Color Gels Oils

Been trying to find something that works as well as chromatics. And this is NOT it. I’m losing credibility in finding an ammonia free color that actually covers grey. I’ve been using redken for 10+ years. Why get rid of chromatics and replace it with this drippy messy unreliable color?

6n and 6ch.my target colour is always a 5 , I’m now a level 3/4. What has Redken done!!!!!! I’ve already done a bleach bath , which has help a little bit. But I’m still too dark!!! You can’t send out a colour system that doesn’t have a target !!! I feel like I’ve just played Russian roulette!!!

I don’t like the product. I tried to use it again on another client just in case something I didn’t do right. I really miss chromatics. Please bring it back. The saying is if it’s not broke, don’t fix it! I had to switch to a different product unfortunately. If you’d bring chromatics back I’ll switch back in a heartbeat. One of the best products I had for my clients.

Why on earth did you discontinue Chromatics?? Every person on here and online - from reddit to instagram and everything in between is devastated. Why wouldn't you listen to your customers? The outcry is clear.

Very disappointed in these new color oil grls. Color goes on 2-3 shades darker and looks muddy! Had to go back in with bleach and remove it several times And why did you get rid of the Chromatics? Was a great line! Sad!

ZERO Stars!! This product Color Gel 9N is definitely not a level 9 at all. I was a level 9 now I am a level 7. I am beyond livid!!! What a mess I have now. Do not buy unless you want several levels darker than level noted on the bottle!! Beyond discussed!!!

This color does not have the depth of chromatics. Redken should bring back chromatics for their customers who loved that color system.

As a Chromatics lover this was a tough adjustment. I didn’t like the results at first and was seeking other options outside of Redken which was heartbreaking as a 35 yr user. Then I was offered a class to be educated on Gel Oils and my world opened up. It is truly a fantastic tool with excellent grey coverage! Mixing correctly is key. It could be more “gel” like when mixed for a less messy brush application, but overall it’s a great product.

Had been using Chromatics for many, many years and loved it. Now it's discontinued and this is the replacement product which is horrible. The color is not like Chromatics, it lightens up so much, I get my roots done every 4 weeks, that every 2-3 months I need to have all my hair done because it is so light. Hate it, so sad they changed a great product. Will be finding a salon that uses something else, this is too expensive for the horrible results.

Absolutely the worst color ever made. Doesn’t color gray. Fades quickly.

My hairdresser used this bc it was ammonia free, but I still had a bad reaction to it. My scalp is red, itchy and flakey. That was three weeks ago, so now I am seeing an Allergist. Now I know it is ammonia free, but it is still loaded with many chemicals.

I used Chromatics and my clients were very satisfied. Please bring it back. My clients do not like the current options so I will be using Matrix. Will return once Chromatics is relaunched. Thank you.

I find the Color Gels Oils has great shine and gray coverage. Somehow the roots don't look as obvious when it's growing out. (I do roots every three weeks) I also noticed that my scalp is less itchy. What I don't like is that it's almost impossible to wash it out. I noticed a lot of color on the towel when I was drying. For that reason I give it three stars.

I loved Redken Chromatics, it was such a beautiful color line. I have had the hardest time with Color Gel Oils. Last night I used 7NCH and 6NCH equal parts and my client's hair looks like a dark level 4. So disappointing. I added a level 7 hoping to counteract the color going too dark and still. It's impossible. Please consider reformulating. So many of my co-stylist are switching to other brands. I have always loved Redken but so many misses as of late.

Not a fan of this at all. Not sure how this line is still around. Only 10 percent gray and left on for 35 minutes. Color did not cover gray. So many other lines out there that are ammonia free that actually cover. Will not be using again.

Not sure how this product was supposed to be better than chromatics. I gave the gel oils a chance. I’ve used chromatics for the last 5 years. I’m so disappointed with color gel oils. The shade range is disappointing. TThe gel oils are harder to remove from the hairline compared to chromatics. They are not true to tone. The “gel” (liquid)consistency is extremely messy. Sure, they give coverage, but so does every other line. The cream consistency of chromatics is much more pleasant to work with. The smell is not overpowering, compared to the gel oils. I’m just so disappointed. After years of consistency with my clients, I’m now facing inconsistency and disappointment both on my part and theirs. I never thought I’d use anything but redken.

I love this product I have used it for years took many classes as well, what I am reading in reviews is not what I have found to be the case, my suggestion would be to take a class on the product.

Color gels are the only line I have found that will cover gray on brunettes who don’t want a level 5 or lower. I used the 7NN for 45 minutes on 75% gray. The coverage was 100%, shiny and no damage. The gel has a lot of pigment so I recommend leveling up a shade. The only issue is lifting this gel with foils behind color application. The gel color holds and took much longer to lift. If your client only wants permanent color with excellent gray coverage, this is an excellent choice.

PLEASE BRING BACK CHROMATICS!!! It was amazing. Used it for over a decade I don’t understand the discontinuation.

I am a cosmetologist and like to try products out before using on anyone else. I have recently started graying so a i felt that this was the perfect opportunity to try the Redken color gel oils. I checked my color after 30 minutes and my grays were still prominent. Another 10 minutes and I washed ..hoping that it would have grabbed and nope! Sadly, my grays are not covered and I will not be using this product for myself on anyone else

Terrible color. the chromatics were full proof ,no surprise results. WHY WOULD YOU DO THAT? Why don’t you ask the stylists what we want instead of a corporate decision? I’m leaving your company and I have used redken for 30 of my 42 years. You don’t even make a 5nw among other shades, Good grief DO BETTER. I see a mass amount of stylists leaving redken and going to another line. Complete betrayal to the ones promoting YOU. GOOD BYE

Hello All When it said AMMONIA FREE.. we should have known, the result is darker than normal because Ammonia-free dyes use different alkalizing agents Traditional hair dye uses ammonia to open the hair cuticle quickly. Ammonia-free dyes usually use gentler ingredients like MEA (monoethanolamine). MEA opens the cuticle more slowly and can deposit color more heavily on the surface of the hair instead of lifting as much natural pigment. That often makes the result appear: richer denser darker than expected Especially with box dyes, the shade label may not match exactly how it develops on your hair. Less lifting = more depth Ammonia-based dyes usually: lift natural pigment more create a brighter or lighter-looking result Ammonia-free formulas often: lift less deposit more tone So if you choose the “same” shade number, the ammonia-free version may leave more of the underlying dark pigment intact, making it look 1–2 shades darker. Example: Regular medium brown might lift slightly and look softer Ammonia-free medium brown may sit deeper and look like dark brown Silicone-free formulas can make color appear more matte and concentrated Silicones coat the hair and reflect light, creating shine and softness. Without silicones: hair may reflect less light color can appear flatter or more saturated A flatter finish can visually read as darker. Porous hair grabs ammonia-free color strongly If your hair is: damaged bleached porous previously colored ammonia-free dyes can overdeposit pigment and turn much darker than the swatch. This is very common with: ash tones cool browns black dyes demi-permanent formulas We need to study new product before apply to our clients so it will be safe. no matter which brands you used. it will have cons, and pros.. overall. I love redken Toner. no other brands can't beat. Jennie

I really like the color gel oils it covers well the shine's great my hair feels and much better condition however it's so limited on the colors in Reds and it comes out darker than what you expect. I'm looking for a level seven or eight and the only one they have is a 6rr which is beautiful color but it's a lot darker than what I want.

My stylist tried this on my hair today an add tee using chromatically for years. It sat for 40 mins and my grays are not fully covered. Instead of a rich color deposit it’s hollow looking and almost resembles fake wig hair with a lot of white and silver poking through. So sad the chromatics is leaving and this trash is replacing it.

I used a level 6 on my ends- it pulled a level 1!!! Same thing happened with my girlfriend. She used a level 8 on a client and it pulled black. I can not believe Redken did away with Chromatics to replace with this. I’ve been using Redken for 20 years and I’ve never been so disappointed. Bring back Chromatics!!!!