Fudge dyes have been knocking around for years, though I rarely hear about them - even from 'dye hards' who will try any brand to achieve colourful hair. Curious, I decided to see if the Fudge 'Paint Box' dyes were outcasts for a reason - or if the 'dye hards' were missing a trick...
Free of ammonia and peroxide, Fudge dyes are similar in their ingredients to brands such as Directions (ingredients list almost matches), Manic Panic, Special Effects etc. These dyes are much kinder to your hair than 'box dyes' - I find that they leave my hair feeling soft and looking super healthy.
The Fudge dyes come in handy squeeze tubes, which I prefer to pots since they wont splatter all over your bathroom should you knock them over. I also liked that the tubes are partially clear so that you can see when you're running low.
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[[ Sorry for press pics - my tube mysteriously vanished before I took photos. ]]
The Fudge dyes come in handy squeeze tubes, which I prefer to pots since they wont splatter all over your bathroom should you knock them over. I also liked that the tubes are partially clear so that you can see when you're running low.
[[ Directions 'Turquoise' and 'Flamingo Pink' with Fudge 'Blueberry Hill' ]]
Application was a doddle since you can just squeeze from the tube and apply straight away - no mixing or faffing about. I squeezed mine into a tint bowl and applied it in sections with a brush since I was using a few different colours.
[[ Lips are a mix of OCC lip tars in 'Anime' and 'Hoochie' ]]
'Blueberry Hill' is a very nicely balanced purple - I find that many purple dyes lean too red, however, this is the ideal 'true purple' to my eyes. When I washed all the dyes out, 'Blueberry Hill' bled a little into the other shades - though I had expected this. Rich purples do tend to bleed more than any other colour dye, whichever brand you use. Be careful whenever you get your hair wet when using such purples, as it WILL transfer on to pretty much everything it comes into contact with!
Fudge 'Paint Box' dyes are available in fifteen shades, which can also be mixed to create your own custom dye. RRP £8.95 each, but Google around for good deals. Results last between 3 - 30 washes, though of course this depends on the condition of your hair and hair type.
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