once you go black
Reviewer:
sad head
from Los Angeles, CA Tue Feb 26 2008
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I am pretty bummed I have to say. This was highly recommended and I feel a little sad. My scalp is hot and my bangs (the only place with gray) are totally black even though I used dark brown. Now my bangs are black and my hair is brown. I wasn’t going for two toned. :( On the flip side the texture is nice.
my story
Reviewer:
K
Thu Jan 31 2008
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about a year ago i started losing hair in patches, the doctors couldnt figure out why, and I had to get shots in my head that didnt work anyway. After a while I figured out that using harsh hair color was making my hair come out. Everytime I covered my gray there would be another huge patch gone. So I would go months without coloring my hair, and what a mess, but eventually I would have to color again and yep out with another patch.. Well I started looking for something to color with that didnt have harsh chemicals. I found the Bigen and bought it. I waited until my roots were grossly long because I was so nervous about coloring my hair again. I did a patch test on the side of my head and waited a few days, it worked great. So I colored all my roots. Ive only used it once but no hair has fallen out and I love the color, even in the places where I am missing hair there are little baby hairs growing back now. I know everyone is different and some people react to things differently than others, but if you are having the same problem I have been having, give this product a try. I really like it so far and will continue to use it. I just am not ready to go gray yet and I think this product is going to be my answer. I am about 80% gray but with Bigen I am 100% chocolate brown.. Im crossing my fingures and hoping that I get the same results everytime I use this..
Amazing
Reviewer:
Tammy
from Brampton, Ont Canada Sat Dec 10 2005
A friend recommended this product, and my mom bought a bottle of it from Trinidad, I love it. I've used hair dyes before that contained bleach, they it damaged my hair BADLY. With the other dye, any part that was colored fell out after a week. I've had Bigen in my hair for a week, and so far, its amazing. My hairs texture hasnt changed, it doesnt smell chemcially, and my hair still looks so healthy. (I used Oriental Black). if I could give it more stars I would!!! ***************
Fine wine Hair color.
Reviewer:
Lynn Vigil
from Albuquerque, NM Fri May 30 2008
I purchased This hair color 2 days ago, I was excited to try out something new, and it was recommended to me... I was so disappointed, the color did not stay in my hair, there was no difference. It was a waste of money. I would not recommend this to any one. Stick with liquid.
Good product for going very dark.
Reviewer:
Dave
from Houston, Texas Fri May 16 2008
I've used various shades of Bigen periodically over the past few years and have come to the conclusion that this product is best used if you want dark hair. I believe it is formulated to cover gray hair and make it the description on the package, but non-gray hair will become much darker. Ex. If you use the dark brown on gray/white hair you'll get a dark brown, but on brown hair you'll get a black result. So select a lighter shade than you think you need. I've also noticed that diluting the product with more water than it says to makes the color take lighter, but causes it to be more semi/demi-permanent and wash out in a few weeks... at least on my hair. Be sure to do a patch test because I think this product has a lot of PPD, which is why it dyes so strongly, and many are allergic or develop a sensitivity to it over time. Again; good to cover mostly gray hair or go very dark, but that seems to be about it.
It's all Black!
Reviewer:
SUSIEQ
from SF, California Mon May 12 2008
How does one differentiate one color from the next? I started out using 56 and it was too black; then next i tried 54, still black; finally bought #46 med. chestnut and it's still black! I don't see any color difference between one # to the next! They all seem BLACK!
It made my face blow up.
Reviewer:
Aman
from Los Angeles, CA Sat Apr 05 2008
Just like the woman Thelma G from Houston, My face was completely swollen. Had to get tons of shots at the hospital. The reason why i didn't know why my face was swollen was because i had used it once before. I was misserable for almost a moth, and couldn't leave my house, My face looked like one million bees stung me. I just want to let you guys know that you might not have a reaction today, but please do a text on your arm every time you use it. There were fluids comming out of my head, onto my pillow.
tryed product
Reviewer:
bonnie
from oh. Wed Apr 02 2008
bigen color is cool but when you want change the color you are in bad shape from aseasoned hair stylist.
The best compliments I've had for the past four years!
Reviewer:
Cathy
from Sherman Oaks, California Fri Mar 07 2008
I loved the color of Bigen Brown/Black, the soft feel of my hair and the oodles of compliments for the past four years on the shine and consistent color from my roots to my ends! I, however, have somehow developed an itchy feeling to my scalp when I dye my hair lately (for the last three months). I have scratched my itchy scalp while waiting the 20-minute dye time and have developed sores that mostly puss and sometimes bleed. I am not sure whether this newly developed pattern of "ouchiness" is because I am turning 50, my metabolism might be changing again, or because I am taking new daily vitamins. My first self-diagnosis thoughts were my long term use of the BIGEN product. Only time will tell I guess...this was the only product I have ever used since those nasty signs of aging became prevelent. I am going to have to research another product. I want you to know that I have had great results for the past four years and hope someday to come back to BIGEN.
I'm allergic
Reviewer:
Tomika
from Chesapeake, Va Thu Mar 06 2008
I should have done the allergy test first. Although the color is beautiful (Oriental Black), my head is burning, itching, red, and has a rash for the past week.
forever permanent
Reviewer:
Gabby
from Melbourne Australia Sat Feb 23 2008
ive used black for 16 years and have only ever done the roots as this is permanent forever.a bottle will last me atleast 4 times.im so glad i was told about this little japanese gem
Bigen Expressions is great!
Reviewer:
Nicole
from Cleveland, OH Wed Feb 06 2008
My natural hair color is very dark brown and prefer to actually lighten my hair. I have been dying my hair of and on since the age of 19 but over time I experienced hair breakage. Since I have used Bigen Expressions in Cafe Latte I have noticed my hair is soft, brilliantly colored and no breakage. It is also the easiest color I have mixed and applied. No odor, ammonia or other harsh chemicals! Just beautiful hair that I get compliments on all the time!
Don't Ever Use
Reviewer:
Thelma G.
from Houston, TX Tue Jan 15 2008
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I used this product and after 3 months I am still having allergic reactions to it. My face was so swollen that I wasn't recongizable, my skin is still irritated after almost three months. I have lost most of my hair, due to using this product.
Here is the deal
Reviewer:
Lydia
Thu Nov 22 2007
Bigen #59 Oriental Black offers a deep, rich color that will not fade over time. This product/color also leaves your hair managable w/ a brilliant shine, no other hair color compares. Did I mention that this product is a healthy/safe way to color your hair w/ no harsh chemicals to damage the hair cuticles?!!!!!!?
Discontinued use after many years
Reviewer:
LaVonne
from Wisconsin Sat Oct 27 2007
I loved Bigen hair color but when my gray became more pronounced and resistant I had to stop using it. (I tried going lighter and mixing colors and nothing helped)
I had one other problem after using it for a long period of time; I would get small bumps on my scalp that itched. I asked several beauticians and clerks what the ingredients were, and nobody could respond. I would like to see the ingredients listed.
I am only giving it a two-star rating because of my problem with resistant gray.
still using after 15 years
Reviewer:
Susan Bassanelli
from Maricopa, Arizona Tue Sep 11 2007
I have not found another product that not only looks natural but covers gray hair so well. I mix light chestnut and medium chestnut( together and it keeps the color from looking black. The result is (46&47)a dark brown. I also add over these two colors the Expressive color, fine wine and the result is a dark brown with mahogany higlites. My hairstylist really likes the color,enough said.
not good
Reviewer:
anonymous"
Sun Jun 17 2007
This hair color has been by farthest the worst hair color i have tried. I have to say im so disapointed at the results and not only that the color was deceiving as to what the box said but it damaged and left my hair extremly dry . Unless you want to use this awful product i would advice you to look closely at what you buy. i would truly give it a half of star
Finally a color that works
Reviewer:
Dee Richards
from Mobile, AL Tue Jun 12 2007
I have gray mainly around my face. All the color products that I have used just look so fake...one color. I had just about given up when I saw Bigen at Wal-Mart. I applied Bigen (a shade lighter than my natural hair color) just on the gray using a small brush and a fine toothed comb. Twenty minutes later, it looks so natural and didn't dry my hair out. I have so many allergies that I expected the patch test to break me out. It was wonderful to find a product that works for me. I really like the fact that you mix up only the amount you need.
By far the best alternative to regular dye hair
Reviewer:
oana
from arlington va Wed May 09 2007
This product is amazing, it is by far the best alternative to dye hair. I have resistant gray hairs and Bigen has lasted up to 4 weeks, even though I wash my hair daily. I fully recommend it to anyone who wants best quality for the lowest price.
Important tip from Biba,Boston, uk
Reviewer:
biba
from boston uk Mon Apr 09 2007
I rate Bigen as 'excellent' but there is no warning on the packet that it contains PPD. PPD is present in all dark permanet colours. Most people who are allergic to hair dyes are allergic to that chemical.I had a severe irration -- it is not 'chemical free' and not pure veg. dye as consumers are led to believe. I would recommend a patch test to be sure
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