5 Best Blonde Hair Colour

Blond tones can really light up your look, reflect light beautifully, and add warmth or edge depending on the shade. Choosing the right blonde hair colour means balancing tone, longevity, damage, and how it works with your skin tone. Whether you’re going full platinum, ash, honey blonde or just want subtle highlights, the right product can make all the difference.

Below are reviews of some popular hair colour products. I’ve gathered real user feedback (positives & negatives), noted how gentle they are, whether they fade quickly, how natural the results look, and more—so you can make a smart choice without trial and error.

1. L’Oréal Paris Casting Crème Gloss Semi-Permanent

This semi-permanent gloss-type hair colour (ammonia-free) promises up to 28 washes, a glossy finish and visible tone improvements. The kit includes colourant, developer cream, a conditioner/masque, and gloves. Many shades are available so you can pick warmer, cooler, or natural tones. It’s designed to add shine and refresh colour rather than fully lighten. 

Pros:

• Adds glossy shine effectively
  
• Ammonia-free, gentler smell
  
• Wide shade range
  
• Good for beginners application wise
  

Cons:

• Fades relatively fast
  
• Poor grey-hair coverage 

2. Biotique Bio Herbcolor (100% Natural / No Ammonia)

This is an herbal hair colour kit, using botanical extracts (like henna, indigo) and nine herbal/organic ingredients. No ammonia or harsh chemicals. It comes with colourant cream, developer, plus freebies like mini conditioner/shampoo sometimes. It claims to both colour and nourish hair. Users love for gentleness and more natural scent. 

Pros:

• Very mild & chemical-free
  
• Leaves hair soft & smooth
  
• Pleasant/less strong smell
  
• Affordable for herbal hair-dye option
  

Cons:

• Doesn’t last very long
  
• Less intense blonde/light shade results

3. Indus Valley Lightest Blonde 9.0 Gel (Ammonia-Free)

This is a herbal permanent / gel hair colour from Indus Valley, claimed to be ammonia-free, peroxide-free, and free of PPD. It uses 8 organic herbs (henna, aloe vera, jojoba, etc.) along with gel + powder system. It is supposed to give a “Lightest Blonde 9.0” shade. According to Amazon and Flipkart listings, it offers up to ~5 weeks of colour lasting. 

Pros:

• Organic herb ingredients used
  
• Ammonia/PPD/peroxide free
  
• Leaves hair soft & with shine
  
• Suitable for sensitive scalps
  

Cons:

• Doesn’t lighten dark base well
  
• Mixed reports of damage or dryness
  

4. Naturtint Permanent Hair Colour (Dark Blonde / Medium Blonde Shades)

Naturtint offers permanent hair colour creams with about 92% naturally derived ingredients. They are ammonia-free, cruelty-free, plant-based, and many users love the conditioning effect plus grey coverage. Shade examples include Medium Ash Blonde 7A, Dark Golden Blonde 6G etc. Reviews (Flipkart, blogs) say colours are more natural looking, not too harsh. 

Pros:

• Ammonia-free, gentle on scalp
  
• Good grey coverage
  
• Natural, well-blended blonde tones
  
• Long lasting vibrancy
  

Cons:

• Slightly pricier than mass brands
  
• Limited availability of lighter shades locally
  

5. Streax Rich Platinum 9.1 Permanent Hair Colour

Streax Rich Platinum 9.1 is a permanent cream colour offering 100% grey coverage. It is enriched with walnut oil & argan oil, and claims long-lasting colour with shine. Users in India report it gives true platinum or ash-platinum tone if hair is pre-lightened suitably. Some say the colour is decent, others complain it shifts tones or doesn’t match picture exactly.

Pros:

• Strong grey hair coverage
  
• Includes conditioning oils (argan, walnut) for shine
  
• Affordable price point
  
• Available widely in India & large pack sizes
  

Cons:

• True platinum may need bleach on dark hair
  
• Some users found colour shifts (reddish / warm undertone)
  

Conclusion

For those seeking gentle, more natural blonde tones without harsh chemicals, Indus Valley Lightest Blonde 9.0 or Naturtint are the better choices—especially if scalp sensitivity, damage, or frequent touch-ups are concerns. If you already have lightened or pre-bleached hair and want a bright, more dramatic platinum blonde at a lower cost, Streax Rich Platinum 9.1 delivers strong results—but you’ll likely need to manage undertone shifts and possibly pre-lighten for best colour fidelity.

FAQ

1. Can I get platinum blonde on dark black hair directly with these products?
   No—most require pre‐lightening (bleach) to lift the natural pigment so that blonde or platinum tones show properly.
   
2. How long will the blonde shade last before fading or yellowing?
   Usually 4-6 weeks, depending on shade, hair porosity, wash frequency, use of colour-safe or purple shampoos.
   
3. Are ammonia-free blonds less damaging?
   Yes—they tend to be gentler, though bleach (if used) still causes stress. Conditioning ingredients also help.
   
4. How to maintain blonde colour at home?
   Use sulphate-free shampoo, avoid harsh UV, wash with lukewarm water, refresh with gloss or toners, deep condition weekly.
   
5. Do herbal / plant based colours fully cover grey hair?
   It depends. Many claim “up to 100% grey coverage,” but effectiveness usually better if greys are not too dense and base colour is lighter.
   
6. Can I mix these colours or adjust tones?
   Mixing shades can help adjust undertone (warmer/cooler), but follow manufacturer’s guidance—mixed colour formulas may behave unpredictably.