Kristin Ess Hair Gloss in Chocolate Cosmo for Dark Golden Brown Hair - Semi Permanent Dye + Toner - 4 fl oz: Ammonia-Free, For All Hair Types
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Kristin Ess hair gloss is a popular choice among guests for its ability to enhance shine and refresh hair color between salon visits. Many appreciate its easy application, pleasant scent, and effective results, leaving hair looking vibrant and healthy. While some guests experienced color bleeding or unexpected darkening, the overall feedback highlights its luxurious texture and nourishing properties, making it a go-to product for maintaining beautiful hair.
Summary created by AI from text of reviews reflecting recent feedback provided across different star ratings (includes incentivized reviews)
4.3 out of 5 stars with 1684 reviews
effectiveness: 3.24 out of 5
quality: 3.25 out of 5
value: 3.21 out of 5
47% would recommend
138 recommendations
5 out of 5 stars
30 March, 2026Verified purchase
(no review title)
Love this product! I have highlights that are grown out, I last got my hair done in December, it’s about to be April and this will help me not have to retouch my hair for another month
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
18 March, 2026Verified purchase
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Loved it! One bottle is more than enough!!!
3 out of 5 stars
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8 March, 2026Verified purchase
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I normally LOVE this gloss but the last couple times I have repurchased it I notice that the color looks off and like a bright orange/red. It’s like it was the wrong color packaged inside the chocolate cosmo brown. I rebuy this every month to keep my color fresh so I know what the right tint of the color should be. It’s supposed to be really dark almost black looking in the bottle. It’s disappointing that it’s happened twice now. I will try another box to see if it happens again.
1 out of 5 stars
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3 March, 2026Verified purchase
Permanent dye / damages hair
I read a lot of reviews before purchasing. What I would clarify is that this is a pretty permanent dye—I wash my hair almost every day and after 6 weeks I still have color residue in my hair. Normally, I would be happy with this result but the majority of the color washed out after a few washes and left my hair very damaged in return. I have a lot of breakage and dryness in the weeks following usage. I knew it was a possibility that it would damage but I had higher hopes out of a gloss and a product that boasts healthy hair and shine. There was truly nothing healthy about this process! I would avoid this product—you’re better off using a traditional box dye if you want a quick and cheap way to damage your hair. At least the color will last longer that way.
1 out of 5 stars
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26 February, 2026Verified purchase
Dont use it
Horrible experience. I had beautiful light hair, and in 20 minutes it turned into a dark black color. This is not a gloss - this is a strong dye. It’s been a month, I wash my hair every day, and it’s not fading.
2 out of 5 stars
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24 February, 2026Verified purchase
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I am a brunette by default. I was expecting to get some richness and shine with this product. I am disappointed in both these aspects. The color turned almost black and in the sunlight- give a green ugly undertone
5 out of 5 stars
18 February, 2026Verified purchase
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Worked so well
5 out of 5 stars
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12 February, 2026Verified purchase
Quality at a great price
Last along time before grey starts to show in ear area. I have always used Madison Reed thinking expensive was better. Love this for literally half the price.
3 out of 5 stars
30 January, 2026Verified purchase
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There’s no “Golden Brown” about this formula. It’s just DARK. It worked but I’d be careful how long you let it oxidize. I had it on for about ten minutes and my hair is nearly black from a light/medium brown. Also, slightly drying.
1 out of 5 stars
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23 January, 2026Verified purchase
Not a gloss- too dark!!!
I’ve used this product in other colors and had great results, but this shade was a huge disappointment. It did not feel like a gloss at all. Instead of adding a subtle tone, it completely covered my blonde hair. It has been over a week of washing with hot water and the color has not budged. The shade turned out extremely dark—almost black—which was not what I expected at all. Unfortunately, I now have to schedule a color-correction appointment with my stylist. I would not recommend this shade!
1 out of 5 stars
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13 January, 2026
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Beware this is basically black. Not a dark GOLDEN brown.
1 out of 5 stars
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11 January, 2026Verified purchase
Made my hair BLACK.
Made my hair BLACK
1 out of 5 stars
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6 January, 2026Verified purchase
Hair loss and super drying
After hearing people rave about this gloss product for years I thought I would try it out in between dye appointments. Never again. First of all, it had my hair falling out in complete chunks and it made my hair feel super dry (isn’t this supposed to be a gloss?), plus there was almost no discernible change in color on my hair. An absolute waste of money.
3 out of 5 stars
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31 December, 2025
Warning: Very Dark!
Didn’t give the glossy effect I was looking for. Definitely not a smooth, silky treatment. It’s also VERY dark, almost black. It is easy to apply and I’m so appreciative it includes gloves!
1 out of 5 stars
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31 December, 2025Verified purchase
Inconsistent results
I’m writing a review after buying this product twice - each time there was a different outcome, leading me to conclude that there must be vast inconsistencies across its production. The first time I bought it, there was too much developer to fit all the color in at once. And even then, the viscosity of the liquid was complete water - it dripped all over and just ran from my hair. The final effect was a glossy finish but no noticeable color. The second time I tried this, about 4 weeks later, the viscosity was completely different. It was like what you see in TikTok videos- thick, creamy, like a normal hair color consistency. It applied way easier though the final product was a DRASTIC different in my hair color. It looked almost black it was so dark. And not at all glossy. I have no idea how this product is actually supposed to turn out because of these vastly different experiences. It’s been a waste of $30 overall and completely inconsistent - and so I would t recommend it.
5 out of 5 stars
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25 December, 2025Verified purchase
Easy and amazing
Amazing product. So easy to use and makes it look like I went to the salon. I felt so confident and it made my previously been bleached hair in certain spots look more put together as the toner w wears off. Easy to apply and looks great
1 out of 5 stars
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18 December, 2025Verified purchase
NOT a gloss - beware
Thought this would be a “gloss” treatment similar to what I get done from my stylist. Did it in hopes of holding out another month or two. Followed instructions exactly for this warm gold brown gloss to make my hair really dark black. Not only did it do that, but it covered all my highlights and still months later it has never came out of those. So now I’m starting from square one and a color correction. Beware of the name “gloss” because it did not end up that way.
4 out of 5 stars
9 December, 2025Verified purchase
A great wallet-saving option!
Four stars for the cost and ease of use! I have VERY long hair and one box was all I needed! I do think people should watch several videos before using to find someone with your hair color to see what it will look like after. I had a brassy grown out caramel balayage and wanted to go for one solid dark brown. This gloss delivered! I did wash out after 15 minutes instead of 20 thought. Before (beach picture) and after (grey sweater) are posted (:
1 out of 5 stars
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6 December, 2025Verified purchase
Exsesive hair loss
This product is so bad, the hair loss that I had experienced after glossing my hair is very bad, excessive hair loss for the past couple of months Don’t buy it !
1 out of 5 stars
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5 December, 2025
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Turned my hair BLACK! Not even close to picture on the box.