSilk™ reviews here…

$9.99 at Priceline

Schwarzkopf Brilliance Intense Permanent Hair Colour in ‘Bittersweet Chocolate’

We say: Want to go as dark and rich as possible without hitting black? Try this. The ‘Diamond Gloss Serum’ in the formula will keep you from falling flat.

You say: “I dye my hair (mainly regrowth) myself at least once a month. I go through alot of hair dyes and this has to be one of my favourites. It’s an easy to use dye that is easily washed off if it stains the skin. It doesn’t leave my hair feeling damaged, and leaves it feeling like I’ve just had a professional treatment done.” – Beccaduncan23

Want to know more? Read Schwarzkopf Brilliance reviews here…

$11 at Priceline

Color & Soin Permanent Hair Dye with Vegetal Extracts in ‘6N Dark Blonde’

We say: Yes, this may be an edit of the best hair dyes for brunettes, but this dark blonde makes the cut. It’s ideal for blondes wanting to turn bronde (the hybrid shade of dreams) and makes for a seamless step towards a full brunette. Transition is key ok?

You say: “I have dark hair all I can say is it is definitely worth it. I love the colour selections and how the hair dye just doesn’t fade away after some time of using it like most hair dyes do.” – Ashleysoto

Want to know more? Read Color & Soin Permanent Hair Dye with Vegetal Extracts reviews here…

$19.95 at color-soin.com.au

Main image credit: @dimitrishair

Do you colour your hair at home? Which box dye do you swear by?