Okay, so lemme tell you about my hair coloring adventure with Wella Color Charm Gel Permanent Hair Color. I’m no pro, just a regular person who likes to experiment with hair color at home. Here’s how it all went down.
First things first, I picked up the Wella Color Charm Gel in shade [Insert Shade Name Here]. I grabbed it at [Name of Store, e.g., Sally Beauty Supply]. I’d heard decent things about it, and the color on the box looked kinda close to what I was going for – a [Describe Target Hair Color, e.g., richer, warmer brown]. Plus, it was on sale, so, you know, why not?
Before even cracking open the box, I did a strand test. Seriously, don’t skip this step! I mixed up a tiny bit of the color with the developer (I used a 20 volume developer – figured that was a safe bet), slapped it on a hidden piece of my hair, and waited. It’s a lifesaver to see how the color actually takes to your hair BEFORE you commit to your whole head.
The strand test looked good, so I prepped everything. I laid down some old towels – hair dye is messy business! I also put on an old t-shirt that I wouldn’t mind ruining. Then, I gathered my supplies: the Wella color, the developer, a mixing bowl, a color brush, some gloves (crucial!), and clips to section my hair.
Mixing the color was easy enough. I followed the instructions on the box, which basically said to mix equal parts color and developer. I stirred it all up until it was a smooth, gel-like consistency. Smelled kinda strong, but not unbearable.
Then came the fun part – applying the color. I sectioned my hair into four parts, clipped them off, and started applying the dye from the roots. I worked my way down each section, making sure to saturate all the hair. The gel formula was actually pretty nice to work with. It wasn’t too drippy, which is always a plus.
Once my whole head was covered in dye (looking like a total alien, by the way), I set a timer for the amount of time the box recommended – I think it was around 30 minutes. I just chilled out, watched some TV, and tried not to drip dye everywhere.
When the timer went off, I hopped in the shower and rinsed my hair like crazy. I rinsed and rinsed and rinsed until the water ran clear. Then, I used the conditioner that came with the dye (or a similar one I had on hand – can’t quite remember). Let that sit for a couple of minutes, rinsed again, and towel-dried my hair.
And the results? Well, it wasn’t exactly what I expected. It was a little [Describe Actual Result, e.g., darker/lighter/more red] than I had hoped, but overall, it looked pretty good. My hair felt soft and healthy, which is always a win after coloring. The color seemed pretty even, and it covered my [Mention Specific Issue, e.g., grays] pretty well.
Here are a few key takeaways from my experience:
- Always do a strand test! Seriously.
- Wear gloves! Obvious, but worth repeating.
- Don’t skimp on the rinsing. Get all that dye out!
- Have old towels and clothes handy. Dye stains are a pain.
Would I use Wella Color Charm Gel Permanent Hair Color again? Probably. It’s affordable, easy to use, and the results were decent. I might try a different shade next time to get closer to my desired color, but overall, it was a positive experience.
Hope this helps if you’re thinking about trying it out yourself! Good luck, and happy coloring!