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Garnier Olia Review

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Overall rating from 196 reviews so far:
3.4/5
Would use it again?
3.4/5
Did it do what it said it would?
3.4/5
Would recommend it to a friend?
3.3/5

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The 1st home hair colour powedered by oil, not ammonia.

MAXIMUM COLOUR PERFORMANCE
- 100% grey coverage.
- Vibrant and lasting colour.

VISIBLE IMPROVEMENT OF HAIR QUALITY
- No ammonia.
- 4 flower oils.
- 35% softer, 17% shinier.

A NEW EXPERIENCE FOR THE SENSES
- Delicate floral fragrance.
- Velvety cream, no drip.

$16.99

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Garnier Olia Review

Garnier Olia Review

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Overall rating:
4.7/5
4th May, 2014
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Really like Garnier Olia

When I find a good hair colour I tend to stick to it and Garnier Olia is my go to brand. I like that it is ammonia free and uses flower oils. I tend to colour my hair using their deep black or soft black and I like that there is the choice. I always have plenty of product to colour my hair and find the conditioning treatment really good and it lasts for a few washes, plus smells really good! The colour is really good and matches what it says on the box and it lasts for quite a while. I don't know whether I noticed my hair was any softer or shinier than normal though.

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Overall rating:
2.7/5
1st May, 2014
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Disapointed

This product did smell amazing wasn't strong at all which i loved, there is nothing worse than colouring your hair and the smell of the prtoduct is over powering . But i found it didnt last as long as my normal hair colour that I buy. It faided pretty quickly. And the conditioner it comes with made my hair extremely oily. I did like the applicator tho it made applying the colour nice an easy. But over all i don't think I would ever use it again

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Overall rating:
3.7/5
23rd April, 2014
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Not bad for home dye

90% of the time il go to the salon for my colour. but every now & again il get lazy & do it at home. I found Olia to be a really lush colour & stayed in my hair a lot longer than many other home dyes iv tried. not too strong smelling & gave me soft, shiny locks when dried.

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Overall rating:
4.3/5
22nd April, 2014
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I would use again

I used this when its on special and its great way to touch up the few greys that wonder around on my head. There is no a heavy ammonia smell which is good. It is really easy to use. I used it for my sister wedding.

Tips: For long thick hair and long hair get more than one bottle, and you will be able to cover all of your hair and get a better coverage overall of your hair.

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Overall rating:
1.7/5
16th April, 2014
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Not soft or shiny

I was incredibly disapointed with Garnier Olia. When I colour my hair at home, I normally only use a long-lasting semi-permanent like L'Oreal Casting Creme Gloss, which I have nothing but praise for and leaves my hair looking great. I decided to give Garnier Olia a try because I was looking at going red, and unfortunately the usual doesn't have a wide colour selection.

Firstly, I found it a lot harder to apply Olia. I applied in sections as I normally would, and then I would normally massage the colour in so that I know it's even, but I had a lot of trouble doing this with Olia.

I waited the required time then went to rinse. You're supposed to add a little water then massage in, my hair didn't want to massage! I rinsed and applied the conditioner, which was nothing to write home about and I probably wouldn't use again.

After my hair was dry I could see what the colour looked like. I had brown hair and used Intense Red, so according to the box I should have a resulting all-over dark reddy-brown. Instead my hair has a faint tinge of red to it but that's about it. Also, it looks very dull and feels incredibly dry, not at all what I would be expecting from a product that states 'soft and shiny'.

I wouldn't use this again, and will probably be re-colouring my hair with another brand in a couple of weeks.

Tips: If you do use this, I would make sure you have a good colour protecting conditioner to try and stop your colour from fading.

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Overall rating:
2.7/5
11th April, 2014
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disappointed with Red shades

When I used this brand to dye my hair red I was disappointed with the colour selection offered but also how my dye turned out! The red was not vibrant at all and I was very disappointed. It didn't match the estimated shade either. This was unusual because my hair was already red so it should of been easy to refresh the colour

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Overall rating:
2.7/5
3rd April, 2014
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Not my top pick- but safe to use if pregnant

I have to admit that I used this product to dye my hair while I was pregnant because I was advised that because a natural product was a safe option. That pretty much sums up the only think I liked about it. I found that the colour had no real staying power & within 2 weeks I could already see a lot of fade. On the upside it did smell a lot more pleasant then the harsh ammonia products that gas out my bathroom. I think the idea behind the dye is great but just didn't really do it for me.

Tips: If you are looking for something vibrant and lasting perhaps look else where...

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Overall rating:
1.0/5
30th March, 2014
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No love lost for Olia

Oh dear! It's not often that I find something that I really don't like - as I'm a happy-go-lucky sort; but Garnier Olia was a real disappointment!

I found it to be thin and watery as opposed to oily as the name suggests. I didn't feel that this provided good coverage at all on my hair, with it somehow managing to slip past whole sections I'd applied it to, for no good reason :/

The colour was also a little weak for my liking and the images and chart on the box and for any area that it did cover, it did not cover the greys well, instead coating them and becoming brighter - which to be honest I did think was cool, but that's me. I'm sure someone who's not into crazy hair and fashion, may not be so pleased.

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Overall rating:
4.3/5
13th March, 2014
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Left my hair is AMAZING quality

Usually after I colour my hair (which is pretty frequently) my hair feels pretty fried no matter how much I condition it. After using Olia, my hair actually feels in BETTER condition after I coloured it, than it did before. I purchased it in Brown 5.0 to cover a dark purple I had in my hair before. it did a really good job of taking my hair to a glossy brown shade, and covering the purple which other dyes haven't.

As for application, it can be a leeettle bit tricky to apply seeing as it is oil based. This means it isn't as easy to "spread" throughout the hair and you really have to make sure you cover all the strands. Because of this, the application took me about 25-30 minutes. I've heard how a lot of people hate the bottle shape, but I really don't mind. The smell is SO much better than any of the other dye's I've used. The fact that is has no ammonia is really great, because for someone who colours their hair as much as I do, it's nice to try and minimize the chemicals. I'm happy with the colour, incredibly happy with the condition of my hair, and indifferent about the application. Because of the good colour quality, and the amazing condition of my hair, I would definitely buy this hair colour before any other box dye.

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Overall rating:
1.3/5
10th March, 2014
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Not long lasting as it promises

I purchased No. 6.60 in deep red and it promised me long lasting colour with shine, healthy hair and no fading.

The colouring experience was very pleasant because not having ammonia in home hair dye makes a world of difference, not only your scalp but your ability to breathe through the application process.

The amount of product in 1 box was more than enough for my thick, mid length hair and my head was completely saturated after application which I was very pleased about.

I loved the conditioner that accompanied the dye and 60ml was wonderful for use over the weeks preceeding colouring. I loved the richness, creamy texture and lovely smell. My hair felt amazing upon application and comb through was a breeze. No tangled hair, just soft and manageable.

Rinising the dye out of my hair was a nightmare, as it about 4 good shampoos to rinse all colour and residue out of my hair and in the end it didnt appear as if my hair was even coloured.

After blow drying my hair, the colour result was very disappointing as a my hair just had a tinge of red but nothing noticeable. The little bit of red I was able to achieve washed out so quickly so the promise of permanent hair colour was a fail. My hair however felt very nourished and healthy after colouring.

I dont feel the price matches the quality of the hair dye as there as many cheaper hair dyes that actually DO deliver permanent, long lasting hair colour.

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