I have been using THE SHADE for about 2 years now and I LOVE it. Occasionally if I am travelling and I have forgotten my little square box, I will buy a kit from the chemist... and I always regret it. Even the other Italian "organic" brand makes my scalp HURT. THE SHADE NEVER hurts and the colours are lovely. I do change it up now and again and the colourist checklist and support are always great. I love how simple and effective the subscription is, just set and forget... it arrives and I dye my hair again. Before THE SHADE I was going *weeks* between dyes because I would not get to the shop or forget until late that night... now I can always have nice hair colour... and if I need more, I just order another one in between my regular delivery. If you are thinking about it, just give it a go... you won't regret it. BY FAR the best at-home hair dye I have ever used. It is also better for my scalp than the in salon ones.