This is a terrific product if you're looking for a non-permanent colouring option that skips the ammonia. I've purchased this many times over the years, and most recently coloured my hair last month in a fabulous, rich chocolate shade.\n\nNo matter whichever shade you choose, you'll find the colour result will be very true to what shows on the box. The colour comes with detailed instructions and a stock standard kit i.e. gloves, developer, colour and conditioner, and the product is applied via a standard nozzle bottle.\n\nWhile not 'drip-proof', it goes on well, and really doesn't drip (too much). The scent is strong but is also minus ammonia, so shouldn't be too irritating to most people. I have long hair so purchased two bottles for optimal coverage, finding I had ... MoreThis is a terrific product if you're looking for a non-permanent colouring option that skips the ammonia. I've purchased this many times over the years, and most recently coloured my hair last month in a fabulous, rich chocolate shade.\n\nNo matter whichever shade you choose, you'll find the colour result will be very true to what shows on the box. The colour comes with detailed instructions and a stock standard kit i.e. gloves, developer, colour and conditioner, and the product is applied via a standard nozzle bottle.\n\nWhile not 'drip-proof', it goes on well, and really doesn't drip (too much). The scent is strong but is also minus ammonia, so shouldn't be too irritating to most people. I have long hair so purchased two bottles for optimal coverage, finding I had really good results. \n\nAfter colouring, I have found my hair to be very shiny & full of gorgeous colour. This also does a fantastic job at covering those pesky grey hairs, and keeping them at bay for around 6 weeks. Depending on your hair length, the included hair conditioner should have some left over for use as an intense conditioning treatment a week or so post colouring. This conditioner does smell a bit like the hair colour, but I find it quite pleasant.\n\nI will continue to purchase this, I love how it's gentle for my hair, while also giving great grey coverage and a shiny head of hair every time. Highly recommended.

I have used L’Oréal Paris Casting Crème Gloss semi-permanent colour several times in the past in shades Iced Truffle and Medium Brown. However as I am over 50 years old and starting to notice significantly more grey and white strands in the front and sides of my hair, I now prefer to use the shade Iced Cocoa; which is a richer, darker brown shade. The L’Oréal Paris Casting Crème Gloss hair colouring kit is a quick, easy and fuss-free at home hair colour kit, that comes in a decent range of colours to choose from. I usually find the entire process of product preparation to colouring takes no longer than 45 minutes for me. The Developer Crème and Crème Colourant in the kit are really quick and easy to mix. The precision tip applicator included in the box makes the ... MoreI have used L’Oréal Paris Casting Crème Gloss semi-permanent colour several times in the past in shades Iced Truffle and Medium Brown. However as I am over 50 years old and starting to notice significantly more grey and white strands in the front and sides of my hair, I now prefer to use the shade Iced Cocoa; which is a richer, darker brown shade. The L’Oréal Paris Casting Crème Gloss hair colouring kit is a quick, easy and fuss-free at home hair colour kit, that comes in a decent range of colours to choose from. I usually find the entire process of product preparation to colouring takes no longer than 45 minutes for me. The Developer Crème and Crème Colourant in the kit are really quick and easy to mix. The precision tip applicator included in the box makes the application process less messy and of course allows you to precisely apply the colour to the areas that need most coverage. Unfortunately I have a few grey and white strands popping up here and there, so I prefer to leave the colour on for at least 20 minutes, and I find this helps cover the majority of grey strands very well. However if you just want to retouch up your hair colour or don’t have many white strands than the product would work in as little as 15 minutes. The hair colour rinses off easily and I strongly recommend using the Nutri-Shine Conditioner included in the box, as this really helps add extra shine, radiance and softness to the hair. I have naturally frizzy, curly hair so I leave the conditioner on for a couple of extra minutes to add that added nourishment that my hair needs. The product claims to contain Royal Jelly extract to protect and nourish hair fibers during the colouring process, and I have to say my hair does feel softer and shiner after I colour it with the Casting Crème Gloss. As this hair colour is semi-permanent for me it lasts about 6-8 weeks before I need to colour my hair again. \n\nOverall I am very pleased with L’Oréal Paris Casting Crème Gloss, mainly because it is ammonia-free, gentle and doesn’t irritate or burn my scalp. There is no overpowering or strong hair dye odour, which is one of the main benefits of this product. Overall the product provides decent grey coverage and very natural looking colour. The product is relatively cheap and very easy to use at home, and the best part is that the whole process takes less than 1 hour. I recommend this hair colour kit to anyone who wants a quick and convenient at-home hair colour that is quite gentle and non-irritating. Of course if you have a lot of grey hairs or want longer lasting colour then a permanent hair colour would be a better choice.\n

These are the hair dyes my mum and I consistently used for at least 3-4 years running and my mum still uses them over a professional dye today. It's very easy to apply and the directions are easy to follow. The amount you get in one box is well enough to apply to shoulder length, perhaps an inch or two longer hair. I found that the colour applied and held onto the hair strand well and would last a good couple of months before I saw noticeable regrowth - this probably also depends on the colour you choose. After a while when I was growing my hair out, I could see the very obvious brassiness to my hair compared to my natural colouring on the roots and the faux colouring on the ends. \n\nMy mum still uses this and it works on her few grey hairs beautifully. We usually ... MoreThese are the hair dyes my mum and I consistently used for at least 3-4 years running and my mum still uses them over a professional dye today. It's very easy to apply and the directions are easy to follow. The amount you get in one box is well enough to apply to shoulder length, perhaps an inch or two longer hair. I found that the colour applied and held onto the hair strand well and would last a good couple of months before I saw noticeable regrowth - this probably also depends on the colour you choose. After a while when I was growing my hair out, I could see the very obvious brassiness to my hair compared to my natural colouring on the roots and the faux colouring on the ends. \n\nMy mum still uses this and it works on her few grey hairs beautifully. We usually use the Black Cherry colour and it has a gorgeous effects because her greys really pick up that reddish shade and almost look like little highlights everywhere. Definitely would recommend especially as you can frequently find them half price. \n

I am the biggest dunce when it comes to doing my own hair. I pretty much use shampoo, conditioner and then let it air dry. I don't really use any styling products or blow dry it, and I only get to the salon a couple of times a year. Perhaps as payback for feeling neglected, my locks have developed a very pronounced grey streak in amongst the medium brown. It is so noticeable that my sister added it to a drawing of me on a birthday card she made for our mum, and my cousin sometimes asks me how it is, as though it has a personality of it's own. I do like a slightly darker shade of hair colour and of course I wanted to cover the grey so I took the recommendation from a friend and gave this product a try. \nI have one of those brush applicators that hairdressers use, ... MoreI am the biggest dunce when it comes to doing my own hair. I pretty much use shampoo, conditioner and then let it air dry. I don't really use any styling products or blow dry it, and I only get to the salon a couple of times a year. Perhaps as payback for feeling neglected, my locks have developed a very pronounced grey streak in amongst the medium brown. It is so noticeable that my sister added it to a drawing of me on a birthday card she made for our mum, and my cousin sometimes asks me how it is, as though it has a personality of it's own. I do like a slightly darker shade of hair colour and of course I wanted to cover the grey so I took the recommendation from a friend and gave this product a try. \nI have one of those brush applicators that hairdressers use, and you can pick them up from pretty much anywhere that sells hair colour. I think the brush really helps to spread the hair colour where you want it, and prevent it from getting on your skin. I also have a mixing bowl but with the bottle applicator this comes with, I don't need that. \nThe first time, I was scared, I admit that, but I have to say that this was really easy to use and I have continued to use this exclusively for the last few years. The instructions are easy to follow, it comes with everything you need (definitely get the brush though), and you finish off with a really nice conditioner that I keep using until it is all gone. I find the colour that I use doesn't fade too much, but I am just enhancing my natural colour, not changing it dramatically, and the grey streak goes into hibernation. My hair always looks and feels great after colouring it, and I am convinced that the colour gives it added body as I have quite fine hair. Also worth noting is that I have a very small bathroom and I am able to use this without making a mess or getting any splashes on the walls or floor. I probably touch up, concentrating on the roots, every couple of months, so I find this very affordable as well as simple to use. I have never had an issue with sections of hair being missed but I am quite careful with the application. I think as long as you set aside enough time and don't rush, especially the first time if you are new to home hair colouring, you will get a great result. Here are some of my tips for first timers.\n1) Wear a old shirt that doesn't matter if it gets stained (it will), don't bother wrapping a towel around yourself of your arms will be too restricted.\n2) Place an old, dark towel over the sink and counter top so you can lay things down and the surfaces are protected.\n3) Put the conditioner in the shower before you start.\n4) Follow the directions to mix up the colour and put on the gloves, and have a comb or brush handy and also your applicator brush.\n5) Brush your hair back away from your face and use the applicator brush to apply colour all around your hairline, being as neat as you can and trying not to get any on your skin. Go behind your ears as well. As the rest of your hair is colour free, it doesn't matter if it falls around your face and ears at this point. \n6) Part your hair in the middle and apply a stripe of product, then brush onto each side of the parting with the applicator brush. Use the tip of the brush to create a new section and continue the process all down one side, and then the other side, as far down as you can go (ear level). I usually take this to the middle of the back of my head, as far as my arm can comfortable reach. \n7) Use the tip of the bottle to apply hair colour to the roots at the back of your head and behind your ears. Now all the roots should be pretty evenly coated. \n8) Squirt colour into your hand and run it through the lengths in sections. Don't forget to apply a handful of colour to the very back/underneath, the back of your neck. \n9) Use all the colour, just keep adding more and more til it's all gone, and work it through really well. Give yourself a nice head massage.\n10) Cover your head with a disposable shower cap or gladwrap your hair onto the top of your head.\n11) Rinse your brush and anything else that got colour on it, including your skin. Throw out the gloves and applicator bottle.\n12) Don't be tempted to wait much longer than the time it says in the instructions. Set a timer if you need.\n13) Rinse, shampoo, condition with the conditioner included. Use a dark towel as there might be some colour transfer.\n14) Blow dry (this is one time I always blow dry) and check how well you did with the coverage.\n15) As long as you take your time and make sure you really thoroughly cover the roots, you will love your new look! \n\n

I used to use this product very regularly about 10-12 years ago in Ebony Black. I have dark brown hair and just loved the true black colour this gave my hair. I applied it once every 3 months and it instantly made my hair so shiny, thicker and much more full of life. The application is extremely easy - the consistency is smooth and easy to spread around the hair, it is thick enough so doesn't splash everywhere, and the applicator tip is very handy. For the price, the amounts of the dye itself and conditioner are very generous and even though I had thick, past-the-shoulder-length hair, I only ever needed to buy one pack. The conditioner that comes with this is fabulous and I love the smell.\n\nI stopped using it after a couple of years when I went to the hairdressers ... MoreI used to use this product very regularly about 10-12 years ago in Ebony Black. I have dark brown hair and just loved the true black colour this gave my hair. I applied it once every 3 months and it instantly made my hair so shiny, thicker and much more full of life. The application is extremely easy - the consistency is smooth and easy to spread around the hair, it is thick enough so doesn't splash everywhere, and the applicator tip is very handy. For the price, the amounts of the dye itself and conditioner are very generous and even though I had thick, past-the-shoulder-length hair, I only ever needed to buy one pack. The conditioner that comes with this is fabulous and I love the smell.\n\nI stopped using it after a couple of years when I went to the hairdressers to dye my hair a medium ash brown. The product was deposited to heavily into the hair shaft that the colour wouldn't lift at all and I had to wait a year to grow my hair out plus have it cut significantly shorter in order to go lighter. Be careful of using this if you're going darker as even though it's semi-permanent, it will not wash out completely and you may have problems in the future if you are looking to go lighter. \n\nI now use it about once a year when I feel my hair needs a bit of a boost. But I only use it in lighter colours and use it more as a toner rather than to change the colour of my hair.\n\nPROS\nA beautiful colour range - there's something for everyone\nLeaves hair very soft and thick\nNo ammonia so no heavy chemical smell\n\nCONS\nDarker colours to not wash out completely - beware if you're looking for a temporary colour change as it may deposit colour that will be hard to remove\n\nREPURCHASE?\nYes, as after trial and error I know how to use it to get the results I want.\n

Did absolutely nothing for my dark blonde hair

I bought this dye hoping that it would lighten my dark, dirty-blonde hair to a warmer-honey blonde, so I used it on my roots and applied it as though I was highlighting my hair. It did absolutely nothing at all, and when I blow-dried my hair after the 45+ minute process, It looked the exact same as it did before. Waste of money in my opinion.

Easy to apply and even coverage

I tried out the Amber 645 colour on my ash-blonde with blonde ends hair. I turned out darker than I expected, like more of a chestnut brown/red colour. However, I've noticed that box dye always turns out darker on my hair, no matter how blonde I am.The application is really easy and turned out really even. I started with the roots and worked my way down, as the bottom of my hair is lighter than the roots. The colour came out really even, so I'm happy with that. I did pretty much massage in the colour for ten minutes to really make sure there was an even application.The conditioner is amazing. It smells so good and it made my hair so soft and shiny. I have no idea how long the colour will last, but my hair feels really good.4/5 stars, as I'm not a 100% sure ... MoreI tried out the Amber 645 colour on my ash-blonde with blonde ends hair. I turned out darker than I expected, like more of a chestnut brown/red colour. However, I've noticed that box dye always turns out darker on my hair, no matter how blonde I am.The application is really easy and turned out really even. I started with the roots and worked my way down, as the bottom of my hair is lighter than the roots. The colour came out really even, so I'm happy with that. I did pretty much massage in the colour for ten minutes to really make sure there was an even application.The conditioner is amazing. It smells so good and it made my hair so soft and shiny. I have no idea how long the colour will last, but my hair feels really good.4/5 stars, as I'm not a 100% sure whether it's the dye that causes to be darker than it's supposed to be or if it's my own hair doing that. Either way, it's a good product to try if you're looking to change your hair colour for a few weeks.

I love L'Oreal Castings

I've used Castings for years. I have completely white hair and love how this semi-permanent colour gradually fades so that the roots don't show so badly. Plus - it's much easier to apply by myself. Cheers L'Oreal!

Love this

Bought this L’Oréal Paris Casting Crème Gloss during COVID times to cover my grey hair. My hair was dark brown and I figured this should work. I followed the instructions and used the dye. Instructions were very easy to follow. Washed the hair out the conditioner and then blow dried my hair. My hair look and felt amazing. It didn’t damage my hair, my hair was hydrated and my hair was super shiny. This effectively covered all my greys as well. Highly recommend this L’Oréal Paris Casting Crème Gloss hair colour

So many shades!

I have used this hair dye for year and years. The shade names have changed over time, but I always opted for a shade with the word "chocolate" in it and was never disappointed. I have dark brown hair so I didn't want any drastic changes, I just wanted to add a little "something something". The rich brown with red undertones was beautiful and people always commented on how great my hair looked, saying it was healthy and shiny. It faded naturally too and didn't appear to damage my hair.It's affordable and you can usually get them on a decent sale if like me you have long hair and need two boxes. I never had any allergy issues or weird staining, although I always put moisturiser around my hairline to avoid the dye staining my skin. I like the gloves it comes with, ... MoreI have used this hair dye for year and years. The shade names have changed over time, but I always opted for a shade with the word "chocolate" in it and was never disappointed. I have dark brown hair so I didn't want any drastic changes, I just wanted to add a little "something something". The rich brown with red undertones was beautiful and people always commented on how great my hair looked, saying it was healthy and shiny. It faded naturally too and didn't appear to damage my hair.It's affordable and you can usually get them on a decent sale if like me you have long hair and need two boxes. I never had any allergy issues or weird staining, although I always put moisturiser around my hairline to avoid the dye staining my skin. I like the gloves it comes with, they're not too big to be able to apply the product nicely throughout your hair. This is the only line of box dye kits I will ever buy.