L'Oreal Paris Recital Preference

...hair colour WHAT L'OREAL SAY: Creative Colourist Christophe Robin has combined his expertise with that of the L'Oreal laboratories to create a range of unique and refined colours. Every shade is made up of a perfect and subtle equilibrium of colourants, for an exceptional colour that offers perfect grey coverage. CONTENTS: (as purchased this weekend, and after returning to Tesco for an exchange, as the box I bought had the gloves and the conditioner ...
...length of your hair, (though L'Oreal state there are up to 5 applications). An instruction sheet. And two disposable gloves in a small plastic 'egg'! PRICE AND AVAILIBILITY: I bought this for £5.77 in Tesco, although it can possibly be purchased for slightly less in Savers, Wilkinsons etc. BEFORE YOUR FIRST APPLICATION: You should try a sensitivity test, this is performed by removing earrings, cleaning a small area behind your ear with surgical ...

little_red_hen 08.07.2006 (07.01.2007) · Read full review
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...My dye of choice is L'Oreal Recital Preference for no good reason other than that my mother uses it (and despite the fact that she inevitably dyes her ears as well her hair looks reasonably alright) and nearly every supermarket/chemist sells it for around a fiver. You'll find it with all the shampoo stuff in a big gold box with the name and a picture of a woman who gives the impression of being very pleased indeed with her hair on the front. The ...
...her head. She phoned the helpline people, who, once they'd finished laughing, gave her the name of a L'Oreal consultant in the local chemist who'd fix it. There you go: hair dyeing made easy. Anyone can manage it, and for gingers it should be mandatory. ...

tallulahbang 03.03.2007 · Read full review
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...I have been using L'oreal Recital Preference shade number 3.66 for about 2 years now and I love it. The colour is described as 'dark red ultra violet'. What this means is your hair goes a rich dark reddy/purpley brown colour and when the sun hits it the colour shines red and looks really nice. I have naturally dark brown hair, which if I'm being honest has the odd grey. However this dye should not be used if you have a lot of grey as it will turn ...
...is not for you I'm afraid. The box says that this dye can be used on dark blond to black hair. It says that the colour is fade resistant and high shine, which I have found to be true. My hair always looks very shiny with this colour. I do notice some fading after the first 2-3 washes but I think that is just the removal of any excess dye. The box contains a bottle of developer cream, a bottle of colourant gel and a small tube of colour maximizer. ...

rachael23 06.04.2008 · Read full review
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...colour to mine had used L'Oreal Recital Preference in the shade Brasilia I knew it'd suit me. What attracted me to it was that there were no red tones in it and it was a very dark brown, close to my almost-black natural colour. L'OREAL RECITAL PREFERENCE This dye comes in a smart box similar to many of the other L'Oreal hair dyes. As with all dyes there are plenty of precautions and warnings on the box and the instruction leaflet which you must ...
...fruity (although nothing beats the L'Oreal Couleur Experte conditioner!) It felt like it was really softening my hair as it went through. I had timed this quite badly as Big Brother (sad, I know) was just about to start so I slightly rushed the rinsing of the conditioner. Blow drying my hair in the usual fashion and without applying any styling products my hair ended up really soft and shiny with a really noticeable colour change. All the red tones ...

carly_pussycat 26.07.2005 · Read full review
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...I bought a box of L'Oreal Recital Preference in 'Palma Natural Brown' so that my hair will go dark brown and I can get highlights. USE As I open the box and tip out the contents I am pleased to see that they are still the same as they always have been. Just a big bottle of developer cream, a smaller bottle of colourant gel, gloves, instructions and shine conditioner...simple. I wet my hair because the dye requires that your hair is damp before ...
...It has been suggested that L'oreal is not such an ethical company as it still tests on animals even after controversy over it's buying into the Body Shop. Also, food company Nestle own over 1/4 of L'Oreal's shares and rights. If you are unfamiliar with the problems with Nestle's ethics and why it is a bad thing that L'Oreal is partly owned by them then you may want to have a look on Google. Personally I do not have the money to be buying ethically ...

Frailfrost 12.09.2007 (13.09.2007) · Read full review
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...picking up a box of L'Oreal Recital Preference in the local supermarket the other day. The shade is 4-66 and is described as "Incandescent Dark Red". The shade description did put me off a little but when I looked at the shade chart on the back of the box I was comforted by the result showing on dark brown to black hair as being one that stays dark, but has sparkly, shiny red tones. Not only that but the brand was on special offer at £3.99 and that ...
...totally honest. The package looked classy and expensive so I looked forward to examining the contents. What I found was Developer Crème Colourant Gel Color Maximizer Shine Enhancing Conditioning Shampoo Professional Quality Gloves Instruction Leaflet My first major disappointment comes when I realise that I have to thoroughly dampen my hair and towel dry before application. I'm so used to just mixing developer and colourant together and then ...

fantasybeliever 13.09.2005 (15.09.2005) · Read full review
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...dye kits, and I used L'Oreal Recital years ago but until recently I hadn't used it for ages. The shade I chose was 6.66 Babylon which is a fiery red. I chose it because I loved the colour on the front of the pack and also this shade contains L'Oreal's "Anti-Fade" system which promises to deliver "up to 6 weeks of shine" and fade resistant colour. As anyone who has dyed their hair red will know, it is extremely difficult to maintain the vibrancy of ...
...dyes the pack advises a skin test to determine if an allergic reaction is likely. Personally (and possibly foolishly) I don't do this but I accept it is a sensible precaution to take. The pack contains Developer Creme, Colourant Gel, Conditioner and gloves. The gloves are a real bonus because they are professional quality gloves which are fairly thick and a snug fit. A big improvement on most other hair dye kits which have those stupid, huge, plastic ...

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I have been using Herbal Essences Radiant Ruby for a while and have been very impressed with it. It doesn't drip, smells lovely and the result is decent. However, I wanted to try a brighter, bolder red, so I went on a hunt through the supermarket shelves... I came across Loreal Paris Recital Preference in an intense red colour. The hair on the front of the box looked a gorgeous red all over (instead of just being a brown that shines red in the light.) ...
...colour chart and it said it'd come out a darker red for me. The picture wasn't much darker than the picture on the front of the box, though. So two days later, I dye my hair. The first thing I notice is the overpowering smell. The smell isn't a disgusting smell, but it's far too strong. I opened the window as far as it would go and at one point, I had my head stuck out of the window. The dye was constantly dripping. I don't know if it was because ...

samijade 01.09.2007 · Read full review
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...opinion is quite pricey but L'oreal are a good reliable brand and at a fiver each, it's not too bad. These usually retail for around £6-7 I believe. Colour: I did it, I took a risk (how rebellious of me) and I went for 3.66 Dark Red Ultra Violet Packaging: Of course, there's a gorgeous, flawless redhead staring at me and I know damn well I'm never going to look that good... but I still had a slight feeling of excitement and the thought "Maybe I will ...
...the french finally did it for me, "How luxurious" I thought... and I damn well deserved some pampering! Contents: A. Developer Creme B. Colourant Gel C. Color Maximiser D. Increased size High Shine Conditioning Shampoo E. Professional Quality Gloves Preparation: After applying my vaseline around my hairline, neck and ears (stops the colour staining) I followed the instructions and mixed the ingredients. My god, how bright was it!! Eeek. Now I was ...

k8eh89 28.04.2009 · Read full review
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...can get. My mum uses L'oreal Recital Preference and she is a hairdresser and has been for 25 years. Due to her expert knowledge of the market i have managed to gain an insight into the history of this particular brand also! History Basically, this permanent colour range is identical to one that L'oreal had available for professional use only under the name of Crescendo. The consistency and the bottle it is packaged in, is identical to Crescendo ...
...stories!) the colourist director for L'oreal offering advice for hesitant pickers, vibrant shades and grey coverage. Ease of use, consistency and smell: Inside the box you will find picture instructions on how to prepare the product, information and advice on skin allergy testing and illustrations on how to apply the product. They are very easy to follow and do not leave you in an confusion as to what you need to do. You will find in every box; ...

chloelowndes 06.04.2008 · Read full review
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L'Oreal Paris- recital preference, for anyone that doesn't know- is a perminant hair dye, which now claims to cover grey & apparently has some pro hair dresser involved in making it... I used to use their dyes alot, black, black red, black blue, blondes, and a couple of the browns. I moved away from their products, as I went blonde and used professional toner and peroxide/developer. I decided that I have frazzled my hair enough, had it cut short ...
...it is very runny- which made it very hard to apply- even to my now short hair. Secondly, I didn't think there was much of it- my hair is pretty short now- and not that thick- and i didn't have much left over afterwards. The other thing- it gives you step by step instructions- like all dyes, wet and towel dry you hair, mix the smaller bottle in the larger one, shake very well, the usual really- but it also says to rub it in when you're done- which ...

kat74_uk 29.09.2006 · Read full review
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I was quite excited to put this colour on my hair as it looked lovely on the box. I found the hair dye very easy to mix and apply (was a little bit messy but not too bad). After following the instructions very carefully as this is the first time i have ever used a permenant colour, i applied the colour and waited 30 minutes for the colour to develop. I washed the colour off as stated and used the conditioning shampoo. When styling my hair it felt ...
...the colour i could have cried it was nearly black and in the light was a very BRIGHT red and PLUM colour. It didn't look like i'd stepped out of a salon, it looked like a home dye colour. So over the last 2days i have been washing my hair and deep conditioning it constantly and it has faded slightly (it does not look as black but a dark brown and the Plum colour has calmed down) Before i applied the colour i had medium brown hair and didn't want ...

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...do ) . after the l'oreal disaster there was no way i was going to use a box colour again, so i decided to go to my local beauty supply store and buy a colour there, the exact same one my hairdresser uses, except id be saving £20 by doing it myself.this cost around 9 pounds which is a few quid dearer than a box from boots or whereever but is so much more worth it. this turned out beautifully. i was amazed at the result, and the quality. i would reccommend ...
...colour and if not make sure u ask in the store if you are not sure what tone to buy (eg if you are trying to dye blonde hair dark it may go green if u pick the wrong colour ). actually loreal have done me a favour, if it wasn't for them i would never have tried this. i have tried every box colour going over the years and i am now at peace i am at the end of my journey to find the perfect hair colour !! ...

helen248 16.08.2009 (10.10.2009) · Read full review
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I have worked for years in a hairdressers so i know whats hot and whats not. This product is great value for money, the colour lasts and stays eluminous, not only that it doesn't dry your hair out, i would highly recomend this product and am garenteed you will satisfied with the result, It left my hair really shiny and didnt turn my hair straw like most of the other brands and it was easy to style and looked so natural, My friend recommended it to ...

cameronandt 16.11.2009 · Read full review
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...my hair to black with L'Oreal Paris - Recital Preference and I'm very satisfied with the result. When i applied it on my hair it worked out great. I just made one mistake: when i had it on my hair for 30 minutes i took a shower. I had a plastic bathing cap on and I thought it would be just fine to take a shower like that. But the warm water in the shower made the colour run down on my forehead and the back och neck. So no shower next time i colour ...
...the colour comes off the skin easily, I just had to use water and soap on a very old towel for it. But it stained everything else too, the floor and the walls which was my mistake because I was not just concentrating on colouring. So I gave the floor and the walls a good scrub and not it's just fine. ...

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