How Good/bad Are Boxed Hair Colors?

No matter how much people want to sugar coat it box color is SOOOOOO bad for your hair. I own a salon and watch women day in and day out come to us for help. There is a reason why people go to school for this. They are professionals. If you can't afford the salon color then get a new style.

I couldn't even tell you what brand I use, because I try a new one everytime! But I love how cheap it is and that I can pick any change that I want. I don't go to the salon to change my hair either...just too expensive. I'd do it! I do suggest that you have someone help you! My husband loves it when he has to help me! :) Have fun!!!

I have used Preference by Loreal for 16 years and absolutely love it. The conditioner that comes in the box is like none I have ever been able to find on the market. Since I've been pregnant I've gone to a salon for highlights and hate how my hair is becoming coarse from it. Can't wait to go back to my box of Loreal!

According to my Brother, who is a hair stylelist out in California.....

Clairol is good, as is most Loreal, but he says to stay away from "Feria" and "herbal essences". Go with a demi-permanent if you are scared or not sure of the color since it will fade out instead of leaving "roots". Also, don't go any more than 2 shades lighter or darker than your natural color with a box color.

I personally just bought Frederik Fekkai (sp?) new hair color line that they sell at Sephora. It is $30, but I wanted to try it :)

i have tried colorsilk..REALLY cheap, but not too bad results. a good mid-priced brand I have also had luck with is Loreal. i would go for it...a cheap way to make a little change for yourself.