Is "BOX DYE" hair color as terrible as hairstylists make out?! (hairstylist shop up)
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- Опубліковано 19 лют 2024
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Do YOU use "box dye" to color your hair at home?
Are you a hair stylist that hates the idea of clients using DIY hair colour?!
Well, in this video I share my thoughts on why home hair color isn't as BAD as lots of folks think it is.
And I take you around the drug store, (that's a chemist in the UK) to have a look at whats GOOD and what should perhaps be avoided...?
I share my 37 years of knowledge as a hairstylist and hair colourist/educator, to help take the FEAR out of hair color for home use.
SPOILER ALERT - Some of them are GREAT and you might be surprised to hear, very similar to what's used in the salon.
Do you have a hair colour question? Remember, I reply to ALL your comments and whilst I can't give out specific hair colour formulas without seeing you, I'm happy to help as much as possible.
What other videos would you like to see in this series? Please let me know in the comments...?
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That's it for this week, a HUGE thanks for watching this and I'll see you in the next one!
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Outro track - hypeddit.com/track/e3rvc6 - Навчання та стиль
Hi there, thanks for watching! This is NOT a space to be mean and negative about hair pro’s, PLEASE be respectful. 👨🏻🙌🏻✅
In my opinion, home colour is perfect as long as you don't want to change your natural colour more than two tones, especially two tones lighter. Also, people who colour their hair at home should take into account the fact that,in order to avoid too much pigment deposit in lengths and ends, which render the colour rather "opaque", must only apply the dye on their roots when retouching and if they want to add shine and some colour to the rest of the hair, best thing is using a colour mask in a similar tone after the dye application.
@@keanux Hi there, thanks for watching and sharing your insight.
I would definitely use the salon if I could afford it to support local businesses but at the moment I don't even afford to dye my hair, not that it matters I like my own hair colour too.
@@teijaflink2226 I totally understand. Lots of us are feeling it eh?! And good for you!
@theworldofcraig Hiya 👋🏻 just discovered your channel and already love it! How likely is someone to have a serious reaction if they've always dyed their hair for years but then hasn't for a few years? If they do a patch test as well of course 😊
I sat in a chair for 3 hours every 4 weeks for 25 years until Covid. I was scared to death to color my own hair, let alone use box color having been humiliated in the past. I finally gave in, and the results were wonderful! I was very relieved I matched the color. Not only that I could do it in the privacy of my own home. No awkward conversations, no longer a victim of being triple booked. It was a revelation and quite empowering. The last time I sat in a chair I was chided for using box color while he gave me a very unfitting mom cut that took months to grow out. That was 2 years ago and I now cut my own hair too, finally looking how I want to look.
Thanks for watching, so glad you’ve found what works for you.
Some of us don’t triple book and are brilliant at making folks feel comfortable….
It’s brilliant you got fantastic results!
This! When I do my own hair I always get what I want. When I go to a stylist, I usually get talked out of what I want and leave with the same boring trim -_-
@@elisabethscott20 Then you’ve not found the right stylist….yet!
In my area, I don't know who's training them but I'm yet to come across a stylist that can actually do a one length cut. I went to college a couple of years ago to train as a hairdresser as its something I've always wanted to do. On a Monday we had the theory and a quick demo for 30 minutes which we were expected to remember for the Thursday. The tutor on the Thursday evening spent most of the time sat on the computer doing her admin stuff. She would quickly pop round to check on us and that was it. Week 3 we had clients and my client was so hacked off because when I went to wash her hair, the water was stone cold. Everyone else's clients were hacked off too. My client said to me, they don't seem bothered about training you all properly. I said to them, I know and said that's why nearly everyone in my area leaves the salons with a naff hair style/colour because they just seem to pass everyone regardless to their competence. I quit the course after a couple of months because it was a complete waste of time. I was so disappointed and its such a shame because people attend the courses with high expectations but leave feeling so deflated. I just wish I knew of a decent academy that trained people properly within the profession.
My story exactly 😜
I have lots of clients who home colour, some of them are a lovely colour, i even tell them. Dont judge, not everyone can afford to have it done by a professional. I'm just glad the're in my chair ❤
GO TRICIA! I’m with you on that one, I’m done with the demonisation of home products….and grateful you’re here following along. 👨🏻🙏🏻✨
I dye my own hair because it takes 3 box dyes to do it. Just the thought of how much it would cost me to go to the hairdresser to do my hair feels like it would break my bank. The only time I paid a stylist for a dye job was for my wedding. It was over $300 at the cheapest salon in the U.S. at the time, Fantastic Sams.
@@darcichambers6184Hi Darci, thanks for watching. So glad you’ve found a home solution to having great hair!
I can afford the salon and hate salons.. so I have used box dyes.
@@RationalNon-conformistWell, I’m really glad you’ve found a solution that works for you.
I was buying a lipstick at a salon, I heard a stylist very loudly humiliating a woman for coloring her hair at home. It was a small crowded salon, I almost told her off.
Unfortunately some folks think it gives the “power” to be mean about home colour. Gee.
Odd the lady wouldn't have gotten up and left, I sure would have. She was obviously there for a service, not to be berated.
The worst bullying I've ever had in my life (and I grew up queer in the midwest of the U.S. so...) was at a London hair salong, a stylist trying to bully me into a dye job I could not afford. I'd just gone in there for the free lemonade and consultation and I wound up leaving in tears! Some people should just not be in jobs working with customer service...
@@cinemaocd1752 Sorry you had that experience.
I would just keep doing what makes her happy. Follow the money?
Its so refreshing to hear someone not demonise home colour ❤ The outcome may not always be perfect but neither am I so at least my hair always fits me!
Hi there, thanks for watching. Such a lovely comment, it’s folks like you that make me glad I made the video… 👨🏻🙏🏻✨
As a retired hairdresser I always told my clients what ever works for you is great. Never shamed always complimented. Also found out that box color's are the same except will fade sooner
@@lorideane5968 I’m with you on that one Lori 👨🏻🙏🏻✨
My home box dying is ALWAYS perfect. It NEVER was in any hair salon.
I hear you. You never get the colour you want. It's always what the stylists want to do. They're also, really insistent on highlights and don't seem to want to do a full head of colour. I ended up with a huge stripe down the left hand side of my hair too which was really noticeable when I washed my hair and dryed it myself. The colour also came out a lot too after the first couple of washes. I even got red in it which I didn't want or ask for. Its horrible.
I color my hair at home because I've been bullied too many times by hair dressers. Every time I find a good one who understands my hair, they leave! ( one left to work at a funeral home because "dead people don't complain!). I reasearch, research, research EVERYTHING about the products I
I use. I'm so glad I found your chanel. Btw, I'm 67 years old and still working.,so I want to look somewhat good, not dead😊. Thank you for your kindness to box dye users
Hi Denise, thanks for watching. I totally understand - I’m perplexed (and disgusted) by the way some folks think it’s ok to hurt people’s feelings for the sake of their own egos but there’s a lot of it about…it is sadly often championed by the industry’s digital platforms.
I’m so glad you’ve found what works for you and my channel. And…let’s start calling it “home hair colour” - let them have “box dye”
@TurrisBabylonius Hi there, so glad you’ve found a solution to having great hair! Thanks for watching.
Thank you for covering this topic. I have spent thousands on salon coloring and can't say I was ever really thrilled with the results. Pricing in salons is obscene!
@@theworldofcraigoh my goodness. What a kind soul you are to respond so wonderfully to this person and all those you have responded to. You're awesome. Great video. I'll be checking out your other vids and subscribe.
@@PhoenixRising357 And your kindness is much appreciated. Thank you 👨🏻🙏🏻✨
I can afford a stylist to cut and color my hair; however, after many disappointing haircuts and colors, I took matters into my own hands. For the last six years, I have cut and colored my hair. My hair has never looked better; a woman recently said your hair looks straight out of a hair ad. She was shocked that I didn't go to a professional to have my hair look this good. The bottom line is just because someone went to school and trained to become a hairstylist does not mean they have natural talent. I am naturally talented in the hair and makeup department and rely on natural skills. I have paid hundreds of dollars to have my hair cut properly, and I always left unsatisfied. I went to the "best of the best," so to speak, and was left disappointed. I go to Sally's and use the Wella Demi hair color. I will sometimes even highlight my hair, and it looks fantastic. Don't let anyone make you feel bad for what you use on your hair. It's your head, not theirs.
Hi there, so pleased you found what works for you and check you out with your creative skills, brilliant! Thanks for watching and sharing 👨🏻🙏🏻✨
I have been to plenty of hair colorists and some need more training.
@@theworldofcraig Thank you for making this amazing video 😌
@@raspberrykissable And thank you for your kindness 👨🏻🙏🏻✨
Yup 15 years using a good store bought box at Walgreens. I’ve listened to hair stylist on UA-cam say the products are about the same. No shame in my game and it cost me $10 a box!
Wait what? How can a person who looks no more than 37 have 37 years of hairdressing experience? How?? I’m so glad I stumbled upon your channel, I love your content and you exude a gentle and lovely energy. ❤
Goodness me, your kindness is much appreciated, thank you. I too am glad you found me, so fabulous to have you following along.
And thank you, I’ll be 52 in June… 👨🏻🙏🏻✨
@@theworldofcraig I’m still trying to wrap my head around that. You look ~35 at most! As if a whole decade never even happened 🤩
@@diamondsgal76 Well, you’ve made my day, thank you 👨🏻❤️
What I thought he was 37 and not in his 50s.
@teijaflink2226 You are very kind, thank you. 👨🏻🙏🏻❤️
I have anxiety in hair salons because of bad salon experiences
That makes me sad. I hope you’ve found a solution that works for you. Thanks for watching
I only check the bad reviews on google cuz who knows if the good ones are real! I have yet to find a pic of a haircut as bad as my experience!
I can either afford to have my hair cut professionally or colored professionally, but not both. If I have to pick one to do myself I figure I'm better off coloring it myself than cutting it myself.
Hi there, thanks for watching. Glad you’ve found a solution that works for you.
I use supermarkets hair dyes, I don’t go to boots and pay £3/4 more just for the pleasure of being in boots. I had colour done from stylists and the only difference I see is the very good conditioners that you have access to. But colours don’t last better and overall I get no benefits in going to a salon to get my hair done. Don’t even get me started on haircuts…I had to learn to cut my own hair because I was tired of them saying they can do what I ask for and coming out with something different. And this is a problem many ppl have…it shouldn’t happen so much. Hairdressers should be able to cut hair that go beyond a bob
Hi there, thanks for watching. I’m glad you’ve found hair colour that works for you, that’s great.
Sorry you’ve not been happy with you haircuts…I perhaps wouldn’t generalise, there are many great hair cutters in the world.
Agree 100% with your comment. There are very few hairdressers these days that can cut beyond a bob.
Same in Romania!
I have only had ONE great hair cut from a salon that I loved and it was by a black woman. Unfortunately, when I went back she had moved to another town. All of the rest of the time my hair cuts have been horrible. I remember going to a hair salon because I wanted to look good for a first date. I told her to only cut an inch and she cut 4 inches. I left the salon bawling my eyes out. I also learned how to cut my own hair at home too.
@laikanbarth Sorry to hear you’ve not always had the best experiences…but I’m glad you have some great hair do memories! 👨🏻🙏🏻✨
Hi. I am new here. I am so grateful for your video. I don't go to hair salons because I simply can't afford it so I do my hair myself using box dyes for many years. I never had any problems with box dyes.
Hi there, thanks for watching, you’re most welcome, so glad you got to see it. Thanks for taking the time to comment, it means a lot. 👨🏻🙏🏻✨
I don't dye my hair anymore (I decided to go grey almost 2 years ago), but this was a very interesting and useful video because I always hear some hairdressers demonizing box dye without understanding that not all people have the means to go to a professional.
Good for you! And I’m so glad you got got see it, thanks for your kind words and for watching. 👨🏻🙏🏻✨
How did you go back to your natural colour, did you have it all cut off or just grow it out please
This is so refreshing to hear, there’s too many hair UA-camrs who shame those who use box dyes. I’m planning on going to hair school later this year, and I want to be a hairdresser who is just as accepting as you are ❤
Well, I’m so pleased you found my channel and grateful for your kindness.
There’s no power in being mean for the sake of clicks eh..?!
Good luck with school, how exciting!
Honey, you’re a very kind human being. Thank you for your fun and smart video.
And thank YOU for your kindness, really appreciate it. 👨🏻🙏🏻✨
So interesting. We have lots of clients that use home hair colour. They come to us for cutting and blow drying. Then occasionally will have use to the colour or a few highlights. Not ‘demonising’ home hair colour has kept them loyal to us. Even telling them where they might have missed a bit or given them application advice also helps.
We also had our client use Casting Crème during Covid, we advised on shades and had no colour ‘corrections’ when we reopened, and the clients were happy they they didn’t have to look at grey hair in the mirror. Win win for us all.
Agreed, there’s no power in making someone feel rubbish eh?!
Well, that’s exactly what I’d expect from you and your lovely team. 👨🏻🙏🏻❤️
As a hairdresser with 22 years experience I would say you are the perfect person to do this video 👌🏽
And I would say that you are very kind, thank you, you are much appreciated 👨🏻🙏🏻✨
Thank you. Every time you said 'focus' I thought you were talking to yourself! Finally you mentioned the camera. 😂
And thank you for watching. Ha, there’s been a few folks who’ve said that, I don’t even realise I’m looking through a camera any more!
I’m a hairdresser and I’ve had some fantastic results using at home colourants. Great application does help of course. Very informative video ❤
Hi there, thanks for watching and for your kind words. Yes, that’s a big part of it eh, thanks for sharing your insight. 👨🏻🙏🏻✨
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Please can you tell me the difference with amonia or without. Always wondered. l would use a light ash blond.
@louisecoulter5882 Hi there, there is no real “difference” as they will be formulated to give similar (I’m generalising as I haven’t used home colour) results - it’s really a personal preference. Ammonia is not a bad ingredient.
What a great video. So informative. Thank you!
I am a colorist as well with over 35 yrs behind the chair. I found this video to be soooo refreshing because I agree with 100% of what you said esp your final words about never making a person/client feel badly about using box color. I do often hear my colleagues blame anything that comes out badly for them on the client using box color when in fact we as professionals should know how to deal with that. Blame yourself not the client. And truth be told, on a Sunday night when our supply stores are closed, if I decide I've got to do my color this minute, I've used many different box colors and had great results. There was a time when I was younger and I could not afford going to a salon so box color was my only option. I would never judge or make anyone feel badly for that choice. Your kindness, understanding, and outright honesty is impressive and you have gained yourself a new subscriber. Much love and happy coloring.
Hi there, thanks for watching in so thrilled the video resonated with you.
Thank you for your kind words, there’s been quite a bit of hair pro “bashing” in the comments and I appreciate you and your insight. 👨🏻🙏🏻✨
I have been colouring my hair for years. I always use a light medium brown. Many years ago I started using Root Touch up. It stops that darker over dyed ends look. I put it on the roots for 5 mins, then comb it through thoroughly , then leave for another 5 mins to give it as natural look as possible
Really glad you’ve found what works for you, thanks for sharing.
Such an informative video and lovely human being! Instant subscriber, so glad I got this video recommended. 🙏🏼💚
Thank you and thanks for watching, so great to have you following along! 👨🏻🙏🏻✨
Omg thank god you have made this video I’ve done hair for nearly 18 years it’s all I know and I have the same outlook as this whole video. Well done! ❤️❤️❤️
Wahoo, go you! I’m even more glad I made it now. Thanks for watching…and thank you! 👨🏻🙏🏻
Very informative. Thanks Craig x
You’re most welcome, thanks for watching 👨🏻🙏🏻✨
Thanks for this. There was a period of time that I couldn’t go to a hairdresser and I had to do my own hair and now I feel I’m stuck doing my own hair even if I can go to a hairdresser just because I don’t like the whole guilt trip I am made to go through about having had done a box hair dye. So I feel heard and seen. Thank you.
You are most welcome, thanks for watching. Now I’m really glad I made it, there’s no power in making other humans feel horrible eh. Glad it worked out for you. 👨🏻🙏🏻✨
No hairdresser should guilt trip you for using box dye. That’s extremely wrong. Please seek a salon that’ll treat you well, if you want to get it done professionally now. I had to search for quite some time but now I finally have a hairdresser who’s really good. I just made an appointment for my teen daughter, who has auburn box dye on her hair that’s grown out quite a bit now and my hairdresser only explained the options we have to either grow it out and blend it with a shadow root or low lights or continue dyeing it. She didn’t judge my daughter at all.
Huge appreciation for this video and your approach. Thank you so much ❤
Right back at you Dawn for watching and your kindness, appreciate your support. 👨🏻🙏🏻✨
Thank you so much for this. It’s greatly appreciated!
You’re most welcome, thanks for watching.
Great video, such a lot of detailed information and love your honesty!!
Thank you! Really appreciate your kindness, thanks for watching. 👨🏻🙏🏻✨
Awww Craig.. loved this and 100% agree about not discrimination about “ box dye” I’m sure there’s reasons for home colouring other then salon pricing and I’d never even thought perhaps someone may have been “ box” shamed 🤔 and in truth I’d much rather have a cut client and I have many whom do “ box dye” at home for reasons I’ve never delved into! As if they want professional salon colouring advice and technique then I’m sure they’d ask😊 I’m SO impressed you spent 3 hours for us in boots and without a security guard to be spotted😳😝😜… although your such a wizz with your fabulous editing 😃 I had to smile with your recommendation of castings as I also did the same and have to say I’ve also used it when I was training on my sister and got fabulous results😊 your knowledge of ingredients is feat worthy of Mastermind😝… oh I’d love to see you in that black chair with your James Bond attire on or even your “ MMP” now that would be gold 😜🤣 so once again you’ve enlightened us into the wonderful world of “ box dye” and it’s great to hear it’s not the devil as many would like us to believe.. so a million thanks for your time and effort and of course HOURS of editing.. adverts watched and disappointingly no “ just for men” ads🤣 wouldn’t that have been an irony 🤣🤣.. toodles for now Craig 🙌😘X
AWWW, PB thanks for watching and all your support. Yeah, I’m totally over it, it seems to reductive to me. Ooo, check us out recommending Casting during lockdown, it’s a great option as a temporary “fix” for sure.
Ha, well, I did get asked to leave one Boots for filming…but PHEW, the next one went ok!
Oh, I’m MMP to the CORE, ha. TOODLES friend X 👨🏻😘❤️
@@theworldofcraig oh hysterical… asked to leave 🙄🤣 they obvs don’t watch your Fabulous Chanel 😬😝… just take me with you next time pop me in a cage ( side of camera)😉 and just unleash me for my special “ CB” treatments and ankle snapping 😆😆🙌😘X
Practical approach and very informative! Thank you!
Awww, that’s great to hear, thank you! 👨🏻🙏🏻✨
Thanks for this video. It was super informative !
You’re welcome, thanks for watching.
thank you for bringing up the anxiety other than money problems of going to the salon! I'm very iffy about who touches anywhere near my head because it just makes my anxiety spike, so I've been cutting and dying my own hair at home for over 5 years now.
what I do wish tho is for more semi permanent color options to be available in my region, I'm getting tired of only really seeing the 4 shades of LIVE semi permanent dyes (red, pink, blue, purple) and having the limitations of mixing my own shades due to lack of yellow in stock of any of my local or wider area stores. it's also quite difficult finding a lightener product that won't absolutely wreck my hair (last year I bleached my hair to platinum using a very strong one by I believe loreal and my wavy/loose curly hair has not yet recovered it's natural texture, thankfully my hair grows quick and I keep it somewhat short anyway)
it's a lot of alchemy and educating myself on how different products work to better achieve the results I want while keeping the hair still on my head xD
I have recently found out where on the packaging they list what volume the developer is tho! and I take that as an achievement
Well, I’m so pleased I can help, thanks for watching and sharing your insight…I totally understand.
Have you perhaps tried ordering online? Your hair colour sounds great!
Just came across you. Thank you for this, I use box dye as cost of living has me struggling! You are lovely 😊😊
And thank you for your lovely kindness! Really glad you found me and something that works for you 👨🏻🙏🏻✨
I watched this video first and then a number more of yours.
You are delightful and I am grateful that you popped up in my feed.
I subbed on my last one about hair things you did not like.
Thank you for all of your informative opinions!
I’m now going to binge watch more!
God bless you!
😊❤️😊
Thank you so much, your lovely kind comments have made my day, I’m so glad you’re enjoying the content and it’s great to have you following along. 👨🏻🙏🏻✨
Thank you for a great informative video the best one I have seen on UA-cam. Hi from Australia
Hi Sally, thanks for watching and taking the time to be kind. 👨🏻🙏🏻✨
Thanks for this video, I have been colouring my hair for years, and need to do it again and was wondering if I should change brand.....I saw the thumbnail of your video and tbh, I avoided it to start with because I though it was going to be horror stories. I'm glad I watched😁 thank you, you have out my mind at rest as I use the castings range😀 So thank you again👍
Hi there, thanks for watching and for your kind words, so glad I could help. 👨🏻🙏🏻✨
Thank you! This was awesome!!!
You’re most welcome, really appreciate you letting me know! 👨🏻🙏🏻
First time here, just love your demeanor, delivery, content, and personality! Been a bleach blond for 30+ years, and trust/love my colorist and stylist!!! Originally, I have dark Asian hair.
Hello! Thank you so much, that’s very kind.
I love the sound of your bleach blonde locks, wahoo! 👨🏻🙏🏻🤍
New subscriber here and i love this video. I was using root touch up in between salon visits (approx 2-3 times ) and whilst i loved the colour and convenience, overtime, my hair started experiencing a fair bit of damage from root to about 5-10cm down. I now try and go to the salon more often and use root sprays in between (my hair grows quite fast so greys at the side reappear within a couple of weeks)
Thanks Jo and thank you for subscribing, really appreciate your support.
Both myself and my clients are BIG fans of the sprays, so GOOD.
This was great. V interesting to see a pro take on box dye and examine the ingredients 🙏🏻💜
Thank you and thanks for watching. I thought it was about time… 👨🏻🙏🏻
Excellent content! Thank you for sharing your knowledge, experience, and thoughts concerning box dye!
Thank you, you’re most welcome….thanks for watching. 👨🏻🙏🏻🙌🏻
Thank you for an amazing and educational video!!!!! love from Florida!
And thank you for your kindness! 👨🏻🙏🏻✨
I have always colored my own hair. And I have definitely messed it up in the past but trial and error I've gotten pretty good. I've used box colors and more professional colors from beauty supply shops and haven't noticed a huge difference in quality. my hair actually feels healthier after I use a box color sometimes. I appreciate honest review.
Thanks for watching and sharing your insight.
The secret is in the amonia %. 3% is the least damaging and comes in a plastic bottle which must be shaken well before each use. Using a good quality colour from hair supply shop like L'Oreal is probably the way to go. Use up to 3 colours for a good shade using varying amounts of each, half tsp to a tsp, mixed together with the amonia till it is a very soft creamy consistency. This video has given me the confidence to continue to colour my hair but cutting curly shortish hair is difficult to get right. Having the right set of mirrors would help. When I was growing up we had a dressing table set with two movable side ones allowing a view of back aswell. 😅😢😊
I cut my own hair and i box dye. Screw the bad hair cuts ive always had and i cant afford someone else colouring my hair.
Good for you! Thanks for watching.
I use the casting colours & I find them great 👍🏻; thank you for this video Craig 🙏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👍🏻❤️🇬🇧xxx
It’s a good formula - I had all my clients using it during lockdown. You’re most welcome, thanks for watching 👨🏻🙏🏻💛,
Wow this was so insightful 👏 absolutely love your video. 1st time viewer 😊
I have had amazing experiences with hairdressers and home dyes. I think both definitely have positives and if you have a great hairdresser, it can be a enjoyable experience. I just love you gave good points for both . Thank you 😊
Thanks Shayla, that’s really kind and I appreciate you watching.
There’s been some horrible comments the last few days and you just made me smile. 👨🏻🙏🏻✅
@@theworldofcraig I would hope other commentors would see that you are providing insight into both options without discriminating either as both have positives for the client/consumer. I saw a professional giving facts that others may not disclose but also letting us see that having that one on one experience with a professional hairdresser provides something you can't buy. I think if everyone had the money that you can't beat a good hairstylist but as you pointed out that option isn't for everyone and you taught us what to look for in box dyes. I appreciate your time and care in this video. So much so I became a subscriber so thank you 😊 🙏 ☺️
Since I found my first gray hair when I was 16, I am an experienced home-dyer 😊. I used to buy box-dyes until I found a shop where I could buy professional dye. The fun part was that I could mix my own shade. I picked a natural tone that was close to my "average" colour (so more gray hairs -> lighter shade), and mixed in a tiny bit of red to make it a bit more exciting. Worked excellent. Some people had no idea it was not my natural colour, that was my goal, so I was very happy!
Now beautiful gray hair. I am 52, stopped dyeing my hair 10-15 years ago (just before gray hair became fashionable).
Love your hair “journey”! Thanks for sharing.
My experience with hairdressers started at 15 with a perm. It was the 80s. I ended up with an Afro! I used to have straight hair. My hair was so burnt I had to cut all and was left with 2cm long hair!
It did not improve much from there. I have had so many disasters both in Paris and London Salons that I eventually took matters into my own hands. I colour and cut my hair myself since 2018. My hair is great and not burnt or destroyed by colour badly applied or for too long by hapless hairdressers! I also had cuts so bad I had to go back home fix the cut myself and on one occasion wear a hat for few months, despite just asking for a trim and showing picture for safety. It was horrendous and no one will ever touch my hair again, cheap or expensive. 🙁
So glad you’ve found what works for you. Thanks for sharing.
I totally agree with you ❤ and some of these boxes have Amazing conditioners in too , at the end of the day your stylist has more education on colour and it’s totally up to your client when they come back through your doors as they doo know the feel of hair is better from a salon , love your work Craig thankyou 🎉 Rae in Ozziland 🐨
They sure do. Thanks for watching! 👨🏻🙏🏻✨
First, Craig you look magnificent in that green sweater 😍🤩!!! This video was very informative and positive. It gives hope to those who do home color, as well as understanding for those who do visit the salon. Bravo to you for explaining both sides ❤.
Thank you, that’s very kind and much appreciated.
I felt the video needed to be made, thanks for watching, I’m chuffed you enjoyed it. 👨🏻🙏🏻✨
I cracked up when you pointed out the wig!!
*Def a wig* 👨🏻🙌🏻✅
I’ve been dyeing my own hair at home for years. There have been a couple of instances in the past when I’ve paid a small fortune to get it done in a salon and they’ve messed up my hair so I stuck to doing it myself. Even though it was often patchy, I didn’t mind messing up my own hair so much as it was a lot cheaper!
Over the past few years I’ve been bleaching it, and I recently had to stop as I’d developed dermatitis on my scalp and the bleach was irritating it. There was a lot of trial and error trying to get my ends the same colour as my roots! (My hair is naturally dark/dirty blonde though I’m starting to get a few greys). I initially used the Bleach London Super Natural kit which faded fairly quickly and gave my hair a slight green tinge in places (which was something I was already cautious about and the product info claimed wouldn’t happen). Then I tried their Instant Coffee colour which was slightly better but not worth the money in my opinion.
I then tried Josh Wood’s 7.5 shade. I was sceptical as I could see no difference in the before & after shades on the box (I bought it online and if I’d seen the box up close I probably wouldn’t have bought it, especially as it’s a lot more expensive than box dyes I’ve used in the past), but it turned out great. It perfectly matches my natural colour and covers my greys, and I’ll definitely be buying it again.
Edited to add that the last time I had my hair cut (it was a couple of months ago and just before I started using the Josh Wood dye), the hairdresser told me she was impressed that my hair was in such great condition, especially considering I’d been bleaching it at home for years.
Hi there, thanks for watching and sharing your hair “journey”, glad you’re getting great results. Go YOU!
Which products are cruelty free
@@user-bn3sf4rf5sThanks for watching. I’m afraid I don’t know, the info would be on individual home colour sites.
I really enjoyed your video and I learned loads. I know nothing about hair colour and have always been afraid of doing it at home.
Hi Emily, thanks for watching and for your kindness.
This is wonderful to see! I’ve had a long history of both dying and cutting at home, and having both great and terrible results, but also going to salons and coming out elated or devastated with the result.
At the moment I’m doing my own hair for financial reasons, and it’s turning out great, but when I can afford it I’d love to go to a salon again - mostly for the pampering experience!
And your kindness is wonderful, thank you and thanks for sharing your insight.
What a lovely, informative video. I used to box-dye my hair. I actually had a horrible accident once and, instead of reddish highlights I ended up with all-over Raggedy Ann Red bright red hair 😭😭😭😭. I now go, exclusively to the salon. A lot of the reason I go is bcuz I looooove the entire salon experience. It is expensive but I just factor the cost into my monthly budget. Also, my hair has grown SOOOO much since I stopped using box dye. I really can’t see myself ever going back to box dye…..but that’s just me. No shade to anyone who uses it….my best friend does actually. First time watching ur video. Love ur approach….and ur voice !!!! ❤
Oh Cathy, this comment is so wondrous, thank you. It’s so good to have a positive salon goers insight, what a joy. I’m thrilled you enjoy your salon time!
Thank you for your lovely compliments! 👨🏻🙏🏻❤️
I buy Revlon box dye black, I only used the color and buy my own cream developer 10v. Because I noticed cream box developer is very harsh for my hair it makes it thin and box doesn't say what cream developer volume number is and black only needs low 10 volume developer. You don't need and expensive box developer dye Revlon is great under $4 bucks once a month and 10 volume cream developer at a beauty supply is less than 10 dollars and last for maybe 1 year. So I mixed color 2oz with 2 oz cream 10 volume developer. 1 hair stylists gave me this recommendation and it has work for me fo so long no hair damage. So box hair dye trick is don't use cream developer inside due to unknown number volume for black 10v, for light brown or red 20v. For blond go to a hair salon 😂 because 30v or 40v might damage hair I only stick with dark colors 😊
Thanks for watching and sharing your insight.
Thanks for the tip!
Oh loved that ! Thank you
And thank you! 👨🏻🙏🏻
@the world of Craig, thank you for your comment love the channel.
Coloured mynown hair for YEARS using castings... loved it.
Brilliant!
I have used box dyes for years and the colours are great. A lot of box dyes do have a lots of metallics in which can cause a problem in removing them and can damage your hair. Go for a good quality box dye and read what’s in the dye. I found this video very informative
Thanks for watching and sharing your insight.
Thanks for the great vid and information
Thanks for watching and for your kind words
Thankyou for your video well appreciated ❤
You are most welcome, thanks for your kindness. 👨🏻🙏🏻
The only issues I have with box dye is that you never know what volume developer you are getting and you don't know what kind of pigment load it has. That can be easily circumvented by testing and experimenting so you get to know the brands. Either way beauty supply stores like Sally Beauty here in the USA contain brands like ION and Wella where you can get your color and developer separately. I always recommend those to people who want to color their own hair instead of box kits, as they are also easier and cheaper when customizing a formula 🙂
Hi there, thanks for watching and sharing your insight. I agree on the peroxide front…and here’s to testing and experimenting! 👨🏻🙏🏻✨
Sally's stores are few and far between in the UK for some reason. Its not that easy for us to get professional hair dyes, but box dyes are everywhere.
@@fightthefairy That’s surprising to me. Not even on Amazon can you find them? Ion and Wella colorcharm are like loose box dye brands and there are more of them. They can be bought from Amazon in the USA as well.
I have used box dye on a many an occasion and the only problem I have found with it, is when I have only bought one box and I needed two because my hair is longer than I anticipated. That is my problem not the box dyes, so since I realised that I buy two boxes instead of one. Often I watch certain hair people on here, who cast a snobbish comment at anyone who uses box dye which annoys me so much. I do not live near a Sally Beauty so I will visit my local Superdrug or Boots. I cannot afford to visit a salon, I don't need the snidey attitude and so if I get bored with my hair, I will use box dye. Thank you for remembering that we are all different, we have different budgets and frankly many seem to forget that we have feelings.
Hi there, thanks for watching and sharing your insight - great call on buying 2 lots, more is always better with application.
Thank goodness we’re all unique eh! 👨🏻🙏🏻✨
Thank you so much for the informative vid, and for not demonizing home hair colour. I've had some brilliant stylists in the past, ones I visited for years, but either they moved, I moved, or worse (my last great stylist died, may she RIP). However, for every good stylist I've had, there have been a handful of bad ones. Because I educate myself about colouring my dark hair to medium blond, I know the basics of levels, colour wheels, etc. One stylist I visited after I did a box dye that turned out too dark (about a level 6) thought she could lighten the shade by putting a level 10 colour on top. I told her I didn't think that would do much. She ended up turning my hair greenish without any lightening effect and charged me full price for the botched job. She may have been good at cutting and styling hair but had absolutely zero idea or training or even self-education about colour, although her bio claimed she had 10 years experience. Of course, on top of it she chastised me about colouring my own hair. When I brought my concerns to the salon owner, she ignored my message. The result was spending about $700 total and 2 visits to another salon to correct the colour (no way I was going back to the first salon). It's been a couple of years since then and I've now learned to do my own foils, toning, money pieces, the whole nine yards. I get compliments on my colour all the time, and it costs me 1/10 what I would pay in a salon. I use a pricey Schwarzkopf Blondme bleach, 10 developer for slow lift, Castings box dye, and Olaplex. I tone once a week with a vinegar, cold water, food colour rinse. My hair has never been healthier and my wallet definitely loves it. I still go to the stylist for cut/trim a couple of times a year but I don't think I'll spend half a paycheck on colour ever again.
You are most welcome, thank you for watching and for your kind words, much appreciated.
And thanks for sharing your hair “journey”, sounds like you really know your stuff and good for you!
THANK YOU for this video! Super informative & helpful & I love your consideration for all the various reasons people don't or can't get to a salon to have their hair coloured professionally. I have medical issues that mean it's easier for me to colour my hair at home & have done for many years. I would love to see you do a video on natural home hair colours, I use Naturigin & would be interested to see your opinion on it & other so called 'natural' hair colours.
And thank you for watching and for your kindness.
I’ll add natural hair colours to the list. 👨🏻✨
Here, we have a national chain of beauty supply stores called Sally where one can buy a certain amount of professional hair supplies, including toners, developers, masks/conditioners. I do my own color, including bleaching with 2nd stage toners. Only once have I seriously damaged my hair. I have my hair nearly white at the m😊moment which looks fabulous. The color is better and boxed supermarket colors. It’s tricky but I get best results with level 40 developer. With this video, I see that this shop is a Boots drugstore. The same chain here is Walgreens.
Wahoo, we have Sally’s over here in the UK too and yes, Boots and Wallgreens are the same brand.
L’Oréal Nutrisse hair conditioner is amazing ( you get enough for 2 maybe 3 uses ) I would love for them to make a big bottle you could buy separately. I used to go to the hairdresser up until I became disabled ) Now I do my own. Some of the home dyes are great. I use purple shampoo if I feel it needs to tone my blonde hair in between re doing.
I’ve heard it makes the hair feel great…maybe there’s something similar in one of L’Oréal’s retail lines…?
Well I’m really glad you’ve found what works for you. Thanks for watching. 👨🏻🙏🏻✨
@@theworldofcraig Yes, the Nutrisse conditioner is incredible. I've also wished they made a bigger one but sadly they don't. (Any advice on a conditioner with similar ingredients would be much appreciated as I've tried lots of expensive conditioner over the years and this is still one of the best things I've ever used.) The Nutrisse is also better at lifting than it says on the box; if you leave on for the maximum time (and up to 5 mins longer) you can lift by three levels rather than two. It's also one of the few permanent dyes that doesn't smell horrible or make my scalp itch and the colour is quite multi-tonal. I am a big fan. Thank you Craig for this video - I just found your channel and am really enjoying it.
@@rachelwaring5020 Hi Rachel, you’re most welcome, thank you for your kind words.
Most of the post colour conditioners I looked at (not all and I haven’t used any of them) had some form of dimethicone (silicone - this ingredient is NOT bad) in them, so perhaps look for a conditioner that has some…
Thanks for sharing your insight. 👨🏻🙏🏻
@@theworldofcraig Thank you!
Thank you Craig xx
You’re most welcome. 👨🏻🙏🏻✨
Great video! I think it’s worth mentioning that as there are so many great box dyes it’s very unclear on what level the developer is
I’ve heard it’s usually even 30vol which can be excessive and I damaged my hair that way but I was very ignorant back then and dyed my hair like every week because the ginger faded and I didn’t like it
But other than that I had a good experience with box dye, nothing is wrong with dyeing your hair at home 😊
Especially that there are so many terrible hairdressers out there (I recently had my hair botched by one) so sometimes the advice- just go to the salon can be very scary and risky
Thank you and thanks for watching.
It’s impossible to say what level of peroxide is in home colour - depositing pigment would use a lower volume for sure.
I think it’s unfair to say “so many terrible…” - sure, there are folks that would benefit from more knowledge and better communication skills but let’s not forget hairdressing is a career many are super passionate about and generalising could hurt someone’s feelings.
I used a lot of home hair color on family members and friends as an apprentice as I just didn’t want to spend money on professional products and despite them being a bit runny or sometimes smelling more funky the outcome was always phenomenal 😂
professional powdered bleach however I always preferred because it’s not as liquid and much more predictable than over the counter and way less expensive 🤑
Hi there, thanks for watching. That’s a great idea to get the techniques down.
I’ve never tried “drug store”/consumer lightener but yes, from what I’ve seen, you don’t get a lot…
Hi great vlog. I split my packet dyes, so I get two uses from one now, I'm only doing the roots so why waste it, I have thick shoulder length hair, saving so much money😊.
Hi there, thank you…and thanks for watching.
Great idea!
Wow that was a quick unexpected reply, thank you, I'm glad you think it's a great idea, do it right you can't go wrong. Keep up the good work, very precious advice. 🙏🏼 @@theworldofcraig
@@user-ht2tc5uj7w I think all products can be great if used in the right way and there’s definitely no power in making people feel rubbish eh?! Thank you. 👨🏻🙏🏻
Love the green colour you are wearing. Looks so chique on you 💜
Thank you, that’s very kind. I didn’t realise until I went to take it off, the moths have got to it, ha. 👨🏻🙏🏻✅
As a person who has seldom used coloring in her hair (and now over 70), I found your information very helpful. Like many others, the cost to have professionally applied colour would be over my budget. However, I am considering using a product by L'oreal called gloss toner. Thought this kind of treatment might offer a boost & shine to my hair (fading copper) as we all feel like we need a lift from time to time!. Thank you sharing your research with us and I greatly enjoyed your video.
Hi Dianne, I’m so pleased you enjoyed the video, thank you for your kind words, they are much appreciated. If you try the gloss, let me know how it goes.
Just found your channel, welth of knowledge thank you ✌🏼🙏🏻
Thank you…and thanks for watching. 👨🏻🙏🏻✨
Do box dyes say what volume developer is in there? Also, I think calling something “no bleach bleach” is misleading because it gives the impression it’s ’safe’, but the volume of developer could be super high for all anyone knows and that can potentially cause a lot of damage. PS. I’m so happy I found you on UA-cam! I followed you on Instagram years ago but I ended up deleting Insta because I was sick of it 🤣
Hi there, thanks for watching. They don’t - it would perhaps be a little confusing for consumers…?
And yes, it’s all marketing eh?!
@@theworldofcraigI was just editing my comment to say how happy I was to find you on UA-cam because I deleted Instagram a while back!
@@johannahoneyman697 Well, I’m glad you did! 👨🏻✨
The last Hairdresser I tried was singing the virtues of a root lift product. She put some on my hair and promptly blowdried it without lifting the roots. It was flat to my head as though it was glued down. It had no movement whatsoever I realise when I got home that all her customers had very long hair and didn’t get the hair lifted from the roots perhaps as much I will not be going back
I’ve been doing my roots for almost 20 years using BOX hair color. Once or twice a year, I get high and low lights professionally put in.
Hi there, I have clients that do exactly the same…glad you’ve found a solution. Thanks for watching.
Thank you so much 🫂
You’re most welcome, thanks for watching 👨🏻🙏🏻✨
You are so lovely, Craig! I cannot afford the salon at the moment (but boy, do I miss it!). Thankfully, my hair is super healthy, so the home hair colour kit, does a good job... Thanks x the review❤
And you are so kind! Thank you…and thanks for watching. 👨🏻🙏🏻✨
A hair professional messed up my color many times. I finally gave up on her.
Sorry to hear that, thanks for watching.
I'm coloring my own hair for 30 years. The times I decided to let a professional give it a go, like after my pregnancy when my roots had grown out a lot, I regretted. The technician messed up the color, gave me a really bad brassy color when I specifically asked for a cool toned no 4 brown. I already have a cool toned brown color but I have greys since my early 20's . She even argued that it's impossible to get the color I ask because it's not a natural color, as in it doesn't exist in nature. As if pink and blue hair exist in nature 😂 ... It happened a few more times with professionals basically giving me brassy hair. I just went back to box dye, no 4 . It's always a success, lots of pigment without red hues or fading after a couple of shampooing my hair.
Thank you so much for your honest and through presentation!
I do mine with Loreal and I di love the salon when I treat my self ;)
So Thank you for all your education on each product!
You’re most welcome Melanie, thanks for watching. 👨🏻🙏🏻✨
Wow, you're such a lovely person ❤ Thank you for pointing it out! Finally somone talks about it! I've been using box dye for years, I really enjoy it and I've always thought there's nothing wrong with it :)
Well, I felt the video needed to be made…
Thanks for watching and for your kind words.
And yes, there’s nothing wrong with it at all. 👨🏻🙏🏻
Interesting and very helpful. Thank you 😊
Thanks for watching. 👨🏻🙏🏻
My sister is a stylist. She's always on my case about doing my roots myself with box dye, but I use olia, which is 60 % oils with no ammonia. I love the way my hair comes out. (I also went to cosmetology school, so I know how to apply it.)
Sounds like you’re got it all covered, no pun intended! Thanks for watching.
I appreciate your knowledge and that you want us as consumers to feel good. I turn 40 this year and just noticed a significant amount of new grays this morning which led me here. The guy who cuts my hair made me feel shamed about even thinking of coloring my hair at home but I don't have the $$ to have him do it!
Well, thanks for watching…the appreciation is mutual.
And yes, I feel we should ALL have the BEST hair we can, so I’m glad you found my video. Thanks for watching. 👨🏻🙏🏻✨
Many thanks for this helpful information. I have been struggling with paying almost $400 to get my dark hair coloured semi-permanently because I am now blessed with a smattering of grey which just comes through far too fast to be able to accept that kind of monetary outlay every month! Permanent colouring isn't an option either as I'd just have the same problem with the roots. I'm now of the opinion that home colouring is my best option but have been far too nervous to go down this route after hearing horror stories from my hairdresser and also reading them online. This video has given me the push to see how it goes after being a salon-only user for decades.
One question for you. I live in Australia so I don't know if this is the same in the UK but we can buy individual (big brand) products eg colour, developer etc. from hair and beauty stores and I wondered what the pros and cons are of that option rather than a 'box' off the shelf?
You’re most welcome, so glad it helped - there is a recent video full of tips on how to get the best results when colouring your own hair here on my channel.
So there really is no difference in product as such, it’s more than the “box dye” is pre formulated and some pro colour might need a “mix” of shades if you’re covering grey etc etc. More developed formula in pro colour will cost more, just as more sophisticated home colour does.
Let me know how you get on. 👨🏻🙏🏻✨
This makes me so happy lol. My mother was a hairdresser for years, but she uses garnier on her own hair!
Have you ever seen the Madison reed “home colourants”? They’re a little on the pricier side, but are supposed to be “salon quality”
Thanks for watching, how cool your mother was a hairdresser! I have, I think that’s marketing…and as we know, there’s not a lot of difference.
Makes sense! Thanks for your input :) was curious to hear your thoughts. Love the honesty. Also love the air quotes, don’t listen to the haters 😂
@@anarosemanners7815 Thank you SO much, I needed that…there are some horrible comments. You are appreciated. 👨🏻✅✨
Thank you for the informative and knowledgeable video - very much appreciated (I've learnt lots I didn't realise before!). 🙂
I started box dyeing my hair during the pandemic, after going to a salon for years for highlights. There was so much choice available, but in the end I went with the John Frieda Precision Foam Colour range as the foam application seemed to be an easier way to apply colour in a non-drip way with great coverage. I was excited when you hovered near the JFPFC box dyes and hoped to hear your take on them. Perhaps in 'Box Dyes - the sequel'? 😆
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Hi there, you’re most welcome, thank you for watching.
I did cover them but the footage didn’t make the edit - the music in store was too loud, even with my mic - I’m sure they’ll be in the “sequel”, ha.
You might enjoy tomorrow’s video, the first in a new series - “How to get the BEST from….” - starting with home hair colour.
New Sub here! Thank you for this video and your knowledge. ❣️ I use boxed dyes and I’ve bleached my hair more than I can count. lol just cut off some dead ends and I hope to re color in a few weeks!
Thank you, your support is much appreciated…and WAHOO for the new colour!
Love this video!
I suffer from trichotillomania and have hair dresser anxiety. Thank you for the info provided here.
Can you please make a video about the hair color codes. Like 4.25, 4.15 etc❤
Thank you!
Sorry to hear that, I’m glad the video helped.
Ok noted - that is a little tricky as most brands use slightly different tonal value numbers but I’ll think of a way to get around it. Thanks for watching. 👨🏻🙏🏻✨
I suffer from it too. 40 year sufferer 😢
You are a lovely gentleman and I very much enjoyed this video! I recently tried John Frieda Go Blonder Spray instead of heading back to the hairdresser for highlights. I have medium blond hair naturally. I was concerned that I might end up with an orange result but instead this peroxide based spray gave me a nice light gold blonde highlight. I applied it in thin sections and combed through from root to tip and then blow dried. It lightened very gradually and after several applications (I applied it over a week, each time I washed my hair until I finished the product) the color is as light as I had hoped and looks amazing! The condition of my hair is silky and shiny, not dry or brittle as it was with bleach highlights. I'm so glad I tried it!
Thanks for watching, glad you’ve had good results and found what works for you.
Thank you
Interesting and useful, thank you. Just getting a few greys but don’t want to go to a salon after too many colours that weren’t what I asked for in the past. 😂 this has helped me decide to give it a try on my own ❤
I’m so glad you found it helpful, you’ll have to let me know how you get on. Thanks for watching 👨🏻🙏🏻✨
I love your green t
Jumper that would go with my vampire red manic panic coloured hair❤
Thank you, it sure would! And thanks for watching.
You are so awesome for actually comparing the ingredients to salon color. Comparison videos from other pros usually don't go that deep.
I also agree that high lifts suck. Diluted lightener is way less abrasive than using that much ammonia and peroxide on the hair.
Thank you, really appreciate that.
And yes, I too am a bleach fan!
I colored my hair myself when I was just going 1 shade lighter than my natural color. Now that I want balayage and grey coverage, I go to a salon. That’s way more than I am comfortable DIYing.
No, it’s not cheap, but my colorist is very good and her time and expertise are worth it to me.
As a former small business person I know that she’s got bills to pay too! We each have to make the best decision for ourselves based on what our time, budget, and personal circumstances are. There are good and bad stylists and products at every price point. I don’t think there is one right answer.
One tip I was given by a family friend/ “aunt” who was a cosmetology instructor many moons ago was to stay away from anyone whose look wasn’t done well. It’s not whether you like it or not, but whether it was well executed. If you go to a stylist who has dried out and brassy blonde hair that’s poorly cut, go see someone else. Now that lots of stylists are on social media, maybe look at pics of their other clients.
Thanks for all the great information!!
Thank you for sharing your insight and for your wonderfully kind and sensitive thoughts, I agree with every point you make.
Thanks for watching 👨🏻🙏🏻✨
So glad I watched this. L’Oréal Casting Gloss has been my go to Demi Permanent saviour for over 10 years when I’ve been left with bad or brassy highlights in a salon that need toning down or on occasion a total reset back to my natural colour. It has worked miracles every time 😂
And so am I, thank you for watching and sharing your insight. It is a GREAT formula eh?! 👨🏻🙏🏻✨
Very informative video, thank you, Craig!
I've been using L'Oréal' Excellence Creme brand shade 8 for several years and have been very happy with it. I just wish they'd make the very same conditioner they put in the dye box to be available to be bought separately., too. Those conditioners are so much better for my hair than any other expensive product.
You’re most welcome, glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching and your kindness.
Look for conditioners (there are plenty in the drug store) with dimethicone in the ingredients - they all contain a lot of it, it gives the hair “slip”….and it’s NOT a bad thing!
This is a great informative video. New sub! Enjoying your channel.
Thank you, really appreciate your kind words, great to have you following along. 👨🏻🙏🏻