Truly surprised! I’ve been allergic to hair dye for 10 years and have tried other brands that claim to be ok for people who have allergic reactions, with no success. Hence why I was nervous to use The Shade. Purchased it in December 2024, and finally used it in April 2025 and absolutely no reaction!! ❤️ Gentle, low odour, doesn’t have that overpowering smell and has covered all my hair, including the greys, perfectly. The Chocolate Brown colour had a red/auburn tinge to it, which I wasn’t overly keen on, but I’ll definitely being using The Shade again, I just need to find a colour that’s a true warm brown without the red tint.