I used Herbashine last weekend to dye my hair and found it to be a good experience in general. I haven't dyed my hair in many years, so it took me a few minutes to figure out the best way to get the product on my hair but I really liked that it didn't drip and the smell was a lot milder than other hair dyes I've used in the past (although I did find that it did smell a bit more than I was expecting). I also liked that it only took 10 minutes to develop. I found the coverage to be very good (I have a few white hairs and it covered them perfectly) and it really does make your hair nice and shiny. I'm not sure if I will keep dyeing my hair but it is kind of fun to try out a new colour (esp since it washes out gradually in 28 washes). And thanks to the Product Review Club for giving me the chance to check this out!

Thanks to ChickAdvisor for hooking me up yet again with another cool product!


First of all, I am reviewing shade # 530 (Medium Golden Brown).

My hair is pretty much a light brown, with somewhat reddish-blonde highlights, plus it's kind of thick. I chose this shade because I wasn't looking for a dramatic change - just something a shade or two darker possibly. After using this product, and leaving it in for a full 10 minutes (once I had applied it all over starting with the roots), it did change my natural colour a bit but not very much. The roots (where the dye was in longest) are very close to the colour on the box and it looks nice! BUT, next time I would definitely leave this on for another 5 minutes or so like it says in the instructions, because the length of my hair looks almost the same. No biggie though, like I said I didn't want a huge change.

As for actually applying the product, I was pretty satisfied. This isn't the first time I have dyed my own hair at home, but it's been at least 4 years. To me, this product definitely didn't smell as harsh as other colours I've used. The creme was the right consistency so it spread easily without dripping all over the place. One thing I noticed is that the gloves this kit came with were a bit too 'one size fits all' - that is a good thing for the most part but I would have preferred some stretchier ones maybe because when the gloves are too big, it's hard to not get the product on your skin sometimes.

The bottle seemed a bit smaller than what I've seen in other kits, but it turned out to be exactly enough to cover all of my hair thoroughly (my hair is probably almost 20 inches long).

I was really impressed with how easily this stuff washed out of my hair, and the conditioner it comes with smelled really nice! There was probably enough conditioner for two uses, but I slathered it all on and left it for a minute. Now, after using the blow dryer, my hair feels very smooth and soft, and is super shiny.

I think I will purchase this again, but next time will definitely leave it on for a few more minutes for a richer colour. This is a really cool product, because it seems a bit gentler than permanent dyes and it just washes out after a few weeks (the box says 28 washes). I WILL have to wait and see how long until this colour fades, but unless it's gone tomorrow I think this product is definitely worth a try :)

Got a chance to dye my hair the other day and I must say, I am impressed with this brand. I have some gray hair and it covers it quite well. Although my hair is long, the bottle covers every strand and still have left over. Colour is true to the what it indicates to be. I do find the smell to be a little strong but it's like that for most of them out there. I would have prefer the conditioner in a tube rather than the little package it comes in which only lasts for two wash. The colour is staying true so far but mind you it's only been a few days. Overall, very happy with this brand.

I got this product as part of the product review club and am happy with the results. I went a few shades darker than my natural colour and have tons of hair. The one bottle provided full coverage for all of it. I found that while doing the dying the product wasn't as smelly as other hair colours I've used, nor did it stain my skin as much as others have in the past. I know drying out and ruining a girl's hair is often a big concern when it comes to hair dye. My hair still looks healthy and shiny! This one seems pretty gentle and I liked the hair conditioner that came with the hair colour. Its too early to say how long lasting the colour is and what condition my hair will be in after a couple washes..I'll keep you updated! So far so good.

Only drawback is the plastic gloves....but this goes for all hair colour kits I've tried in the past. I get my boyfriend to do it for me and the gloves are way too small.....he had to use rubber dish gloves!

I was selected to receive this from the Product Review Club (thank you!) and am very pleased with my results. I chose medium brown (shade number 503 I believe) and am so happy with the colour and overall use of the product.

I am getting a head of myself, but the conditioner is amazing! Unfortunately they only give you a packet (as opposed to a resealable tube that has a few uses in it) They need to make the the conditioner available for purchase in a bottle. It is great!

The product was super easy to apply- you mix it just like any other hair dye and apply. I am always skeptical about things that claim to work fast, so I did end up leaving mine on for longer than 10 minutes, but the box dis say you could go 15, and I had dark roots, light highlights and some grays to cover, so I went a bit longer. The formula is a bit runny, but I had no major problems applying it and made no more a mess than I usually do (one glob somewhere it wasn't meant to be is average for me) It was easy to pile on top of my head and keep it there without a clip, so that is a plus!.

After washing out the dye and using the fab conditioner (I love it!!) I let my hair air dry and was so happy with my results, not only was the colour great, my hair was so smooth and shiny! Better than it usually looks when I shampoo and do my regular routine.

I would totally buy this product again, I had a very pleasant experience!

I was chosen to review Garnier's Herbashine Hair Colour as a part of the Product Review Club (light golden brown 630).

This hair colour kit is easy to use, has a thick cream formula that ensures a drip free hair application. The smell is really nice and you can tell it's ammonia free :)
I LOVE the conditioner that came with the box, it smells unlike any other box-dye conditioner I have ever used. My hair felt soft and looked shiny and even all over. I would recommend this product to anyone looking for a safer alternative to home hair colouring kits. The only concern for women looking for full grey coverage is that the product claims to cover up to 70% of grey's, so you may want to keep using a product that contains ammonia for fuller longer lasting coverage.

Overall Rating:
Smell 5/5
Texture 4.5/5
Effectiveness 4/5
Grey Coverage 3/5

16.5/20

Very pleased with the product. The color (red mahogany 565) I got is exactly the one on the box, even though my hair was two-toned, naturally brown but colored in a lighter shade 3 months ago. The conditioner is thick and great, no foul ammonia smell, no drip. I will repurchase.

I usually use l’Oreal hairdyes so this is my first time using a Garnier one, the instructions seem the same, until you get to the 10 minute development time. Usually its 25 – 30 mins and I leave it on an extra ten because of my dark hair so 10 is a little disconcerting (it says I should leave this shade on for 15 though inside the packaging – it pays to read well).

My first complaint however, if the gloves, maybe I have been spoilt with the gloves my regular hairdye comes with, the typical latex gloves doctors use etc but this one comes with those flimsy plastic giant ones that don’t conform and get the hairdye stuck in the creases to leave a large blob somewhere.

The dye has quite a nice scent, probably due to the lack of ammonia as stated on the packaging, matching the bright purple of the dye once the two cream coloured liquids mixed – it reminds me of those cheap childhood candy things. I did find it was a little harder to mix them well compared to my usual brand and the bottle got quite warm as they mixed – not sure if that is normal.

Application was the same as normal, use on dry hair, work through all the hair etc – sit for 15 mins wondering is this really long enough, rinse and condition. The conditioner is thick like a restorative mask for your hair and left my hair feeling really silky, and despite not being permanent, after quite a long time, the water did run clear.

The colour, while my hair was still wet looks good, I can still see a few greys but it seems to have covered up most of them, which is great – although how long that lasts remains to be seen, when dried, some of the greys were quite orange so I shampooed and conditioned and it is much better.