The 5 Best Strawberry Blonde Hair Dye 2023 | Hair Colors You Will Love!

Planning to get a strawberry blonde hair dye at home? Here are some top hair color brands for you. From light to dark and temporary to semi-permanent, you’ll find all types of dyes here.

Be it Instagram or Pinterest, most of the popular social media platforms have people sporting the strawberry blonde hair shade and the internet is all so hyped about it. So, what’s all this hype for? 

What’s so great about the shade strawberry blonde? Well, maybe you could give this color a try yourself and see how amazing it looks!

While there are some of you out there who are hearing about the shade strawberry blonde for the very first time, there are others who were looking for an article like this the whole time, to get themselves the perfect strawberry blonde hair dye shade.

Well either way, I’ve got you covered. Check out my reviews on the top 5 best strawberry blonde hair dyes I’ve tried out.

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What color is strawberry blonde dye?

Strawberry blonde is a reddish blonde shade of color. While many people often confuse the color strawberry blonde with that of ginger, it is important to note that they are two different shades.

While strawberry is basically blonde hair color with a tint of red, ginger on the other hand is a more vibrant shade which has dyes blonde hair with a tint of orange or copper.

Best Strawberry Blonde Hair Dyes	Best For	Shade
Rainbow Research Henna Hair Color	All hair types	Persian Strawberry Blonde
Revlon Colorsilk Permanent Hair Color	Fine hair	055 Light Reddish Brown
Clairol Nice’n Easy Permanent Hair Dye	Normal and chemically treated hair	8R Medium Reddish Blonde
L’Oreal Paris Superior Preference Permanent Hair Color	Norma hair	8RB Medium Rose Blonde
Schwarzkopf Got2b Metallic Permanent Hair Color	Normal hair dye	M97 Gilded Rose

How I tested the top strawberry blonde hair dyes?

I am a huge fan of dyed hair and I love trying out and experimenting with different hair colors. 

That’s how I began testing products and reviewing them. I review the products on a scale of 1 – 5, based on three parameters.

Here are the parameters I tested these products on:

Dyeing effect of pigments: Since I have naturally brown hair, I look for dyes that are powerful and test to see how well they dye my hair.

Ingredients: My first option is always choosing products without any harsh chemicals like ammonia and parabens. The reason is to avoid my hair from getting any further damaged.

Staying power: This parameter tests how long the dye retains itself on my hair without fading away.

Top Strawberry Blonde Hair Dyes 2022

Rainbow Research Henna Hair Color

Dye Type: Permanent

Well, this was my very first try at a henna hair dye and I must admit that I was apprehensive about a few things like the smell it would leave and the final result of course. Since my hair is a natural dark brown, I had bleached it to a lighter blonde in order to get the right strawberry blonde shade.

So, setting aside all my apprehensions, I made my very first try at using henna hair dye and I have to say that it worked super well on my hair!

I loved that it was completely organic, which means it had no harsh chemicals like ammonia or parabens. That was definitely a plus for me. Also, the smell of the henna was not strong and smelt subtle.

I found it easy to use and it also didn’t stain my skin either. I had to wash my hair twice before I could get all the henna out.

The color looked vibrant and fresh for around 5 to 6 weeks even though it started fading very gradually during that time.

The downside? The color was gone almost instantly when I used a clarifying shampoo. So this 5-6 staying period will only last if you maintain the color well. 

Pros:

• Doesn’t contain ammonia or parabens and is therefore gentle on the hair.
• Uses completely organic ingredients so it’s good for sensitive skin
• Doesn’t stain the skin during application.
• Easy to use with simple instructions as there’s no developer mixing required 
• Color fades very gradually in the course of 5 to 6 weeks.

Cons:

• Required two washes for the henna to get washed out completely.

My ratings:

• Dyeing effect of pigments: 4.2/5
• Ingredients: 5/5
• Staying power: 3.5/5

Revlon Colorsilk Permanent Hair Color

Dye Type: Permanent

Three things that drew me towards buying this product is that it was ammonia free, also it would be my very first try at a gel-based hair dye and thirdly, it was Revlon, one of the most reputed hair dye brands in the world. So, I went in for it.

Did it live up to my expectations? Well, it for sure did! It was super easy to use as it had simple instructions and it made my hair have a salon finish. 

My hair looked nice and vibrant, but since I hadn’t dyed or bleached my naturally brown hair to a very light shade, the strawberry blonde color turned out slightly darker, because of my natural hair color.

So, for those with darker hair shades, I would recommend you dye or bleach your hair to a light shade in order to get the best results. 

Yes, even with the developer I’d say this hair dye is just no good on dark hair unless bleached to at least 3-4 levels. 

Another thing I didn’t like about this product is that even though it is a permanent hair dye, to retain the vibrancy, I had to do a touch up after around 4 weeks.

Pros:

• Doesn’t contain ammonia or parabens and is therefore gentle on the hair.
• Affordable drugstore prices
• The post-use hair conditioning treatment gives the hair a salon finish.

Cons:

• Works best on lighter hair shades despite the use of developer 
• Requires a touch-up after 4 weeks even though it claims to be a “permanent” dye

My ratings:

• Dyeing effect of pigments: 4/5
• Ingredients: 4.8/5
• Staying power: 3.8/5

Clairol Nice’n Easy Permanent Hair Dye

Dye Type: Permanent

Clairol has been a brand I have tried before and liked. That’s why I decided to go in for the same brand again. 

The reason I love this brand is because it is easy to use and comes with simple instructions.

Since my hair is chemically-treated, this brand caters exactly to my hair needs. It worked well and gave my hair the desired color. 

But I had previously dyed my hair to a light blonde in order to get the perfect strawberry blonde shade.

However, we tried a test on one of our brunette haired editors and guess what? The color actually showed up!

Well, it won’t show up as strawberry blonde exactly. It’ll fade to a coppery color on dark hair unless bleached. But hey, it was better than Revlon at least. 

It is a permanent hair dye and lasted on my hair for almost 8 weeks before it began to fade away. Again, one more thing it scored over Revlon. 

This product did contain ammonium hydroxide, a form of ammonia, but it thankfully wasn’t too harsh on my hair.

There is a color activator so you should know that you’ll be lightening hair when applying this dye – bleach or no bleach. 

Pros:

• Easy to use with simple instructions.
• Works well on dark hair although the exact strawberry shade won’t show up
• Color remains vibrant for upto 8 weeks if taken care of well

Cons:

• Contains ammonium hydroxide in the “color activator” so it can be a bit harsh on sensitive scalps (patch test recommended!)

My ratings:

• Dyeing effect of pigments: 4.2/5
• Ingredients: 3.8/5
• Staying power: 4/5

L’Oreal Paris Superior Preference Permanent Hair Color

Dye Type: Permanent

I was quite drawn towards the fade-defying promise this product offered. So, I bought it and really liked the way my final hair color turned out. The color lasted on my hair around 8 weeks before it began to fade away.

Since this product only lifts upto 3 levels from one’s natural hair color, I had to bleach my naturally brown hair to a light blonde before I dyed my hair strawberry blonde.

I found this product super easy to use and the dyeing process was completed within just 35 minutes after application.

But one thing that I really didn’t like about this product is that it did contain ammonia and I found that the smell was very strong.

Which is a huge bummer considering LÓreal is one of the better known hair dye brands. 

Pros:

• This hair dye can show up swell on even dark brunette hair 
• The color remains vibrant for upto 8 weeks.
• Dyes the hair within 35 minutes of application.

Cons:

• Works best on lighter hair shades (if you want exact strawberry blonde shade that is)
• Has a strong smell of ammonia.

My ratings:

• Dyeing effect of pigments: 4.2/5
• Ingredients: 3.5/5
• Staying power: 4.2/5

Schwarzkopf Got2b Metallic Permanent Hair Color

Dye Type: Permanent

What I really liked about this product is that after I used it on my previously bleached light blonde hair, it gave my hair a lovely strawberry blonde shade which looked very vibrant and gave my hair a metallic look. 

So, if any of you have darker hair shades, I would definitely not recommend the use of this product unless or until your hair has been bleached or dyed to a lighter shade.

But something I didn’t like was that the color did bleed after the first couple of washes, but to my good luck, the shade still looked fairly good even after the bleed.  

I was also lucky enough that the color didn’t stain my skin or my clothes.

Another aspect I was slightly vary about is that the product doesn’t mention whether it contains ammonia or not.

Also, I would like to warn you that those with longer hair lengths, may be required to use two boxes in order to complete the application process.

The quantity is really less especially if you look at the prices and quantity offered by Revlon and Clairol.

Pros:

• Makes the hair look vibrant as pigment is very strong
• Gives the hair a metallic sheen thanks to the conditioner 

Cons:

• Color bleeds out in the first couple of hair washes.
• Works best on lighter hair shades.

My ratings:

• Dyeing effect of pigments: 4.2/5
• Ingredients: 3.5/5
• Staying power: 4/5

Top Strawberry Blonde Hair Dye	Rainbow Research Henna Hair Color	Revlon Colorsilk Permanent Hair Color	Clairol Nice’n Easy Permanent Hair Dye	L’Oreal Paris Superior Preference Permanent Hair Color	Schwarzkopf Got2b Metallic Permanent Hair Color
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Price	Expensive	Affordable	Very Affordable	Affordable	Affordable
Pigment	4/5	4.5/5	4.5/5	5/5	4.5/5
Staying Power	4.5/5	4/5	4.5/5	4.5/5	5/5
Gentleness	4.5/5	4/5	4.5/5	3.5/5	3.5/5
Ingredients Quality	4.5/5	4.5/5	3.5/5	5/5	4/5
Ammonia Free	Yes	Yes	No	No	No
Will It Show Up on Dark Hair?	No	No	Yes	Yes	Yes

The final takeaway

So, you guys, I hope my review has helped you guys make your choice in choosing the best strawberry blonde hair dye for your hair type. 

Here’s a heads up though, these shades get sold out really quickly, so make sure to go grab your piece right away and give your look an all-new spin on it. 

Go on, hop on this strawberry blonde hair color trend today! You won’t regret it!

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