A Review on Revia Hair Color by Verona
I love the idea of coloring hair. It was always something I wanted to try, especially because growing up I watched my grandmother do it all the time. But being born with light brown hair already, my mom constantly tells me I’m lucky that it’s natural—so even though the idea of coloring my hair is something I’d like to try, for now I’m content with the hair color I have.
Last week, I received two boxes of Revia Hair Dye by Verona, which is available in 15 fashionable shades that are all wearable (it ranges from blondes, to reds, to browns). Their hair coloring cream is permanent, makes hair attractive, glossy, and durable, and it’s easy to apply. The colors I got were Hazelnut (No. 10) and Dark Brown (No. 13). I immediately gave my grandmother the Dark Brown, since I knew it was something she would wear.
Meanwhile, I was lucky that my brother’s modelesque, half-German girlfriend, Karina, volunteered to try the Hazulnut since she’s been meaning to dye her hair one shade lighter.
At first, I was a little nervous because I’ve never tried dyeing my own hair let alone anyone else’s hair. But Revia’s step-by-step instructions were short and easy to understand. Newbies like me will immediately get the hang of it.
We set up our hair coloring station outside in our garage just to make sure we didn’t stain anything inside the house. Karina wore one of my brother’s old, worn-out shirts to make sure we didn’t stain her clothes either. Revia’s Hair Dye already comes with plastic gloves, but I had to borrow a clip to hold Karina’s hair, my grandmother’s two-in-one sectioning comb and applicator, and a shower cap.
Since Karina had long, thick hair (something I wish I had!), I had to make sure my sections were thin so that the product really covered it. I started with the top, combing it like how Draco Malfoy would comb his hair in the first and second movie of Harry Potter, then I slowly made my way to the tips. When the bottle was nearly empty, I filled it with conditioner and used the remaining to even out the color. I also learned from a colleague that putting conditioner as your last application makes the hair softer and more lustrous.
Before
Surprisingly, the smell wasn’t as strong (it smelled like shampoo actually) and Karina said it didn’t sting one bit, something that normally happens when you bleach or dye your hair.
Hazelnut looked really great on her mestiza features, and her hair now actually reminds me of The Little Mermaid!
After
I can’t wait for my grandmother to try the Dark Brown to see how it looks on her. I’m sure it’ll look great as well. Revia is available for only Php 285 from Watsons. To check out their other shades, visit their Facebook page here.
A Review on Revia Hair Color by Verona
March 28, 2015 @ 11:43 am
Did you use two boxes of dye on Karina. If one lang, matipid ha. 🙂
March 31, 2015 @ 9:53 am
One box lang! 🙂 Tipid nga! I just made sure to put more sa crown and sa outer layers than the inner layers. 🙂
August 31, 2015 @ 2:07 pm
hindi naman po ba siya nakakadry ng hair?
August 31, 2015 @ 10:04 pm
Hi, Maja! No naman. As long as you know how to take care and maintain the hair, I don’t think it’ll dry it up. 🙂
May 20, 2015 @ 9:35 pm
This is a nice color! I love hair coloring too. I might try this one next time, sobra tipid if one box lang. Usually 2 box nagagamit ng husband ko sa hair ko:) yeah, he is so sweet:)
May 21, 2015 @ 11:27 am
Aw, you and your husband are so cute! 🙂
June 4, 2015 @ 4:43 pm
Hello there! I bought like that just today. I am confused po about the hair balm.. kailan po ba yun gagamitin? Tas yung nasa tube po yung coloring cream.. ibubuhos nyo po ba talaga lahat sa bottle. I have a short bob hair po kasi… heheheh… first timer po ako super… LOL
I am looking forward to having your reply soon maam. Thank you and God Bless!! 🙂
June 4, 2015 @ 5:28 pm
Hi, Jomar! I believe I already answered your questions on FB message. Thanks again for dropping by! 🙂
August 10, 2015 @ 11:30 am
Hi Gretchen!
So how and when do you use the hair balm?
I have the hazelnut color too, but i thought it would be in the brown shade. looking at your photo, it seems it’s in the red shade. am i correct?
thanks,
Olive
August 11, 2015 @ 9:36 pm
Hi, Olive! I used it on Karina after. I think it serves as a conditioner that keeps hair nourished and moisturized. Yes, it did seem to be more on the red shade. 🙂
November 28, 2015 @ 2:06 pm
Hi. What happens if I accidentally mixed the hair care balm to the mixture? Will it still work?
December 4, 2015 @ 8:49 am
I think it still will. 🙂
July 6, 2016 @ 10:49 pm
In this REVIA HAIR COLOR is AMMONIA FREE or what?
July 6, 2016 @ 10:56 pm
Yes, I think so! 🙂
July 6, 2016 @ 10:55 pm
I really like the colors but scared to use , b’coz my hair is very thin so that’s why I want to know it has ammonia pls let me know tks
April 9, 2017 @ 2:01 am
It has Ammonium Hydroxide as one of the ingredients written on the back of the box
April 9, 2017 @ 1:59 am
Just want to share my experience about this product, I bought this Revia Hazelnut in watsons today coz according to the sales lady who assisted me Revia would give my hair long lasting color so I chose it over other brands, while I was appying the product I was horrified with the strong smell it has which immediately irritates my eyes, I also felt a burning sensation on my scalp after putting the mixture on my hair. I ignored coz I don’t want to waste what I bought but after enduring the smell, watery eyes, have breathing difficulty and painful itchy burning feeling on my head I decide to rinse it. I checked the ingredients at the back of the carton box and I saw ammonium hydroxide written is it ammonia? isn’t bad for our health it also has resorcinol and other ingredients that are toxic please be cautious when buying any product even if it has good reviews online coz you’ll never know until you’ve tried it to yourself the first time.