Comments on: Why Does Clairol’s “Shine Happy” Change My Hair Color

By: Gem Amuleta

Gem Amuleta — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 21:29:47 +0000

I finally found a product that I absolutely LOVE, & I can’t find it in any of the stores. I’ve searched all over (it’s not like it’s out of stock w/ an empty space either) Every store I’ve searched in, just does not carry it. I would hate to resort to ordering it online, & spend more money… This factor makes me ‘unhappy’

By: Anna

Anna — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 15:50:42 +0000

The product is subtly lightening (due to peroxide), however, the results are very natural looking, which are basically your own haircolor, but without the dulling greyness/ashiness that many women with natural brown to blonde hair have. Another plus, no visible roots, as the brightening effect is quite subtle. On the con side, though, there is some hair damage. Women with naturally limp hair may enjoy the extra volume, but coarse-haired girls, beware. There is no need to use this product every month, since the lightening is permanent, and the roots are barely visible. Just use good products for damaged hair. All in all, a useful product, just incorrectly advertised.

By: dee

dee — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 17:28:59 +0000

I used this shine happy stuff last week. I HATE IT! It ruined my hair!!!! I have never dyed my hair and just wanted more shine, instead it lightened it and made it very dull! I HAD brown hair with natural golden highlights, NOW its all the same color and feels awful! Does anybody know how to get this crap out?????! I want my natural hair back!

By: Tonya

Tonya — Sat, 03 Apr 2010 18:34:55 +0000

I have used the clairol shine happy product on a fairly regular basis. I fully color my hair every three to four months as I’m 75% gray. In between hair color jobs, I actually use this product as it seems to make my hair silkier, smoother, and shinier. My hair is in better condition after the treatment then before. In fact my driving force to using this product is to have healthier,shinier hair, and it clairol doesn’t let me down.

By: Sandy

Sandy — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 03:08:30 +0000

To Jennifer the skeptic (not the one with the review):

Don’t be so harsh! Try it yourself- I’ve been using shiny happy every few months for almost 2 years. Last time after I used it, I walked up to a friend who said, “Good hair day, huh?” I used to dye my hair when I was younger, but I don’t anymore. I loved how my hair behaved when I was dyeing it though, so Shine Happy seemed like a good alternative. It is. It’s basically the exact same thing, but your (natural) hair will stay the same color. No clue how it would behave on dyed hair!

Not going to lie though- DON’T do it the day of a big event… or maybe even wait 2 days. You will smell like a chemical bomb for the rest of the day.