10 Best Purple Hair Dyes UK 2024 | Directions, Live and More

Taking our top spot is this Schwarzkopf Live Lightener + Twist. It offers you the ability to lighten your hair up to 5 shades, as well as providing a beautiful dusky lilac colour that's very much the height of fashion at the moment – and actually, is known for suiting many different skin tones. 

Furthermore, the dye claims to last up to a mega 28 washes, which is quite something for a colour that's already rather delicate. The box contains aftercare treatment too, which will add moisture and shine to your hair. For these reasons, this product takes our number 1 spot!  

This ammonia-free permanent dye from Garnier guarantees to cover 100% of grey hair. Also, it's created using oil extracts, which not only condition and keep your scalp irritation-free but will boost the colouring process, too. 

This flattering rose-violet will suit cooler skin types thanks to the pink undertones and is designed to cover blonde to mid-brown hair. With regards to the colour intensity, a reviewer even claimed they thought it was better, and lasted longer than a professional salon dye. Surely it's worth a go on that alone?! 

Another semi-permanent natural masterpiece from vegan-friendly Paint Glow, this British-made hair dye is designed to make you stand out from the crowd. 'Purple Fury' adds bright beauty and vibrancy to your hair to get you noticed!

Moreover, this dye has an excellent conditioning effect thanks to the added nourishing ingredients, so although it doesn't provide any 'extras' as such, you shouldn't feel like you need a deep treatment afterwards. 

The 'Colour Lift' range by Schwarzkopf has been created specifically for those with darker hair. That's not to say it won't work for you lighter-haired folk, but that it'll work just as well for everyone! The colour should naturally lighten up to 3 levels alongside dying, helping produce a dynamic and energetic colour.

Furthermore, there is a post-dye treatment included, as well as gloves, so all you need is a brush or a willing helper. Our favourite point? This offer includes 3 boxes for just over £14 on Amazon! An absolute bargain. 

If you're a brunette looking for those deep tones that will reveal themselves nonchalantly in the bright summer light, then this colour from L'Oréal is perfect. Also, thanks to the fact it's blended with 3 pure dyes, you'll get a high-intensity shine and a strong, shimmering result. 

Additionally, this box dye comes with gloves and an intense conditioning kit which should be applied once the colour has been washed out. This will help nourish and reinvigorate your hair.

We love the idea behind this – stick to the original vibrant purple, or mix it with the conditioner to lighten it to a more subtle pastel lilac that suits fairer colourings. Plus, over 3000 people have given it 4 stars or above on Amazon, so it must be doing something right! 

Moreover, reviewers have said that they can get up to 8 weeks out of one dye job, and they also love the gentle pink that it fades to throughout this process. As with other products, if you're one of the lucky ones who have long lush locks then you'll probably want to pick up a couple of packets just in case. 

Manic Panic is owned by Tish and Snooky Bellomo, who were in the 70s band Blondie. From there they curated the punk rock look and became somewhat tastemakers before exposing it to the world. If anyone knows about making a bold hair statement, it's these lasses. 

All of their products are 100% vegan and cruelty-free, too. This is a vibrant, out-there mid-purple that would suit medium or warmer skin tones, and should last between 4-6 weeks depending on how you care for your hair. 

British company Directions have been pumping out hair dyes encapsulating every spot on the colour wheel for years now, and they've even found their way onto some famous heads along the way. We love this gentle lilac colour, which will suit your style and tone whether you're a punk prince or a total glamourpuss. 

Again, if you have long or thick hair then we would recommend picking up more than one pot as they're only 88 ml, which could leave you with only half a head done. Also, be warned this dye will stain anything so be careful what you wear or sleep on! 

If you're looking for an intense colour, that works on fair to light hair, then the Amythest Purple from Smart Beauty is a striking option. The colour plex technology nourishes and rebuilds the micro-bond structure of hair, making it healthier and stronger.

While it is cruelty-free and suitable for vegans, it does contain both peroxide and ammonia. It is also worth considering applying a colour protect serum to avoid the bold colour from fading quicker than desired.

Getting us underway is this natural hair dye that contains henna, essential oils and nettle extract. This is a solid choice if you're known to have a sensitive scalp that could be irritated by harsh chemicals. The semi-permanent dye adequately covers grey hairs and is very simple to use. 

Furthermore, this dye lasts 6-8 washes, so depending on how often you clean your hair, it could stay in for over a month! A word of warning though, if you have particularly long (past shoulder length) or thick hair, then the manufacturers recommend using 2 boxes, which inevitably doubles the cost.