Revlon ColorSilk Ammonia-Free Permanent Haircolor, Level 3, Light Ash Brown 50

I've had black/blue-black hair for a while now, and have become somewhat of an expert in the field of cheap-o boxed drugstore hair color. I keep coming back to this color! I was suspicious at first to be honest because its SO cheap, I figured my hair would fall out or turn an ugly color... but I tried it anyway. I have long, super thick hair but there was enough dye to get everything - no streaks. It lasts the longest out of any boxed hair color I've tried and it looks SO good!
OK, yeah, it comes with cheap crappy gloves and the world's smallest packet of conditioner, but those are minor issues. You can get 50 pairs of latex gloves at rite-aid for 2 bucks (a good idea anyway so you dont have to keep reusing the dirty color-stained gloves from the box) and if you don't already have conditioner to supplement the conditioner in the box, you shouldn't be dying your hair anyway.
The only drawback I've experienced is the color DOES run when I wash it and I have definitely...Read more

I tried this color for the first time last month and loved it! It covered my considerable gray and is keeping it colored, without much fading. The conditioner that comes with it is wonderful to moistureize the hair, leaving it shiney and manageable. It did however turn out lighter than the box shows but not by much. I am totally satisfied with the Revlon hair color.

I am pleased with this color. IT's a rich dark auburn, just like I like it. It doesn't seem to fade as fast as the 42B.