I've mentioned before that it's hard to buy silver shampoo over here in Japan- imported dyes are super expensive, so I have been mixing my own DIY silver shampoo, which has actually been working out pretty well. But, having a ready made toner seemed so much more sensible, and when I found Manic Panic's Virgin snow on Amazon, I decided to give it a try. It has had some pretty mixed reviews, and I was curious.
I left it on for 30 minutes under a shower cap aaaand.... not much happened.
Here's my hair before:
and after:
My hair is a little whiter, I'll give it that. However, no one noticed that I'd dyed my hair, so it wasn't a huge effect. Most importantly, the parts of my hair that I was really hoping it would tone out (the last remnants of the pink and my yellowish roots) stayed almost exactly the same. I also had to use the whole tub- and one tub was expensive here in Japan. Maybe it's cheaper in America?
Here's a before and after of my roots (I need to bleach them, I know)
Before:
After:
In the end, I'd only recommend it if you're looking to tone already basically white hair. Because for me, it was basically like a super expensive deep conditioner. I personally wouldn't buy it again. I want to try other Manic Panic dyes one day though, because loads of people (like the amazing Zoe London) seem to really like them.
In my opinion, there are way better and cheaper ways to tone your hair: Bleach London silver shampoo/ pro lights silver shampoo-one bottle lasts forever and is half the price of virgin snow.
Or you could just make your own DIY silver shampoo like I'm doing this year :)
I'm curious: have any of you guys tried Virgin Snow? What's your favourite hair dye?
Ah this is such a shame that this didn't work! I really love the L'Oreal silver shampoo, you should try it out! xx
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Thanks for the recommendation! I'll definitely try it when I'm back in the UK (^O^)/
DeleteYes, that sucks! Unfortunately it really IS intended for Already Platinum hair, just getting out the slight yellow. They even suggest using it as a FINAL toner in your dye routine. I do see the difference in your hair, looking at your yellowish braids then to your more white hair after, although its difficult to be certain because it was in braids. It sucks when youre excited and have expectations that do not even compare. Going of what your Sally's associate said, is not enough "research" on a Hair product. Im in the process of buying to lighten and tone my 9-10 hair, and have bought a few products of Poshmark, only to do more research and realize it was not quite what I was hoping for. Good luck and blessings♡
DeleteYour hair would be so cute if your color was evened out, leaving the roots dark, maybe doing a root smudge or not, and TONING it with a blush-light light n pink toner. Omg! It would look great with your skin tone too.
DeleteLoved readding this thank you
ReplyDeleteI think trying different DIY silver shampoos could be a fun experiment.
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