This ‘Recession Hair Dye’ Saves Shoppers With Color-Treated Hair Thousands of Dollars
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We are in—to use everyone’s favorite word—unprecedented times. And with all of the uncertainty comes consistent doubts and concerns about the economy. Although we aren’t technically in a recession, inflation rates continue to rise, and necessary expenses like groceries and gas (emphasis on the latter!!) aren’t exactly kind to our wallets. Hence, our budgets look different from this time last year.
If you’re like us and taking a long, hard look at your expenses, salon visits might not be as high up on the priority list—or at least not as frequent as they once were. Maybe you’ve already tried your hand (pun intended) at TikTok’s recession nails trend, have ordered an at-home wax kit, or are wondering how to laminate your eyebrows at home. You might have even considering giving your locks a fresh coat of color.
Before you reach for that box dye—which can be a temporary fix but can also cause lasting damage (learn from our mistakes!)—consider extending the life of your salon ‘do with a hair gloss that can freshen up your color while also supporting healthier-looking hair instead. And, if your roots need a little extra magic, there’s an at-home root touch up kit that is far more comparable to a salon visit vs. a drugstore box dye situation.
The Best Hair Color Treatment for At-Home Use
This is more than just a color refresh, though. It’s a conditioning formula that is designed without all of those harsh chemicals (including ammonia and peroxide), so its gentle enough to use regularly. The at-home hair gloss is also enriched with amino acids and vitamin B5 to soften and smooth out strands for a salon-worthy style.
What Customers Say: Some customers call this product a “secret” they “wish they knew sooner.” While others swear by it as an alternative to bleaching, explaining that it’s “perfect for their needs” and actually leaves their hair “significantly shinier” than before. And many say one bottle can go a long way, depending on your hair length and thickness. “I’ve used about half the bottle so far, three different applications,” one customer notes. “I have shoulder-length hair and I didn’t even use half the bottle,” says another.
Size: 6.5 oz
Shades: 13
Key Ingredients: Amino acids, vitamin B5
The box features everything you need to get a salon-worthy root touch-up at home, including the permanent hair color and developer. Inside, you’ll also find two mixing bowls, two sets of gloves, and two processing caps, so you aren’t left having to reuse color-stained bowls or sourcing additional gloves and shower caps around the house. It also comes with an applicator brush and a sample of the brand’s Color Fresh Shampoo and Conditioner for rinsing after processing.
Size: Two treatments
Shades: 6
What’s Included: Permanent hair color, developer color activator, two mixing bowls, two sets of gloves, two processing caps, a hair color applicator brush, and a shampoo and conditioner sample.
Example of How dpHUE Levels Up Hair Color:
Brown
Copper
Considering how easy it is to use, this is a budget-friendly way to keep your color looking more vibrant for months.
