I'm usually an Arctic Fox gal, personally, but ive been out of the hair color game a couple years and am sure there has to be something better. I've tried manic panic (not a fan of the quick wash out), and Good Dye Young (not a fan of the higher price point with no obvious added benefit for the cost hike). Usually I heat-set my Arctic fox with a bonnet dryer, and leave on a super long time so it CANNOT be a chemical processing semi-permanent like Ion (effing garbage imo, unless you've got fine, untextured hair). I was a bit of a hair nerd back in the day, so I don't mind step-intensive processes! As little chemicals as possible would be ideal since my son LOVES to play with my hair. Thanks friends!