Ask a GDY Hair Color Expert: What colors work best on unlightened hair without bleach?

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. 

hair dye for dark hair

Our partners at Fruits Hair Lab have curated a special selection of Good Dye Young semi-permanent hair colors that work well when applied on darker hair colors. 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. 

Best Orange Shades for Dark Hair

Best Blue Shades for Dark Hair

Best Pink and Red Shades for Dark Hair