Creme of Nature Moisture Rich Hair Color Kit, C31 Vivid Red, 1 Application

This product can lift your hair to a light blonde, but patience and adjustments to the instructions are key, otherwise, you’ll end up with orange, brassy hair. If you’re more comfortable following the instructions as written, please do so. I can only speak to what worked for me.I have short, relaxed hair and chose this Crème of Nature brand because it’s one of the few that can be used on chemically treated hair. My hair is gray around the edges, and its dark brown around level 1 or 2. I mix and apply the product, leaving it on until it stops processing, usually around 45 minutes to an hour, then rinse and reapply and allow it to sit for another 45 minutes to an hour or until it stops processing. It's possible a third application may be needed, I've done it before, but only when I removed the first application too soon. My hair shedded very little, did not break at all and remained in excellent condition. Again, if your hair is weak, damaged, or even slightly prone to breakage, I would not recommend this.One reason I believe the color lifts so well is that I don’t just let it sit, I actively work it through my hair for at least 30 minutes. Use a three-way mirror or whatever setup helps you see your entire head to ensure a consistent, even application.Once I reach about a level 9 or 10, I tone with Wella Color Charm T18 for about 30 minutes, followed by Fanola Purple Shampoo to further tone and eliminate any remaining brassiness, which is usually very little at this point.Use K18 leave-in hair mask before you start coloring your hair, by applying it directly to the hair first and letting it sit 4 minutes. I also suggest buying Bondbar Bonding Booster from Sally Beauty and follow the instructions by putting a small amount in the color mixture. That should definitely help protect your hair from damage.IMPORTANT: Buy K18 directly from the manufacturer, scams and counterfeit products are sold all over the place and when you are experimenting with chemicals, you better make sure you have pure K18 instead of the hand lotion they trick you with.

The color came out so pretty! My favorite dye to use

The dye made my scalp burn 🔥 not severely or any visible scaring or anything like that. On the bright side it gave my locs the honey blonde shade I wanted right here at home and I did not have to pay hundreds to achieve this color in a salon. 9/10 only cause it irritated my scalp. The box didn’t advise to do so, but after I rinsed the dye out I shampooed my hair and then applied the mango shea butter conditioner that came with the dye and OMG! The smell was amazing and it made my hair feel like butter!!!

Loved how it turned out! I used this boxed dye with some toner and it turned to this lovely golden blonde color. (Tip if you’re dying your hair blonde please make sure you use toner and have some toner shampoo it will help with brassy tones)

I didn't quite get the color I was looking for. It came out more of an orange and I'm not sure how I feel.It did lift quickly, and was easy to use. Instructions are easy to follow.

Good product!

Doesn’t give you honey blond ,gives orange instead

I was kind of disappointed because I thought the color was going to be lighter which the color number on the box started but it wasn’t so I was alittle disappointed and when I went to return it it stated that it was not returnable so that was disappointment #2 so now I have a color that I had already purchased... but oh well it is what it is..