I was thrilled when Wecolour invited me to test their at-home hair dye. It was a fun challenge, though I procrastinated a bit—more on that later. Now that I've completed the process, I'm sharing my full Wecolour experience in this detailed review. Thinking about dyeing your own hair? Keep reading for tips and insights!
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Let's cut to the chase: I'm not a fan of salon visits. I often procrastinate because they take too long, and I'm rarely thrilled with the results right away. My hair feels stiff, and I notice paint edges on my forehead. I end up washing it immediately or hiding it with a bun or headband (which only highlights the edges).
You might suggest trying a different salon, but my experiences across several have been similar: long waits, water dripping down my neck during washing, and a cut that doesn't suit my styling or care preferences. A few days later, it looks great, so the cutting is solid—but the overall process falls short. That's why I decided to dye my own hair with Wecolour.
Flashback to my teen years: I once tried DIY dyeing with my mom's reluctant help. We used bleach for a lighter shade since Wecolour wasn't around then. With my very fine hair, it turned bright orange, forcing a salon fix. That trauma lingered until now.
Naturally, I was nervous starting this—not due to Wecolour, but past mishaps. I still don't love the process, but practice helps, and this time it went smoothly.
Many at-home dyes exist, but Wecolour stands out for quality. Their permanent formula skips ammonia, PPD, parabens, silicones, and resorcinol, while including nourishing argan oil and calendula extract. It promises excellent coverage, which I can confirm—my grays vanished effectively.
The process mirrors salon steps, with clear instructions in Wecolour's kit (text and images). After psyching myself up, I opened the tube.
Tip: Before starting, apply oil, night cream, or Vaseline to your forehead and ears to avoid stains. Have an old towel ready!
Dyeing takes patience. Mix dye with activator, section hair using the pointed brush—felt professional! Applying to the crown was easy, but strands fell forward. I adapted by sectioning loosely, working roots to ends and combing through. The back was tricky, and dry sections resisted.
I pivoted to massaging early, which was simpler than sectioning. It's recommended in the instructions and worked perfectly for even coverage.
Set a timer for 35 minutes. Clean edges with a cotton ball and makeup remover, then relax—Netflix beats salon magazines!
Rinse in the shower: wet, lather, shampoo, condition. Total time: about 1.5 hours from towel to dry hair. Plan accordingly—no quick post-dye outings.
I can't claim Wecolour is the absolute best without more comparisons, but it exceeded expectations. Even adapting the method, the color is beautiful.
My bathroom stayed clean, hair soft and combable post-wash. Shampoo and conditioner smell divine!
Everything arrives via letterbox: dye in your chosen shade, activator, brush, gloves, instructions, shampoo, conditioner. Ready to go!
I mixed two shades; one tube was stubborn (possibly dried), splitting at the back. Wecolour resolved it promptly. Others squeeze easily. Marked quantities allow saving half for later—eco-friendly!
No bleeding overnight; old pillowcase was unnecessary.
Wecolour's site makes shade selection easy, with hair-type advice and a hair color tool for visuals.
As nervous as I was, it wasn't bad. Results pleased me despite loose adherence to steps. Cost: €19.95 vs. €75 salon. Trauma over!
What do you think of the results?
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