As of 2015, it has been 25 years that I have been coloring my hair! That’s quite a long time. Shortly after I graduated college I decided that the darkening of my once super-blonde hair had to stop.
So, I gradually brought my hair color back to the light blonde of my childhood. I think that is a common thing among blondes. If you start life as a blonde you always “feel” like a blonde even if your hair color darkens over the years.
One positive aspect of having lighter hair is that the gray doesn’t seem to be quite as noticeable. My dark-haired husband 7 years my junior had a good amount of gray hair long before I did.
BUT, that good luck couldn’t last forever and I now see more and more gray hairs peeking out at my roots. The biggest problem with them is that they can be very resistant to color! I hate going through the process of coloring my hair at home only to see a few of those gray hairs still poking their way out when I’m finished. Its’ so frustrating!!
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L’Oreal Excellence Age Perfect Hair Color Review
So, I was happy to give L’Oreal Excellence Age Perfect hair color a try. It’s specifically designed for “mature” hair and available in 8 different shades. You can determine the one that is right for you using the L’Oreal hair color shade consultation tool.
Whichever you choose, the formula creates layered tones that make your hair look thicker, fuller and full of life. It is made with Pro-Keratine complex, a new layered tone technology that creates natural-looking highs and lows. It offers 100% gray coverage and beautifully blended regrowth.
So earlier this week it was definitely time to color my hair. As you can see in the picture above (in which I also am not wearing any makeup!) the gray was sneaking in, particularly along my part. I was ready to put the L’Oreal Excellence Age Perfect to the test!
The very first thing I noticed when opening the box was the patented easy-application brush. I LOVE this brush! It made even application of the color so easy.
I am guilty of often rushing through the hair coloring process and I often regret it because I will miss areas and that looks really bad! With the brush it was easy to brush the color through all of my hair – – that’s what the wide section of the brush if for.
But what I REALLY like is the small section of the brush. This helps you to get all of those fine little hairs at your temples and around the hairline that can easily be missed.
I was so happy with the way the color turned out. My hair looks shiny with a deep color that reflects the highlights. I’m amazed that such a simple process can make such great highlights!
The hair also feels so soft and well-conditioned. And even better – there is no sign of those pesky grays anywhere! I will definitely continue using L’Oreal Excellence Age Perfect as my new go-to hair color.
For another at-home hair color option if you’re willing to spend a bit more, check out my review of Madison Reed. You can read the review HERE or place an order HERE.
Robin Rue (@massholemommy) says
Your hair looks awesome. I get my hair done at the salon, but I should try this. I would save me about $100…..
Fresca1 says
I used this color. Turned my beautiful shiny white hair into a mousey grey. Never again.
raward says
I had the same experience when I used the natural color. I tried the golden blonde, 8, and it’s really orangey/red. Thinking of trying the golden blonde, 9, but I’m afraid I will just get a lighter shade of orange.
Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle says
I’m going to give this a try! Your hair looks wonderful AND natural. I HATE brassy hair!
April at My Captivating Life says
Nice transformation there! It does look very natural!
Jessica - Fused Life says
Your hair looks really good! Loreal did such a great job!
Theresa says
This is the only hair dye my mother in law will use. I’ve known her for 18 years and she swears it’s the best boxed hair color around!
Pam says
Your hair looks great. L’Oreal is a good brand of at home dye.
Debbie Denny says
Great brand. Love the colors and you look great.
Rosey says
Your hair looks great. I can’t even tell it’s colored! You did good. 🙂
Debbie L. says
I like L’Oreal products – it is a name I trust for all my beauty products
Jeanine says
Your hair looks wonderful! I always use L’Oréal products I absolutely love everything I’ve ever used!
Beth@FrugalFroggie says
Your hair looks great. I just colored my hair as well.
Debbie Welchert says
Your hair looks great! I haven’t colored my hair in years and after seeing the results for you, I think I might give it a try.
Chrystal @ YUM eating says
Is that the same person 😉 You look amazing. It really did a good job. I color my hair because its dark and I have grey around my temple and around my ear. It’s not a lot but just enough to make me crazy. My hair has been every color of the rainbow. I’ve had hit black for a while. Which isn’t really that far from my medium brown. Next time I color my hair, I am going to try this. I like that it comes with a brush and at almost 40 years old, my greys are starting to get stubborn.
Travel Blogger says
I need to do something with my hair too! It needs a change up and a fresh color.
Marina @ Mommy Snippets says
It looks great! I’ve always been to scared to color my hair myself. Maybe I should try!
Kiwi says
Your hair did brighten up! It looks great and I am happy you got great results!
Bee says
I used Age Perfect 8 G on my hair…….followed directions……….now I have red roots and orange hair!!!
Anne says
I used warm golden light brown on my hair, which was a very similar shade with the roots starting to show, and it turned it a murky mid brown and really annoyed my scalp. I usually use L’Oreal Exellence which is great, so this is a disappointment. Hopefully it will fade and I can go back to my usual stuff. But I wouldn’t use it again.
Diann Smith says
I have been using L’oreal products ever since I graduated from beautician school, which was about 40 years ago. I have been coloring my hair with Loreal preference longer than I care to remember.LOVE the product. Several months age I tried Feria absolutely Loved the color Absolute Platinum. My question to you is: my last purchase of two boxes was so much thicker than my previous purchase. I could not get it to mix by shaking, I had to use a stick to mix thoroughly, than I couldn’t get it out of the bottle. Had to use another stick to put the solution onto my hair. Please tell me this was some kind of error. Would not want to give this color up. Thank you for you time and your great product. Hope to get an answer before my next purchase.