Thought I could live with it until the next appointment in about 4 weeks but last week my sister mentioned that it looked real bad and since then it has bugged me so much! Honestly didn't think it looked that bad as in the picture above. Total ugh.
Today while out on an epic shopping trip with my mom, sister and husband at MidValley picked up the Revlon Colorsilk in 33 Dark Soft Brown at Watson's for RM21.90.
Description from box -
Revlon Colorsilk gives you natural-looking, even color from root to tip that stays beautiful between colorings. It is formulated to penetrate every strand with its gentle, ammonia-free formula and after-color conditioner with nourishing silk proteins. Hair looks silkier, shinier and healthier than before you colored. 100% gray coverage. Leaves hair in better condition. Available in a range of 40 brilliant shades. Colorsilk permanent haircolor can be used on natural, color-treated, relaxed or permed hair
Revlon Colorsilk is an ammonia-free formula. It contains the same items as most hair dye kits - ammonia-free colorant, cream color developer, nourishing after-care conditioner with detailed instructions and disposable gloves.
An estimation of the results according to your hair color with this box of 33 Dark Soft Brown. Guess-timating mine to be like #2.
Follow the instructions - mix colorant and developer, shake well, wear gloves etc The best tip about dying hair is to apply Vaseline all around hairline on face and neck. Wear an old t-shirt and have a few old towels handy.
During dye process. Sexxxay.
For re-coloring of the whole head it needs to be left in for 25 minutes. If there are stubborn greys an extra 5 minutes. Lighter shades may take up to 45 minutes total. There are also additional instructions for touching up color.
You may need 2 boxes for hair longer than shoulder-length. I should have done this as the hair didn't feel 'wet' enough all through from root to tip. The end result shows this mistake.
Once done rinse through until water runs clear. Your hair will feel like it's completely fried and really rough at the end of this. Don't worry! Apply the conditioner in the little packet - which will not tear off at the tab so have a pair of scissors handy. Wait 2 minutes and just like magic it's all smooth.
After - hair towel-dried, still dampYou may need 2 boxes for hair longer than shoulder-length. I should have done this as the hair didn't feel 'wet' enough all through from root to tip. The end result shows this mistake.
Once done rinse through until water runs clear. Your hair will feel like it's completely fried and really rough at the end of this. Don't worry! Apply the conditioner in the little packet - which will not tear off at the tab so have a pair of scissors handy. Wait 2 minutes and just like magic it's all smooth.
Don't have a real after picture as once hair dried it was after dark with no natural light. (see end of post for updated pictures). The color looks very even and is a marked improvement from the before picture.
The husband loves it as he likes dark asian hair! I just think that lighter hair looks a tad unique and makes me look a wee bit younger ;) Whatever the case it's a nice change up for now. A perfect reset to zero as this is quite close to my natural hair color.
The best part about Revlon Colorsilk is that it doesn't stink! As it doesn't have ammonia it does not smell at all. I have previously used Loreal Feria and Garnier Nutrisse, these have made the whole room smell really bad like ... uh ... cat pee. It was also very gentle on the skin, no stinging or burning feeling.
Pros
Description -
Revlon Colorsilk Luminista saturates dark hair with vibrant, shimmering color while subduing unwanted brassiness. This gentle, ammonia-free formula contains shine-enhancing mango butter and leaves hair in better condition than before you colored. And with its extra-creamy, moisturizing after-color conditioner, hair looks healthy and bouncy – not flat, frizzy or dull. 100% gray coverage.
It was not available at Watson's MidValley or I would have tried it out instead. As it is very new it is available in few drugstore outlets for now. Priced the same as regular Revlon Colorsilk.
Note - it is very important to do a 48-hour skin test before using any hair dye as serious allergic reactions may happen even if you have used hair dye before.
Update - more pics
Coverage is not 100% especially at ends. Should definitely concentrate more on ends and/or get a 2nd box. At least it looks somewhat natural compared to the 'eye-catching' auburn (ick). I plan on getting one of the black shades (11 Soft Black) in a couple of weeks to go darker.
Such a different look! Changed the hair part that morning to try something different but it's back to the usual now since it looked very odd. Excuse the morning bloat and stressed out look - last week was majorly stressful for both of us .. great stuff all around.
The husband loves it as he likes dark asian hair! I just think that lighter hair looks a tad unique and makes me look a wee bit younger ;) Whatever the case it's a nice change up for now. A perfect reset to zero as this is quite close to my natural hair color.
The best part about Revlon Colorsilk is that it doesn't stink! As it doesn't have ammonia it does not smell at all. I have previously used Loreal Feria and Garnier Nutrisse, these have made the whole room smell really bad like ... uh ... cat pee. It was also very gentle on the skin, no stinging or burning feeling.
Pros
- ammonia-free
- no smell at all
- really gentle on skin and hair
- cheap! RM21.90, others are over RM30
- magical conditioner
- cheap gloves, attached flat to instructions
- conditioner pack will not tear easily, need to fumble with scissors
Description -
Revlon Colorsilk Luminista saturates dark hair with vibrant, shimmering color while subduing unwanted brassiness. This gentle, ammonia-free formula contains shine-enhancing mango butter and leaves hair in better condition than before you colored. And with its extra-creamy, moisturizing after-color conditioner, hair looks healthy and bouncy – not flat, frizzy or dull. 100% gray coverage.
It was not available at Watson's MidValley or I would have tried it out instead. As it is very new it is available in few drugstore outlets for now. Priced the same as regular Revlon Colorsilk.
Note - it is very important to do a 48-hour skin test before using any hair dye as serious allergic reactions may happen even if you have used hair dye before.
Update - more pics
Day after, natural light.
Coverage is not 100% especially at ends. Should definitely concentrate more on ends and/or get a 2nd box. At least it looks somewhat natural compared to the 'eye-catching' auburn (ick). I plan on getting one of the black shades (11 Soft Black) in a couple of weeks to go darker.
From this on Friday morning
To this on Saturday morning
Such a different look! Changed the hair part that morning to try something different but it's back to the usual now since it looked very odd. Excuse the morning bloat and stressed out look - last week was majorly stressful for both of us .. great stuff all around.
The color does make it look like I aged a couple of years, or a decade .. fml.
Disclaimer - This post is not an ad for Revlon or Revlon Colorsilk but is merely a reaction to the hatred felt for the now expunged orange hair. Thanks.
5 comments:
Shud have picked up on this one! I tried the liese bubble color and it stinks so bad! I dont know if its my scalp or if its the product my scalp feel the burn sensation like hell!!! =( Next time shud try this. I want to go blonde but to maintain need a lot of money :p hahaha.
The last picture the color look quite even :) nice! =D
Hmm, the colour gets a thumb up from me too. Would love to see more pics of it :D
I never bought Revlon cause I wasn't too sure if it'll turn out nice, seeing yours I guess I can give it a go.. but later, Watsons having the buy 3 Garnier haircolour for RM50. Too cheap for me to pass up >.>
@nicole - almost got the liese because have heard it's so easy to apply. only that results don't last and that it smells bad! if you go blonde do show us ya?
@hevn - updated more pics this morning :)
i do like it though because it didn't feel like a long torturous process because of lack of smell, burning etc. i'd buy it again.
how are your results with garnier? RM50 is really cheap!
I've been using this color and noticed that within
A few weeks, it fades and starts to look very much like
Your haircolor in the first photo... I'm not sure if it the hard water or what. I'd like to know your results after a few
Weeks...
LK
@anonymous - Unfortunately a few days later i colored it with Revlon Colorsilk in (11) Soft Black so may not be able to show results for this Medium Brown. Sorry :(
I have read a few reviews that mentioned that this does not last very long, that's why it's so cheap compared to other boxed dyes that are double the price.
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