I finally got past the line on the bottle and I stopped. I knew I couldn’t put any more dye onto my head because, frankly, it was beginning to burn my nose. The chemical smell from the foam was much stronger than I anticipated and I was in my bathroom with the door closed. I needed air. I set the timer, wrapped an old towel around me, and left the bathroom.
My boyfriend looked at me and said, “You know that stuff is all over your back, right?” I gave him a withering glance and perched on the coffee table to watch the end of a television show. I was supposed to wait 25 minutes but I couldn’t take it anymore. The chemicals were so strong that my eyes were watering. Besides, this foam had taken about 20 minutes to apply as opposed to the L’Oreal that used to take me about seven minutes. I entered the shower after 20 minutes. With the L’Oreal, any dye on my back washes off. Not so with the Clairol foam. I was tattooed on my forehead, ears, and back after my shower.
The best part of this product was the conditioner. That was the best smelling conditioner I have ever used. Unfortunately, there were only two small packs. L’Oreal’s dye comes with a tube of conditioner that I can use for about three weeks.
The results: the color was true to the box. My hair isn’t as shiny as with the other conditioner/dye. Two weeks after I used it, my grey had turned the brown into a brassy color. It does not look like highlights. It looks like I need to dye my hair again. This time, I’m going back to my L’Oreal Excellence Crème. It is much easier to use, does not drip, and does not smell nearly as bad as the Clairol.
Article comments
1 - Maria Dean
I used your product after seeing a commercial for it on t.v. I thought it looked pretty easy to use.It did not foam up like mousse in my hand,it had a terrible strong smell,it burned my eyes and scalp,it stained my skin,it ran all over the place and it was very hard to get in my hair. I was so disappointed. I have used Nice and Easy before and there was not a problem. I do use L Oreal cream and will go back to it. I am sorry,I hate to complain,however you do need to know.
Maria Dean
2 - Claudia Sanson
Awfully disappointing, very messy, strong chemicals after a month I've noticed my fine blonde hair is breaking off and it looks horrible. When I applied the dye and rinsed my hair felt like wire, after conditional a bit better. I will never us Clairol again.
3 - Ann
I have used the regular Clairol, color blend for over a year, and thought I would give the foam a try. This is the worst product I have ever used. I applied it one week ago and already roots are showing, very messy, and has caused severe dry hair. Will never use this again
4 - Lea
Clairol foam in hair color is the absolute worst product I have ever used. Save yourself $10 or 12 bucks because it isn't worth it.
5 - Karen Caudill
Used this product over a month ago and been to the docter twice and the hospital and havent stop itching. Wherever it touched, my neck, my ears and head it is driving me crazy!i feel like crying all the time. Nothing they prescribed has helped. have another docter appointment probably wont do any good this time either.
6 - Loren
The instructions do state very clearly that if dye gets on your skin, you should rinse it off immediately. Not Clairol's fault if you don't follow their instructions and end up dyeing your skin too. Just saying.
7 - Cate
This hair color stinks like garbage and beer!! Even after washing with shampoo i still smell it. It made my hair really dry and I can't believe how gross it smells.
8 - Erieside
My hair looks shiney but I have a lot of breakage.