L'Oreal Paris Casting Creme Gloss Review

I recently tried this product in the shade 1021: Very Light Pearl Blonde. It's the lightest shade in the range and is a permanent colour. It's important to note that while the majority of shades in this range are semi-permanent, the three top light blonde colours are permanent! However this was perfect for me and just what I was looking for as my hair is already bleached blonde so I wanted a product that would cover my natural brown root re-growth and blend well with my previous colour (also an at-home job). While I was worried that the shade might be too light for me I read elsewhere that it's good for toning down brassiness in blonde hair - something that I sometimes struggle with. On applying the product I noticed that the crème formula was definitely "non drip" which I liked, and being ammonia free made it a pleasant experience to use compared with dye I’ve used in the past containing ammonia that left me choking on fumes, yuck! I followed the instructions to a tee, starting with my roots then later running the product through the lengths of my hair. I found the dye easy to wash out and loved the scent of the conditioner – intrigued also by the ingredient ‘royal jelly’. Later after drying my hair I could see that the colour had taken well to my roots and blended well with the lengths of my hair. It didn’t come out exactly the same colour as on the packaging but I was content with the results and pleased to find the colour was definitely less brassy than others I’ve tried. The conditioner had also left my hair feeling smooth and looking glossy. A couple of days later I washed my hair again, this time with my HG purple shampoo and fell in love the results. In the end, my hair came out a nice and light shiny blonde colour complete with natural high and low lights. Ultimately, I’d be happy to pay a few more dollars for this product compared to some other cheaper dyes I've tried as I think the results were superior and importantly, my hair still felt healthy afterwards.

I found this didn't have such a strong chemically smell as other hair dyes which was a nice change, it was really easy to apply and love that it is non drip! I got the 1021 VERY LIGHT PEARL BLONDE: PERMANENT COLOUR and found the colouring was ok (prefer my normal lightener) as it did help lighten my brown roots to a golden ginger, and my pinky red underneath went to a browny ginger (if that makes sense), I do wish there was a toner in it as it really did need it. I love that there is no ammonia, it did make my hair feel healthy and soft especially with the conditioner enriched with Royal Jelly which was so nice to use, I got two uses out of the conditioner but it was so hard to get out the second time that I gave up and felt like left a lot in the tube/bottle maybe if it was a different shape? All in all it was a nice formula that made me feel like I wasn't using harsh chemicals, I would buy again if it's on special and would like to try the shades Plum and Licorice.

I've been home colouring as long as I can remember & its generally an area where I'm rarely impressed, but this product has surpassed my expectations a lot! The packaging is pretty standard - it fits well in with the other similarly priced products on the shelf. I found the applicator to be better than most I've used, the bottle was a good size, but the only downside - the gloves were too small for my relatively normal sized hands! I pressed on anyway, the scent was really pleasant, lovely light fragrance - a lot better than most other products I've used. Usually I would struggle to cover my long thick hair with one pack of colour & I worried there wouldn't be enough for my ends after I'd applied the colour to my roots - but to my surprise there was plenty to cover all my hair - although I would suggest if you have long & thick hair and are going a fair bit darker it may pay to use two packs. One issue that always bothers me with home hair colouring is the spillage & staining that can occur along the hairline & face, I was pleasantly surprised to find very little of this 'evidence' of home colouring. And... the result is fabulous! I love the colour (Black Cherry) & my hair is super shiney and soft. I will definitely use this product again!

This is amazing! It is super easy to apply and doesn't leave permanent stains on everything (because it's not permanent). I left mine on for 45 minutes as I have always done with other hair dyes. It washed out really easy and didn't leave big blobs on my scalp like some other dyes do. It is quite dark at the moment but this is quite normal for hair dyes I feel so will fade down in a couple of washes. I have naturally auburn hair and I found that the colour on the box came out exactly what it says. The conditioner is lovely and leaves your hair feeling really silky soft. I would highly recommend this product for anyone who doesn't like the permanent solutions

I really enjoyed using this product. Though the gloves were small, the instructions were very easy to follow (and come in so many languages!) and the process was very simple. I'd never coloured my hair myself before so I was a little nervous about it but was pleasantly surprised with how easy it was. It came with loads of conditioner as well which was fab. I have brown hair and simply dyed it another brown but much nicer. Most people didn't even notice I'd dyed it to be honest but I thought the colour was great, clearly very natural looking and still felt healthy and smooth. I specifically asked a couple of friends what they thought and both noted my hair was shinier and healthy looking which is always fab to hear. I dyed it 19/12 so a little under 3 weeks ago and I can tell the colour has faded a bit. I understand that its summer but I would say it definitely wouldn’t last 28 washes, for me anyway. I would be happy to use this product again though, and would recommend it to others for sure! I’m pleased I had the chance to trial it!

I really enjoyed using this L'Oreal Casting Creme Gloss. It made my hair a lovely brunette shade. Originally I had brunette to blonde ombre hair but decided to go back to a full brunette colour and this dye made my hair shiny, soft and a nice shade after using it. The instructions that came in the box were very useful and even though I'm not a beginner when it comes to dying hair at home, I'm sure a beginner would find it easy to do with this particular hair dye box.

I absolutely loved it, I put it in myself, no neck, ear or head stain - yay. Really great coverage that covered all greys, looks really natural and lights up beautifully in the sun.

For myself personally the after conditioner just made my hair floppy and frizzy so I only used that once but that has made no difference to the fullness of the colour. Normally I use permanant colours (for over 20 years now) but I think I will swap now to the Casting Creme Gloss as it is so nice and makes my hair look bright, glossy and healthy which is a plus on it's own so thank you BR crew and L'Oreal for the great trial!

I regularly dye my hair with supermarket colour (naughty me) and some have had a tough time covering my natural red locks. This hair dye was easy to use, not too runny, and the smell wasn't too overbearing. I found it covered most my regrowth, and didn't loose too much colouring in the wash out over the next few days. The conditioner it came with was a good size, and made my hair feel nice the next day. Would recommend and use again.

I've used my fair share of at-home hair colouring products in my time, and I have to say that this is one of the best! The bottle applicator is really easy to use, resulting in minimal mess. My favourite thing about the formula is that it smells really good, which is not usually the case with hair colour. 20 minutes is really all that is needed for the colour to develop once applied, and that's that! Easy peasy!

The conditioner is absolutely amazing, and the combination of the colouring formula and the conditioner left my hair soft and glossy. The end result was a cool dark brown, which I would definitely use again.

I really love Casting Creme Gloss. I don't know of any other brand that still has a Semi-Permanent so thanks for that L'oreal!

Mixing and application is really simple and the fact that its ammonia free means you don't have that nasty strong smell. I have fairly long but fine hair and one pack is enough for me to get full coverage. I do have some greys and it covers them up nicely. My hair is always lovely and shiny after using this. I have used various colors in this range, mostly dark browns, reds and purples. For this review i used the Plum shade which i loved. I find that the reds and purples fade out quite quickly for me, i would say you get a couple of weeks before it is noticeable (no doubt dependent on how often you wash you hair) but for that reason this is a great choice for if you want to try out a new colour but not commit to the permanent version.