If you loved the original, non-damaging formula of L’Oreal Casting semi-permanent hair colour, then you’ll love the new and improved Casting Creme Gloss.

Like the original, the Creme Gloss is a semi-permanent hair colour, but I think it’s far better. It leaves the hair soft and oh-so-shiny with natural-looking shimmer highlights, lasts a bit longer than the original and the colours you can choose from are absolutely divine.

You’ll find everything from blondes to brunettes to red-brown, each with delicious sounding names such as Iced Latte and Perle. What’s more, the formula comes with aloe vera and green tea to give your hair an extra bit of natural softness and shine.

Another bonus is that L’Oreal Casting Creme Gloss is highly effective in covering grey hairs - something you rarely find in a semi-permanent home hair colouring kit. And it’s very easy to use (although a tiny bit messy), even if you’ve never coloured your hair at home before.

By Caroline Warnes