Hair colourants

L'Oreal ($52.90-$79.90 at Watson's)

'The kit is user-friendly, which means less chance of messing up. The colour ranges are good and the chemicals do not damage the hair much.' Kammy Ma, technical director, Headquarters salon

L'Oreal

'I like to use L'Oreal because it has a good red tone range. The red and auburn colours are durable and long-lasting.' Monica Ipe, manager, La Coupe Hair Salon

Wella ($34 at Bonjour)

'Its colouring products leave a glossy finish to the hair and it's probably one of the most moisturising brands among all the DIY home-colouring kits on the shelves today.' Suki Chan, technician, Hair

Wella

'The colours are long-lasting and I particularly like the red and purple ranges - excellent for touching up and colouring grey roots.' Louis Leung, technician, Ken Qi

Benetton ($59-$70 at city'super)

'It's a hip and avant-garde colour range which is popular among young people. I recommend it as a home-colour brand for the daring and those who want to have fun.' Jun Leung, technical director, Orient 4 Hair Styling