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My hair used to be like a ginger type of colour, I used this to dye it black. First week it was alright, with none of my natural hair really showing. Second week, a lot of my natural hair started... more

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Rating Summary based on 63 reviews

  • 5 Stars
    		25
  • 4 Stars
    		19
  • 3 Stars
    		5
  • 2 Stars
    		7
  • 1 Star
    		7

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  • 55 of 55 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Level 5 Renza

    Member since 17/01/2009

    Reviews written: 81

    5 Stars Liven up your hair! Review with images 22/10/2011
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Vibrant and shiny red hair, retains colour and contains colour shield conditioner.

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Whether it is a good or bad thing, you may not get the colour you expected.

    I accidently dyed my hair a horrendous pillar-box red when I was a teenager and ever since then I promised myself I’d never dye my hair by myself again. I’ve stuck to salons and proper hairdressers since; keen to cover up the ugly natural hair colour I grew into – a weary combination of very dark blonde and grey light brown. For the past few years I had my mum’s friend dye and cut my hair for a cheap £25. When she decided to open up her own salon, her prices shot up and I didn’t really want to pay salon prices for a simple all-over colour and trim. I’d much rather save up my money for ... more
  • 56 of 56 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Level 5 siberian-queen

    Member since 15/04/2011

    Reviews written: 76

    5 Stars Funky bright hair colours to "dye" for 06/07/2011
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages cheaper than the hair dressers and bright

    Disadvantages Disadvantages can be messy if not used to dying your hair

    My hair - well what can I say. Long, naturally wavy but I straighten it a lot; my natural hair colour is mousey brown but I have been dying it since my teens in a barrage of colours, browns, reds, purples, blondes in varying degrees and mixtures. My product of choice is Schwarzkopf Live XXL. This is not to say I don’t use other brands, but I like the vibrancy this brand gives me and the last ability. Available from most larger supermarkets and chemists for around £4.80 - £5.50 each ***THE BRAND*** Schwarzkopf brand is a Germany based company that has been around for 11 years! They are ... more
  • 38 of 38 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Level 7 Absinthe_Fairy

    Member since 03/01/2011

    Reviews written: 677

    3 Stars Make a statement with your hair colour 30/10/2011

    Advantages Advantages Leaves hair in good condition, easily and cheaply available, bright colours

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Can be messy to apply, fades, stains pillowcases!

    Schwarzkopf Live Color XXL is a range of hair dyes from Schwarzkopf, a company known for its value for money hair products. The Color XXL range is all about strong and bright colours - red, blue, purple, platinum blonde and deep black - with cool names. For a few months I used this dye in Cosmic Blue (shade 90). The range is available in Boots, Superdrug, Bodycare, Savers, and many supermarkets. A pack of this hair dye will set you back between £3.50 and £5, depending on where you buy it as well as whether or not it's on special offer. I got my latest one from Bodycare at a price of £3.79 ... more
  • 13 of 13 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Level 1 misssaxyness

    Member since 22/07/2008

    Reviews written: 5

    5 Stars XXtra great! 13/08/2008
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Easy application, nice smell, great results

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Lower quality gloves, slightly runny

    I've been colouring my hair since my early teenage years - well, technically my mum has as, luckily enough for me, she was a hairdresser (now retired and living the high life!). I've been pretty much every shade out there and tried lots of different hair colour products, however i've always tended to lean towards the more alternative/unnatural shades such as deep purples, reds, pinks and blues. After moving a fair distance away from my parents (boo!) i'd started colouring on my own using brands bought from Camden Market such as Stargazer, for so called bright and dazzling effects. These ... more
  • 106 of 106 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Level 6 dahlin

    Member since 30/11/2006

    Reviews written: 35

    5 Stars From Dye Virgin to Platinum Blonde with Live Colour XXL 06/04/2010
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Great colour, shine, and condition, easy to apply, cheap

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Quite time-consuming, may need to buy more products to keep colour as you want it

    The Product Schwarzkopf Live Colour XXL is available to buy from most health and beauty retailers, such as boots and super drug, as well as selected supermarkets. It generally retails at around £4.79, but I pick mine up in body care for £3.49. Why I Bought It My hair is naturally the kind of golden blonde that prompts compliments from complete strangers, and I’ve never previously dyed it at all. So, after deciding I wanted a change, getting it cut into a chin-length choppy bob, and listening to my hairdresser bang on about how lovely my natural colour is for the best part of an hour, I decided ... more

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Product Details

Long Name Live Color XXL
Type Hair Care
Genre Hair Colour
Manufacturer Schwarzkopf

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  • Samola1 8/12/2009 20:35:36

    Ultimate Platinum xxl - toning

    I have used this 4 times now and always find I have a yellow tinge to it. What can I put on it to make it properly white rather than yellow?

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