She just wanted to give a little sparkle to her wicks. Result: a Californian blonde to make the hair salons pale. Like thousands of others, she succumbed to Lightening spray Garnier Cristal Soleilthis cult product which promises golden hair as after fifteen days at the beach without even leaving its bathroom.
How does the Lightening Garnier Cristal Soleil spray work?
Behind his translucent bottle and solar packaging, The Garnier Cristal Sun Spray is mainly intended for natural hair, light chestnuts with blonde. It contains hydrogen peroxidea lightening agent known to slightly open the scales of the hair and modify the color on the surface. Unlike a frank discoloration here, the change is progressive and controlled.
The application is simple: on clean, dry or humid hair, the product is vaporized by wick by wick or on the whole of the hair. Then, we activate the process with a hair dryer or simply by exposing the sun. What makes him formidable? Its heat reactivitywhich accelerates the “sunburn” effect from the first use.
Visible results: what effects to wait for, and after how long?
The promise is enticing: a clearer shade, without artificial reflections, and without an appointment with the hairdresser. After 2 to 3 spaced applicationsthe first golden shades appear. In general, hair becomes a clearer tone, sometimes two. Certain testimonies even evoke reflections “as after an entire summer by the sea”.
But not everyone saw this hair tale. The brown hair can pull on the copper, while the old colors can interact unpredictably with the product. This is where things get tough: The spray is suitable for dark hairnor to those already made aware of chemical colors or care. In these cases, the promised blonde can turn into red or cause a zebra effect.
Precautions to know before adopting the spray
Like any product containing peroxide, the sun crystal is not a trivial care. Excessive use can dry out the hair fiber and cause weakening of lengths. Garnier recommends one week spacing between each useand to avoid any surpassing of the three or four consecutive applications.
Another point to monitor: compatibility with your hair nature. This spray is above all designed for clear bases. If your hair is dark, mealed, or already colored, it is better to take a test on a hidden wick. And above all, compensate by rich moisturizing masks To limit the drying effect of the product.
In the end, those who master the user manual often remove a real summer cost. But the others, poorly informed, can end up with surprises … much less solar than expected.
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