Estel Princess Essex is a professional hair coloring product from the Russian Estel brand. The brand belongs to the budget segment and produces cosmetics that pleases with quality and affordable prices.
The advantages of Estel hair dye are a large palette of colors and a successful natural result with different dyeing techniques. This coloring agent is suitable for masking gray hair, classic and trendy coloring.
The chemical composition of the product is supplemented with a complex of natural extracts Vivant System with predominant vitamins and nutrients. These ingredients restore healthy hair and give it a healthy shine.
What is included in the set, release form and price
The product is packed in a bright blue cardboard box. Inside is a tube of paint and instructions for mixing reagents. The capacity of 1 package is 60 ml. The paint is thick, with a creamy texture and a strong "chemical" smell. The substance is light, but after adding an oxidizing agent, the mass acquires the declared shade.
1 tube is enough to color hair up to 15-20 cm long. Protective gloves, oxidizer and care balm are not included. The average cost of a product is 170 rubles.
Composition and safety of staining
Estel Princess Essex - a palette of colors acquired through strong chemical reagents:
- naphthol and phenylenediamines are dyes.
- Ammonia and resorcinol are needed to absorb pigment into the hair structure.
Synthetic ingredients balanced by a caring complex:
- keratins accelerate hair restoration;
- natural waxes soothe and soften the skin;
- Guarana extract makes hair strong.
The active chemical composition can cause irritation and allergic reactions. With increased sensitivity and the presence of dermatological diseases, use should be discarded.
Before dyeing hair, a test is performed to identify possible allergies:
- A little substance from a tube of "Princess Essex" is applied to the bend of the arm in the elbow area.
- The product is left on the skin and washed off after 40-50 minutes.
- The reaction of the body is monitored for the next 2 days. Indicators of paint allergy are rashes and redness at the site of application.
A palette of colors and shades
Estel Princess Essex is a color palette with over 100 natural and creative options.
The collection consists of 5 lines:
- The main range is natural shades.
- S-OS - blond collection.
- Extra Red - intense red range.
- Fashion - extraordinary trendy colors.
- Lumen - color correctors, give shine and warm shade without discoloration.
Main palette
The colors of the base collection cope with gray hair, are suitable for intense coloring and toning.
Shades are indicated in A / BC format. A - color depth (from 1 to 10 - from dark to light). B and C - nuances, for example, red, golden.
Dark brunette (1 / ..) | |
| 0 | classic black |
| 11 | night in egypt |
Dark brown intense brown (3/0) | |
Brown with nuances (4 / ..) | |
| 0 | classic |
| 5 | cherry |
| 6 | eggplant |
| 7 | mocha (dark brown) |
| 65 | wild cherry (brown purple) |
| 71 | magical |
| Chestnut palette (5 / ..) | |
| 0 | classic light chestnut brown |
| 00 | classic chestnut against gray hair |
| 3 | cedar tree |
| 4 | classic chestnut |
| 5 | ruby |
| 6 | wine beaujolais |
| 7 | chocolate |
| 56 | mahogany |
| 71 | icy brown |
| 75 | dark rosewood |
| 76 | dark chocolate |
| 77 | espresso coffee |
| Light brown dark (6 / ..) | |
| 0 | classical |
| 00 | light-haired dark against gray hair |
| 3 | maple tree |
| 4 | copper |
| 5 | red |
| 6 | Burgundy |
| 7 | dark brown |
| 54 | jasper |
| 65 | burgundy |
| 71 | ash |
| 74 | cinnamon |
| 75 | classic rosewood |
| 76 | umber intense |
| 77 | Muscat wine |
| Light brown medium saturation (7 / ..) | |
| 0 | classic |
| 00 | against gray hair |
| 1 | graphite |
| 3 | nutty (brown gold) |
| 4 | copper |
| 5 | red |
| 7 | coffee with cream |
| 54 | pomegranate |
| 71 | ash medium blond |
| 75 | light rosewood |
| 76 | light brown purple |
| 77 | cappuccino coffee |
| Light ash (8 / ..) | |
| 0 | classic |
| 00 | light ashy against gray hair |
| 1 | metal |
| 3 | amber |
| 4 | copper |
| 5 | red |
| 34 | brandy |
| 36 | purple gold |
| 37 | brown gold |
| 45 | aventurine |
| 61 | ash purple |
| 65 | purple |
| 66 | intense purple |
| 71 | ash brown |
| 74 | caramel |
| 76 | topaz |
| Natural blond (9 / ..) | |
| 0 | classic |
| 00 | against gray hair |
| 1 | silver (ash blond) |
| 13 | sands of the sahara |
| 3 | ears of wheat |
| 7 | vanilla (blond beige) |
| 16 | Albion fog (purple-ash) |
| 17 | ash blond |
| 18 | mother of pearl silver |
| 34 | nutmeg blond |
| 36 | gold purple |
| 44 | copper |
| 65 | flamingo |
| 73 | ginger |
| 74 | copper brown |
| 75 | brown blond |
| 76 | purple lily |
| Platinum blonde (10 / ..) | |
| 0 | classic |
| 1 | crystal |
| 7 | brown light |
| 8 | nacre |
| 13 | golden coastal sand |
| 16 | polar ice |
| 34 | champagne |
| 36 | light purple gold |
| 65 | mother of pearl pink |
| 66 | orchid |
| 73 | honey |
| 74 | brown copper |
| 75 | light brown blond |
| 76 | lotus |
S-OS - lightening with shading
Estel Princess Essex lightens hair by 4 tones and creates a cool or warm shimmer.
There are 10 options in the color palette for blondes:
| room | Name |
| 117 | Scandinavia |
| 165 | coral |
| 100 | natural blond |
| 176 | Arctic |
| 116 | pearl |
| 101 | light ash |
| 134 | steppes of the tropics |
| 107 | sand |
| 161 | icy |
| 166 | amethyst |
Extra Red - coloring in intense shades of red
The secret of the effectiveness of the "fire" collection is the Red5 molecule with high penetrating power.
"Extra Red" reaches deep layers in the hair structure, providing 4 times more brightness compared to baseline colors.
Line shades:
| room | Shade |
| 77/43 | warm brown brown-haired |
| 88/45 | red brown-haired |
| 77/45 | milk chocolate |
| 66/45 | dark chocolate |
| 66/46 | intense brownish red |
| 66/54 | dark brown-red |
| 77/55 | red-red |
| 66/56 | nut brown |
| 55/65 | dark intense brown |
Fashion
4 trendy shades created for creative color designs on bleached hair.
Mixing trendy colors is not recommended.
| Tone number | Shade |
| 1 | rose flower |
| 2 | purple lilac |
| 3 | lilac |
| 4 | violet |
Lumen - radiant shades without pre-lightening
Correctors give a red tone and glossy shine.
Lumen works on natural base and colored hair, suitable for highlighting.
The collection contains 4 shades:
| Tone number | Name |
| 44 | copper |
| 45 | red copper |
| 65 | purplish red |
| 55 | intense red |
How long does the color last
The pigment stays on the hair for 4 weeks. The color of the original intensity is retained for 4-6 washes. On the temples, the paint comes off faster, and the gray hair with growing roots becomes noticeable.
Advantages and disadvantages
Estel Princess Essex is a color palette that delights with variety. You can find a "native" shade and hide gray hair or radically change the range of hairstyles.
The herbal complex nourishes and improves the appearance of hair. Extracts soften the effects of chemical components. Reasonable price allows you to evaluate the quality of paint without high costs.
Disadvantages of "Princess Essex" - "chemical" composition and uneconomical consumption. Ammonia destroys hair structure, leading to dryness and breakage. Persistent paint irritates with a strong odor of reagents.
For owners of long and dense hair, 1 tube with a capacity of 60 ml may not be enough, and 2 packs will be in excess. Conclusion - the buyer "Princess Essex" overpays for the unnecessary amount of product.
How to choose the right color
The criteria for choosing a shade are age and color type of appearance. Suitable coloring will favorably emphasize skin tone, make eyes more expressive and divert attention from age-related changes.
Hair shade and color type
Appearance types are associated with the seasons. For "Winter" and "Summer", light, coldish shades prevail in their appearance. "Autumn" and "Spring" are carriers of rich warm colors.
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Hair color and age
In adulthood (after 40 years), light coloring is welcome... Variants of "blond", natural light brown and ashy tones refresh the face. Over the years, the skin becomes drier and paler, and a framing of blonde hair smoothes these features.
The best shades for painting gray hair
Graying hair looks harmoniously colored 2-3 tones lighter than the "native" shade. A similar pigment lays down evenly and looks natural.
In the main palette "Princess Essex" 2 shade categories paint over gray hair without additional mixing of pigments:
- All classic variants (color numbers "... / 0");
- Warm golden shades (numbers “… / 3).
Classic shades (chestnut, light brown and natural blond) have analogs of the same name for gray hair. In the table they are in the "./00" format. The rest of the shades when painting over gray hair are mixed with a natural tone close to the "native" color.
Features and nuances of coloring blondes, brunettes, redheads
Light, dark and red hair vary in density and amount of color pigment. Therefore, the initial shade affects the process and the result of staining.
The factor that unites blondes, brunettes and redheads is the active effect of ammonia on the hairline. To reduce the negative impact, after coloring, use caring shampoos and conditioners marked "for colored hair".
Redhead
"Sunny" hair is rich in red-chestnut pigment. Dark colors will overlap the natural tone, and blond does not always cope. A reddish tint can appear on a light background, and the noble platinum will turn into rust. Therefore, when repainting red-haired women in blondes, the hair is discolored.
A gentle option for fiery brown-haired women is coloring in a warm shade 3 tones darker than natural. No bleaching is necessary, coloring will emphasize the natural brightness and enhance the shine of the hair.
Blondes
Blond hair is easy to dye. The amount of pigment is minimal, the density of the hair is low, so the composition easily penetrates the hair. No preliminary discoloration is carried out.
The transformation of a blonde into a brunette is carried out in several sessions. With each staining, choose a color 2-3 shades darker than the previous one.
Brunettes
Dark hair is dense and coarse. There is a lot of pigment, so it is not easy to outbid your own color with paint. The hair of brunettes is bleached before dyeing in bright and light colors. The transition to blond is carried out in stages: each time a shade is selected 3-4 tones lighter.
A gentle alternative for brunettes is toning with highlighting strands or shading transitions. The procedure does not require discoloration.
Reviews about paint on the Internet
Users are attracted by the affordable price and wide palette of Estel Princess Essex. The shades are beautiful on their own, and the staining result matches the pattern. "Blondes" do not appear yellow; the dark range is devoid of green shadows.
Women love the Essex princess color trend. Balayage and ombre techniques with color transitions look natural and voluminous.
Clients report a healthy looking hairstyle after applying "Princess Essex". Hair becomes silky and shiny.
Minus paint - poor durability. With daily shampooing, the pigment fades and is washed out in a week. With a regular color change in the salon, Essex Princess coloring becomes a ruinous pleasure.
Opinions on the paint of professional hairdressers
Princess Essex paint (Princess Essex) is often used in hairdressing salons, as it has good quality, durability and is inexpensive. The composition is easy to mix to obtain different shades. The product does not spoil the hair, but the dyeing result depends on the professionalism of the hairdresser. In the hands of a talented master, Russian cosmetics work no worse than their Western counterparts.
Stylists see the drawback of "Princess Essex" in a weak coloring component. The color is uneven. The persistence of light shades is low.
Budget paint is good as a means of basic coloring and shading, but not suitable for complex authoring techniques.
Estel Princess Essex is a Russian competitor of international hairdressing brands. The budget price and wide range of colors attracts users. Stylists confirm: the quality of Russian paint corresponds to the professional level, and the product itself is capable of transforming clients.
Video on how to choose and mix paint colors correctly
What do the numbers on the packaging of hair dye mean: