Clairol Natural Instincts Demi-Permanent Hair Dye, 6C Light Brown Hair Color, Pack of 1

I’m happy with the results using the light brown 6C. My natural brown already had a slight red tone and was around a level 7. I was looking for a semi-permanent option to slightly darken and unify my hair without a drastic change. The color came out very true to the picture on my level 7 brown hair, but a bit darker than I expected. In terms of depth, it looks closer to a level 5. I also expect this toner to wash out gradually after a few washes. That said, if your hair already has a greenish undertone, I would avoid this shade, as it contains no warm or brassy tones and may enhance the green. If your hair is on the warmer side with some red pigment, this works well to subtly neutralize warmth and give a slightly cooler result

I recently tried this brown hair dye, and I couldn’t be happier with the results. The shade turned out absolutely beautiful—rich, glossy, and natural-looking. It gave my hair the perfect balance of warmth and depth, which really enhanced my overall look. The color wasn’t flat or dull at all; instead, it had dimension and shine that made my hair look healthy and vibrant. The application process was surprisingly easy and mess-free. The formula spread smoothly through my hair, coating each strand evenly without clumping or dripping. I also noticed that the dye didn’t have an overpowering chemical smell like some brands do, which made the experience much more pleasant. From start to finish, it felt simple and professional, almost like I had gotten it done in a salon. One of the things I loved most was how gentle it was on my hair. After rinsing, my hair felt soft, silky, and nourished, not brittle or dry. It didn’t leave my scalp irritated either, which is always a concern I have when trying new dyes. The conditioning treatment included in the box sealed in the moisture, giving my hair an extra boost of smoothness and shine. The final color exceeded my expectations. The brown tone looked both elegant and natural, blending beautifully with my skin tone. I got so many compliments from friends and family who said it looked like my natural hair, only better. It had just the right amount of richness to stand out, while still being versatile enough for everyday wear. Overall, I would highly recommend this brown hair dye to anyone looking for a stunning, salon-quality result at home. It was easy to use, gentle on my hair, and left me with a gorgeous, long-lasting color. It’s definitely a product I’ll be reaching for again the next time I want to refresh my look.

I only have some greying around the hairline but I think this would still blend with more greying. I put it on my roots and hairline first for 10 minutes then apply the rest. The box says do 20 minutes, but I leave on for 30 mins because I really want to make sure those greys are getting soaked to the max. Use your judgement depending how porous your hair is. If I were to get stinging, I would wash it off sooner. For me, the color feels really gentle and no stinging or discomfort. It smells nice. I have been using Natural Instincts color for many years, doing the fun colors as a teen sometimes. I don't do the fun colors as often now mainly because with my greying it's such a delicate balance, like redoing the roots and all then i have pink hair with brown and grey roots.. don't always feel up to the increased maintenance. If anything, I think the formula has gotten even better and gentler/more natural over the years. The color I got was 6C which is a neutral light brown. My natural color has lots of gold in it so I offset it by doing neutral or cooler shades of brown, as inevitably my natural gold tones will start to show thru as the color fades. For this brand, the neutral and cool shades truly remove my brassiness and the greys are blended into a light brownish or highlight looking, for about 5-6 weeks. Sadly, my greys don't always 100% absorb the color, sometimes I still have some greys but they are blended into highlighted tones. It takes more intensive work to fully color the greys, more intense than semi-permanent color. During the summer I do a warmer shade like the light caramel brown, I like to rotate out seasonally with slight color changes. It looks even better when out in the sun as the sun naturally lightens it. Over the past 6 months I experimented with color depositing shampoos. They actually cover my grey better, like near 100%, BUT it absolutely destroyed and dried out my hair to the point I suffered significant hair loss. Natural Instincts never has been harsh like that for my thinner porous hair, from now on I am sticking to this and similar gentle brands.

I had really high hopes for this hair dye because I liked the ingredients and the colour on the box looked beautiful and very similar to the colour I already had I wanted to try this colour just to freshen up but to my surprise after using my hair colour is almost black with a slight orange undertone and not light brass free brown at all. The only reason I tried this one in the first place was because my regular brand was sold out even though the colour on the box was the exact same :( :(

Doesn’t cover ANY white hair. Is not harsh with the skin or hair, brilliant results. My hair is thick, and didn’t cover the white hairs at all.