. My hair does not smell like I just dyed it and more importantly, it does not feel like I just dyed it but it sure looks like I just dyed it. I put the two colors on in 0.5 to 1 cm increments and left it on for about 22 minutes. I did sit under the hairdryer on low heat for about five minutes after I went and did some chores around the house. I really am comfortable in saying that I am experienced with home hair color. hard the bottle is to hold throughout the application process. I rinsed it out well in the shower then shampooed any residual dye out with shimmer lights shampoo for blonde and silver by Clairol.