You can always GO BLACK!

November 15. 2008 by admin.

DIY Hair Coloring Review

About 6 months ago as our family gathered around the dinner table, our 16-year old excitedly announced her intentions to dye her hair black, pink AND orange. It’s just “Freedom of Expression” we assured her father and managed to calm everyone down.

 Later she did have a change of heart and decided to dye all of her hair black and buy hair extensions for any wild and colorful whims she may have.

We used Féria Multi-faceted Shimmering color by L’oréal. The color was #20 (Black Leather) and it was perfect - very black, very shiny, and it left her hair feeling soft and silky.  The kit also comes with a healthy dose of conditioner, to be used weekly and should last about 4 washings.

After just 6 weeks though, the blackness had faded to a dark brown. This was probably a good thing as there were no screaming roots even though her natural color is a lighter shade of brown.

When I finally made it to the drug store, #20 was sold out so I picked up the next best thing - #21, Starry Night. I didn’t really notice it on the box, but the presence of a blue tint was very much there even after the hair had dried.   I can’t say I’m crazy about the blue (and everyone tells her – hey, your hair is blue!) but if it fades as fast as the first time, it is only temporary.

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Féria gets 4 out of 5 stars because I loved the Black Leather color but I will be experimenting to find a hair colorant that lasts a bit longer.

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