Are you in Barcelona and looking for hair dye?
Finding stores that sell hair dye in town can be tricky… unless, of course, you know where to look. We’ve tracked down the best beauty stores and well-stocked supermarkets so you can dye your hair your way, with your color.
Primor
Primor is a chain of beauty and perfume stores founded in 1953 in the port city of Málaga, Spain. It’s one of the largest retailers of personal care products in southern Europe, and its stores are undoubtedly among the best places to buy hair dye in Barcelona.
Where to find it: Floor 0, Westfield Glòries shopping center, Avinguda Diagonal, 208, Barcelona 08018 Barcelona, Spain
When to go there: From Monday to Friday from 9:30 am to 10:00 pm (Closed on Saturdays and Sundays)
El Corte Inglés
El Corte Inglés is one of the oldest and arguably largest department stores in Barcelona. The personal care section of the central store, located right in the city center, offers a wide selection of hair dyes that can easily rival that of the top seller on our list, Primark.
Where to find it: Plaça de Catalunya, 14, 08002 Barcelona, Spain
When to go there: From Monday to Saturday from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm
Carrefour Las Glorias
Carrefour is a French multinational retailer with several stores in Barcelona. However, not all of them carry a good variety of hair dyes. The store we’ve featured is the largest and is in the most convenient location, no matter if you’re here on vacation or coming to study or work.
Where to find it: Floor 0, Westfield Glòries shopping center, Avinguda Diagonal, 208, Barcelona 08018 Barcelona, Spain
When to go there: From Monday to Friday from 9:30 am to 10:00 pm (Closed on Saturdays and Sundays)
Herbolario Navarro
If you’re looking for a natural hair dye—you know, one that doesn’t have an endless list of ingredients on the back of the package—go to Herbolario Navarro (or order from this store online).
Where to find it: Calle de València, 186, 08011 Barcelona, Spain
When to go there: From Monday to Saturday from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm (closed on Sundays)
How to Shop for Hair Dye in Catalan and Spanish
Before you get dressed and head out, it’s useful to know a little Catalan or Spanish.
In Catalan, “hair dye” is tint de cabell. In Spanish, it’s tinte de pelo. In case you need to ask store staff on site for directions, below is a table of the most common color groups in both languages.
| Dye Color | In Catalan | In Spanish |
|---|---|---|
| Black hair dye | Tint de cabell negre | Tinte de pelo nego |
| Brown hair dye | Tint de cabell castany | Tinte de pelo castaño |
| Red hair dye | Tint de cabell vermell | Tinte de pelo rojo |
| Orange hair dye | Tint de cabell taronja | Tinte de pelo naranja |
| Blonde hair dye | Tint de cabell ros | Tinte de pelo rubio |
| Pink hair dye | Tint de cabell rosa | Tinte de pelo rosa |
| Violet hair dye | Tint de cabell violeta | Tinte de pelo violeta |