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When comparing Directions vs Ion Color Brilliance, the Slant community recommends Ion Color Brilliance for most people. In the question“What are the best semi-permanent hair dyes for unnatural colors?” Ion Color Brilliance is ranked 11th while Directions is ranked 14th.
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Pros
Pro Leaves hair soft and undamaged
Feels like an amazing conditioner.
Pro The colors stick
Pro Vibrant colors that lasts a while, even when washed three times a week
Cons
Con Fades after first wash but tints the hair
The Poppy red may fade after the first wash, leaving your hair tinted a weird pink color.
Con Color didn't take
The color washes out with the dye, leaving a splotchy discolored look. Works best with lighter colored hair.
Con Only lasted two washes
Con Takes a lot of dye for anyone with thick hair
For just below shoulder length you’re looking at at least three boxes to cover all your hair if you have thick hair
Con Hard to get out of hair
It takes a few color removers to get the color out to a bleachable level.