I am excited I get to try out a new hair color for FREE. I haven't colored my hair in about 10 years or so and when I did it was a blondish color. Not sure I'm going to go that light in color however I am really thinking about trying a lighter brown than this dark brown I have now. I've tried red and I've also done a blonde color. Somewhere between the dark brown I am now and the blondish of my past is where I hope to land this color. I will post a before and after soon.
2-23-13
First a quick run down on the facts of this product from the packaging and website:
- First oil-powered permanent home hair color
- No ammonia
- 60% oil blend with natural flower oils
- 100% gray coverage
- Maximum color performance
- Visibly improves and restores hair*
- Pleasant floral fragrance
- In 24 different shades
*Restores hair by improving smoothness and shine.
**THE ABOVE "FACTS" ARE THOSE OF GARNIER AND ARE NOT OF MY OPINION.
I received my BzzKit in the mail and went out to buy the product today. I chose the dark blonde because I was afraid of going too light not knowing how my hair was going to react to the coloring. So I get home and get myself organized in the washroom so I can take care of the coloring.
Put containers #1 and #2 in the mixing bottle and shake it up. Then apply the mixture to your roots working down to the ends. If any solution is left in the mix bottle apply to the tougher to color areas. Make sure to massage the coloring into your hair before allowing the color to sit for about 30 min. Rinse until water runs clear and apply included conditioner. Let sit for 2 min before rinsing. The instructions say that using Garnier color safe shampoo and conditioner in the following days will help the color last.
First thing I noticed when I was mixing the first two containers is that there wasn't an overwhelming smell that is associated with hair coloring. WOO HOO! Second things was the applicator bottle, I wasn't sure what to think about that other then, "let's see how well this works" I had read bad reviews of the applicator bottle so I was a little worried I might drop it or something because of the gloves getting wet. Finally, when I rinsed the conditioner out of my hair it was super soft and best part was no staticy hair like I had earlier in the day.
The mixing bottle is large and for those with smaller hands it may be too big. Those with medium to large hands may want to invest in a different pair of disposable gloves as the included ones were almost too small for my medium sized hands.
The only fact above that I don't fully agree with is the 100% gray coverage. Though it may be because I went to a lighter color and not a darker I easily found a gray hair as my hair started drying. Could this have been user error? Its possible.
Because the box only compared results of a medium brown and lighter I didn't know exactly what I was going to get. Sadly, I can barely tell I colored my hair. Thankfully, I got my product for free by being a bzzagent and being able to try it in exchange of my feedback. I will likely try this product again only trying a shade or two lighter than I used today.
Also, If you have shoulder length hair or longer you are going to want to get two boxes to cover your hair.
Its been a long day and I didn't get an after picture taken yet. I hope to get one taken and the before and after posted soon.
