
Phyto Chocolate Gloss £20*
With a lifetime of blonde hair behind me, my hair fades quickly after dying it a darker colour. That, alongside the fact that I've been a skint student, presents a little dilemma. In the past I've accidentally dyed my hair pink trying to preserve red tones in my hair, so I was hesitant to try more colour preserving pigments, but how far wrong can brown go? For so long I didn't even realise that brown existed, I've seen plenty for blonde and red hair, but if you're looking for something to keep your brown locks brown, you'll have to look a little beyond Boots.
Thats where Phyto comes in, its available in John Lewis and online, and I'm so glad to have found it. Its not available in just Chocolate brown by the way, but a multitude of colours to match your hair. As you can tell, my hair has recently been a lot lighter than when I first dyed it a very dark, plummy brown. I've quite liked it, but the blonde has been fighting to show just a little too much. And the roots - Oh the roots! I always thought dark roots under blonde hair was bad, but no, light roots under dark hair is a sure fire way to look bald in pictures. Sexy!
I apply the gloss as a usual hair mask, comb it through and leave it whilst I shave my legs or something. Then rinse, and hair is left seriously soft, as well as lifted with a new touch of colour! It works so much better than I expected - My hair is left a really warm, true chocolatey brown, is perfectly even and even does a decent job at hiding my roots. I find that the majority of it usually lasts about 3 washes though it claims to last more, though the colour gradually fades from there on, and its quite difficult to notice when its truly washed out, but your shower water will be a touch of brown for a good while! Yum!
So what do you think?
Will you be giving this a go?
S xx
P.s You can see my post on my favourite colour preserving products here!
Oh my god, you're hair looks incredible! Is this suitable for blondes? Want!!
ReplyDeleteMolly x
Lyon Notes
Dope, totally missed that link. I'll check it out!
DeleteThey've got one for blondes yes, DO IT and let me knw, I'm curious!!!
DeleteIt looks gorgeous! It leaves it looking in such a lovely condition too x
ReplyDeleteThe Little Things
You look AMAZING! I need a blonde version.
ReplyDeleteThis is amazing, I too have light ends because of previously being blonde they look so dry and awful but I promised myself not to dye it again this sounds so perfect something I'd love to try :)
ReplyDeleteJamie-Lee | Glitter Infatuation | Beauty & Lifestyle Blog!
Great post! ^^ never heard of this product but might have to look into it :)
ReplyDeleteCome check out mine if you'd like to
Zara (Bows and Pearls)
http://zaras-bowsandpearls.blogspot.co.uk
Ooo, what a great sounding product.
ReplyDeleteMy hair also fades very quickly after dying due to many 'blonde ambitions' (and failures!).
Will put this on my google list! :)
Caroline.x
notesfromcaroline.com
This really looks like it works! ive always searched for something like this but never found something worthwhile x
ReplyDeletelooks really good! i had never heard of it before
ReplyDeleteanna (intheplayroom)
That colour is fab! I don't like permanent colours as they're hard to keep up, especially with a lack of funds, but now and again a little change is fun. I may just give this a try :-)
ReplyDeletewow this makes such a difference to your hair! sounds like an awesome product, i need to try some phyto stuff xx
ReplyDeleteThat's awesome!! What an amazing find. Your hair looks really fantastic. I'd give it a go!
ReplyDeleteJules of Canines & Couture
www.caninesandcouture.com
That looks really good - I'd never have thought to do a brown lift. Thanks for the tip.
ReplyDeletehey! love the results on you. i'm blonde and never dyed my hair, do you think i could try the ginger one? would it wash off completely? thanks. xx
ReplyDeletechristian louboutin pumps 10cm high heel sale online and free shipping http://www.clouboutinsneakers.com
ReplyDeleteChristian Louboutin 10CM Orange Spike Colorful Pointed Pumps
Christian Louboutin 10CM Pink Pointed Pumps
Christian Louboutin 10CM white pointed Sandals