Ask a GDY Hair Color Expert: What colors work best on unlightened hair?

Yes, you can still play with vibrant hair color if you have dark hair! It’s all about getting creative with color theory and picking shades that will still shine through, even without lightening your hair to a level 9 or 10 first. 

Calling all brunettes, dirty blondes, and beyond! Check out the articles below to see how your dark hair will look with some of our red, orange, blue, green, purple, and pink selections. These shades have been curated by expert stylists at Fruits Hair Lab.

Best Orange Shades for Dark Hair

Best Blue Shades for Dark Hair

Best Pink and Red Shades for Dark Hair