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5 out of 5 stars.
Used 7.0, 7.1 8.0 and 8.1
9 years ago
Used 7.0, 7.1 8.0 and 8.1
I was very nervous the first time I used it because what if I ruined my hair and I would have to go to a hairdresser to get it fixed but I was completely surprised with my results I've been using these products for several years now and a very between colors depending on winter or summer and I absolutely love it I've gotten a little better at trying to figure out how to weave the highlights through But I'm super happy with this. I don't spend a fortune on my hair I can do it in the privacy of my own home and I just love it.
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1 out of 5 stars.
Ginger Twist discontinued
6 years ago
I've been using Ginger Twist for years. I cannot believe that it has been discontinued. I had a live chat with a representative who suggested other products that will not give me that same look that I have come to love. If it is possible to bring it back I would suggest that is done. For now I am very unhappy and will have to look at other brands to find something that will work for me.
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Louisville, Ky
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Age:55 to 64
Gender:Female
My eye color:Green
My hair color:Auburn
My complexion:Light
My undertone:Neutral Undertone
1 out of 5 stars.
Washed out color. Highlighters were dull.
16 days ago
Had been a loyal ginger twist user for many years until it was discontinued. The next best thing was Biscotti. Discontinued!! Have tried to find another Couleur Eperte product or L’Oreal products that would give me the same results. Even spoke to someone from L’Oreal. You can find either of these colors online (eBay, Poshmark,etc.), but for 10 times the original price or more. Am very disappointed!!!
With so many wanting this color back for so long, you would think L’Oreal would do something about it! Again…. So disappointed!
Would you purchase this again:No
Originally posted on 61 French Eclair
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Response from L'Oreal:
10 days ago
LeCare
Hi Lynn68! Thank you for sharing how you feel about Couleur Experte, Ginger Twist and Biscotti! We understand the frustration you must feel concerning the disappearance of products which you have enjoyed using. It is never easy for us to make the decision to discontinue any of our products. We truly regret any inconvenience this may have caused you. Your feedback will be shared with others in our company for consideration. Please do not hesitate to contact us again if you have more feedback to share.
Chicago, IL
Review 1
Votes 3
Age:55 to 64
Gender:Female
My eye color:Green
My hair color:Dark Blonde
My complexion:Medium
My undertone:Neutral Undertone
5 out of 5 stars.
Lovn' the Color!
3 months ago
I love this product and have been using it so many years, I can't even remember how long. 15+ years maybe. Easy to use and colors are great! Of course, depending on your hair color to start, my end color may not match the box, but it definately lightens (or darkens) close. You can highlight an high or low as you want. My hair is so soft afterwards. In my 30s & 40s, the color would last 3-4 months, but as I have gotten older I've had to do it more often. Honestly, I do the full process each time and skip the root touch up process, as I don't have skill or patience to find the roots. My hair never feels dry or fried. My sadness is that the product seems to be phasing out and the variety of colors are disappearing.
Would you purchase this again:Yes
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Votes 0
5 out of 5 stars.
Fabulous
4 months ago
Absolutely love this color. I get so many compliments.
Originally posted on 35 Chocolate Mousse
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Review 1
Votes 2
Age:65 or over
Gender:Female
My eye color:Hazel
My hair color:Light Blonde
My complexion:Light
My undertone:Neutral Undertone
5 out of 5 stars.
Love French Eclair and the compliments
5 months ago
I have been using French Eclair for about a year. I love this product. My first time, I did all over color, which came out darker than expected. I put highlights on and it lightened up dramatically. I now piece off my really blonde hair and protect it from the base coat. It results in three shades, maybe similar to highlights and lowlights. I’m going to try adding a blonde to my lightest strands, cuz my hair is fine and needs color for body.
Would you purchase this again:Yes
Originally posted on 61 French Eclair
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2 out of 5 stars.
Loreal Couleur Express color & highlights
7 months ago
I purchased the toasted coconut medium blonde. The color really darkened my hair. When I did the highlights there was only enough bleach to do the crown of my head.
Originally posted on 80 Toasted Coconut
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Response from L'Oreal:
7 months ago
LeCare
Hi Jul66! Thank you for sharing your experience after using Couleur Experte, 80-Medium Blonde. Feedback is valuable to us when making decisions about our products. Your feedback is appreciated and will be shared with others in our company.
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5 out of 5 stars.
Always great color results for me
11 months ago
I have played around with several colors and never been disappointed. Please do not cancel out this product. It is sometimes very difficult to find. I need this product
Originally posted on 61 French Eclair
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Review 1
Vote 3
Age:65 or over
Gender:Female
My eye color:Blue
My hair color:Medium Blonde
My complexion:Light
My undertone:Neutral Undertone
2 out of 5 stars.
Not What I Expected
a year ago
Used Color Experte Iced Meringue. It didn’t color the gray at all. Not as light and cool as I remember it when I used it several years ago. As with many of L’Oreal hair colors recently they have changed. Very disappointing. Haven’t done the highlights yet but hoping it lightens up my hair. Way to dark for a 8.2 cool medium blonde.
Would you purchase this again:No
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5 out of 5 stars.
It’s the best I’ve found
a year ago
I’ve used this color for several years. It is easy to use, and the color is perfect. I always get compliments and people are surprised I color my own hair.
Originally posted on 80 Toasted Coconut
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5 out of 5 stars.
Used 7.0, 7.1 8.0 and 8.1
9 years ago
Used 7.0, 7.1 8.0 and 8.1
I was very nervous the first time I used it because what if I ruined my hair and I would have to go to a hairdresser to get it fixed but I was completely surprised with my results I've been using these products for several years now and a very between colors depending on winter or summer and I absolutely love it I've gotten a little better at trying to figure out how to weave the highlights through But I'm super happy with this. I don't spend a fortune on my hair I can do it in the privacy of my own home and I just love it.
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1 out of 5 stars.
Ginger Twist discontinued
6 years ago
I've been using Ginger Twist for years. I cannot believe that it has been discontinued. I had a live chat with a representative who suggested other products that will not give me that same look that I have come to love. If it is possible to bring it back I would suggest that is done. For now I am very unhappy and will have to look at other brands to find something that will work for me.
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Review 1
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Age:55 to 64
Gender:Female
My eye color:Hazel
My hair color:Dark Blonde
My complexion:Light
My undertone:Cool Undertone
5 out of 5 stars.
Don’t Discontinue Couleur Experte
a year ago
Love this product - it looks so well done and natural but gorgeous. I get compliments all the time, and it’s so easy and inexpensive. I’ve used 8.0 Toasted Coconut for many years, and it’s a great shade - looks great when first done and even fades perfectly. Please do not discontinue this product and the 4 shades left - it’s what keeps me loyal to L’Oreal’s shampoo, conditioner, makeup, you name it. I hope you expand the color range again especially as many women look to find ways to look great for less as basic living costs have increased.
Would you purchase this again:Yes
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Boston
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Age:45 to 54
Gender:Female
My eye color:Blue
My hair color:Medium Blonde
My complexion:Fair
5 out of 5 stars.
L'Oreal has always been my favorite product for ha
a year ago
This is my favorite shade and it is so easy to do and really compliments me more than any other
Would you purchase this again:Yes
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5 out of 5 stars.
Love it!
a year ago
This is my go to hair color. I’ve been using this product for over twenty years
Originally posted on 80 Toasted Coconut
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Kentucky
Review 1
Votes 6
Age:65 or over
Gender:Female
My eye color:Blue
My hair color:Light Brown
My complexion:Medium
My undertone:Cool Undertone
5 out of 5 stars.
Excellent!
a year ago
I've used L'oreal color/highlight kit for several years and love the end results! It's a simple process that leaves my hair shiny and bouncy! Please continue this product!!!
Would you purchase this again:Yes
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Votes 5
Age:55 to 64
Gender:Female
My eye color:Light Brown
My hair color:Medium Blonde
My complexion:Light
My undertone:Neutral Undertone
5 out of 5 stars.
Excellent Product!
a year ago
I have used this two step color/highlight for years and years. One time, I tried a different brand and was driving to get my go-to the same day. This product is easy to use and the end result of the all over color and the highlights is exactly how I like it. It is long lasting and leaves my hair soft and fuller. It’s getting hard to find these days and I am hoping it is not going to get discontinued, because I would not use anything else unless I was forced to and I know it won’t be as good.
Would you purchase this again:Yes
Originally posted on 80 Toasted Coconut
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New York
Review 1
Votes 8
Age:65 or over
Gender:Female
My eye color:Light Brown
My hair color:Dark Brown
My complexion:Medium
My undertone:Warm Undertone
5 out of 5 stars.
The product is amazing. It’s easy to apply.
a year ago
My favorite color was dark golden blonde aka biscotti, which was discontinued many years ago, but I found it on eBay coming from Canada at a higher price and have been ordering it for over 10 years now . Contacted L’Oréal directly several times to no avail; They keep reinventing fancy hair care products but this is the best easy to apply safe on the hair and scalp that has ever been made on earth. Not to listen to Their customers! The biscotti and the La Rocca are very complementary to most skin colors
Would you purchase this again:Yes
Originally posted on 61 French Eclair
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1 out of 5 stars.
Really great before it was discontinued
a year ago
I love the Ginger Twist color and it is so vibrant when you use it. After reading through all of the other reviews about this product, I can’t believe that this company is not willing to listen to what it’s customers clearly want and be willing to put the Ginger Twist color back into production. How many customers need to complain or request that you do so before you would consider doing so? So disappointed by this decision.
Originally posted on 61 French Eclair
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Murrells Inlet, SC
Review 1
Votes 2
Age:55 to 64
Gender:Female
My eye color:Blue
My hair color:Medium Brown
My complexion:Light
My undertone:Neutral Undertone
5 out of 5 stars.
Looks Professionally Colored
a year ago
Love Toasted Coconut and covers gray with no problem. My favorite L’Oréal hair color.
Would you purchase this again:Yes
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Review 1
Votes 2
4 out of 5 stars.
Great product
a year ago
I really love the color. My husband is the one that did my hair color & he really loved how easy it was to do.
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1 out of 5 stars.
Miss Ginger Twist Color
a year ago
I miss the Ginger Twist color. I used it for years and loved it. So sad they removed it several years ago. I haven't been able to find anything else remotely close to it.
Originally posted on 61 French Eclair
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OmahaNE
Review 1
Votes 4
Age:55 to 64
Gender:Female
My eye color:Blue
My hair color:Medium Blonde
My complexion:Fair
My undertone:Neutral Undertone
5 out of 5 stars.
Easy to use, great color
a year ago
Love this product and color. People think my hair is professionally colored.
Would you purchase this again:Yes
Originally posted on 80 Toasted Coconut
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Ohio
Review 1
Votes 3
Age:65 or over
Gender:Female
My eye color:Blue
My hair color:Medium Blonde
My complexion:Medium
My undertone:Warm Undertone
5 out of 5 stars.
Awesome
a year ago
Love this product only hair color I use but I cannot find it in any store
Would you purchase this again:Yes
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New Jersey
Review 1
Vote 1
Age:45 to 54
Gender:Female
My eye color:Hazel
My hair color:Dark Blonde
My complexion:Light
My undertone:Cool Undertone
5 out of 5 stars.
Best product ever
a year ago
I wish you still had all the colors but thank God you have this
Would you purchase this again:Yes
Originally posted on 61 French Eclair
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Wallkill newyork
Review 1
Votes 0
Age:55 to 64
Gender:Female
My eye color:Hazel
My hair color:Medium Blonde
My complexion:Light
My undertone:Warm Undertone
5 out of 5 stars.
Restores hair
a year ago
It delivers. I love the 3 processes. Makes my hair feel and look better
Would you purchase this again:Yes
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Neenah, wi
Review 1
Vote 1
Age:45 to 54
Gender:Female
My eye color:Dark Brown
My hair color:Light Brown
My complexion:Light
My undertone:Warm Undertone
5 out of 5 stars.
Excellent color experience
2 years ago
Love this product, just would like a little bigger bottle of color for long hair.
Would you purchase this again:Yes
Originally posted on 61 French Eclair
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South Carolina
Review 1
Votes 3
Age:55 to 64
Gender:Female
My eye color:Green
My hair color:Medium Brown
My complexion:Light
My undertone:Cool Undertone
5 out of 5 stars.
Highly recommend!
2 years ago
I have used 8.0 for years and it’s wonderful. I get SO MANY compliments!! I’m nervous that they’ll quit making it. I truly wouldn’t be able to replace this product with anything else! The color is perfectly matched to the highlight.
Would you purchase this again:Yes
Originally posted on 80 Toasted Coconut
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Review 1
Votes 0
Age:65 or over
Gender:Female
My eye color:Blue
My hair color:Dark Blonde
My complexion:Fair
My undertone:Neutral Undertone
5 out of 5 stars.
Great color and good for hair.
2 years ago
I have been using this product for many years and am always pleased with the outcome. I find it easy to apply and can be made more blond and even just a little blond, depending on my mood. My hair actually feels softener after each use. I will continue to use this product.
Would you purchase this again:Yes
Originally posted on 80 Toasted Coconut
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Review 1
Votes 6
Age:55 to 64
Gender:Female
My eye color:Dark Brown
My hair color:Medium Blonde
My complexion:Light
My undertone:Warm Undertone
1 out of 5 stars.
Ginger Twist
2 years ago
I have also been using Ginger Twist for many years. I've been buying it in Ontario Canada and have been able to buy this product up until a month ago. I am soooo disappointed to learn it has been discontinued. I frequently received compliments about my hair color while using this product. Which L'oreal colors can I combine now to give me the same effect?
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Orlando, FL
Review 1
Vote 1
Age:55 to 64
Gender:Female
My eye color:Blue
My hair color:Dark Blonde
My complexion:Light
My undertone:Cool Undertone
5 out of 5 stars.
Very happy
2 years ago
It’s all I use. I’ve used it for 3 years. I get compliments on my hair color all the time. I’m 60 years old, but women half my age ask me where I had my hair colored. Looks natural with a lovely shine.
Would you purchase this again:Yes
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South Carolina
Review 1
Votes 25
Age:45 to 54
Gender:Female
My eye color:Green
My hair color:Medium Blonde
My complexion:Light
My undertone:Neutral Undertone
5 out of 5 stars.
Best Choice on the Market by Far!
2 years ago
This is the best product on the market for highlights and lowlight effects at home. I have been using this for nine years. I love it - the color choices are fabulous. I use tight gloves instead of the loose ones and apply the highlights by hand. I don’t use the applicator. I can’t tell you the numerous women who have asked me where I get my hair done.. I am so thoroughly disappointed that you have decided to discontinue this product.
Would you purchase this again:Yes
Originally posted on 80 Toasted Coconut
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Review 1
Votes 0
5 out of 5 stars.
Incredible product
2 years ago
I have been using 6.1 for at least 10 years. I have received so many compliments- it is fool proof, so easy to do highlights with the mascara wand (except the back- I get my husband to do!) I can't imagine ever going to a salon and getting the same results!
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Sheboygan Falls WI
Review 1
Votes 0
Age:65 or over
Gender:Female
My eye color:Dark Brown
My hair color:Light Brown
My complexion:Light
My undertone:Neutral Undertone
5 out of 5 stars.
I love this product.
2 years ago
I love this product. I have used it since 2011 and it turns out perfect every time.
Would you purchase this again:Yes
Originally posted on 61 French Eclair
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1 out of 5 stars.
PLEASE BRING GINGER TWIST 6.4 BACK NOW!!
2 years ago
so the only reason it is a one star review is because I have used Ginger twist 6.4 for so many years, and saw it becoming harder to find so bought a few just in case, went on Amazon and got on the delivery service to get it every three to 4 weeks,. WHEN WILL YOU BRING BACK GINGER TWIST!!! I called when it was so hard to find and was assured it was only temporary it was not discontinued, though I saw it on many reviews....PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE BRING IT BACK...I see so many people asking for it...why discontinue it ??Always got compliments on my hair and now every other color looks fake or just not right, I have tried highlighting other colors..yuck...need GINGER TWIST 6.4 BACK!! PLEASE MAKE ALL OF YOUR LOYAL LONGTIME CUSTOMERS HAPPY AND BRING IT BACK FOR US...YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED!! THANK YOU
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2 out of 5 stars.
Not good
2 years ago
I have been using the L’Oréal Color Experte for quite a while. I have always been happy with product, but when I used the product this morning, it appears the illuminating powder amount has been cut in half…..I look half done now. Very frustrated!
Originally posted on 80 Toasted Coconut
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Votes 5
Age:35 to 44
Gender:Female
My eye color:Dark Brown
My hair color:Dark Brown
My complexion:Medium
My undertone:Warm Undertone
1 out of 5 stars.
Misleading and inaccurate
2 years ago
The all over hair color did nothing and then when I went to do the highlights there was barely any product to have any effect on my hair whatsoever.
I am not sure if you’re advertising was for the short haired girl on the box but but you really should be more specific about what the two swipe highlights will cover for the actual average person not a hair model.
Would you purchase this again:No
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Maryland
Review 1
Votes 4
Age:55 to 64
Gender:Female
My eye color:Green
My hair color:Medium Blonde
My complexion:Light
My undertone:Cool Undertone
3 out of 5 stars.
They’re cutting back on product
2 years ago
This has been my go to for about a year now. I’ve been using just the highlight part as I don’t wanna color my hair any longer. Was perfect, however, I think they reduced the amount of liquid and bleach. It wasn’t enough this time to do my whole head as I could in the past. I’m so tired of companies trying to save money by cutting amounts. Time to go to Sally’s
Would you purchase this again:No
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Melbourne, Florida
Review 1
Votes 5
Age:55 to 64
Gender:Female
My eye color:Hazel
My hair color:Medium Blonde
My complexion:Medium
My undertone:Neutral Undertone
5 out of 5 stars.
Love it!
2 years ago
I have used your products for over 15 years. I color and then highlight. The purple conditioner that comes in the box is remarkable. I would like to purchase that to continue using through the time - or until its time to color again. Is that product sold alone, if so what stores carry it what is it called? I have used the purple conditioners but they do not work like what you pack in the box. Please help, I’m desperate!!!!!
Would you purchase this again:Yes
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5 out of 5 stars.
Great!
2 years ago
I have used it for years and I love it. Why can't I get my 5.0 color anywhere?
Originally posted on 35 Chocolate Mousse
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Votes 0
5 out of 5 stars.
50
2 years ago
I have used this product for years! It works great, and saves me money!!
Originally posted on 35 Chocolate Mousse
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San Francisco, CA
Review 1
Votes 39
Age:35 to 44
Gender:Female
My eye color:Blue
My complexion:Fair
My undertone:Warm Undertone
5 out of 5 stars.
BRING BACK GINGER TWIST
2 years ago
I have used a L'oreal Colour Experte product for the better part of 20 years. I started using a very unnatural looking red (which was intentional) in the early 2000's before finding a more suitable and natural color. Just a few years into using that color, they discontinued it and I switched over to Ginger Twist. It was a lighter red and I wasn't sure I'd love it but man, it was beautiful!
Just after switching, I moved to Ireland for a while and everyone there used to come up to tell and touch my hair and tell me how beautiful it was (every women had an aunt, cousin or niece with my hair color and they were jealous). I was obsessed, proud and excited about my hair color and even the process! My hair sylists over the years always commented on how my box color looked completely natural (some were floored when they realized I colored my hair because they couldn't tell at first).
This color has now been discontinued for ages. I bought up everything I could. In the meantime, I chatted with a L'oreal rep who offered other suggestions for achieving the Ginger Twist look. I have rotated through those suggestions and not enjoyed a single one. It's heartbreaking. I literally feel like I'm being exposed or outed without my permission (I'm naturally a dark blonde but I've colored my hair for so long, no one knows I'm not a redhead). I now have to make the decision to try a different brand altogether, or transition to blonde hair... I can't believe how broken it feels to think I'm running out of options to be the person I have always been and enjoy being. It sounds silly but being a redhead is a part of my identity and it's being striped away, one bad hair color suggestion at a time. I'm really disappointed and hurt that still, years later, with so many redheads complaining that this color was discontinued, they won't bring it back.
Would you purchase this again:Yes
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