Last month, I reviewed Mandom Gatsby EX-HI Bleach Clear Blond. This month, I will try out Dariya Men's Palty EX-Hi Bleach.

My hair color before performing the second round of bleaching was almost amber with black roots. The results were very impressive. It came out much better than with the Gatsby bleach. My hair is now really yellowish orange.

Pros: The color came out very close to the box. I was expecting a slightly lighter result due to my already-bleached hair, but it is very satisfactory. Compared to the Gatsby bleach I prefer the Palty because it didn't scorch my scalp. Also, the roots dyed to the same color as the tip. The application process is still not as easy as other types of dyes or bleach. My favorite ones are the wax types, which provide the best coverage. However, it is compensated by the inclusion of a plastic shower cap, allowing for a mess-free wait with proper time to set. The included post-bleach hair cream is a huge plus. I am quite happy with the brightness and shine on my hair without any noticeable damage.

Cons: The application process is still not as simple as it could be. Other than the color not appearing as light as it could be, there are not many complaints about this product.

I am not quite to platinum blonde yet, but I am expecting the next step to be Ash Grey or Silver. Not quite sure which brand yet, but after this experience I will be heavily considering another Palty product rather than a Gatsby one.