Garnier Olia Review

I really liked this, the colour was what I was hoping for and it was easy enough for me to do on my own. I didn't think it had much off a smell which is great because it didn't stink out the place.

This is a really good hair dye. I went for the light blonde colour. I really liked this product because it didn't make your hair feel dirty or damaged after you used it. It also didn't have that smell most hair dyes have, because it has no ammonia in it ! I personally thought it smelt quite nice. The user instructions were very easy to follow, and the dye easy to apply. I would definitely use it again.

I tried this one out in the Dark Brown and I have to say it was a rich, vibrant colour and I was very happy with the results. The smell wasn't over-powering and it was extremely easy to use on my own. BUT I am a salon kind of girl. If I ever get to the financial status in which I need to use an at home brand, this would be the one.

So let's start at the beginning.. I am a massive salon junkie.. so when I was selected for the trial, I was a little bit hesitant (and so was my hairdresser) with testing out the product.

I selected the Light Blonde shade, as it was quite similar to what my hair had been coloured previously - and it was going to hopefully match up to my roots pretty well to help keep my current salon hair a little longer. There is a massive colour selection with the Garnier Olia range - I was incredibly impressed, and if I wasn't so stubborn with keeping my hair as blonde as possible (so much hard work and money gone into it!), then I would of definitely tried a red or purple out!

The packaging is quite nice, when mine arrived it was a little damaged.. but let's put this down to my lovely neighbourhood courier not being the gentlest of folk. It did mean I didn't get to try out the awesome box holder kit thing at the back of the box.. but thats alright I guess!

Inside the packet there was several items - first being the mixer bottle which was an awesome tear drop shape, second was the developer which looked huge in comparison to most developers in supermarket dyes, next was a colour tube (cant remember what it's exactly called), and then there was conditioner, gloves (these were the best gloves ever!) and instructions.

So obviously I got to mixing. It was pretty self explanatory, even though I did read the instructions in case it was slightly different than to what I had been used to in previous dyes I used before becoming a salon junkie. Mix the colour and developer in the mixer and shake. I shook like a mad woman! The product smelled amazing, really fruity and sweet. Wasn't overpowering or caused my eyes to water.

Application was easy, the applicator was relatively easy to use - it was a little awkward at first because of the bottle shape and the amount of dye I got over the gloves which cause it to slip.. but I got a thick, even coverage over my hair. It did feel a little hard and dry compared to other dyes.

When developing, I did get a little freaked out as the roots were going orange - but it wasn't that bad when washed out. I went for 10 minutes on the roots and 25 minutes on the ends. Because I had a half head of foils recently, I was a little concerned it was going to be patchy and uneven but it covered it all and came out with a nice, even, warm blonde tone.

The conditioner was awesome, it made my hair extremely soft and touchable. Like I was severely impressed with it. Soft and silky hair! Especially after dying.

Garnier Olia is a great product, I'm happy that I got to trial it out and can't wait to use it more often inbetween salon visits to touch up my roots and to make my hair a little bit more cost effective!

Before I used the Garnier Olia Intense Red, I had pre-dyed my hair dark brown, then a friend bleached the ends so I could get a better intense colour from the Olia and a look I had been meaning to try for a while. The bleaching ended up being 3/4 of the length of my hair and very dry, but when I used the Olia it surprisingly made my hair feel soft and healthy. When getting the Olia I was glad to see it was very easy to prepare, absolutely no ammonia, and very easy to apply. The fragrance was so nice, and the shine I got from it was awesome. My hair is still looking very shiny and an amazing colour 1 week later and one big thing for me is that I am not getting the dye run like I get from other home dyes. It is definately a shade of red I love and will be happy to use over and over. Well worth the money. I am using the Garnier Colour Last shampoo/conditioner to really look after my hair this time and am loving the results.

I had the opportunity to trial this product at the comfort of my home and I really enjoyed. It was ammonia free - that's a plus which means it won't damage my hair.

The packaging looks beautiful and definitely looks premium. The application bottle was very unique and it's a great tool for sectioning out my hair throughout the application process. The price of this hair dye was a fraction more expensive compared to the other brands in the market. I personally won't purchase this product at its retail price unless it goes on special.

I have chosen the color mahogany (new color range) - I loved the outcome of the color on my dark hair. The smell of the hair dye was pleasant as I'm allergic to the smell of most hair dyes. The conditioner that comes along with the product was more than enough - it's enough for three usage. Overall, definitely enjoyed the experience of Garnier Olia! :)

I used to dye my hair alot and was always using different brands and products. When Garnier Olia came out and after seeing it on the ads o tv i decided id try it. It was amazing!! Gave me the bright colour i wanted which was red and my hair was brown at the time and it did an amazing job. You couldnt tell i was brown before hand and the red was so bright. After dying my hair it didnt make my hair feel all stringy like the other products did and also made my hair smell really nice instead of having the chemical smell from ages. I would definatly use this product again!!

I have had dark brown hair for as long as I can remember and decided it was time for a change. Unfortunately as a poor uni student a trip to the salon wasn't in my budget. I decided to use this dye as it was cheap and I loved the idea of no ammonia. I did have to strip my hair first, but the results were amazing after. The red was the same colour as the box, and it is a long lasting dye. My roots became visible after a few weeks but the rest of my hair stayed bright without fading for a long time.

I needed a change and this was on sale at my local Warehouse so thought i'd give a try. Brought 3 boxes as I have dark brown hair and its thick. The colour was amazing after I had done it and was great smelling. Not overpowering like other hair dyes. I have had this colour in for about 6 weeks now and it has washed out alot. It's a different colour now, lighter but still looks cool.

Needed to tidy up my hair so used this brand. The colour came out beautifully and the smell of the conditioner was so nice. My hair looks so good when its straightened, expecially in the sun. Im on my 4th week with having this product in and its still a good bold colour.