Revlon ColorSilk Tone + Gloss + Care Demi Permanent Hair Color, Dye Kit with Leave-In Scalp and Haircare Serum, 2x Shinier, 4x Stronger, 1 Black, 4.5 fl oz

I LOVE this gloss/demi permanent dye. I have used in multiple times and here are my thoughts: COLOR: I have used it in dark brown, black brown, and black (pictured) on my naturally dark hair that was once highlighted. Personally, I feel like the black brown and dark brown shades both produce the same natural dark black hair color where the black color gives off more of a jet black color payoff. Additionally, these darker colors will stain your sink, shower, and skin so use precaution. Normally a little pumice stone scrubbing can get it to go away. Finally, I feel like the color does bleed a little between the initial application and first actual hair wash if you sweat, but I've never had problems with it staining pillow cases, sheets, or clothing. DURABILITY: While being marketed as a demi-permanent hair dye that maintains its color for up to 28 washes, I find that the darker colors I use last MUCH longer. I notice some color loss around month two post application and eventually reapply around the three month point. PROCESS: This kit is very easy to use. Mix, apply, wait, rinse/wash, condition and you're done! It is a very beginner friendly process. IRRITATION: I have very sensitive skin and this product causes no allergic reactions on my scalp, face, or neck which a big plus for me. I also like how this product does not seemingly damage my hair. RESULTS: My hair always comes out feeling so much shinier, much healthier, and more hydrated after the use of this product. Which is great in comparison to other products I have used that left it feeling dry and brittle. I have included before and after pictures as well as a picture of some staining on my skin after 24 hours of application/scrubbing.

**Editing to add a photo of the after photo of “5 medium brown.” This is shown on the photo that does not have words on it :) Love this product! I got it in “6 light brown” for my first time ever using box dye, since it seemed to be the closest to my natural color. I originally got this product in order to do a gloss treatment and didn’t really care to change my hair color, but after seeing how it helped my ends blend to the same color as the rest of my hair I got so excited! My hair also feels so soft, and I don’t notice as many split ends (no judgement, I need a haircut). I have already reordered the product, but I have ordered the shade “5 medium brown” because I want to go a bit darker. Photos below are of the before and after using “6 light brown”

I have never loved my hair so much as I do now after using this product! This is truly the holy grail (under hyped and very affordable) for hair!!! I’ve done a lot to my hair over the past last year and I wanted to just hide the natural red that comes through my hair. I felt all black would cover it. How right I was! Not only did it cover every last hair, my hair has never looked so healthy and shiny. The gloss did its thing! My hair looks like virgin hair. I’m absolutely in love and received soooo many compliments!

This product is awesome if you have the right expectations! My salon blonde balayage (on light brunette roots) was several months grown out & costs $250. This $5 product was able to even out my overall color and blend the harsh root/highlight contrast at the top. See collage for shades & timestamps. Dark Blonde was a good natural match. I repurchased in Light Golden Brown for a slightly darker/warmer tone and probably prefer the first but both are good. As with other box dyes, individual results vary and you have to be ok with a range of final looks. It did not cause any damage. USE: I tried to do a very thorough job saturating all hair and left it in slightly longer than instructed, for 30 minutes. The bottle surprised me and one was enough to cover my long, medium thickness hair. CONS: It does not cover grays completely and I have a handful but it blended the majority of them. It does not last 28 washes since I had noticeable fading around 8 weeks (washing hair weekly.) However, both are not dealbreakers for me given my intentions of using this product. In my opinion this is worth a try if you’re on a budget! It’s ideal for freshening up/evening out tone and blending grown out color. Plus, it’s low risk since it’s semipermanent. I’ll reuse :)

I used this product yesterday to help disguise some of my grays and give my hair more of a shine. It was easy to use and only had to sit for 20 minutes, which is about 25 minutes less than typical boxed hair dyes. The result was a really even, darker, shiny tone on my hair. While my grays were not 100% covered, they are much more disguised and blend better with the rest of my hair. I am hoping that this product helps me avoid the "skunk stripe" as I grow out my grays. The leave-in conditioner and serum were both really nice and luxurious feeling. I will update this review if the product doesn't last the advertised 28 washes, but so far I am very happy with this.