Best Hair Colour November 2026
Finding the right hair dye depends on whether you want a temporary refresh or full, permanent coverage. This independent guide highlights top options across different formulations, including ammonia-free dyes and nourishing colour masks. Compare key features and trade-offs to choose the best fit for your hair.
Last updated: 1 November 2026
The list is unchanged since the last update.
Hair Colour: Top 5
1
Wella Professionals Color Fresh Mask 150ml
from £7.999 stores
from £7.99
9 stores
2
L'Oréal Paris Casting Crème Gloss
from £6.138 stores
from £6.13
8 stores
3
Garnier Olia Permanent Color
from £4.357 stores
from £4.35
7 stores
4
L'Oreal Paris Excellence Creme
from £7.107 stores
from £7.10
7 stores
5
L'Oreal Paris Excellence Cool Creme
from £7.707 stores
from £7.70
7 stores
Wella Professionals Color Fresh Mask is a semi-permanent treatment that deposits colour while conditioning the hair. It features a vegan formula free from silicones, sulphates, and parabens to soften and smooth distressed strands. It works across almost all hair types, from fine to curly and colour-treated.
Pros
Vegan, silicone-free, and sulphate-free
Nourishes and adds shine while colouring
Suitable for distressed and bleached hair
Paraben-free formulation
Cons
Semi-permanent formula fades over time
Smaller 150 ml bottle
L'Oréal Paris Casting Crème Gloss provides glossy, semi-permanent colour without using ammonia. The 180 ml liquid formula carries an Ecocert label and offers gentle colouring for women looking for rich tones. It refreshes your shade while avoiding the harsh scent of traditional permanent dyes.
Pros
Ammonia-free formula
Certified with Ecocert
Generous 180 ml volume
Cons
Semi-permanent results require reapplication
Not formulated for permanent grey coverage
Garnier Olia Permanent Color is an ammonia-free, vegan hair dye that delivers lasting colour across a wide variety of shades. Its liquid consistency coats strands evenly for durable results from blonde to black. It provides full permanent coverage without the strong ammonia odour.
Pros
Permanent colour formula
Ammonia-free and vegan
Available in a broad range of shades
Cons
Requires permanent colour commitment
Slightly smaller volume than Excellence Creme
L'Oréal Paris Excellence Creme delivers permanent hair colour in a generous 192 ml bottle. It features an ammonia-free formulation certified with Ecocert, making it gentle on the scalp while locking in rich colour. It comes in a diverse spectrum of shades ranging from blonde to black and red tones.
Pros
Permanent colour coverage
Ammonia-free with Ecocert certification
Large 192 ml pack size
Wide selection of shade tones
Cons
Permanent dye requires root maintenance
Not suitable for temporary colour changes
L'Oréal Paris Excellence Cool Creme provides permanent colour tailored for cool-toned brown and blonde hair. The 192 ml pack offers ample product for thorough application and lasting coverage. It is an effective solution for maintaining neutral and cool shades without unwanted warmth.
Pros
Permanent hair dye formulation
Generous 192 ml quantity
Tailored for cool brown and blonde tones
Cons
No ammonia-free specification
Limited to brown and blonde shades
Compare specifications
| Suitable for | Women | Women | Women | Women | Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consistency/Type | Liquid | Liquid | Liquid | Liquid | Liquid |
| Color | Brown, Blue | Blue | Black, Grey, Brown, Red, Orange, Blonde | Black, Brown, Red, Orange, Blonde | Brown, Blonde |
| Eco labels | — | Ecocert | — | Ecocert | — |
How we create the list
The ranking is updated monthly and is based on data we collect from our own platform. Products that rank highly are popular among our users while also maintaining high quality according to editorial expert assessments. Specifically, we weigh how many users follow the product via price alerts or lists, how it is rated by experts and users, as well as how much traffic it generates to stores and how well it is represented in retail. The texts on this page are AI-generated and created to give you a quick and clear overview. No products are paid placements – the ranking is driven solely by data.
