The Perfect DIY Dip Dye with L'Oreal Intense Ombrés Kit

 

Ombré hair is the trend that keeps TRENDING! And with celebs like Kylie Jenner and Cheryl Cole recently joining the club, it’s showing no signs of fading! I’ve always sported some form of this look, before it was even a “look”. Grown out highlights, lemon juice accelerated sun bleached locks and even the hair killer that was Sun-In (remember that?). But thanks to L’Oreal Wild Ombrés kits, the look got a whole lot easier.

I did my first L'Oreal DIY dip dye nearly two years ago  (see the post here) and was thrilled with the results. It couldn't have been easier! The results were perfect – even my hairdresser thought I’d had it done at another salon. Thanks to a couple of summer holidays, my ends have stayed quite light, but recently I felt like it needed a little lift and when I discovered L'Oreal recently added two more shades to the range... off to Boots I went (scroll down for before and after).

L'Oreal Paris Préférence Ombrés kits are available in 6 shades

No 1 Wild Ombrés for Light Brown to Dark Brown

No 2 Wild Ombrés for Dark Blonde to Medium Brown

No 3 Wild Ombrés for Blonde to Dark Blonde

No 104 Ombrés Intense Light Brown to Dark Brown Intense Effect

Coloured Ombrés Red

Coloured Ombrés Copper

The kits come complete with a nifty little brush that gives you complete control over where you apply the dye. Simply comb on, wait 25-45 minutes, rinse off and voile... DIY dip dye at your service. Last time I used No 2, which was my perfect match. This time, I was intrigued to try the new No 104 Ombrés Intense. It’s basically the same kit, but with more intense results. I must admit the word “intense” scared me a little so I only let mine develop for 25 minutes (last time I left it for 30-35). I probably could have left it longer because the results were still fairly subtle, but I definitely achieved the look I wanted. Not the obvious dip dye, but more of a graduated ombré effect. To do this hold the brush horizontally, applying the cream higher in some areas, lower in others – rather than making a line and colouring everything below it. I also went a little higher at the front because I’m always trimming my long fringe. For more tips and details of how to apply, check out this L’Oreal video. The shade itself it a beautiful caramel hue, with multi tonal effect.

Second time round I’m just as impressed with these kits. They’re easy to use (I mean bomb proof), kind to hair and really long lasting. L'Oreal Paris Préférence Wild Ombrés kits £6.99 Boots and Superdrug. Have you tried them yet?