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Coloring your hair can be a super fun change, but it comes with negative side effects.

Applying permanent hair color can leave the hair weak and rough to the touch.

girl dyeing her hair at home

It can also thin out the hair, especially when coloring is combined with heat from styling tools.

Enter demi-permanent hair color.

And while going to a salon is a much better option, it still comes with risks.

You may have heard of semi-permanent hair color, which comes out after a few washes.

Demi-permanent is similar as it eventually washes out but won’t fade nearly as fast.

Using a demi-permanent dye will leave your hair damage-free and will last for about 24 hair washes.

Demi-permanent color only affects the surface layer of your hair, according to Allure.

It’s also great if you want to go bold without true commitment.