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- Best permanent hair color Clairol Nice 'n Easy Perfect 10 *Est. $14
- Best semi-permanent hair color Clairol Natural Instincts Loving Care *Est. $6
- Best for root touch-ups Clairol Nice 'n Easy Root Touch-Up *Est. $7
- Best hair-highlighting kit Revlon Frost & Glow *Est. $10
- Best glaze John Frieda Luminous Color Glaze *Est. $10
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Best semi-permanent hair color
- No ammonia or peroxide
- Gradually washes out
- Doesn't cover gray well
- Requires monthly upkeep
April 2009. Reviewers say that Clairol Natural Instincts Loving Care is perfect if you like to experiment with hair color or don't want to commit to a shade permanently. It is a semi-permanent, temporary hair color, which means that it gradually washes out without the level of damage usually caused by permanent hair-color products. Natural Instincts Loving Care doesn't have any ammonia or peroxide, and users agree that it is extremely gentle on their hair. Because it washes out, however, it must be reapplied on a monthly basis in order to keep it fresh. Reviewers say that it doesn't cover gray hair well, either. If you have more than 10 percent gray hair or want a more dramatic color change, experts recommend using Clairol Nice 'n Easy Perfect 10 (*est. $14), a permanent hair color. Clairol Natural Instincts Loving Care is available in 13 shades.
The best reviews of Clairol Natural Instincts Loving Care come from experts at Shape and GoodHousekeeping.com, where semi-permanent hair-color products are recommended for more shine. Owner-written reviews at MakeupAlley.com give good insight into consumer opinion.
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Our Sources
1. Shape magazineDetails/Subscribe
Shape magazine recommends semi-permanent hair colors, including Clairol Natural Instincts Loving Care, for those who want more shine or have damaged hair.
Review: Get Gorgeous Hair Color at Home, Mary Rose Almasi, Oct. 2007
2. Good HousekeepingDetails/Subscribe
Good Housekeeping recommends experimenting with temporary hair-color products, such as Clairol Natural Instincts Loving Care, in case you don't like the color. In order to cover gray hair, however, you need permanent color.
Review: Find the Right Hair Color for You, Leesa Suzman
3. MakeupAlley.comDetails/Subscribe
More than 25 consumers at MakeupAlley.com give Clairol Natural Instincts Loving Care above average ratings and say it is gentle on their hair and gives them their desired color. Some complain, however, that it doesn't cover gray well.
Review: Clairol Loving Care Hair Color, Contributors to MakeupAlley.com, As of Mar. 2009
Clairol Natural Instincts Loving Care is listed at Buzzillions.com in a number of shades. A handful of reviews collected from Walgreens give the auburn shade above-average ratings. Most of the reviewers say it smells good and seems to be less damaging than permanent hair color. One user gives it the lowest possible score because it doesn't cover her gray hair.
Review: Clairol Natural Instincts Loving Care Non-Permanent Color Auburn 80, Contributors to Buzzillions.com, As of Mar. 2009
About a dozen members of TotalBeauty.com give Clairol Natural Instincts Loving Care below average ratings. A couple of users say that it works well for color boosting or darkening. However, a couple of other users say it turned their hair unexpected colors, and several complain that it won't cover gray.
Review: Clairol Natural Instincts Loving Care, Contributors to Total Beauty.com, As of Mar. 2009
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