Kristin Ess The One Signature Hair Gloss - Ruby: Medium True Red

It turned out super nice and I had just colored my hair in raspberry but googled if ok to follow with a shine gloss. I don't normally wear my long hair down but it looked so nice afterwards that I did. Ty Jesus and Amen 🙏🙏🙏.

Seemed really faint and I left it on a very long time. My hair was very soft after. Better for a touch up if you already had that color

This was the first time I used this product and it did perform as to what I was looking for. First off ~ I would NOT apply this in the shower unless as it is very "liquidy" in my opinion it would be a mess. I applied it the same way I do at home when coloring my hair. I use a dollar store plastic table cloth for my floor, just in case any color gets away from me. I place my bathroom chair on the middle of plastic table cloth & cover the chair (seat & back) with two black towels (one on the seat the other fully opened to hang over and down the back of the chair). I have a old t-shirt & black leggings that I've up-cycled as my hair coloring outfit, don't have to worry about any stains, and I wear this outfit every time I do my hair. I have another plastic table cloth I've cut pieces to fit my bathroom counter and use that to cover up the counter area I'm working from. Next I section my hair out using black clips then I use almond oil around the frame of my face, ears and neck, to protect my skin from staining should the gloss/color find it's way to a place other than my hair! Color can run a bit if it's hot and you sweat (I run a fan in the bathroom when I'm coloring) this gloss definitely can run, it is liquidy and thinner than regular color. Next I mixed the hair gloss ingredients together and don't forget to shake well before applying gloss (or color if you are coloring). Here's the secret, be patient, give yourself plenty of time and go slow when applying. It's like giving yourself mental hygiene time and a spa experience all in one - put on your favorite music and enjoy the experience! After glossing each section of your hair roll your hair on top of your head and saturate your HAIR with the gloss (or color) and then cover your HAIR with a plastic hair cap (or grocery store bag, yep up-cycle those too!) like you would using a shower cap - never cover your face, you need to breathe, right. Now your processing. You can add a little heat to the processing by using your blow dryer on the outside of the hair cap moving it around continuously to heat your entire hair, opening the cuticles in the shaft of your hair for the gloss (or color) to penetrate a little deeper. Keep it moving so you do not burn your hair or scalp and for a few minutes. TIPS - I keep extra paper towels handy before I put product in my hair, just in case, you are already prepared to clean up any spills ... SUPER TIP ... I also have a few makeup wipes handy! They are great at taking color of your skin if it should get somewhere it shouldn't. I have them handy before I start applying products to my hair and again after the was the product out of my hair. I can give my face, neck and ears the once over if any color remains after washing out. This product left my hair soft and pulled together, meaning less frizzy when styled and dry. Happy glossing ladies!

I have used the copper penny version of this hair gloss several times and really liked how well it worked on my hair. Unfortunately, the effect of the ruby was not as noticeable. That was surprising because I have very light hair and this color was, seemingly, much darker. I will say, the product is rather easy to use and lasts a good amount of time for a gloss. The other thing I was pleasantly surprised by was how little it stains. I have used various dyes and temporary colors many times but always got major staining on my skin and towels. With this, I haven’t seen any transfer onto my white pillow case and my towels have washed clean right away. It’s still probably a good idea to use petroleum jelly around your hairline to be safe, but I wouldn’t worry too much with this product. Overall, I would recommend this line of products very highly but maybe just not this color unless you are looking for something extremely subtle. Since it is a gloss not a dye, don’t expect the longevity of a dye. But otherwise, I think this can be a good buy.

Hair is shinier and softer but it did remove my red. Instead of refreshing my red it toned it to a copper brown. The color looks nice and is even but it’s absolutely not red anymore let alone a refreshed red.