L'oreal Casting Creme Gloss

[Ligeia_13]

Does anyone have experience with this? Basically what I need to know is how good its staying power is and whether it's any less damaging than regular dyes.

I'm planning on dying the bottom half of my hair to match my natural on the top. But I really, really don't want to use a permanent dye. I figured I could get away with this kind because I only wash my hair once a week and if it lasts 28 washes, that's a good 6-7 months for me. Plus dye tends to stick to my hair for a long time.

So, anything to offer? :)

[lapushka]

So, anything to offer? :)

If this is a semi permanent, I don't see what the problem is. Do make sure you pick a color that will cover the bottom half of your hair, and your natural hair.

[KittyLost]

In my experience, the dyes always come out 2shades darker than on the box regardless of base colour and developing time and they are more permanent than 28 washes. I've used them and had hair feel fine in the past once or twice but then last time I used one it left my hair in awful condition. I don't know if they changed the formula or what but my hair was not happy.

[RitaPG]

I used that brand for years, it is good and not too damaging if you consider dying only once or twice a year.
I guess with trims you'll eventually stop using it, if your goal is to keep the ends and length matching. I'd honestly go for a permanent one rather than a semi. The developer cream on Casting has peroxide and after 4 or 5 uses I noticed that my hair turned a LOT lighter after the dye faded. Reds tend to fade really quick but black stayed in for a long time. I suppose you're going for a brown shade?

[Rosetta]

I've used this several times, and it's definitely less damaging than permanent dye. Semi-permanent dyes have a lower strength developer than permanent ones, that being the main reason they're less damaging.


The developer cream on Casting has peroxide
All developers have peroxide, that's one of their main ingredients :)

[Ligeia_13]

I used that brand for years, it is good and not too damaging if you consider dying only once or twice a year.
I guess with trims you'll eventually stop using it, if your goal is to keep the ends and length matching. I'd honestly go for a permanent one rather than a semi. The developer cream on Casting has peroxide and after 4 or 5 uses I noticed that my hair turned a LOT lighter after the dye faded. Reds tend to fade really quick but black stayed in for a long time. I suppose you're going for a brown shade?

Brown, yes. I was actually wondering if using a semi permanent was worth it because of what you mentioned. Basically, it won't penetrate the shaft of the hair as deep, but all the chemicals are the same in permanent and semi, right? :/

[RitaPG]

Brown, yes. I was actually wondering if using a semi permanent was worth it because of what you mentioned. Basically, it won't penetrate the shaft of the hair as deep, but all the chemicals are the same in permanent and semi, right? :/

Not necessarily, some permanent dyes have ammonia in them, my mom used that crap for years, it stinks and is really drying :disgust: but nowadays you can easily find ammonia free permanent colors, in here most drugstore hair dyes don't even have it anymore. I know people often oppose to using permanent coloring, but if you're trying to even out your ends with your natural color, I don't see the point in using something that will fade over time and end up lighter.

[RitaPG]

I've used this several times, and it's definitely less damaging than permanent dye. Semi-permanent dyes have a lower strength developer than permanent ones, that being the main reason they're less damaging.


All developers have peroxide, that's one of their main ingredients :)

LOL yeah I know, I just couldn't phrase it properly :p
It's just that, considering that OP wants to make the ends match the natural color, I don't see the point in using semi, since the color will fade in time and what's left will be lighter than before due to the peroxide.


I still remember when I used Casting Creme Gloss years ago, I dyed my hair in red colors, after the 3rd or 4th time I dyed it, and after the red faded, my originally dark brown hair was orange :rollin: I'm still growing out the dyed hair and the ends are brighter than the top, I even have some very orange and yellow individual strands. It adds an interesting effect though :p
I have to find those pics of the orange hair sometime!

[Ligeia_13]

I still remember when I used Casting Creme Gloss years ago, I dyed my hair in red colors, after the 3rd or 4th time I dyed it, and after the red faded, my originally dark brown hair was orange :rollin:

Wow! Yeah I don't need that. I was just hoping it might last more than 28 washes so I wouldn't have to do it over and over. Considering La Riche is still in my hair right now after months ,I though maybe Casting stayed longer on some people.

Looks like permanent it is then.:p

[MonaMayfair]

Just a word about semi permanents, because I've been looking into this to see if there's anything that might disguise my henna and blend it in with the roots.

I know this isn't what you want, as you need something long lasting, but there ARE semis with no ammonia AND no peroxide. They only last around 8 washes though.

The one I've seen that is most easily available is Nice 'n Easy Loving Care (they do the same shades in these three varieties -
8 washes, 24 washes (which DOES have some peroxide) and permanent. So you can experiment with a color before committing to the same shade in a more permanent dye, which I think is a good idea.

I'm considering trying the "up to 8 washes" one.

[Ligeia_13]

^ Nice n' Easy is by Clairol, isn't it? I looked into that too but I can't find it anywhere in this country. And Internet buying isn't an option right now. Basically the L'oreal one is the only one I could find that wasn't permanent :/

[MonaMayfair]

^ Nice n' Easy is by Clairol, isn't it? I looked into that too but I can't find it anywhere in this country. And Internet buying isn't an option right now. Basically the L'oreal one is the only one I could find that wasn't permanent :/

Yes, it's Clairol. I'm in the UK, so it's pretty easy to get it here.

I know the Casting Creme Gloss is really popular here though. I have read that it comes out darker than expected, and can stay in your hair for longer than it's supposed to (which would be good for you if you liked the color, and it would fade a bit over time anyway)
Lots of people seem to love the CC Gloss anyway!

[BelleBot]

I liked Casting when I used it, it is packed with silicones so your hair feels lovely afterwards but it means it can be a bit of a bugger if you want to remove it as I found out.
Make sure you go for one or two shades lighter than you actually want. I found it lasted really well. By the sounds of what you're wanting to do CastingCC will be perfect as permanent dyes fade just as fast as Casting CC in my experience.


If you're worried about the damage from the peroxide in the developer then I'd advise using coconut oil a pre treatment to help protect your hair. Though to be honest it's such a small amount as long as you're not dyeing it every other weekend your hair should be fine.
Good luck :)

[Mirsha]

My Casting Creme Gloss in 600 washed away in one (1) wash. :shrug:

It did come out a lot darker than the box, but the one time use didn't lighten my roots at all after it faded

[Misty'sMess]

L'oreal tests on animals. Please consider buying a cruelty free product instead.

[Ligeia_13]

^ Do they? :( I didn't know that.




If you're worried about the damage from the peroxide in the developer then I'd advise using coconut oil a pre treatment to help protect your hair. Though to be honest it's such a small amount as long as you're not dyeing it every other weekend your hair should be fine.
Good luck

So I cover my hair in coconut oil before I dye, without washing it off, right? Does that not prevent the dye covering the hair properly?

[lapushka]

So I cover my hair in coconut oil before I dye, without washing it off, right? Does that not prevent the dye covering the hair properly?

No it doesn't. I guess it's about the same thing as not washing your hair for a number of days prior to dyeing (witch should be done on dirty hair regardless).