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La Riche Hair Cosmetics Directions

La Riche Hair Cosmetics Directions
Overall rating from 59 reviews so far:
4.5/5
Would use it again?
4.5/5
Did it do what it said it would?
4.4/5
Would recommend it to a friend?
4.5/5

Directions Hair Dye by La Riche

Intense Semi-Permanent Conditioning Hair Color Directions hair dye comes in 34 vibrant shades of semi-permanent color.

For intense results the dye should be applied to bleached hair. When applied to virgin (unprocessed) hair results will vary according to hair texture and color.

 

Website www.lariche.co.uk

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La Riche Hair Cosmetics Directions

La Riche Hair Cosmetics Directions

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Overall rating:
5.0/5
2nd January, 2014
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My first hair dye

When I lived in the UK, getting into my rebel teenage years I brought La Riche Pillarbox red with my aunt who put it into my hair. I went from being a natural strawberry blonde to intense red instantly (much to my mother's horror but that was the whole idea) I recall it being like paint and being applied by a brush similar to a paint brush. It stained everything!! so you have to take caution and it lasted a pretty long time too. Have been considering searching out pillarbox red again and going back to my punk period.

Tips: This product stains quite badly so really protect yourself and your surrounds. The second time I applied I put Vaseline around my hair line which worked wonders

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chikoboo
31st July, 2015

Thanks sweets but I am trying really hard to resist going back red now I am finally my natural shade of dark blonde xx

mallomiss
31st July, 2015

I'm rocking Pillar Box at the moment! Can get it in a shop here in CHCH for $20.. I'm happy to send you some :)

Overall rating:
5.0/5
2nd January, 2014
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Vibrant pink hue

I used Pink Flamingo purchased at Cosmic for my red-to-pink ombre, with the ends bleached to a light orange prior to adding the pink. The consistency of the dye was not as sticky or tacky and I imagined and went on quite smoothly. I dyed my hair from ear lobes to just below boob-length on my medium-thick hair and, with generous use, still only used about 2/3 of the tub. When washing it out, it didn't stain the shower though a bit did come off on the towel when I dried my hair. Other than that, I didn't have any other staining on clothing or pillow cases following application. (just make sure the water runs clear when washing it out.) The color came out very vibrant and pretty even (not bad for my first time! ;) ) Knowing it is a semi-permanent, I was happily surprised to see that it lasted nearly 4 weeks, though I do wash my hair only a couple times a week. However, the color wasn't nearly as vibrant as it was right after application. It didn't seem to make my hair feel any different. In all, good value for money and would happily use this line again.

Tips: Be generous with the application to ensure even coverage. If it gets on any skin or surfaces during application, remove with baby wipes immediately. May need 2 or 3 tubs if doing long hair. Cover your skin around the hairline, including ears and neck, with Vaseline to prevent staining. Gloves and an old towel are a must!!

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Overall rating:
3.3/5
2nd January, 2014
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Directions - Plum

I normally use Special Effects hair dye, but as it's hard to get in New Zealand, I decided to try Directions "Plum" dye. Plum is marketed as a pink based purple.

Immediately after dyeing, my hair turned a nice, deep purple. However, two days later, it started to look blue, and became increasingly more blue as it faded (which suggests that it had a blue base, rather than pink). I have to say, I was not impressed since I had just bleached blue dye out of my hair to get purple in! It could have been a faulty batch, but it's hard to know for sure.

The lasting power was ok. It fades a lot quicker than I'm used to (as mentioned above, it changed to blue relatively quickly).

I wouldn't mind trying other colours if I can't get hold of my usual brand, but I probably wouldn't use Plum again.

Tips: -Remember to bleach your hair first if you have brown or black hair, as the dye won't show otherwise!

-It helps to apply vaseline around the hairline to stop colour rubbing onto your skin.

-You can leave this in your hair as long as you like, as it doesn't have any hair damaging chemicals in it.

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Maimy
20th January, 2014

Hello! The reason I suggested that it might have been a faulty batch was not because it faded quickly, but because it should have faded to a pink shade, not blue, as it is meant to be a pink based purple. I agree that it does change too fast though.

kellableeping
20th January, 2014

I had the same problem with my pink dye changing colour within a few days, going from a nice solid pink colour to a peachy tone, so I'm guessing that it's not just a faulty batch

Overall rating:
4.7/5
14th January, 2014
0 members found this review useful
Violet.

Being a hair dresser and using a lot of different semi permanent hair colours I would probably recommend this product the most. It's great if you want to add streaks to your hair because it doesn't run into the hair like other semi's I have used. I coloured my whole head with this and found it was best put onto dry hair. And when rinsing it out, it actually stays in your hair. Great product and would highly recommend it if you are wanting one all over colour or different colours all through.

Tips: Try washing your hair a couple of times before directions colour if you can and apply it to dry hair. Or try adding a bit of water to the mix before putting on hair, it will go further and have a more even result then putting it on wet hair.

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Overall rating:
5.0/5
20th January, 2014
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Wow this is bright!

I cant believe how bright this semi is! I put it over a med brown to blonde ombre and it is so vivid it caught me by surprise! This was easy to apply and i have medium length hair and struggled to use the whole jar. It does stain everything it touches as you would expect. Lasting power appears to be very good as well and there has been no rub off on my bedding or clothes. I used Tulip.

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Overall rating:
4.3/5
20th January, 2014
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Mixed results

I've tried a few shades of Directions and had different results every time. The dye is very easy to use and doesn't damage your hair at all which is great. The colours themselves are lovely: there is a huge range that you can use straight, combine together, or mix with conditioner to get a more pastel effect. However I've had a bit of mixed bag in trying to achieve a vibrant colour.

My hair is very long, reaching my lower back, so the first time I underestimated how much dye I would need; opting for one pot of Pastel Pink and one of Carnation Pink. After bleaching my hair, I applied it in an ombre fashion to make the most of not having enough dye, adding conditioner to the mix to stretch it out a bit. The top went very pink as I'd desired, but the rest barely changed colour at all. The second time I used 3 pots of Pastel Pink over freshly bleached hair, and the initial result was a great uniform pink but washed out incredibly fast, leaving me with a peachy-orange colour.

I switched to their Turquoise shade, which has come up extremely well and is amazingly vibrant- exactly what I'd hoped to achieve and what I wanted from their pink shades. It has stained my sunnies and pillowcase though. I've used Turquoise a few times and I love it, a gorgeous consistent colour that doesn't fade too quickly. I've also been through all the purple shades, and again it's an experiment in finding a colour that you like, as the first attempt is usually a surprise. The colours are always really pretty and I get loads of compliments which makes my day every time. All my purple colours have faded out to a pretty blue/green, some faster than others, which is something else to be aware of.

Using Directions has been so much fun- I like change so I wasn't too upset by not getting the anticipated results. I've continued to use Directions and it's a really good product to play with for unique colours that are easy to work with and have a great consistent finish. Some shades will last longer than others, but if you're wanting to experiment with your colour, this is definitely the product to use.

Tips: 1) If your hair is not blonde, it's a must to bleach your hair first- the colour will make no difference to hair that has not been treated.

2) One pot will do you if you have short hair, or are dyeing just a section of longer hair. I'd recommend two pots for shoulder length hair, and three for anything longer. Best part is that the pots are resealable so you can save anything you don't use for next time!

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Overall rating:
5.0/5
20th January, 2014
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The Best!

Ive had my fair share of this type of hair dyes,and I can say this ia the best one, ever! They have a good colour range and dont harm your hair also the price is not too bad. You can mix em out with conditioner to get more lighter colours.

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Overall rating:
5.0/5
23rd January, 2014
2 members found this review useful
Watch out it bleeds

But other than getting the colour all over your pillows, sheets, pets and loved ones I'm pretty satisfied. I've used a few colours and they've all turned out super vibrant on bleached hair (I've got black/brown hair so it's pretty much a must to bleach if you want something remotely true to colour - I have found however that some of the darker/stronger colours can cast a nice coloured reflect on darker hair. Lighter shades like lilac and pastel pink won't do anything though)

My go to colour for a year was Plum. At first I would dilute it with conditioner to get a nice lavender shade on my hair (I opted to dilute as my hair was super long and super thick and I couldn't afford a bajillion million trillion of these little pots) I've found to get a nice even application that fades evenly you'll need to first start off with hair that is bleached evenly (any patchiness will show upon fading), then apply with the colour with a hair dye brush - really brush it on, just plopping it in and massaging into the hair doesn't really do it, if I've diluted with conditioner (which is all the times except once) I then take cling wrap and wrap up my purply locks for a few hours (you heard me right - it also doubles as a nice deep condition for your no doubt stressed as bleached locks) after a thorough rinsing I come out with purty evenly dyed hair with colour that usually lasts around 3 months with a nice gradual even fade over that time.

The color transfer is a mild annoyance but all in all I love these little pots of intense colour. They may take a little extra effort to get the results I desire but it really pays off.

Tips: If you find the colour isn't really adhering to your hair try a PH balanced shampoo before hand.

Leave the colour in as long as you can bear it - it makes a difference in the lasting power.

If you want your colour to go further or be less intense mix with your favourite conditioner but leave it in for longer.

Brush the colour on instead of massaging it in.

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Jelicabear
9th February, 2014

Thanks!! :) I buy mine off of trademe. I've used all three main NZ sellers from there with no problems whatsoever :D Hope you enjoy it as much as I have!

pintsize
9th February, 2014

Great additional tip... I am going searching for this now, where did you buy yours from?

Jelicabear
23rd January, 2014

Also a wee tip I forgot to add - if you want to up the vibrancy of your colour between applications apply a little bit of the colour to your normal conditioner - mix it up and leave in your hair for the duration of your shower.

Overall rating:
3.0/5
30th January, 2014
0 members found this review useful
good colour bad directions

this colour was cool, i used the lilac. Only my bad i didnt get enough as the containers are tiny! Their directions are crap though as i followed them and it didnt turn out right at all. So dont leave in for half an hour do at least 45 to 1 hr and buy enough for your hair, mine was long and i needed at least 2! then it would be mint.

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Overall rating:
5.0/5
11th February, 2014
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Best temporary product

I have this in my hair currently, in the colour turquoise. Love it so much, the colour turns out so radiant and flawless. This product was so easy to use and i didn't have to use much either. I've had it in for about 2 weeks and still looks freshly dyed

Tips: Would recommend staying away from chlorine as takes colour out of the hair, also if want to last long apply a little bit of hair dye into your conditioner, this will keep the colour in for longer.

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