Loreal hicolor magenta before and after

Loreal hicolor magenta before and after

Loreal hicolor magenta before and after

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$18.49

No pre-lightening required! L’Oreal HiColor Magenta’s breakthrough technology lightens the hair 3-4 levels and dyes it in one easy step. Originally designed for highlights, it can also be used for the whole head.

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Instructions

The colourant creme needs to be mixed with 30 or 40 vol developer. Use 20 vol only for relaxed hair. Please note: You are only buying the colourant creme here, not the developer. (Creme developer can be bought at many Australian chemists for around $10.00 per 1000ml). Apply to dry, unwashed hair and and process at room temperature for 30 minutes. Rinse well. You will find more detailed instructions on the packaging.

L’Oreal Excellence HiColor is intended for the use by professional and/or licensed hair stylists. We cannot guarantee satisfactory performance if the product is used by an unlicensed individual and do not take responsibility for the results. Please seek advice from a salon professional when using this product.

Hair colours can cause allergic reactions which, in certain rare cases, can be severe. Please follow the instructions on the packaging and perform a skin allergy test 48 hours prior to each use.

Tips

Try mixing HiColor HiLights Magenta with HiColor HiLights Red for the most dazzling Red with a subtle touch of Pink!

Top critical review

1.0 out of 5 starsIntense red is lies.

Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2020

I bought this specifically because it's supposed to be for darker hair. My roots were dark brown and the rest of my hair was a faded red, the product of bleaching and dying red, which I hate doing but apparently its the ONLY way to get the color I want. This product specifies that it's for dark hair, no bleach needed, and has 3 levels of lift. SO TELL ME WHY IT TURNED ALL MY HAIR DARK BROWN WITH A SLIGHT RED TINT??? The hair that was red before? Dark brown with a red tint now 😤 I've attached pictures of my hair before, although my roots had grown out considerably, and my hair this morning. I'm beyond irritated and there's nothing I can do cuz it dried my hair out so bad that if I try to redo it with bleach and better dye it'll fry my hair 😑😑😑 long story short. False advertising. Should've bleached it first. Intense red is LIES! And I will never buy Loreal dye again.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Must buy
Reviewed in the United States on September 15, 2020

Love love love the color. Came out wonderful. I will use again and would recommend. I wanted a dark color with a blue hue and that’s what I got. Very happy.

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Reviewed in the United States on July 1, 2022

So the first the first couple times I used the L'Oreal Hicolor reds, I wasn't so impressed. I have brown hair. I used a 30 and even 40 volume developer on one occasion and left it on for about 45 minutes and also an hour, and didn't give me a drastic change or not the vibrant color I was looking for. However, huge huge huge game changer was when I used a heating hair cap set on alternating medium or high setting, what are the other. You want it on a high warm, just not burn yourself. I also used a 40 volume cream developer this time, along with the heating cap, and my oh my, I was almost fluorescent red. Talk about drastic change. I could have given Bozo the Clown a run for his money. I know its harsh to use a 40 vol developer your hair every month. I'd be okay with even a 20 or 30 volume developer. The heating hair cap definitely gave it a boost. Or maybe it wasthe combination of the heating cap and high volume developer. I used intense red this time. Next time I'll do the magenta red, with a 30 volume cream developer and a heating hair cap. I'm looking forward to it!

Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2022

I dyed a wig with this color and it came out a burgundy and not a true red. It still came out cute so I wore it but if you’re dyeing a wig I suggest you lighten it first then add this dye if you truly want it that bright red color even though it says it’s meant to work on dark hair.

Reviewed in the United States on August 19, 2022

This color is everything ! I am OBSESSED! Super dark but just the right amount of sapphire/blue ! Also, smells amazing! Will definitely be purchasing again I don’t ever wanna use another blue black color again !

Reviewed in the United States on June 16, 2022

I have been using hi color the past 4 times I colored my hair. I did my own ombre effect and I'm not a pro. I'm just someone who likes saving money. I use whichever color of the hicolor I'm feeling, this time it was the color I'm reviewing. I use 30 developer (suggested to use 20). I also add a lid full of hair protein (search amazon for it, it's in a tiny bottle) then I mix well and apply with a hair color brush. I am 52 with grays coming in all around my face and all over. I get these areas extra good, I let it sit on for 45 minutes then wash out in shower with lukewarm water. I was a 2nd time if I'm still seeing a lot of color. Then I condition and rinse. This color doesn't bleed a lot in showers, lasts a LONG time, the color stays vibrant too. If you get the black plum color, it bleeds in showers for awhile. I've been coloring my hair over 30 years. This is the first color that I absolutely love and it really stays vibrant for a long time.

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5.0 out of 5 stars I LOVE Loreal HiColor!!
By Andrea on June 16, 2022

I have been using hi color the past 4 times I colored my hair. I did my own ombre effect and I'm not a pro. I'm just someone who likes saving money. I use whichever color of the hicolor I'm feeling, this time it was the color I'm reviewing. I use 30 developer (suggested to use 20). I also add a lid full of hair protein (search amazon for it, it's in a tiny bottle) then I mix well and apply with a hair color brush. I am 52 with grays coming in all around my face and all over. I get these areas extra good, I let it sit on for 45 minutes then wash out in shower with lukewarm water. I was a 2nd time if I'm still seeing a lot of color. Then I condition and rinse. This color doesn't bleed a lot in showers, lasts a LONG time, the color stays vibrant too. If you get the black plum color, it bleeds in showers for awhile. I've been coloring my hair over 30 years. This is the first color that I absolutely love and it really stays vibrant for a long time.

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Loreal hicolor magenta before and after

Loreal hicolor magenta before and after

Reviewed in the United States on July 18, 2022

I love that I don’t have to bleach! So that’s great. Really the color faded fast. (Less then 2 weeks) my brown hair is showing thru. It’s much more red then magenta but it turned burgundy within a week & a half. Went into the pool it faded even quicker. It’s a great price tho & I do like the look. The upkeep is just harder vs other semi dyes

Reviewed in the United States on August 24, 2022

Amo este color llevo meses usándolo fácil de aplicar y de larga duración . Sencillamente un color espectacular.

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5.0 out of 5 stars My Favorite product
By Laurie Avila on August 23, 2022

Amo este color llevo meses usándolo fácil de aplicar y de larga duración . Sencillamente un color espectacular.

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Loreal hicolor magenta before and after
Loreal hicolor magenta before and after

Loreal hicolor magenta before and after
Loreal hicolor magenta before and after

Reviewed in the United States on August 8, 2022

I love it!❤️🥰 It was just kind of creamy so It didn’t mixed that well into my hair, so I had to use the three containers. Overall, is a good product.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Super creamy compared to another hair dye…
By Amazon Customer on August 7, 2022

I love it!❤️🥰 It was just kind of creamy so It didn’t mixed that well into my hair, so I had to use the three containers. Overall, is a good product.

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Loreal hicolor magenta before and after

Loreal hicolor magenta before and after

Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2022

If you want to do a full head with this product I suggest you buy 3-4 depending on your hairs length because the tubes are pretty small.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing hair dye for dark hair

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 30, 2022

This is a great hair dye that for dark hair. I have very dark brown, "type 4c" hair and it dyed it the red I was looking for with ease. Make sure you rinse it out thoroughly otherwise you'll be dying your pillowcases if you sleep without a headscarf.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing hair dye for dark hair
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 30, 2022

This is a great hair dye that for dark hair. I have very dark brown, "type 4c" hair and it dyed it the red I was looking for with ease. Make sure you rinse it out thoroughly otherwise you'll be dying your pillowcases if you sleep without a headscarf.

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Loreal hicolor magenta before and after

4.0 out of 5 stars Finally bright red again!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 22, 2021

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 One tube came a bit mashup but the seal wasnt broken so I wasnt bothered. Havent been bright red in years and luckily they havent changed the formula so Im happy with the outcome.
My natural hair is very dark brown. I was a deep red before I put this in but used a 30 developer anyway. I love this colour but my hair hates it lol so it will need tonnes of TLC when I decide to change colours again
Only given 4 stars cos this stuff is expensive woulda given 4.5 cos its not the sellers fault

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4.0 out of 5 stars Finally bright red again!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 22, 2021

One tube came a bit mashup but the seal wasnt broken so I wasnt bothered. Havent been bright red in years and luckily they havent changed the formula so Im happy with the outcome.
My natural hair is very dark brown. I was a deep red before I put this in but used a 30 developer anyway. I love this colour but my hair hates it lol so it will need tonnes of TLC when I decide to change colours again
Only given 4 stars cos this stuff is expensive woulda given 4.5 cos its not the sellers fault

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Loreal hicolor magenta before and after

5.0 out of 5 stars The best! Love it!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 7, 2022

This is my favoyrite hairdye. During the year sometimes I try different shades because I get bored after a few months but when I finish my "crazy" colors period time, this is the color I ALWAYS go back to.
And if you tried another color, a bit darker this one is good to cover it up and go back to red. ATTENTION: it obviously doesn't cover black or nearly-black colors!❗ (don't expect miracles!!!) ❗❗❗❗
I had a dark purple, it faded away thanks to the sun and then I applied this color again and the result was good. 😊 I could go back to the magenta red 😍
Over bleached hair it can be a bit aggressive. And it WILL fade more, because of the bleached base.
I HIGHLY RECOMMEND! I order it for the 20th time, at least.

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5.0 out of 5 stars The best! Love it!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 7, 2022

This is my favoyrite hairdye. During the year sometimes I try different shades because I get bored after a few months but when I finish my "crazy" colors period time, this is the color I ALWAYS go back to.
And if you tried another color, a bit darker this one is good to cover it up and go back to red. ATTENTION: it obviously doesn't cover black or nearly-black colors!❗ (don't expect miracles!!!) ❗❗❗❗
I had a dark purple, it faded away thanks to the sun and then I applied this color again and the result was good. 😊 I could go back to the magenta red 😍
Over bleached hair it can be a bit aggressive. And it WILL fade more, because of the bleached base.
I HIGHLY RECOMMEND! I order it for the 20th time, at least.

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Loreal hicolor magenta before and after

Loreal hicolor magenta before and after

5.0 out of 5 stars It works ! If you magenta hair this is for you!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 1, 2020

OMG!!!!
It works! Ive been struggling with my hairdresser for a couple of years to get the colour result i want and i was recommended this brand and colour by a friend. It really does turn dark hair magenta! Use a 30 vol developer and 1 part hair dye 2 parts developer, leave for 45 mins and rinse!

Loreal hicolor magenta before and after

5.0 out of 5 stars It works ! If you magenta hair this is for you!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 1, 2020

OMG!!!!
It works! Ive been struggling with my hairdresser for a couple of years to get the colour result i want and i was recommended this brand and colour by a friend. It really does turn dark hair magenta! Use a 30 vol developer and 1 part hair dye 2 parts developer, leave for 45 mins and rinse!

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Loreal hicolor magenta before and after

Loreal hicolor magenta before and after

5.0 out of 5 stars Love this product, it's ultra bright

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 10, 2022

I love this colour, been using it for at least 4 years now, something I'll switch to magenta for an ombre effect but I won't go back to shop products ever again.
This product is easy to mix with L'Oréal creme developer 15 or 20%. It will last even longer if you wash your hair in cooler water, dry shampoo in between washes and make sure there are no sulphates in your shampoo and conditioner. Regular hair masks for coloured or red hair are also a must.
If you want hair like her from strictly, then get this, it's amazing!!😜

Loreal hicolor magenta before and after

5.0 out of 5 stars Love this product, it's ultra bright
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 10, 2022

I love this colour, been using it for at least 4 years now, something I'll switch to magenta for an ombre effect but I won't go back to shop products ever again.
This product is easy to mix with L'Oréal creme developer 15 or 20%. It will last even longer if you wash your hair in cooler water, dry shampoo in between washes and make sure there are no sulphates in your shampoo and conditioner. Regular hair masks for coloured or red hair are also a must.
If you want hair like her from strictly, then get this, it's amazing!!😜

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Loreal hicolor magenta before and after

Loreal hicolor magenta before and after

How long do you let Loreal HiColor in your hair?

Saturate the selected hair based on the desired effects. Process for 30 minutes at room temperature. Rinse hair well after the processing time. Rinse with warm water until water runs clear and then shampoo.

How do you mix Loreal HiColor magenta with developer?

You're supposed to mix 1 part color with 1.5 parts developer in a plastic bowl. Don't use metal! Mix until it's smooth and creamy.

Does Loreal HiColor bleed red?

Least bleeding. No after wash staining of towel. No dryness after color. Long lasting color.

Does HiColor red have bleach?

L'Oreal HiColor hair dye is a popular way to achieve dramatic color changes on dark hair. There's a good chance you already know that the hair dye doesn't contain bleach, but the fact that it can lighten dark hair so well has people wondering if it's damaging.