Review (4/5): fun colors, easy application with a little prep
These are some fun colors from INH. They are not for the timid. I had used an INH semi-permanent color (pink quartz) before and knew what to expect. This time I tried Wish Bear that is a green blue color. I have curly hair and usually just add color to a few curls around my face, but this time I was feeling crazy and did a full head application. I had mixed results with the different levels of dark and light in my hair. I would say that the image with the different results based on your starting color are accurate. If you have a mix of levels in your hair then you will get a mixed look, too. This will look best (and get you that prettiest Care Bear color) on a pre bleached platinum level hair.
Application is easy if you prep you surfaces (old towels are great) and wear gloves during application. I followed the instructions and had washed the night before so I was applying to dry unconditioned hair. I didn't use a bowl and a brush. I just used my fingers and was careful to section and saturate. I left it on for an hour because I know from using semi-permanent colors over the last year that I need longer than the usual 30 minutes. On pastel shades I usually go an hour to two hours. If you are unsure then do a strand test before you go all over crazy like I did.
My hair felt great afterwards. It is conditioning. It very much reminds me of the expensive brand that starts with an O. Would I get this particular color again? For me, probably not. I did not have light enough hair to get the Care Bear look. I also don't think the green in the blue green works on me. Would I get this brand again? I sure would.