It’s always wonderful when you are different. Today is blonde, tomorrow is brunette or brown-haired. This is possible thanks to specialized hair dyes. But their regular use cannot pass without a trace. After frequent dyeing, the hair loses its healthy shine, becomes dull, brittle and lifeless. The problem was solved thanks to the invention of ammonia-free paints. A vivid example of such tools is the Loreal Casting Gloss. How is it remarkable? What is interesting about him? How much is it in demand among women?
Meet paint without ammonia!
Casting Gloss is another Loreal branded product. Like all similar products of the company, this cream paint is packaged in a bright box with the image of a long-haired beauty. In the photo, the girl smiles radiantly and clearly demonstrates her beautiful dyed hair. Depending on the color of the paint, the photo of the girl and the tone of her hair change.
Winning Differences from Others
Unlike its counterparts, Loreal Casting does not have ammonia in its composition. This means that during the process of dyeing it will not harm your hair. On the contrary, thanks to a rather gentle composition, they become shiny, smooth and well-groomed. And this is all after using the funds of this company.
Moreover, due to a special balm with royal jelly, which is included in the kit, this result will last a long time. This is what the manufacturer and advertising are talking about. Is it really? Let's get it right.
First impression and advantages of advertising
If you pay attention to the hair dye Loreal Casting, you can note its excellent advertising design. You will immediately notice such packaging on a shelf. It has a non-standard beveled shape, due to which a pack of paint is convenient to take and carry with one hand. Of course, the brand name itself captivates many. Thanks to multimillion-dollar advertising, it is widely heard.
Pushing to the purchase of this particular paint are the transfers of positive effects that promise its application that are perfectly visible on the packaging. Any lady, studying the information on the box with this tool, is imbued with confidence in such statements: “Safe dyeing”, “Care for hair”, “Even more shine” and others.
For what purposes can I use
As practice shows, Loreal Casting paint can be used not only for painting the entire length of the hair. According to the assurances of many employees of beauty salons, to apply it realistically for the following actions:
- Toning of strands of different lengths and thicknesses (the staining time is from 20 to 40 minutes).
- Masking gray hair on the roots of the hair (keep the product is not recommended for more than 30-50 minutes).
- Giving curls a healthy shine and staining of the roots (the period for applying the paint is 15-25 minutes).
- Coloring (keep no more than 20-35 minutes).
Hair dyeing along its entire length is usually no more than 30-40 minutes.
Which hair is best for?
Manufacturers assure that Loreal Casting is perfect for all types of hair, including already dyed and highlighted. Moreover, they advise girls with thin hair to use this paint. Thanks to the useful and gentle components that make up the product, brittle and weakened hair become healthy. They improve their condition and increase attractiveness.
What is in the box
The Loreal Casting package contains a standard set consisting of instructions, disposable gloves, a coloring cream, an emulsion and a “magic” balm to restore the beauty of your hair after dyeing.
The gloves are neatly packed in a separate bag. Cream paint is in a bright tube with a lid reminiscent of hand cream. The emulsion is placed in a white rounded bottle with a convenient bottle-applicator. It is he who allows you to apply the paint pointwise, exclusively on those areas of your hair that you want to paint.
Loreal Casting Creme Gloss Royal Jelly Balm is in a separate flat jar with a capacity of 60 ml.
Does paint leak during operation
As we already said, Loreal Casting is a cream paint. Therefore, it does not flow during operation. This means that when staining you will not spend more than you should, do not stain clothes, face and other exposed areas of the body.
Smooth color lines and even tone
According to the manufacturer, Loreal Casting Creme allows you to achieve a smooth and saturated color. Moreover, the effect of staining with this chemical agent is able to hold up to 28 "uses of shampoo." Later, the color is gradually washed out and becomes more natural.
It is noteworthy that even after hair regrowth, you will not see a significant difference between the roots and the rest of the hair. This transition will be soft and subtle.
User opinions on the saturation and durability of the paint
If you study many reviews of Loreal Casting, you can draw certain conclusions about the mismatch of the manufacturer's promises and the real effect of the use of paint. According to some respondents, bright and saturated colors are obtained during the work. However, they wash off very quickly (after about 1-2 weeks). According to others, the dye itself on the hair falls unevenly. Some areas are painted, while on others you can see only a barely noticeable shade.
Color unpredictability
Despite all the variety of the Loreal Casting palette, the color of this tool is sometimes very difficult to predict. Moreover, many users call it unpredictable. For example, from the claimed color "Chocolate", applied to light brown hair, you can get the color of mahogany. Users are advised not to take too dark shades of paint, as there is a risk of getting a hair tone that is far from expected.
Manufacturers themselves advise to pay attention to the color of the paint on the package and choose a tone lighter or darker than their natural color. Then there will be no problems with future staining.
Color intensity reduction
Many buyers of this paint talk about excessive color saturation. According to them, at first you get a very bright and rich shade. But after a few days its intensity is running out. The result is the same color as stated on the package.
Variety and abundance of colors
The variety of colors of this paint is impressive. For example, only one blond has more than eight shades. Among them are “light-light-brown mother-of-pearl”, “light-brown beige”, “ash-light brown”, “amber” and others. At the same time, the developers of the color palette initially sought exclusively demanded and natural tones.
At the moment, the color line of this brand has about 32 different shades. It is noteworthy that each of the possible options is divided into three main groups, among which:
- Shining Blondes.
- "Ice Chocolate."
- "Black silk."
In addition, each of the above groups contains cold and warm colors. According to the manufacturer, this approach allows you to select colors according to the type of skin tone and achieve the most natural shade.
Like the choice of color or not
A large selection in the color palette of the product, many users like it. However, outlets themselves do not always boast a large assortment. Often, you have to look for the right paint while hiking in several shops. This unpleasant moment cannot but upset.
In this palette, everyone will find a suitable color for themselves. It can be an impressive snow-white blond, light and sunny blond, pinkish, chocolate and even black. The choice is always yours.
Hair condition after dyeing
Most users talk about the impressive condition of the hair after the dyeing procedure. According to them, this tool does not harm their curls. It carefully envelops them, gives shine and makes them pleasant to the touch. Even after intense lightening, the hair becomes smooth. They glide and comb well. Thus, after using this paint without ammonia, the hair acquires a vibrant color and a well-groomed appearance.
Opinions about the "miraculous" balm
As we said, there is a hair balm in the kit for the paint. It contains royal jelly. The tool pleasantly envelops each hair, protecting it after staining. However, not everyone liked this balm. According to user stories, it has a very specific smell. In addition, it is far from creamy, rather liquid. And finally, uneconomical. According to customers, they expected a much better effect from it than they got after using it.
Effects on the scalp
Despite the large number of positive reviews about the product in question from Loreal, many users remain dissatisfied with it. They note that paint has a negative effect on the scalp.
For unknown reasons, after staining, many respondents developed dandruff and itching, and skin became inflamed. As a result, they had to purchase additional funds to eliminate such negative consequences of staining.
Paint manufacturers are confident that these cases are single, associated with individual intolerance to individual components of the product. Moreover, they strongly recommend that you test for allergic reactions before staining. This must be done 48 hours before the main painting.
Use of paint: contraindications
Before you start staining, carefully read the instructions. On the advice of the manufacturer, do not use the product in the following cases:
- There is a tendency to allergies.
- Age less than 16 years.
- If stained or tattooed with henna.
- If the woman has too sensitive scalp or face.
- In the presence of damaged areas on the skin, inflammation and irritation.
- If you were already allergic to dyes.
In other words, despite the absence of ammonia, this paint is still a chemical product. Therefore, its use must be approached with all seriousness.