Just like skincare, hair colours or hair dyes are heavily influenced by our needs and preferences — we choose them by colours, brands, types, and ingredients. Meanwhile, for Muslims, prioritising halal-based products that adhere to halal standards is a must, and that includes halal hair dyes. 

For Muslims, it is essential to look for hair dyes that don’t coat the hair. The reason being, their hair and hairline areas are an essential part for water to be able to permeate through to the skin to complete their ablution — also known as wudu’.

With that being said, while halal makeup and skincare products are particularly on the radar, halal hair dye products, on the other hand, receive far less coverage. Here, Beauty Insider has listed the best halal hair dyes in Singapore that are wudhu-friendly.

What is Halal Hair Dye?

Halal is an Arabic term that refers to what is ‘permitted’ or ‘lawful’ according to the Quran. Halal beauty products should not only be vegan but also free from any animal-derived ingredients. Most Muslim prioritise a non-animal-derived product, due to the specific slaughter process for the animals that they’ve chosen to eat. 

Speaking of, when choosing halal-certified hair dyes, Muslims must focus on a product that is necessitated to have the water fully accessible to the skin. 

When Muslims perform a purification ritual before prayer, reaching the hair with water is a part of ablution, hence, choosing a halal-certified hair dye should be the main focus for Muslim brothers and sisters.

Things To Know About Halal Hair Dye

These are just some fundamental facts about hair colouring and hair dyes to help you understand what is being done to your hair during the colouring process. Halal hair dyes do not always coat your hair. Halal hair dye simply means that it contains no ingredients derived from animals. But they could still contain an alcohol preservative. We suggest you take extra precautions upon purchasing. 

It is also critical to read the instructions on the package to set your expectations because some hair dyes will only be vibrant if your hair is bleached, while others will only work after three applications and some will work fine with dark hair.

It is vital to conduct research when selecting the best hair dye brand.

Is Halal Hair Dye Expensive?

Halal hair dyes can be slightly more expensive than non-halal alternatives, which may explain their future exponential growth.  If you can’t afford halal dye, you might as well go vegan or cruelty-free; even if they don’t have a halal label, they should be considered halal because they don’t use any animal product and does not coat your hair.

13 Halal Hair Dyes In Singapore

1. Revlon’s Colorsilk

Revlon’s Colorsilk hair dye line is also halal-certified, in case you didn’t know. These products include 3D Colour Gel TechnologyTM, which prevents dye from looking flat, fake, or unnatural on the hair. This line has 41 colours to choose from, so you’re sure to find your perfect match. This is ideal for those who want something that is simple to use and offers a variety of colours.

Why We Love It:

  • Halal-certified
  • Available in 41 colours
  • Easy to use

Price: $10

Where to buy: Watson Singapore

2. Iba Cosmetics

Iba is an Indian cosmetics and skincare company that sells halal-certified products. Their henna-based hair colour line comes in four varying colours. It also contains no sulphates, parabens, or alcohol. One of Iba’s key ingredients is soy protein, which is best known for its hair growth and strength benefits. It is an ideal buy for those who require frequent root touch-ups because it is safe for regular use.

Why We Love It:

  • Free of sulphates, parabens, and alcohol
  • Supports hair growth and strength benefits
  • Safe to use for regular touch-ups

Price: $11.46

Where to buy: Distacart

3. Gumash

Gumash’s hair dyes are also halal and wudhu-compliant. To keep your hair healthy, each hair dye comes with a hair treatment mask. It comes in a range of natural-looking colours, from deep black and dark brown to burgundy and copper.

Why We Love It:

  • Halal-certified
  • Keeps your hair healthy
  • Wudhu-compliant

Price: $21

Where to buy: Shopee

4. Lafz (No Longer Available in Singapore)

Another new personal care brand on the market is Lafz. It  is a trusted brand that uses ancient Egyptian beauty secrets. Their entire product line is halal-certified and contains no harmful chemicals, animal derivatives, parabens, or alcohol. Their hair dyes are made with natural, halal-certified ingredients that are free of harmful chemicals. As a result, you can use it without hesitation!

Why We Love It:

  • Halal-certified
  • Free of harmful chemicals
  • Made of natural ingredients

Price: $10.13

Where to buy: None

5. Radico Organic Hair Colour

Radico Organic Hair Color offers double protection as well as the treatment that your hair needs. It helps to treat flaky scalps, dandruff, and itching. Due to the oxidisation of the ingredients, organic hair dye has a deeper and darker effect days after application. Since it is an organic product, you can use it two or three times for more vibrant colour. This product has been certified by both the USDA and EcoCert.

Why We Love It:

  • Treat flaky, dandruff and itchiness
  • 100% organic
  • Safe to use regularly

Price: $25.85

Where to buy: Distacart

6. Garnier Color Naturals

Garnier Color Naturals Cream Hair Color has also been certified as halal. To provide complete hair nourishment, the product contains fruit extracts, vitamins, and avocado, olive, and almond oil. It also claims to provide long-lasting coverage, leaving hair shiny and healthy.

Why We Love It:

  • Halal-certified
  • Nourishing ingredients
  • Provides long-lasting coverage

Price: $13.50

Where to buy: Lazada Singapore

7. Shurah Hair Colouring

“Confident and Holy,” use this wudhu-friendly halal hair dye in Singapore without worry. Shurah hair colouring is completely halal and safe for your scalp, with seven different natural colours to choose from. Natural ingredients such as henna extract, goat milk, and botanical essential starch are included. It also has a UV protector to keep free radicals and the sun’s rays at bay. Choose Shurah for vibrantly coloured, healthy hair!

Why We Love It:

  • Halal-certified and wudhu-friendly
  • Made of natural ingredients
  • Heat protection (UV rays)

Price: $16.74

Where to buy: Shopee

8. Miranda Hair Colour

Looking for something a little more daring and colourful? Miranda Hair Color is ideal if you wish to try out purple, blue, or cotton pink hair colour without using any animal-derived ingredients. They also released pastel hair dyes, which you should explore. This hair colouring is permanent hair dye, a vitamin complex, and an extra conditioner to keep your hair colour from fading too quickly, and from becoming dry and damaged.

Why We Love It:

  • Wudhu-compliant
  • Free of animal-derived ingredients
  • Permanent hair dye

Price: $3.78

Where to buy: Shopee Singapore

9. L’oreal Majirel Professional Hair Colour Cream

If you want a shine and radiant colour effect, L’oreal Professional Hair Color Cream is the best-formulated ingredients for halal hair dye in Singapore that is wudhu friendly. This product will condition your hair with extra care to give you beautiful evenly coloured hair that will last for two or three weeks of shampooing. It comes in a variety of colours ranging from natural to vibrant, and it is also easy to use at home.

Why We Love It:

  • Halal-certified
  • Easy to use
  • Variety of colours

Price: $13.50

Where to buy: Shopee Singapore

10. Indus Valley 100% Organic Hair Color

Incorporating 100% organic ingredients, the Indus Valley Organic Hair colour not only dyes, adds volume, and shines, but also helps to eliminate that pesky dandruff and stimulate your hair growth. What a steal, right? These benefits come from the formula being free from Ammonia, PPD, and other harsh chemicals. 

Why we love it:

  • Made with 100% organic natural colour
  • Provides texture to the hair
  • Helps to revitalise the scalp

Price: $17

Where to buy: Desert Cart

11. DV Bioherbs Hair Darkening Shampoo 

Don’t let the name fool you because DV Bioherbs is more than your typical shampoo. This 3-in-1 shampoo isn’t only meant to cleanse your scalp but also condition and colour your hair into a dark hue. It comes in three colour, Black, Burgundy, and Dark Brown and penetrates deep to give your hair a quick colouring.

Why we love it:

  • Contains Coconut Oil, Argan Oil, and Herbal Extracts to nourish and treat the hair
  • Free from harsh chemicals
  • 15 minutes colouring to save time

Price: $4

Where to buy: DV Bioherbs

12. Dexe Black Hair Shampoo Instant Colour Dye

Another hair dye that’s great for instant colouring. Say bye-bye to grey hair because once you wash the solution, you will find no traces of it. It’s not only suitable for the ladies but also the gents as well. If typical hair dyes give you a massive headache, don’t worry because the steps for this one aren’t complex at all. All you need is to mix the cream on your palm, apply from root to tips and wait 10 minutes and you’re set!

Why we love it:

  • Contains natural ingredients to treat and protect the hair
  • Colour lasts for up to 30 days
  • Quick and easy to use

Price: $35

Where to buy: Ubuy

13. Issteru DIY Hair Colour

If you’re looking for an extensive colour range, then the Issteru DIY Hair Colour can provide just that for you. We’re not talking just red hues, they also have silver gold and purple tones to play up your hair. In just 20 minutes, you can match up your hair colour to your own personal style!

Why we love it:

  • Combats itchiness and flakiness on the scalp
  • Reduce appearances of split ends
  • Great colour pay-off 

Price: $5.94

Where to buy: Shopee

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