A hair color wax can be the perfect solution for those who love experimenting with color, but don't have the budget to go to the salon every time they want to switch it up. Amazon has listings of wax at about $8 a jar, or a multi-jar collection for under $20 — a bargain compared to the $50 to $200 and up you can expect to spend on a professional job. Hair wax colors range from muted blonde and brown tones to bright blue, red, purple, silver, and green, making them a good option for cosplayers, Halloween partygoers, kids, and anyone who wants to create an eye-catching look.
The other big plus about hair wax: It's free of ammonia and other drying chemicals. The primary components are beeswax and petroleum jelly, plus the color pigment — fewer ingredients than you probably have in your shampoo. That's what also makes it a great hair dye option for pregnant women; even though it's considered safe to use chemical hair dye after the first trimester, some expectant moms don't like to take any chances when it comes to their baby's well-being.
However, this isn't the route to go if you want a color that lasts for weeks. The wax coats hair without actually penetrating it, the way conventional dyes do. It'll stay fresh for a week or two, but it rinses out when you shampoo. On the other hand, that means you can change up your color as often as you like.
