You may choose to dye your hair for a number of reasons - maybe youre looking to cover up roots with brown hair dye, or maybe you just fancy a change from a lighter colour. Whatever the reason, though, if youre looking to dye your hair brown, youve come to the right place, as weve narrowed down the best hair dyes to buy right now.

　　From Garnier to Clairol, Schwarzkopf to LOreal, there is a range of brands that have excellent hair dye products if youre looking for a change and dont fancy paying salon prices. These brands have some of the best dyes for natural colours, so if youre keen on switching up your colour without going crazy, you should check out some of the best blonde hair dyes on the market, too.

　　If keeping it subtle isnt your style, there are a tonne of colours out there on the market and vibrant hair dyes that speak more your language. You just need to look to lavender hair dyes and baby pink colours for inspiration, with loads of influencers and celebs taking part in the trend.

　　In a rush? Heres our best brown hair dye at a glance: Best easy-to-use hair dye Editors Choice: LOréal Paris Casting Crème Gloss - £9.99 on LOOKFANTASTIC

　　Best nourishing brown hair dye: Garnier Nutrisse Permanent Hair Dye - £8 on LOOKFANTASTIC

　　Best semi-permanent hair dye: BLEACH LONDON Super Cool Colour Hair Dye - £6.50 on LOOKFANTASTIC

　　©samieelishi on instagram Not all of us need to go too wild though - and if youre just looking for something simple, the best brown hair dye can be a perfect way to upgrade your hair do without signing up to too much. From Bleach London to Garnier, here are our favourite brown hair dyes...

　　SHOP: The best brown hair dye to buy right now 1. LOréal Paris Casting Crème Gloss

　　Best easy-to-use hair dye Editors Choice

　　LookfantasticPrice:9.99www.lookfantastic.com

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　　LOreal are a game-changer when it comes to hair care and we cant get enough of the quality of

　　... read morePros ConsProsShimmering tones Comes with conditionerConsNot suitable for darker hair shades2. Garnier Nutrisse Permanent Hair Dye

　　Best nourishing brown hair dye

　　lookfantasticPrice:8www.lookfantastic.com

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　　Garnier provides top-quality products without the high-end price tag, and we cant thank them

　　... read morePros ConsProsContains four oilsHigh shine on hairConsDoesnt last as long as other permanent dyes3. BLEACH LONDON Super Cool Colour Hair Dye 

　　Best semi-permanent hair dye

　　lookfantasticPrice:6.50www.lookfantastic.com

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　　A semi-permanent solution perfect for people who are new to the world of hair dye. Ideal if youre

　　... read morePros ConsProsEasy for a spontaneous hair change Can be used on toned hair ConsDoesnt last as long 4. Schwarzkopf LIVE Urban Hair Dye

　　Best colour payoff brown hair dye

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　　If youre looking for a good colour payoff, Schwarzkopf Live Urban Hair Dye is the ideal solution

　　... read morePros ConsProsFor light brown to dark brown hairFade-resistant ConsLong and thick hair requires two packs5. Garnier GOOD Permanent Hair Dye

　　Best vegan brown hair dye

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　　A new product to the hair dye market, Garniers GOOD Permanent Hair Dye blends two things together

　　... read morePros ConsProsEnriched with shea butterUp to 100% grey coverageConsToo much product leaves a sticky residue So, which is the best brown hair dye? We awarded LOréal Paris Casting Crème Gloss as our Editors Choice as it is inexpensive, but still provides hair with perfect coverage especially for greys and leaves hair looking glossy and shiny. There is no ammonia in this product either so it wont smell when applied to your hair.

　　What is the best cool brown hair dye? If youre shopping for a cooler-toned brown hair dye, you may find that you have to look more meticulously. Garniers Good Permanent Hair Colour hair dye offers a wide range of brown hair dyes, from cool to warm and everything in between. This is the best option if your hair is on the cooler side of the undertone spectrum.

　　How does hair dye work? Hair dye works by coating the hair with colour or by penetrating each hair cuticle, entering the hair cortex and bonding with the hair, according to hair brand Wella. Since hair constantly grows, the colour you choose to dye it will ultimately grow out, so you will need to keep dying it if you want to maintain the colour you chose to dye it.

　　If you are curious about how to easily remove hair dye, you can check out our guide on how to remove semi-permanent hair dye.

　　Does hair dye ever fade completely? Unfortunately, despite its name, permanent hair dye doesnt stay in your hair forever and will fade over time, much like semi-permanent hair dye. If you imagine your favourite fake tan, these things will fade over time. Its good to maintain your hair colour by making an effort to regularly dye your hair every six or eight weeks to ensure that your hairdo looks fresh and stays fresh.

　　Want to know how to make it last longer? You can check out our advice on how to keep hair dye from fading if you need some tips on hair maintenance.

　　What hair colour stays the longest? Luckily, if youre thinking of colouring your hair brown, youll be pleased to know that it is the most durable hair colour and will stay the longest. Similarly, if youre thinking of buying some red hair dye, auburn hair dye or red-brown toned hair dye is best and will stay in your hair for much longer.

　　Emma Richardson is a Beauty Fashion Products Writer for heat, Closer and Grazia. She covers shopping, lifestyle, celebs and anything trending. She uses brown hair dye for her locks and has experience using a range from the market.