Monday 15 October 2012

Review: L'Oreal Preference Wild Ombrés Kit

Oo hello there! Just a quick note to say welcome to Kimtopia (formerly dottiek.com) - we've had a blog makeover! New name and web address, new design, and new features. I hope you like it :)

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Recently I've been in a hairstyle rut. Unsure what to do with it. Keep it long or cut it short? Fringe or no fringe? Highlights or dye?

Well ladies, I finally took the plunge and went for a compromise. I've jumped on the ombré band wagon! I was recently given the opportunity to try the new L'Oreal Preference Wild Ombré Dip Dye Hair Kit*. I chose the Light Brown to Dark Brown Kit as my natural hair sits somewhere in the middle of that colour range.


The kit comes with Developer Creme, Lightening Creme, Lightening Powder, a brush, gloves and a Conditioning Shampoo and of course a full instructions guide.

Once you've made the dye up, you just brush it through your hair and leave it on for 25-45 minutes before rinsing and shampooing. I'd advise you do this in a well ventilated space, as it does have a strong chemical smell. The guide doesn't advise you to condition, but as you're bleaching your hair, I thought this was a pretty important step to try and minimise any damage. I treated my locks to a liberal dose of my trusty Kérastase Chromasensitive Conditioner before drying and styling. I also used my beloved VO5 Miracle Elixir on the ends as they still felt a little dry.

My natural hair


After using the Wild Ombré Kit


Styled



My hair didn't go as light as I expected - I left the dye on for the full 45 minutes - but I am really pleased with the results. I've had so many compliments on my hair and everyone has said how natural the finished result is.

I haven't used a women's L'Oreal hair colour in such a long time, but I will definitely be using them in the future.

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The L'Oreal Preference Wild Ombré Kits are priced at £6.99 and can be found in all good hair colour retailers.

What do you think? Are you still loving the ombre trend or are you over it? Have you tried these kits?

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18 comments:

  1. Fit! Love it. I'm so tempted to go ombre but I don't know, it'll probably be old news soon! x

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    1. Thanks :) Do it! I reckon it'd suit you x

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  2. I've been tempted to ombre my hair for a while now but my ends are always so dry I'm too scared of the damage I'll cause! Looks great on you though! And I love the blog make over x

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    1. I have to say the ends of my hair have become a bit dry since using this but I'm using lots of conditioner, my VO5 Miracle Elixir and a conditioning mask to help nourish it. Thank you :) x

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  3. I think your hair came out gorgeous! It's so subtle and pretty. I had no clue L'Oreal was selling these kits, I might have to go pick one up and give it a try xx

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    1. Thank you :) They've just come out in store I believe! Let me know if you do, I'd love to see the results xx

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  4. I love the new blog look! I've been having a switch up with my blog layout recently too :) this colour looks really lovely on you, it doesn't look like an at home kit at all! I love how ombre hair looks when its curled x

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    1. Thank you :) I think my blog needed a bit of a change and I'm so glad I did it. Thanks, I love how natural it looks :) x

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  5. Your hair looks SO stunning! Hair envy! <3

    Jennie xo | sailorjennie.com

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  6. I just brought this kit so your review has come in handy before I do it myself!! I ombred my hair in january using general blonde hair bleach so will be interesting to see how this works!! X

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    1. Glad it was helpful for you :) This kit works really well and gives a lovely natural effect x

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  7. I think the reaults are gorgeous! ...I really want to try this out I just hope the results are great!
    Also love your blog so I'm following you honey! ...would love if you could check out my blog too =D

    Charlee
    british-belle.blogspot.com

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    1. Thank you :) Do it, I was surprised at how good it was! Aww thanks :) Will do! x

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