Clairol Natural Instincts Semi-Permanent Hair Dye, 6R Light Auburn Hair Colour, 1 Count

Love the color

Much darker than it appears on the box

I will never permanent color my hair again, it always turns a brassy blonde in no time, even though my hair is brown. Natural instincts made my hair soft, very evenly and deeply colored. I love the conditioner that comes with it and wish I could get a huge bottle of that alone! I would have preferred if the color was a bit more rust colored, it is a true Irish red. Also, at first, my hair looked like it was purpely beet colored but after a few days and 2 washes it settled down to a true red. My hair is medium brown naturally. It seems long lasting too! So glad there is a semi-permanent color out there as there are so few. That way if I choose to highlight my hair back to blonde, I can. This was a fun way to alleviate the boredom of lockdown in Covid-19 and no open hair salons.

I really appreciate that this brand doesn't have the harsh, chemical scent typical of many home kits; the zero ammonia formula and added oils definitely help prevent my hair from feeling dried out after processing. However, keep in mind that this is a gradual wash-away color, so you won't get that deep, permanent "richness" found in stronger dyes. After about two weeks, I've noticed the color has faded into a bit of a dual-tone look, and it doesn't hold its original vibrancy for very long. It performs exactly as described on the box "blurring grays" (so not completely color) and washing out over time so while it's not a long-term solution, it's a solid, low-damaging option for a quick home refresh if you don't mind the lighter maintenance.

great product.