I saw it was available on line at KM and I went crazy was prepared to buy 20 boxes ....but then when I tried to put it in my cart it would not go. They are going for 28.00 a box on Ebay so I figured that if I got 20 at 8.00 it would be like one trip to the hair dresser for a cut and color. I also figured that if I bought 20 months worth Clariol would by then have rectified the situation with their next incarnation of the "New and Improved" NI.I happened to be in KMart yesterday and checked out what they had. Surprisingly, there were a few of the older boxes left. Not my color, but you might want to check it out.
Thank you! And I am going back to the NI tried a different color not a lot of hope but using Madison Reed last time at 20.00 a box my color did not last more than a week and a half and that is permanent so if that is the case, I might as well use the stuff that does not make my hair look like straw. Six of one half dozen of the other.
Thanks for your experience. Did you put the color on dry hair or damp hair? I thought it was strange the new directions said to put it on dry hair. I may give it a try based on your experience.
Well I washed my hair first and then dried it but there was a bit of dampness in it. I did not realize that old directions said put in damp hair....I ALWAYS put in dry hair ...LOL. Maybe it would have lasted longer if I had put it in damp.. As far as I know and remember, NI did not have any ammonia in it. I will update the wear ability after I wash it. I went on line and looked at the suggestions for applying any semi-permanent color and it said wash it less frequently if possible (like we could not figure that one out), I used to wash my hair every two days whether it needed it or not and now, since I am home for the summer, I will try to see how long I can go without washing it and still have it look good. It is possible it can go for 3 days.Thanks for your experience. Did you put the color on dry hair or damp hair? I thought it was strange the new directions said to put it on dry hair. I may give it a try based on your experience.
I did the same thing and just used the last box this week. I hate the new formula! Had I known that was going to change I would have really stocked up! I loved how shiny my hair was after using it.I am glad I am not the only one. The new formula does not cover the gray and the color wears off quickly. I even went around to several stores to buy out the older formula while I could. I only got 3 boxes unfortunately. My hair dresser recommended this for me as I have thin, fine hair. I see her at the end of the month and I will be asking her for another recommendation.
I went on line and looked at the suggestions for applying any semi-permanent color and it said wash it less frequently if possible (like we could not figure that one out), I used to wash my hair every two days whether it needed it or not and now, since I am home for the summer, I will try to see how long I can go without washing it and still have it look good. It is possible it can go for 3 days.
If you have old panty hose or a piece of old towel to put over the comb(push teeth through) it will take out the dry shampoo and make your hair more shiny. I realize that there are not a lot of pantyhose around but you can also put a knee high over the comb or brush.Maybe try one of those dry shampoos? Although they are basically just cornstarch & fragrance to absorb oil & sweat. You can sprinkle some onto a brush and brush through really well.
To be honest with you guys, the old formula hasn't seemed to last as long as it did in the past either. (I stocked up and have several boxes of the old formula left.) I switched shampoos and I think it depends on the shampoo on how long the color lasts. I bought a box of the new formula (on sale plus with a coupon!) so I am going to try it this weekend and see how it goes.
Great article. Thanks for posting it.I came across this article, where back in Jan, another woman was talking about the changes & stocking up the old formula.
https://jillcataldo.com/stock-up-on-old-natural-instincts-haircolor-theyve-changed-formula/
Wow! See we all thought it was just us as individuals. Thanks so much for this information. The reason I never even realized this was going on was my mom used to stock me up as my gift for all holidays and I had enough for over a year (she passed a year ago). I now understand why they never acknowledged my letter. I will of course be calling the customer care line and speaking directly to a person even though I prefer my opinion in writing.Wow. Just wow.
Check out these reviews on the CVS site.
https://www.cvs.com/shop/clairol-na...lor-1-kit-prodid-1013397-reviews?skuId=261845