It seems like just about everyone is changing their hair colour [1] these days (and considering there's not currently much else to do, we don't blame them), and if you're hoping to follow suit but struggling to pick a colour, Sally Beauty [2] has the perfect app for you. For those who didn't know, the beauty retailer has its own app with a feature that lets you virtually test out a hair colour [3] and get a feel for how it looks on you before you buy. The feature isn't exactly new — it was introduced late last year — but we can't think of a better time to try putting it to use.
All you have to do to use it is download the app [4] from the app store. Then, click on any hair colour, and you'll see a button that prompts you to "try it on" on the product page. Once you do that, you should see your face pop up on a camera, and beneath the camera, there will be a variety of hair-colour options to choose from.
Ever so curious about the feature, I decided to test it out on my own, and . . . let's just say it might be best for me to stick to my natural hair colour. Check out a few of the shades I tried ahead.
Light Burgundy
Ion Permanent Creme Hair Colour in Light Burgundy Blond
Ion Permanent Creme Hair Colour in Light Burgundy Blond [5] ($7)
Light Intense Blond
Ion Permanent Creme Hair Colour in Light Intense Blond
Ion Permanent Creme Hair Colour in Light Intense Blond [6] ($7)
Dusty Violet
Ion Permanent Creme Hair Colour in Dusty Violet
Ion Permanent Creme Hair Colour in Dusty Violet [7] ($7)
Medium Ash Blond
Ion Permanent Creme Hair Colour in Medium Ash Blond
Ion Permanent Creme Hair Colour in Medium Ash Blond [8] ($7)
Chrome
Ion Permanent Creme Hair Colour in Chrome
Ion Permanent Creme Hair Colour in Chrome [9] ($7)
Radiant Raspberry
Ion Creme Hair Colour in Radiant Raspberry
Ion Creme Hair Colour in Radiant Raspberry [10] ($7)
Pewter
Ion Permanent Creme Hair Colour by Colour Brilliance in Pewter
Ion Permanent Creme Hair Colour by Colour Brilliance in Pewter [11] ($7)