Bigen Permanent Powder

Have you tried Bigen Permanent Powder Hair Color?

  • Yes, I have tried this product!

    Votes: 117 63.9%

  • No, I have not tried this product!

    Votes: 66 36.1%
  • Total voters
    183
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This was the only haircolor I used for many years and I had no problems with it. It is a permanent haircolor and my hair is relaxed. I stopped using it for about a year ago and started using semi-permanent rinses because of the shine they give. I went back to Bigen a few months ago but the Walmart I went to were out of Oriental Black, so I used the Blue Black which to me is too dark.
 
I use it sometimes and had good results. Never had a problem with dryness. I dc after using it and moisturize daily anyway. I just may pick up a bottle this weekend.
 
i used the oriental black and I got to get use to looking at myself, JESUS CHRIST, THIS IS CHARCOL BLACK
 
I used mine two weeks ago, and dang Oriental black is REALLY black. It's a beautiful shiny healthy black though. It has brought out my facial features even more! Everyone admires it at school too! It didn't make my hair dry or anything. It is sooOoo soft and manageable. Maybe ebcause I upped my cowashes a lil to 3 a week
 
Luv it! Cheap, permanantly covers my grays, and healthier for my hair than peroxide or ammonia based dyes. It leaves my hair really shiny and since I'm scared of it drying my hair out (when I used it years ago it did), it really keeps me on my moisturizing/dc game. No problems at all. I use brown/black and it looks black. Oriental black is VERY blk, way too black for my skin tone. Blue/Black is even blacker.
 
jamaraa said:
This stuff is the favorite of Asian people (think Chinese, Korean, etc..), if you want BLACKyou'll get it AND HOW! If you've been around Asians for any time at all, you can spot Bigen from 20 paces in someone's head. It has little relation to hair color that happens in nature...LOL! So if you're going to buy it, go to your local Asian store for best prices. I worry about the high levels of PPD in this stuff tho.

I figure it can be used over henna (there really is no such thing as "BAQ henna"...there's only henna), but if you're gonna try to cover henna, go for the blackest you if you don't want red "bleed" thru.
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:lachen::lachen::lachen:

I think that's cause people go too dark, which is easy to do with bigen. Hair too dark or too light doesnt look natural on anyone.
 
I used it a while back and it worked well...I have since discovered Henna so I have been using that for the last few months.
 
Ahem...ok, so in addition to any allergic reaction you may or may not have as a result of using this stuff, please keep in mind the inconsistencies that have been reported in this thread and others. Some ppl report an inky black that never comes out, others say it faded after two weeks or more. All this to say, the assumption is that this product is a permanent color, but sometimes it's not. The key is the powder developer it comes with in the box. Nowhere does the package state what volume developer is included. (Remember the box says "No ammonia" and "Requires no peroxide"--because it contains an unknown volume of crystallized developer that is activated by water.) So less volume developer creates "demi-permanent" results; more gives more permanent results. So this is something to keep in mind if you plan on using on the same day as a relaxer. Some heads can handle that, but b/c I never know what volume I'm getting with this product, I err on the side of caution and wait 14-21 days post relaxer. (For example, I get more permanent results from Asian BSS Bigen vs. Wal-mart Bigen :look:)

HTH :)
 
Wait, so i'm gonna have this charcol color FOREVER, or will this color die down some? I'm gonna have to buy a hat.
 
Artemis said:
Ahem...ok, so in addition to any allergic reaction you may or may not have as a result of using this stuff, please keep in mind the inconsistencies that have been reported in this thread and others. Some ppl report an inky black that never comes out, others say it faded after two weeks or more. All this to say, the assumption is that this product is a permanent color, but sometimes it's not. The key is the powder developer it comes with in the box. Nowhere does the package state what volume developer is included. (Remember the box says "No ammonia" and "Requires no peroxide"--because it contains an unknown volume of crystallized developer that is activated by water.) So less volume developer creates "demi-permanent" results; more gives more permanent results. So this is something to keep in mind if you plan on using on the same day as a relaxer. Some heads can handle that, but b/c I never know what volume I'm getting with this product, I err on the side of caution and wait 14-21 days post relaxer. (For example, I get more permanent results from Asian BSS Bigen vs. Wal-mart Bigen :look:)

HTH :)
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I agree with the same day coloring with relaxer that did NOT agree with my scalp :nono: so I wait about 2 weeks after relaxer to use Bigen.
 
KPH said:
Wait, so i'm gonna have this charcol color FOREVER, or will this color die down some? I'm gonna have to buy a hat.
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Even if the color appears to have "died down some" (funny pun) keep in mind it will still be in the hair if you decide to change colors somewhere down the road unless chopped off...but yeah color will fade after a few wash cycles...
 
jamaraa said:
Yup because you get the real "sho nuff" stuff from the Asians. IIRC, Bigen is a brand that is specifically made for the East Asian consumer. I assume they adjust the color for non Asian consumption for sell at places like WalMart. Methinks they have a "for the tourist" line. LOL...most White people don't have "oriental black" hair, so they'd need less intense blacks.

This is why I suggested the Asian store for Black folks buying this stuff. They have the "sho nuff" stuff and cheaper.

KPH...it might fade w/ multiple washings OR buying those lightening kits that take out dye, but Bigen is for serious black only. LOL..it doesn't play around. Try multiple washings for a bit and see what happens.
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But it'd be nice of them to tell somebody, shoot! :cool:
I mean if your a layperson and you have Wal-mart Bigen and "it doesn't take", you might go back and put more on or use another perm. color on top, which could lead to damage. I know back in the day (when I was young and dumb :lol:), I never only touched-up my roots when I re-did my color; I'd apply it all over...for the full amt of time :nono:
 
Just finish reading all the replies :blush: I am so scared of the permanent colors :ohwell: I had streaks back in college and it damaged my hair so bad :nono:.
 
I tried the oriental black. I LOVED it at first. Then I wanted my natural color back. I'm so glad it has been fading away. People said I looked like a witch. :lol:
 
Ok, I did some quick research this morning because I love henna but I really want my dark brown hair back so I wanted to use Bigen to get me back to ground zero before I continue with the henna.

Someone earlier asked if Bigen can be used over henna which was my question.

I checked out www.hennaforhair.com and they said that dye cannot be used over compound henna because it contains metallic salts which will react badly with henna causing a frog green color and just generally trashing your hair. On the other hand we should be using BAQ henna which is bought from reputable suppliers such as Mehandi and that should be no problem with dye because BAQ henna does not contain metallic salts.

I did a strand test already on my swatch of hair that I used to test out my henna on .

I mixed up a tsp. of Bigen and applied it to my henna'd strands and the next day I had back the nice dark brown color and the strands seemed strong. So I will now thoroughly wash my hair with some type of clarifying shampoo and then do my Bigen being careful to deep condition often before my next henna and indigo.
 
msdeevee said:
Ok, I did some quick research this morning because I love henna but I really want my dark brown hair back so I wanted to use Bigen to get me back to ground zero before I continue with the henna.

Someone earlier asked if Bigen can be used over henna which was my question.

I checked out www.hennaforhair.com and they said that dye cannot be used over compound henna because it contains metallic salts which will react badly with henna causing a frog green color and just generally trashing your hair. On the other hand we should be using BAQ henna which is bought from reputable suppliers such as Mehandi and that should be no problem with dye because BAQ henna does not contain metallic salts.

I did a strand test already on my swatch of hair that I used to test out my henna on .

I mixed up a tsp. of Bigen and applied it to my henna'd strands and the next day I had back the nice dark brown color and the strands seemed strong. So I will now thoroughly wash my hair with some type of clarifying shampoo and then do my Bigen being careful to deep condition often before my next henna and indigo.
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Glad that worked for you. Cause it worked for me as well.:yep:
Keep us posted on the outcome of applying it to your entire head.

I put Bigen over henna hair with no problem. I bought the henna from the site you mentioned. I just didn't like the mess or the color. To much of a hassle.
But Bigen is a keeper. I'm not going back to any other brand.
 
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