Garnier Olia Review

So let's start at the beginning.. I am a massive salon junkie.. so when I was selected for the trial, I was a little bit hesitant (and so was my hairdresser) with testing out the product.

I selected the Light Blonde shade, as it was quite similar to what my hair had been coloured previously - and it was going to hopefully match up to my roots pretty well to help keep my current salon hair a little longer. There is a massive colour selection with the Garnier Olia range - I was incredibly impressed, and if I wasn't so stubborn with keeping my hair as blonde as possible (so much hard work and money gone into it!), then I would of definitely tried a red or purple out!

The packaging is quite nice, when mine arrived it was a little damaged.. but let's put this down to my lovely neighbourhood courier not being the gentlest of folk. It did mean I didn't get to try out the awesome box holder kit thing at the back of the box.. but thats alright I guess!

Inside the packet there was several items - first being the mixer bottle which was an awesome tear drop shape, second was the developer which looked huge in comparison to most developers in supermarket dyes, next was a colour tube (cant remember what it's exactly called), and then there was conditioner, gloves (these were the best gloves ever!) and instructions.

So obviously I got to mixing. It was pretty self explanatory, even though I did read the instructions in case it was slightly different than to what I had been used to in previous dyes I used before becoming a salon junkie. Mix the colour and developer in the mixer and shake. I shook like a mad woman! The product smelled amazing, really fruity and sweet. Wasn't overpowering or caused my eyes to water.

Application was easy, the applicator was relatively easy to use - it was a little awkward at first because of the bottle shape and the amount of dye I got over the gloves which cause it to slip.. but I got a thick, even coverage over my hair. It did feel a little hard and dry compared to other dyes.

When developing, I did get a little freaked out as the roots were going orange - but it wasn't that bad when washed out. I went for 10 minutes on the roots and 25 minutes on the ends. Because I had a half head of foils recently, I was a little concerned it was going to be patchy and uneven but it covered it all and came out with a nice, even, warm blonde tone.

The conditioner was awesome, it made my hair extremely soft and touchable. Like I was severely impressed with it. Soft and silky hair! Especially after dying.

Garnier Olia is a great product, I'm happy that I got to trial it out and can't wait to use it more often inbetween salon visits to touch up my roots and to make my hair a little bit more cost effective!

I have had Deep Red in my hair for a week now and I am so impressed.

It was simple and quick to mix together & apply to my hair. No real chemical smell which I was grateful for. I wasn't so happy with the gloves in the box for use but they did the job but for me they didn't accommodate long fingers to well. Washing out the creme was a breeze it did stick to my scalp a little but within 2 days it was fine.

The conditioner supplied is quite a lot and a week later a several washes later I'm still using it with my colour protect shampoo too.

Normally with other dyes after a week I can start seeing my grey hairs in places yet with Garnier Olia my hair is still red and no signs of greys anywhere.

I think I have found my new fav brand when dying my hair at home, I've even got a friend trying it now today after seeing how awesome it is.

Before I used the Garnier Olia Intense Red, I had pre-dyed my hair dark brown, then a friend bleached the ends so I could get a better intense colour from the Olia and a look I had been meaning to try for a while. The bleaching ended up being 3/4 of the length of my hair and very dry, but when I used the Olia it surprisingly made my hair feel soft and healthy. When getting the Olia I was glad to see it was very easy to prepare, absolutely no ammonia, and very easy to apply. The fragrance was so nice, and the shine I got from it was awesome. My hair is still looking very shiny and an amazing colour 1 week later and one big thing for me is that I am not getting the dye run like I get from other home dyes. It is definately a shade of red I love and will be happy to use over and over. Well worth the money. I am using the Garnier Colour Last shampoo/conditioner to really look after my hair this time and am loving the results.

I hadn't coloured my hair for about 18mnths before using this. I picked a shade that was pretty close to my natural colour but went a shade darker. I did the patch test and did get a little itchiness after about 24hrs but decided to go ahead anyway as it wasnt too bad. Apart from the box falling apart when I tried to put the bottle in the slot for mixing, it all went really well. My hair feels great and there was no harsh chemical smell. It also provides you with a deep conditioner which should last for a few washes. Overall, very happy with results, it did cover all my greys which makes me even happier! It was easy to use and not very messy at all. The colour is rich and very natural looking. I would definitely use this again.

Huge box with a really cool developer-colour bottle really easy to grip and squeeze out great idea with the hole in the box to hold the bottle.Good amount of conditioner to follow up with.I was really surprised at the nice floral smell no eye watering nose hair burning smell just lovely like a conditioner.I have long thick hair I used one packet but it wasn't enough so come payday I raced out and got another one.First thing I did when I got home was start mixing the colour then in my hair I did find it hard to work through hair but I got there wait 30 mins then wash out and use conditioner supplied so exciting could hardly wait for my hair to dry.I asked hubby how does it look any better answer I don't now your looking in the mirror. I love love love the colour it's darker than what I expected but really nice and rich colour.My hair feels and looks so much .The dye wipes off your face, ears and neck easily with a baby wipe I also spilt some on the carpet and didn't see it for two days so I grabbed a couple off baby wipes and it came straight out (phew) I am so glad I got to try this my hair looks great thanks BR your awesome I love this colour deep violet ♡would definitely recommend it is one of the nicest,kindest dye of all the ones I have tried !!!

I have been dying my hair black for a few months now and with other brands the colour always fades to a dark brown after about 5 washes which isn't ideal as I wear clip in extensions alot so I need the colour to match. But with this dye I haven't really had any colour fade at all after about 10 washes. Will definitely be purchasing this dye from now on!

I was lucky enough to be selected by BR to trial this product. I have been using the Garnier Nutrisse for several years now, and although I do love it, the smell was always off putting. Garnier Olia has a fantastic smell!! Gone are the days of ammonia and having to dye my hair in a well ventilated space! The applicator makes this super easy to use and the conditioner it comes with smells lovely and lasts at least 2 washes for me and I have waist length hair. I've washed my hair 3 times since trialling and have seen no fading and I find the colour (black) to be a bit more intense than most dyes which I really like. I think this will become my new favourite and I'll be giving up Nutrisse for Olia - once you've dyed your hair with a product containing no ammonia I don't think you can go back!

The consistency of the dye was okay once the bottles were mixed but I found the applicator bottle a little hard too use, in fact I ended up squeezing most of the dye into my gloved hands and spreading it on that way. The scent wasn't strong and I didn't feel like I was smelling of hair dye for days afterwards as can sometimes happen with other products. The coverage was really good though, I have long hair and found that one pack was enough to cover all my hair really well. The conditioner that was supplied has been really good as well, I used a lot after rinsing the dye out and have used it a couple more times since, my hair really appreciates it! Price and Packaging were as to be expected, nothing out of the ordinary from other dyes. The results weren't as good as I expected though, I did feel like the grey hairs weren't covered at all even though I followed the instructions of putting the dye at the front first. The colour wasn't too different from my natural colour and I haven't had anybody make comment about the change. I don't think I would recommend to friends looking for good grey coverage, however, as a pick me up for your hair it's a good product to add a bit of shine.

I was fortunate to get this in a trial. I chose Deep Red. The packaging is cool! The mixer/application bottle is a great shape, fits in the hand nicely & gives great control with application. The mouth is wide so it's easy to get the product into it. The tubes for the products are easy to get to get every last bit out of. The instructions are easy to follow. The conditioner is beautiful, smells great, it left my hair silky & there's heaps of it. I got about 4 washes out of it & my hair is shoulder blade length. The colour formula itself was just enough to cover all my hair. It didn't smell great but it doesn't have that horrible chemical smell that some have. While in my hair it went knotty and felt rough. I could not get a comb through it. Washing it out was a bit of a mission. I spent possibly 20 mins rinsing it & the water still didn't run clear but that's fairly normal I feel for reds. It was a 3rd wash before I had clear water. The coverage was even however after 1 wash my greys were showing & after 3 washes the colour faded quite a bit. I think it did improve the condition of my hair which was very dry & brittle due to having previously been blonde (I was brunette before applying this colour) however I wouldn't use it again due to the colour just not really lasting.

I couldn't hold my excitement in when the Garnier Olia hair colour arrived. I quickly got right into it. I put on my hair dye-shirt and started to read the instructions.

The instructions where set out clearly with well illustrated images for those who don't read and were to the point. I put on the professional looking black gloves on and mixed the product. I must admit that there was no overwhelming smell, the one that burns your nostrils. After leaving the product in my hair for the stated time. I quickly went to rinse it off and apply the multi-application conditioner. Then for a final rinse and to begin to style my hair.

I found that when combing my hair it was easy to do so very little tangles. After blowing my hair to finally reveal the true colour........I am very excited with the colour outcome, a deep vibrant red. My hair feels ultra soft and gleams with a gorgeous sheen.

I love the fact that you are provided with enough silk and shine conditioner for future shampoos.

My only concern is that every time I am in the shower the water still continues to run red. Knowing that when it does so my vibrant colour is slowly losing its vibrancy.