Box Dye Vs Professional Colour | Is home dye bad for your hair? | L'oreal Excellence Colour Review

In This Video I’m testing professional colour Majirel from Loreal Professional and Loreal Paris Excellence home colour. Both are by L’oreal by are they the same?
Im testing based on ingredients, levels of ammonia , technology, texture, smell and over all appearance .
Find out how bad box dye is for your hair and why professional colour is so much better for your hair.
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[@MyaBibra]

Thank you for this video! This was just what I needed to hear. Keep up the good work! ❤️

[@andrewchipwalu1144]

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[@xxxmochibaby]

Every time a hairdresser answers this question they always say NO to box dye and their reasoning is that “you can’t get the same results as salon” or that “salon job is personalized to you” like yeah DUH obviously we are not here thinking we will get the same result paying 10$ as paying 350$... we’re not dumb to expect that, the question is IS BOX DYE SAFE FOR HAIR? Will it damage hair SIGNIFICANTLY more than salons dye or are they relatively the same?? I’ve had dyes done at salons manyyy times and they have left my hair way more dry and fried than box dye has. Looking for a straightforward, scientific answer to this question but sadly doesn’t seem like I will ever get it

[@MikeDeCanter]

hey xxxilva simple scientific answer is that box dyes contain higher ammounts of ammonia which will damage and dry out your hair as well as the technology is completely different. the strength of the oxidant is aslo unknown . sorry if it wasnt clear enough for you x

[@hx1487]

I am not a professional and I can give you an answer based on personal experience, since I dye my hair at home. I have used both, and what he says is true. I normally used igora royal from Schwarz kopf, which looks just like my natural colour. Once I used box dye and it basically fried my hair. It was very hard to manage it afterwards, and didn't turn out the right colour.

[@xpndnglmts]

They aren't different. Higher Ammonia is what transforms the hair to the color in the tube. The "professional" version may have more conditioners It. That the only difference. That why you can't even get a straight answer from this triggered stylist. And yes Loreal makes the store brand as well they are the exact same company, catered to different demographics. Use whatever works for you.

[@niralidabhi609]

@@xpndnglmts so it would'nt make much difference if i choose anyone from both? (i wanted to know since i've seen biased reviews regarding the cons of both)

[@xpndnglmts]

@@niralidabhi609 it just depends what color you're going for. Professional colors you have more control with formula. If just want a straight color, than box dyes are fine. I would personally choose from loreal or schwarzkopf or even Wella.

[@shivapejman8155]

I’m sorry- there’s nothing wrong w box color. I have never damaged my hair at home using box color but stylists have almost, always damaged my hair at salons.

[@TFCFMINNISTRY12]

Just because you go to a salon it doesn’t mean you had a person proficient at hair color. You have to research the product and the professionals applying it to you dearheart.

[@syedzameer1650]

You're going to a bad salon then

[@soniashahzad5565]

I argee coz they don’t us close their shops hahah so they hate box hair dye there nothing wrong with it but get a good hair dye I even did my highlights with it

[@SarahIsrath]

SAME!

[@shivapejman8155]

@@syedzameer1650 apparently I am. I go to the top salons in NYC that charge a fortune and ruin my hair.

[@NehaPhookan1]

I think Box dyes should start mentioning the volume of the developer! It would settle the debate once and for all

[@MikeDeCanter]

I agree its the unknown thats makes it so unreliable

[@tallisinwonderland4724]

I use L’Oréal preference and it says 20vl on the bottle so I assume that’s 20% so a bit more gentle.

[@NehaPhookan1]

@@tallisinwonderland4724 yes and I recently noticed that Garnier gives 25 vol developer with some box dyes

[@ian9037]

The shwarzkopf hair dye I used recently said on the side of the developer bottle “38.5%” so I think it’s almost 40vol

[@jimbearone]

@@ian9037 Peroxide Volumes indicate how many Volumes of Oxygen are released per Oz. And Peroxide percentages are how much Peroxide is present in the Developer - 3% Hydrogen Peroxide is equal to 10 Volume, 6% is equal to 20 Volume, 7.5% is equal to 25 Volume, 9% is equal to 30 Volume and 12% is equal to 40 Volume. 38.5 % is equal to 130 Volume and would NEVER be sold to the public.

[@Shaydoereme]

From my personal experience, you can do the professional hair color at home without using box dye. Just do your research and buy the right products. I used to use box dye on my hair and the results varied. Then I had a coworker recommend buying a volume and a color dye tube. Similar to what he showed and mix and dye my hair with that instead. And the results were so much better. I agree box dye isn't the best, but you don't need to go to a salon either.

[@timschulze4162]

I’m a hairstylist and whenever I do my family’s hair I gladly use box dye as it’s easy to travel with and much cheaper for me to buy. Obviously I buy powder bleach in bulk professionally but hair color is way overpriced. I also love the liquid consistency so I can apply way easier than majirel. The thing is that we as professionals are fooled box dye was a completely different product. If you apply it correctly there isn’t more damage than with professional products

[@MikeDeCanter]

You are very right. In the right hands its fine but how many times you seen orange roots and black ends from home dye x

[@noeliajaime7656]

Box colors work for me. People just need to know that the color on the picture is based on very blond hair,so if your hair is not very blond,it won't look like the picture, it will look darker. It's not the box dye that's bad,its people not understanding how to use it. I've used both,been doing my hair for over 30 years and the price of salon hair dye doesn't justify the results.

[@caiomendes8056]

Great video, Mike! I only use Majirel, it’s the least aggressive hair dye I’ve ever tried, sometimes when I use it, my hair ends up better and softer than it was before. I highly recommend this one.

[@MikeDeCanter]

Good to know!

[@lilianabella]

The best, majirel kisses from Argentina

[@narcissa6581]

Majirel is the best!!! Their cool cover line is the only one that gives me the beautiful ash brown color i always chased ❤

[@rocioiglesias9855]

Can you help me, which Majirel productos do I need yo achive a red magenta hair color? Majirouge and Majirel 6.66 combine with a 30vol oxigen???

[@sadiyaafshin5301]

In love with the way of your explanation 😂😂 throw that box again,, enjoyed a lot😝

[@MikeDeCanter]

Thank you so much 😀

[@alizeynaqvi5472]

Which colour best gry hair or white hair plz reply?

[@bumblebee4024]

Since my goal is just to cover gray (level 2, sorta between black & dark brown), box dye works for me. I only use permanent color 3x a year. For a dramatic change, I would definitely go to a professional stylist. Can’t really mess up DIY black box color every 4 months, especially with Olaplex now on the scene.

[@andrewking8174]

I Was a hair colorist for 15 years and I couldn’t disagree more… If your just looking to go darker or cover gray and keep your natural color box color is fine! I’ve never had my hair more damaged in my life then when I used Professional color… Box color is insanely more gentle on the hair!

[@corybureau4124]

im dead

[@andrewking8174]

@@corybureau4124 wtf?

[@shanejones5885]

That's what I'm saying. I know so many people that prefer box. It leaves your hair softer after. I legit took my son to the salon for a perm and this chick opened a box I see at Walmart ALLLLLLLLL THE TIME!!!

[@kalijajovanovska5081]

I spent my whole life believing any kind of hair dye will destroy your hair because my mom has been using L’Oréal Paris box dye since she’s been 23 and it’s really damaged her hair but I can’t convince her to dye in with professional dye, it’s a little more expensive but not that much and it’s not worth damaging your hair

[@drownzi]

i’ve been dying my hair red every few months with box dye for 4 years and i FINALLY used professional hair dye to dye it and it made a big difference! i only needed 10 volume developer and my hair turned out softer than it ever has with a box, i’m really happy with it :)

[@MikeDeCanter]

good to hear x

[@phoenixtheenchantress]

@@MikeDeCanter took your advice from this video. I didn't use box dye anymore and my hair looks great

[@melamusicworld]

Thank you so much, it’s clear to me now!

[@netninja8981]

I have 7 beauty supply stores in east coast. Professional exclusive only. I have been working with hairstylists for over 20 years. Carry 6 different color brands. Elgon, altrego, matrix, proritual clairol and wella Whatever he saying is completely wrong about box dye. Hairstylist hate box dye because they want you to come to the salon for color and charge hefty amount. Its completely fine to use box dye at home unless u want highlights or balayage etc.

[@netninja8981]

Utter rubbish, all the reason hes given dont make sense at all if you think about it.

[@MikeDeCanter]

@@netninja8981 and that is your opinion 🙂 there is nothing wrong with that

[@clodaghcooke4938]

I’ve had to fix and save numerous box dye disasters due to bad application and wrong colour choice! There’s a reason we are professionals you cannot achieve salon results with a box dye 😘

[@clodaghcooke4938]

Mike DeCanter Hair & beauty Except there is something wrong with that opinion cause it’s bullshit 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@MikeDeCanter]

@@clodaghcooke4938 thank you for your comment. eveyone has their opinion

[@VeroRochaEscorcio]

When I went to a salon to color my hair it always turns out gorgeous and silky. When I dye my hair at home it usually turns out nice as well but there is a difference in result satisfaction. The results by professionally dying in a salon is 10×'s better I'd say but the price is a difference from $30 at home in comparison to $300 at the salon

[@sueismail5570]

Thank you Mike for this video. Good and clear information.

[@MikeDeCanter]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ashlesha21]

Please help me.. I box dyed my hair for about an year cause of lockdown and now it looks very black... I want lighter shade but my hairdresser said I will have to bleach.. is there any other way besides bleach?

[@catkozia6565]

Would you review semi permanent home color such as Clairol Natural Instincts? Thanks!

[@sphoorthyreena6213]

You are just amazing ,my hair has improved a lot after using your recommended products thank you ...Good luck

[@MikeDeCanter]

My pleasure 😊

[@sphoorthyreena6213]

I live in Dublin ,I would like to get hair colour done I'm you salon by you exclusively ,could you tell the details do I could book my appointment please .

[@hermles]

The colour depicted on the box of Excellence or in the colour chart of Majirel results ONLY if applied on white or bleached hair. For that reason the results vary depending on the base colour of your hair. A colorist knows how to obtain the colour you want. Box dye is not bad but the developer is fixed to 20 volume peroxide. A colorist can use a developer of volumes from 10 to 40 volumes. Depending on the sophistication of the coloring you want you need a professional colorist to do it or not. I have been having my hair colored at a salon and during the confinement applied the same colour, (7.11) Excellence and could see no difference. The reason is 7 is only one level above my natural colour (box dye can rise your colour level 2 tones with no trouble). Excellence and Majirel are both from L'Oréal and both have amonia. Excellence is "one size fits all" but it is good if you want to keep your original colour or a subtle change. Majirel is the professional line and it gives the colorist (if he knows about hair colouring) the opportunity to create a personalized colour to meet the taste of the customer and obtain sophisticated results using the appropiate technique in every case.

[@bristar007]

I love the passion and the advice--thank you :) Here's my experience with Majirel--terrible. I've yet to have a pro color my hair well. They always use a 20 lift which causes my hair to be orange a lot of time time. I have used Excellence Cream in light brown, substituting the oxidizer for a 10 vol. I get amazing color. Amazing. I have had pros use Wella--shoe polish like results. I buy, in bulk, Excellence Cream c/o L'Oreal technique from supply shops (they come in tubes). I have no clue if this is pro or not but I am in control for oxidizer (always a 10) and timing etc. I just thought I would share my experience with Majirel. Maybe you can explain why or why not I was unsuccessful at the salon a few years back (a 5 star salon too). Thank you! Great vid!!! :)

[@MikeDeCanter]

hey Brian it is very hard for me to tell as i dont know what colour they used and what was your colour like when they started. If your hair went orange did you ask for orange or you wanted to go blonde? It sounds very odd too me. Some hairdressers .............. :(

[@bristar007]

@@MikeDeCanter Good questions. No, I was in my 40s then so it was important, by that point, to find a natural brown. I have a lot of red in my hair, though much is white. I say they used a 6 with a 20 Volume. Maybe Majirel has changed their formula since then? I don't know...but I have yet to be lucky at a salon :( So I ask questions and learn and so far so good, oddly, with another L'Oreal product that never turns it orangey or reddish.

[@jarintasnim6129]

@@bristar007 hey hun did u buy loreal excellence and oxidizer separately? Or it has oxidizer in it and u just have to chose the number of volume

[@IreneRattray]

Also, it will cost bucks but a colour specialist in a top salon who colours all day is the way to go. If you can get hold of say a loreal professional permanent creme and the loreal developer and a mid month covering creamer for colour fade and conditioning then do so. Do your technical homework online beforehand. eg if you want a vibrant red TONE then (pure red not copper) mixed with the appropriate amount of NATURAL SHADE if you are 100% white. Instructions for different percentage of grey hair.

[@klaus8910]

Honestly it depends on what hair you have. I have baby fine thick hair, and the Loreal box dye I use works Great for me. I use moisturizing beer yeast shampoo after applying it. It comes out healthy for me, But for others it could be the opposite

[@SoleilBlanc11]

If you wanna dye your hair black with box dye, then you cant go wrong. My hair is naturally honey blonde and i dye it jet black with a box dye because the salon ones always wash out and i end up with redish undertones. I use Loreal casting gloss, says its semi permanent but it looks super permanent to me 😄

[@AlexNarra]

I think it might also depend on your type of hair. For example, I've been using the ammonia free box dye for years and i have thin fine hair! I just recently realised how much i've ruined it, not colour wise but quality hair wise. The hair dresser told me (and honestly the one I went to lives in a different country so it wasn't really in her interest to tell me this as she knew she won't see me again) that my hair is very damanged and I could see it too because I started to loose a lot of hair so she used a "gentle" hair dye. She used a different product for the roots and a different one for the length and I saw a different even in the washing after when I lost less than when I dye the hair myself.

[@user-ex1dl3tx2p]

Fantastic video but how do we know which developer to order with the hair.colour and the ration of both? Since the time I came to Europe I began using box dyes and definitely it destroyed my hair n my Grey's increased rapidly but u don't c professional tubes in the stores

[@bmchicswati8425]

Loreal Inova vs magirel which one is better ?

[@muhrad8690]

For me when I used to dye my hair at home it was amazing when I got money I went to professionals my hair is very dry and damaged I’m not talking about bleach just regular colors.

[@ShootingStar466]

I just used Oleo Intense no ammonia. I have relaxed hair. I don't know what strength the developer was but it still tingled my scalp. I only left it on for 15 mins and my hair has taken colour very well, so they must be very strong! My hair is almost black and dyed it black. Glad I did not leave it on for the 30 mins required. I have bought some Inoa and 10 volume developer for when I next do my roots. The Oleo Intense was also quite fumey and gave me a headache.

[@MikeDeCanter]

its just so unpredictable

[@evolvee-withme]

Love your videos ..... very very informative...... keep the good work going ..... lots of love from India 🇮🇳

[@MikeDeCanter]

Thanks a ton! did you enjoy my film about Indian hair care?

[@mmcm1214]

Hi is the weighing scales you use a special hairdresser type as most electronic scales only measure in grams, kg’s or ounces?

[@Denny-up3pi]

How much developer put when using majirel and staying within same shade range not lifting too much nor darkening

[@grainnedirwan6749]

Hi Mike ! Great video. I was wondering post lock-in what colour will be in ? Will we keep our roots and go balayage or embrace regular trips to the hairdressers again and go full colour?

[@MikeDeCanter]

just gotta wait and see what lands in the chairs i guess 😜

[@cherish-zamagracia3435]

Virgin hair here, I don't want to bleach though. After applying the professional hair color, can i just wash it off with water and apply virgin coconut oil? Should i use 12 percent developer for the color to show? Thanks!

[@Fragglekin123]

I've bought some professional dyes to use at home. I'm poor and can't afford to have my hair done every 4 weeks to cover my greys 😢. After using the colour (colour & 20% mix) do you shampoo or just rinse?

[@kayjay9071]

The pictures of the 3 colours on the back of the box dye are giving you an idea of the result on light medium and darker hair.

[@ravebrave8866]

Well done chiko Loko... well explained

[@MikeDeCanter]

Appreciated

[@nataliewatkins5979]

Thank you Mike very informative I'm going to buy 3 dark brown Majirel perm colour from wholesalers to cover my grey roots. Which % of developer do I need? X

[@fatema_q8]

And I’m wondering why my hair is so damaging and dry!!! Thanks for your advice 🌷

[@MikeDeCanter]

You are so welcome!

[@patrypatry7911]

Hello. Can you say to me please for Majirel n°1 black which developer I have to use? 6% or 3%. Thank you.

[@szh4107]

0:44 Can your heart be unbreakable? 😜 Great information. Will keep it in mind when I decide to use colour (after I've used the box dye I have). 🤦🏼‍♂️🤦🏼‍♂️

[@jimbearone]

Home Box Dyes are made to be safe and easy to use by non-professionals. Because of the way they are formulated, they tend to be somewhat more limited in what they can do. The reason most people get poor results is NOT BECAUSE THE PRODUCTS ARE BAD but, because people MISUSE the product. Trying to get their hair lighter than box dye can make it or dying over the same hair repeatedly to change the shade. It is not the dyes fault when you bleach, dye, bleach, dye, bleach, dye, bleach, dye, again and again. Professionals will often blame box dye for poor technique on their part or wrong selection of product or lack of skill / knowledge when a salon dye job goes wrong.

[@MikeDeCanter]

good point however from experience i know its very difficult to lift out box dye from the hair as the colour molecule is larger then professional dye

[@jimbearone]

@@MikeDeCanter I don’t know about your experience however, I DO KNOW that the SAME CHEMICAL DYES are used for BOTH - WHY, because there are a limited number of dyes that can be used in all haircolors and this is one of the few things that ARE TESTED by the FDA for safety despite what anyone tells you. The haircolor formulas as a whole may not be tested, but the dyes used MUST BE.

[@jesusisgod4638]

I have dyed my hair using Revlon ammonia free light blonde hair dye twice at the same day at first my hair was still dark after I use the second one it came out kinda golden brown smh I would like to dye it just one more time and leave my hair alone where do we get the professional hair dye would like to buy one

[@MikeDeCanter]

There are serval salon supplies that sell professional products . Amazon is worth checking out too x

[@moimaris3369]

I bleached my hair with 20 volume 6% but it didn’t do anything. I have thick hair. Do I need 8% or 30 developer? Is it bad to try to color it again?

[@andreanikats]

Nice work! Hello from Greece! I came here because I am very disappointed from excellence! So thank you!

[@MikeDeCanter]

Hey, thanks!

[@Dannypopso]

Could you buy a box dye and use your own developer

[@megha6865]

I was actually thinking of buying Loreal Excellence.... Thank you ... I have used Majirel and I really love it.

[@MikeDeCanter]

good to hear x

[@lovelyu4325]

Despite two sessions at the salon the brown gloss they put in won’t hold and my hair turns orange red/blonde next day. Literally what can I do :(

[@gulsahdemir986]

Hi so I have a question.. Last year or so I did some blonde highlights on my naturally dark brown hair and I decided to dye my hair back brown and then again put some blond highlights in my hair. I did dye my hair brown the thing is that they went a little lighter than my natural color. They're like light brown and not dark.Would my Highlights still get a pretty blond color with bleach?

[@MikeDeCanter]

Id advice to go see a hairdresser for a consultation x

[@MS-ly4mx]

I went to a hair salon and left with brassy highlights. Spent hundreds of dollars. I ended up correcting them at home with box dye and my hair looks and feels amazing.

[@darinamendez4544]

Thank you 👍💖. I just discovered your Chanel and already learn so much fr9m you. Since I have oily, fine and blonde dye hair like you. Can you make a video with the best professional dye hair brands for extra light, and extra light ash blonde color? Thank you

[@MikeDeCanter]

thats a hard one because it really depends on what and how you are doing your colour x

[@angierodriguez258]

Even though it is true that professional is better than boxed (especially since I will always prefer someone else dying my hair for me) I still cannot tolerate the stench of ammonia from the professional one. The strong ammonia smell from the professionals always makes my eyes water! Which makes me wonder how safe in fact it is for my hair. Being that they still have to do all the deep conditioning to get my hair from drying and breaking. With the boxed I get a softer more pleasant smell and leaves my hair soft and shiny. Maybe it depends what brand you use.

[@MikeDeCanter]

There is always an ammonia free option x

[@andrewking8174]

So true!

[@ashlesha21]

I tried loreal excellance caramel brown... But it just turned my hair dark black.. plus the smell was very strong.. I got headache and slight breathing issue as well. And some metallic taste in my mouth .😭 I have also tried Majirel at parlours but it left my scalp itchy and hair frizzy and dry.. finally I have decided to go with loreal inoa hair colour..

[@watermelonwatsittoya]

I use ammonia free box hair dye I'm to broke to for salon hair products sorry.

[@JulieWallis1963]

Too stupid to be able to write correct English too! You’re hardly an advert for anything! _Sorry_ 😂

[@zhcur3391]

@@JulieWallis1963 what’s ur problem?

[@hebbaturkman]

@Julie Wallis, your English is pretty crap too, so I would keep my comments to myself if I where you.

[@amalia4344]

@@JulieWallis1963 Yikes. There are over six thousand different languages in our planet. We aren't all english speaking. Jeesh.

[@BellaCobalt_]

@@JulieWallis1963 That is so rude. I hate when people think that English is the only damn language that exists. Her comment doesn’t suddenly become invalid just because her sentence isn’t structured well. That person can always improve on their grammar but you’ll always be stuck with that awful personality.

[@shanejones5885]

Of course he would say this. I legit thought he was going to do a video showing how it's different on hair.

[@jpaob]

Mike, I have a question for you. I used to work with home hair colours and noticed that level 4 is dark brown, 5 medium brown, 6 light brown, 7 dark blonde, 8 blonde and so on. But in the hair salons and in France Spain for example, 4 is medium brown, 5 is light brown, 6 is dark blonde, 7 is medium blonde and so on. Could you explain the discrepancy please. Thanks.

[@MikeDeCanter]

John that is very bizarre to me! 1 - 10 depth numbering system is international! never came across it being different. All brands have the same depth numbering system

[@jimbearone]

The standard level system should be: LEVEL 1 = BLACK, 2 = DARKEST BROWN / BROWNISH BLACK, 3 = DARK BROWN, 4 = MEDIUM BROWN, 5 = LIGHT BROWN, 6 = LIGHTEST BROWN, 7 = DARK BLONDE, 8 = MEDIUM BLONDE, 9 = LIGHT BLONDE, 10 = LIGHTEST BLONDE, 11= PASTEL BLONDE, 12 = WHITE / PLATINUM. Some companies condense or omit certain shade levels for their own reasons.

[@anwayaa]

Should I mix colour with developer even after I've bleached my hair or apply it directly from the tube?

[@shannonbam1411]

You always need developer to activate the colour x

[@reneed4481]

Hey hun I recently went to the salon on got my hair coloured with an all over colour but my ends which had blonde previously have lightened what can I do I don’t want to go to the salon and it’s not something I can afford atm. But my hair is just dark brown do you have any professional colours I can use

[@MikeDeCanter]

Hey Renee I will have a video out about home toners, colour refreshes next Wednesday :) xx

[@Echo11_]

A few years ago I used l'oreal paris casting creme gloss on my mam's hair. It lifted my mam's light brown hair to light blonde and covered her greys. The developer must have been super strong which is very scary because it was supposed to be demi permanent. I used it on my hair thinking it was less harsh. I've changed to professional colour from Sally Beauty now.

[@NA-ub1kv]

In fact it has 7.5% oxygen in it (higher than 20 volume) Demi permanent can cover gray to some extent so using higher developer than 20 probably let the dye penetrate her gray hair deeper when a color is being used with something higher than 10 volume don’t use it to tone and expect it to lighten and cover gray

[@anya9212]

I’ve been using Casting Creme Gloss color 1021 for years now. For who doesn’t know, Casting Creme Gloss is ammonia free unlike Excellence. My hair is very long and healthy but that’s to keep in mind that my natural hair is already blonde, an “ashy” kind of dark blonde and that it’s not brown. With the grey undertones in my hair, it lightens up easily without much effort which is a great advantage for me. And also to mention that I did first get my whole hair blonde at the salon before starting to use box dye on my roots…so, it highly depends on your current hair color, the state of your hair and a lot of other aspects. I do take great care of my hair, use professional hair masks, hair oils and leave in conditioners…So do keep in mind that whatever you’re doing to your hair, whether you’re getting it done at the salon or at home, you have to take care of it and commit to being careful, gentle and nourish your hair in order for it to be beautiful!

[@anya9212]

Box dye especially blonde box dye usually has high amounts of ammonia and a high developer, such as 40 volume. I highly recommend choosing another option, Excellence came out with an ammonia free version and there’s also Casting Creme Gloss which is a semi-permanent hair dye but I promise that it works wonders on your hair and it gives your hair so much shine and softness. If you tried box dye before and that color worked for you then keep using it. There’s different hair types with different needs and care.

[@claudiapagliara2591]

I got all of your point and I agree with you: if you want a drastic change, you need a professional.

[@MikeDeCanter]

👍👏👍👏

[@claudiapagliara2591]

Anyway Mike, for example I obtained a beautiful dark strawberry blonde with Garnier OLIA BUT my care for hair is INSANE.

[@salmaismail7233]

Claudia Pagliara Hi! I’m also planning to dye my hair a strawberry blonde. Can you elaborate on what you mean ‘hair care is insane’?

[@claudiapagliara2591]

Salma Ismail that I use only good quality products...

[@farihalynnsafwan8366]

Informative!

[@MikeDeCanter]

thank you so much 😀

[@bernadettecraig7785]

i have dyeing hair since 15 years old ,must of the tie came out fine blonde colours ,with l'oréal excellence,no problems ,few years back ,was doing pinks purples lilac ect was doing every 3 weeks ,hair starts falling out ,so stopped,so left the hair for a few months,hair fine now ,trying professionally colours pinks didnt last

[@thehappppysoul]

What about loreal no ammonia box product?

[@blossom7582]

Loreal Excellence is 30volume in their box dyes. I use them and have no issues with them. I do mix different shades though to get a better color reflect. I also dump a bunch of conditioner in the dye thats going on my length (maybe every 2nd or 3rd time I do my roots) and only for the last 5-8 minutes.

[@arfabaloshi2957]

Hi I bought Majirel 8,0 , I have grey hair too, please tell me which developer should I use ? 20 volume or 30 volume ??? Please guide me

[@lilianabella]

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[@whyicreatethischannel7770]

Hi, How long does the professional colour last?

[@pjj5824]

I’ve coloured my hair for almost 40 years 😱. I’ve had it professionally done as well as coloured it with box dye - I usually colour it at home, I only use L’Oréal Excellence Creme, I have tried other products with poor results for my hair. I have healthy thick hair and use high end salon products that protect it re shampoo, conditioner and styling products. I get very good results with the Excellence creme - I have stubborn greys and am over 50 percent grey - I also leave the colour on for 45 minutes in total, only colour my roots, with the occasional comb through to refresh the colour in the last 10 minutes. You do need to somewhat know what you’re doing when colouring at home - something I didn’t start doing until having had salon colour for quite a few years. I’m fortunate in having a hair dresser who will work with me in giving really helpful input. I stopped salon colour due to needing to touch up my roots every three weeks due to how fast my hair grows. I get a lot of compliments on my hair and everyone who compliments me is surprised to hear I colour my hair. The greys don’t grab the colour as well as the non greys and so they look like natural highlights. Hope this is helpful to anyone thinking of colouring at home.

[@pjj5824]

I should also add that it’s important not to try to drastically change your hair colour at home - huge no no - that is best left to the professionals

[@MikeDeCanter]

Thank you for your feedback x

[@user-jl2xd3vv2b]

Why doesn’t my hair dresser dye my ends she only ever does my roots and then tones my ends and my roots are always a lot brighter than my ends and my blonde fades at the ends I hate it I been going for a phat blonde for like 2 years now and it’s not turning out how I want anymore so I been wanting to go to box dye and do it myself

[@awesomeguptaji]

When they say ammonia free is it or its not

[@jennie2724]

So I got my hair done and I got red but it looks peachy now because I didn’t take care of it I washed it all the time and it looks like a mess do you know where I could order a red color dye? and any suggestions I could do for it to not look washed out ?

[@MikeDeCanter]

get one of the wella colour deposit masks in red thats a brilliant colour refresher

[@margaretcordova3268]

I love L’Oréal boxed dye! It’s true to color always…I am a professional hair stylist. I have used professional hair dye in the past and did not have good results. My hair was dry after using it. I love L’Oréal for myself and it works great! Probably best to buy the hair color that has less chemicals though! Better yet just do not tint your hair ever! I will never tiny my hair again! I have had way too many allergic reactions…

[@NehaPhookan1]

Ok so the thing with Box dye is that it's results are unpredictable. But what about the ammonia free hair colors?

[@MikeDeCanter]

hey i done a video about ammonia free hair colours

[@misskitty7235]

I think the reason I give up listening to hairdressers talk about box dye is the attitude. If someone explains things well in a kind way I listen. But throwing the instructions and conditioning treatment I already know the Person has their mind made up before looking into both products fairly

[@samantarizzi248]

As much as I love Mike and his channel I have to agree with you on this.

[@kapee4235]

He didn't even compare the ingredients

[@KitchenFeeds]

Do all majirel base shades cover grey hair?

[@MikeDeCanter]

yes x

[@alphawolph1002]

For me, Majirel is the best! When I switched to box dye, my hair was super dry, frizzy and uneven colour. Won t do the same mistake.

[@MikeDeCanter]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@HodajuciParadoks]

I do agree...only black box dye is fine, everything else nope...because most have high developer in it, and that is what damage the hair the most. I do not need stronger than 20 volume (6%) for my natural hair, unless I want to be level 10. I do like to be from level 6-8, no more. My natural is level 6-7. The only way one color will work with every textured and color, is that that color has developer 30-40. PS. I do my own hair, but with professional color.

[@tallisinwonderland4724]

So should an amateur like me who can get access to majirel on Amazon use that over box dye? I use L’Oréal preference 5.0 so if I bought Majirel 5.0 and 20 vl developer and mix it 1:1.5 ratio of colour to developer would I be on the right track?

[@MikeDeCanter]

I cant give advice on proffesionel products as im not sure what 5.0 in preference is equivalent too

[@tallisinwonderland4724]

Mike DeCanter Hair & Beauty Ok thank you, i always go for a light medium brown as they come out so dark otherwise even though my hair is fairly dark brown

[@user-jl2xd3vv2b]

Now that I think about it when i box dyed my hair all of high school my hair was fried and dry now that ive been going to the salon for the last 3 years it is no where near damaged

[@marturquesa77]

Good video! That explains why is worth it paying a pro...

[@MikeDeCanter]

Glad it was helpful!

[@nimra.zarish3883]

Can 10 vol and 20 vol with majirel colour will cover greys

[@MikeDeCanter]

only 20 vol

[@thoulaphetmany9037]

Can any one recommend good hair dressors in Australia?

[@maryconnor6173]

How do you mix professional colour at home. My salon uses goldwell demi permanent to cover greys. I’m not sure how much of the developer to use 🤔

[@lauradegregorio5005]

I think you dont know how to explain your self

[@maryconnor6173]

@@lauradegregorio5005 Que?

[@ab-vu6xh]

can I also use 9% Developer for the color when I am using a darker brown (Level 4)

[@shannonbam1411]

You don’t need to use a higher developer if your going darker x

[@lupipuspitadevi5260]

but it takes a professional to do it right. what if we're in quarantine, and we're not a professional, what should we do? any tips?

[@MikeDeCanter]

id reccomend direct colours or true semi permanent colours x

[@marydonovan4174]

@@MikeDeCanterWhich ones

[@sohinis9416]

Hey I’ve heard that we start with the tips and the mid part of the hair first and then get to the roots, is it right or should I go with the roots first?

[@MikeDeCanter]

it all depends on the hair and the result / technique you need

[@iropeach]

Colour will be more vibrant in the roots if you start with the roots because of the heat from your scalp. So if you have lighter hair in your roots than the rest of your hair, do your ends and mids first and leave for 15-20 minutes then do roots. If you have darker roots compared to the rest of your hair then do your roots first then after 15 minutes do your mids and ends

[@SuperMelibelly]

is it okay for hair maintenance like after you get your hair bleached and dyed at a salon?

[@MikeDeCanter]

no!!!!! leave the bleach to professionals

[@jimbearone]

You would be Amazed at how many people have come into my salon with hair that looks and feels OK but after a chealating treatment and clairifying shampoo to remove all the coatings on it from the products they use and the hair is a TOTAL WRECK, not from my treatments, but because it is wrecked from all the chemical processes and heated appliances used and the products just covered it up like putting on make-up - It doesn’t FIX the problem, it just covers it up and then, when they go just one chemical treatment too far, their hair just collapses from all the abuse and they blame the last chemical treatment because all those cover-ups made it look and feel good and they thought their hair was healthier than it really was.

[@MikeDeCanter]

I know what you mean! you look at the hair and its fine and the minute water hits it you are like WOW!!!

[@paula6439]

thanks.....thought it was the same make.

[@MikeDeCanter]

owned by the same brand. just like este lauder owns loads of make up brand but they are completely diffee t divisions x

[@paula6439]

Mike DeCanter Hair & beauty yes I understand thankyou. I bought the excellence a few days days ago just in case my majorel did not arrive. Well it's arrived today. Thank God lol x

[@miab9961]

I have a question. You put in 15 mils of Majirel and added 22.5 mils of developer - but stopped adding the developer when the scale got to 23. Shouldn't you have kept going until the scale read 37.5? The mixing bowl wasn't empty when you said you were adding 22.5 mils of developer, so it should have been added to the 15 mils of Majirel already in the bowl. Or am I confused by what you said in the video?

[@MikeDeCanter]

I dont understand the question

[@miab9961]

@@MikeDeCanter So sorry, Mike! When adding the contents of Majirel and developer, you said you put in 15 mils of Majirel and when you added the developer, you said you were putting in 22.5 mils of developer. If you look at the scale, the total mils at that point was 23 mils. If you add 15 mils of Majirel + 22.5 mils of developer, the total mils should be around 37 or 38 mils - not 23 mils. I don't think you added enough developer. You only added enough for the total mils to be 23 - but 15 of those were from the Majirel.

[@tarajay773]

@@miab9961 I think he zeroed out the scales between measurements, so the 23 was a slight increase over the 22.5 he wanted.

[@sorayaasjana8292]

Thank you very explained, I will never gone buy box haircolor 👍

[@Justmee10]

When I colored my hair at the hair salon it burned my scalp and hair! My scalp bled for 2 weeks!!! Box dye never hurt my scalp 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@MikeDeCanter]

jesus what did they do to you ?😲

[@Justmee10]

Mike DeCanter Hair & Beauty I have no idea but ever since I never colored my hair at the salon! Because it happened twice and the second time I regret not learning from the first time lol

[@ms.anonymousinformer242]

@@Justmee10 This is why I have never gotten it done by someone else . I have medium brown hair and to cover up all the Greys 😫 I need to use a deep dark brown or black color and then let it stay on the greys& top part of my hair for 30 minutes. I need to apply it to the top first then work my way down the sides and back,and underneath. It stays for about 6 weeks.

[@Justmee10]

@@ms.anonymousinformer242 have you tried garnier?

[@alviraahmad666]

i wanted to ask you if its safe to use the loreal paris box hair dye's developer with the majirel hair colour?

[@MikeDeCanter]

I wouldnt go down that route

[@alviraahmad666]

@@MikeDeCanter oh no! ive used it twice already! will make sure from now on that i get a different developer

[@ruksharchoudhary2172]

Hi sir ..m using loreal inoa hair color to cover my grey hair but it's not stay longer so is it safe to use majrel aftr inoa which one is bttr?

[@MikeDeCanter]

Yes 100% once you skin test yourself x

[@ruksharchoudhary2172]

@@MikeDeCanter thank you sir ...

[@rizl_ini]

Hi,im planning to buy loreal majirrel no.1 black to cover up my grey hair? For that,i need a 6% developer right?

[@MikeDeCanter]

yes :)

[@rizl_ini]

@@MikeDeCanter have you used loreal majirel no.1 before?

[@hx1487]

Where in Ireland are you from? Your accent is lovely

[@MikeDeCanter]

hey Hannah thank you for your comment! I'm based in Dublin xxx

[@israeliabenjamin5679]

I love your accent. I sounds like a Polished, Geoffrey Rush (P.O.T.C❤️) Accent. Xo.

[@Romil_un]

I recently did hair colour in salon He used streax ultra highlights In that box it had shampoo, conditioner, developer 30, hair colour Is it box dye or professional hair colour? 😱

[@Guyblow08]

My curly hair has been bright copper for over 20 years and I never bleached it just used box dye. I always get the same color as the box and never damaged my hair, you just have to learn how to apply box dye. Most people don’t buy enough boxes that’s why it doesn’t come out right. I figure there is more of a gamble choosing a hairstylist than there is choosing a box dye that has been formulated by people a lot smarter than your average person.