The Shade Reviews

Name: The Shade
Address: 23 Milton Parade Malvern VIC 3144, ,, Malvern
Rating: 4.52

4.5 Rating 1,831 Reviews

87 %

of reviewers recommend The Shade

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4.5

Based on 1,831 reviews

Shipping & Delivery
Delivery Methods	Postal Service
Average Delivery Time	Within 5 Days
On-time Delivery	Greater than 91%
Accurate And Undamaged Orders	99%
Customer Service
Communication Channels	Email, Live Chat, Telephone
Queries Resolved In	Under An Hour
Customer Service	4.5 out of 5

About The Shade:

The Shade is Australia's leading home hair colour and hair care company. Our colour is Italian-made, and is free from Ammonia, PPD, Parabens, Phthalates and Gluten.

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support@theshade.com.au

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23 Milton Parade Malvern VIC 3144, ,
Malvern
3144

The Shade 5 star review on 18th January 2025

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“I was so excited to try this out to cover my grey regrowth. Service was amazing with email consultation re colour. The smell was lovely and consistency. Easy to apply. Unfortunately it did not cover my grey regrowth. It did tint it and blend it a little better but it is still quite noticeable. I don’t have resistant course grey either so I’m not sure why it didn’t work for me. I was really hoping it would and I had struck gold , but you have to try these things. I’ll give it another go as I got 2 colour tubes and see what happens then.”

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“Great colour, easy to apply, will be back!”

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“I have had so many people compliment my hair. They are so surprised when I tell them I did it myself! The depth of the colour is extraordinary yet so simple to achieve. I’m not particularly good at things like doing hair but the kit and instructions made it easy even for an inexperienced person like myself. I will always colour my hair at home now.”

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“I was so excited to try the shade after reading so many positive reviews. I loved the whole process! The colour consult was friendly and easy. Delivery was fast, it comes with everything you need and the brush etc are excellent quality. I didn't have any itchiness for the first time ever dying my hair and was really happy with the colour. (Dark brown) I used the pre softener for grey hair and all my greys were covered after colouring. The shampoo and conditioner were really good too and made my hair very shiny and healthy looking. Happy to subscribe!”

The Shade 5 star review on 5th July 2020

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“Loving my new look. My hair doesn't feel dried out it feel natural. So happy with some great advice for consultants l was able choose my new look.”

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“i was a bit hesitant to order an online hair colour but, after chatting with the colourist and taking the advice and ordered the Amalfi - LIGHT BLONDE. From order to delivery I was pleasantly surprised at how quickly the product arrived. I took the plunge and the result was not too bad. I was able to walk out with my head held high. My new regrowth colour and the previous blond foils that had been applied almost blend perfectly into each other. I have had people comment on the shine of my hair too which is always nice. Thank you!”

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“I have been using The Shade since October 2019. I changed from your normal supermarket dyes to The Shade as my hair was being ruined. After one purchase I was hooked on how full coverage, soft and shiny my hair was. I’ve used The Shade dye and bleaching kit to go lighter on my own with great success and without damage to my hair. For the price it’s definitely worth it and I love you can change the subscription with ease.”

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“So happy! After years of bleaching and dying my hair every colour imaginable, my scalp became extremely sensitive. So when I decided to dye my hair black for better grey coverage (because unfortunately at 34 that’s now the scary reality!) I found that every black hair dye I tried burnt my scalp. While I did have some minor irritation with The Shade Black, it was nothing like any other dye I have tried. And the coverage is amazing! So dark and even! Plus the barrier oil is super helpful! I highly recommend this hair dye!”

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“The Shade is an awesome company. My hair never felt so much better since changing to them. Before the colour never hold longer enough, but with the shade my hair lasts 8 weeks before I need to reapply. Never going back to anything else. And the best information its all natural.”

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“Really impressed with the email consultation service, ordering process, delivery service and the at-home dye kit supplies! Sadly, the actual shade of the colour I ordered (San Remo) was atrocious and in no way resembles what it should have. It was supposed to lighten by hair to an ash blonde, but instead it made my hair a revolting caramel-ginger colour that looks fake and sickening. So unhappy with the colour, it pretty much ruined my hair! After leaving my hair to relax for a few weeks I chose to dye over the top of my awful hair colour with what appears to be a lovely, natural brown shade (Siena). Once again, bitterly disappointed with the colour - it looks absolutely nothing like what it is supposed to...instead of a lovely natural brown it is SUPER dark - almost black - with a really strong and fake-looking berry colour undertone. What the hell?!”

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Hi Sally, So sorry those colors weren't right for you. Wishing you the best! The Shade team

“I admit the idea of a subscription and locking into hair colour was unusual.... But the more I thought about it, the more it made sense! I loved my first go at colouring with this brand. I previously used a natural hair colour because of a sensitive scalp, no issues with the shade and it gives an even beautiful depth of colour... Good coverage of my brunette and grey hair and I am definitely continuing with my subscription 😊 highly recommend!”

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“Very impressed! Covered my 'platinum' highlights (greys) very well. I used the Mahogany Brown, thought it was very dark to start with, but I'm happy with it. I will definitely be ordering again. My daughter, 10yo, loved applying the colour for me :)”

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“I'm converted! I decided to give this a go during COVID restrictions after years of getting my hair coloured at salons. I picked The Shade because of the omission of chemicals. I'm blown away by the results. The colour is gorgeous - definitely looks like I've had it done professionally. My hair is shiny and no scalp irritation. Also no colour run off after initial application. And the cost saving is huge. No going back for me.”

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“I was really hesitant to try as I usually go to a professional salon to dye my hair but I was desperate for a healthier and cheaper solution as I felt like I'm spending too much time and money at the salon just to get all those chemicals in hair! I was pleasantly surprised with the results!! The colour fits me perfectly and was super easy to apply, saved me tons of time and so much money and my hair looks and feels better than ever!! Highly recommend!”

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“I am so happy with the Catania - lightest beige blonde that I am about to receive a third shipment. Prior to using the Catania my hair was a very light silver blonde that would go yellow within a couple of washes if I didn't use a blue shampoo. Since using Cantania I haven't had to use a blue shampoo. The roots don't go as light as the bleached hair but I still love the colour. It has given my hair an ombre look. At this stage I am happy to continue letting it grow out without bleaching. Eventially, I am bleach wash my hair to lighten it again the unbleached hair. The product doesn't dry my hair out. I just added the extra shampoo and conditioner to my order because they leave my hair feeling soft and it doesn't go frizzy. After a couple of washes with my regular shampoo and condition, that is not cheap supermarket stuff. My hair is dry and frizzy again. There is no comparison... Salon results for home hair colour prices! Love it!”

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“I am very happy with the product. The colour is just what I wanted and the quality of all the items ordered was fantastic. The service from your team was exceptional too. Thank you!”

The Shade 5 star review on 27th June 2020

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“AHHHMAZING. That’s all I can say about this. Best hair colour I’ve ever used and so much easier than going to the hairdresser!”

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“I’m very impressed with The Shade Products. The colour & conditioner are The Best 🙌🏼🌈☀️”

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“I'm so happy with how this colour turned out! The process was simple, the dye was gentle without a strong smell, and the copper golden blonde came out beautifully! My hair is about 50% grey which has given the the finished result depth and vibrancy. I highly recommend!”

The Shade 5 star review on 25th June 2020

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“It's top end, salon professional quality dye. It covered my greys 99%. I have thick, wavy dark brown hair. My greys are course and concentrated in the usual common areas. I would recommend applying extra developer separately for 15 mins (as advised in the trial instructions), if you have a lot of greys or coarse hair like mine. The trial is so worth the bargain price and provided you choose the correct shade for your existing natural colour, I can't see how you would go wrong with it. Highly recommended product.”

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The Shade is rated 4.5 based on 1,831 reviews