Control GX Shampoo Reviews

Control GX Shampoo

Overall Rating

1.6

126 Customer Reviews

Summary

Control GX Shampoo by Just For Men uses a formulation that reacts with air and traps color in the hair shaft, gradually reducing your numbers of gray hairs.

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1.6 Stars out of 126 Reviews
5 Star:10% 4 Star:3% 3 Star:3% 2 Star:4% 1 Star:78%
16% Recommend This Product
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Posted on Jul 27, 2017

Read instructions

By John O Gandolfo, New Jersey, Verified Reviewer

I did not read the reviews before use. Although I've been using Just For Men for years, I tried Control GX for the first time. My hair is too short, and I have brown blotches on my head. Also, skin irritation. I have a job interview in the morning, but I don't think I'll go. What to do?

Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Helpful Review? 6 People Have Voted

Posted on Nov 21, 2017

Results of using Just For Men Control GX

By J Moncr, Atlanta, GA, Verified Reviewer

WARNING.

I was happy to read so many success stories, but mine is not one. Everything about the product ads was true except the results. My attempt was not to rid gray but to get an even color of gray. However, the product turned my hair a horrible Fluorescent Blue in only two applications. I had no problem with staining of the shower or myself, but I did follow instructions. I loved the texture (body) and shine on the first application, but all went downhill after that.

I have been in hiding now for about a week, and blue is slowly getting grayer gradually. The ad sounded like a perfect option to even my uneven gray hair, and I have never done anything to my hair past. Terrible experience for me. Just please be aware if you chose to use this product.

Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Helpful Review? 11 People Have Voted

Posted on Mar 14, 2018

Not good

By Richard Green, Topeka, KS, Verified Reviewer

I used this product and noticed hair loss and not good hair covering of grey. I used it as instructed and maybe I'm sensitive. I have used Just For Men hair coloring and have no problems. I would advise to be careful and let others know of problems.

Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Helpful Review? 10 People Have Voted

Posted on Aug 25, 2018

Beware: you could get bald in no time!

By Igor S., Montréal, Québec, Canada, Verified Reviewer

It works, in a sense that you get rid of gray hair, and it looks ok. However, you may start losing hair in dramatic fashion! I think I lost 70% of hair on top by using one and a half tubes of Control GX for three months. Hopefully, it will start growing again. This was a BIG mistake.

Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Helpful Review? 24 People Have Voted

Posted on Feb 18, 2019

Dramatic hair loss

By James H., Florida, Verified Reviewer

The product does change the color of my hair, but it is also making my hair fall out in dramatic fashion. I had to stop using the product and now have to figure out how to detox my scalp and my body from the chemicals that caused the fallout. I have no idea if the lost hair will ever grow back.

If anyone has had any success in growing back the lost hair, then please share. Starting to get depressed.

Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Helpful Review? 30 People Have Voted

Posted on Aug 29, 2019

Major hair loss

By Robert U., Georgia, Verified Reviewer

I am 52 years old and have been fortunate to have always had a thick, full head of hair with zero hair loss. I started on this to get rid of my grey. First, the shampoo feels really greasy and more like a conditioner than shampoo. It got rid of my grey, but within a month, I had lost approximately 50% of my hair. All my friends were asking me if I was sick. I immediately stopped using it and about 2 months later I had my thick grey hair back. I've used other dyes before and never lost hair. My recommendation would be to stay away from this stuff.

Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Helpful Review? 16 People Have Voted

Posted on Sep 11, 2019

Ideal - if your aim is baldness!

By Andrew W., Marple, United Kingdom, Verified Reviewer

I have used GX for around three months, approximately 1 tube a month.

Yes, it has reduced my grey hair, BUT it has reduced all my hair. I have suffered major hair loss with using this product, and only HOPE that it will grow back now that I have stopped.

I would NOT recommend using this product. It is loaded with chemicals that, in the end, remove ALL your hair!

Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Helpful Review? 17 People Have Voted

Posted on Feb 11, 2020

Lighten my hair

By Russell S., Illinois, Verified Reviewer

I have dark brown hair with some gray hairs starting to pop up on both sides of my head. Tried Control GX and it had turned my dark brown hair to a medium brown with a tint of red. My friends had asked me why my hair is much lighter than it was. Control GX would be a good product if it would come in black, dark brown, medium brown, etc.

Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Helpful Review? 6 People Have Voted

Posted on Jul 3, 2020

Dramatic hair loss

By J J., Australia, Verified Reviewer

Used this for a number of months only to find my hair started thinning out rapidly. It worked mildly to cover the greys, however, this became far less of a concern when my hands were covered in hair in the shower.

Length of Use: 3–6 months

Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Pros and Cons

No “pros” were specified in this review

Not overly effective

Drastic hair loss

Helpful Review? 5 People Have Voted

Posted on Oct 31, 2020

Causes hair loss

By Andre P., Washington, DC, Verified Reviewer

I bought Control GX Shampoo to reduce graying and ended up losing hair instead. The problem was slow to start and by the time I realized it was the shampoo I had gone through an entire bottle.

If you purchase this product and you notice more than normal hair loss in the shower or the sink area STOP using it. Do not fool yourself into thinking it natural hair loss.

Length of Use: Less than 3 months

Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Pros and Cons

No “pros” were specified in this review

Causes hair loss

Helpful Review? 3 People Have Voted

Posted on Nov 18, 2020

Noticeable hair loss

By Billy G., Minneapolis, MN, Verified Reviewer

I used this product for several months and I noticed dramatic hair loss on my head. This was further confirmed with hair in the drain. I stopped using this about 3 weeks ago and the difference is amazing. No hair in the drain and my hair looks fuller. I am going to go back to using Just For Men hair color every two months. I never had a problem using that product. I recommend to everyone that you do not use this product. It sinks.

Length of Use: 3–6 months

Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Pros and Cons

No “pros” were specified in this review

Hair loss

It is a dirty product that messes up the shower

Helpful Review? 6 People Have Voted

Posted on Jun 16, 2021

New formula

By John L., Leeds, United Kingdom, Verified Reviewer

I've been using Control GX for over 2 years with great results, however, this new "improved " formula has made my hair go orange! Tried contacting Just For Men but that's almost an impossibility.

Length of Use: Less than 3 months

Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Pros and Cons

No “pros” were specified in this review

Makes grey hair go orange

Helpful Review? 20 People Have Voted

Posted on Jun 17, 2021

New formula is bad

By Chris S., United Kingdom, Verified Reviewer

The previous version was great. More purple wash shampoo. They have recently brought out a ‘new’ formula, with terrible results ending up more orange/light brown.

Length of Use: 2+ years

Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Pros and Cons

Old version

New version

Helpful Review? 18 People Have Voted

Posted on Jul 6, 2021

New formula, zero stars

By Andrew S. , Manchester, United Kingdom

I've been a user of Control GX for over two years, and would have been happy to recommend it to anyone, that is until now. The new formula is terrible and I can honestly say that I would rather be grey than the orangey-brown color my hair is now turning. It looks awful and totally unnatural, the quicker I can get to the barber's for a number two the better. I'll accept the grey from now on, if the new Control GX is the only option.

Length of Use: 2+ years

Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Pros and Cons

The old version was fantastic

New UN-improved formula

Everything, will no longer be using GX

Helpful Review? 16 People Have Voted

Posted on Jul 22, 2021

Orange hair

By Gary M. , England

Absolutely terrible product, never felt so embarrassed, I look like Ronald McDonald. It turned my hair bright orange, usually it is very dark brown, and everyone is commenting about what have I done.

Length of Use: Less than 3 months

Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Pros and Cons

No “pros” were specified in this review

Orange hair

Looks ridiculous

Helpful Review? 17 People Have Voted

Posted on Jul 26, 2021

The new formula turns your grey hair orange.

By David C., Cambridge, United Kingdom, Verified Reviewer

Please be warned, I've been using this product for years now and have always felt it did exactly what it stated on the box, gradually turn grey hair back to my original color - dark brown. However, more recently since the new formula was released the same can not be said. Grey hair turns an orange/light brown color that looks ridiculous.

Please only regard reviews for this product since June this year, 2021, anything earlier will be completely misleading.

Length of Use: 2+ years

Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Pros and Cons

No “pros” were specified in this review

Orange/light brown where the grey was.

Helpful Review? 21 People Have Voted

Posted on Aug 10, 2021

New formula is bad

By David B. , Stroud, United Kingdom

Used to work - now hair goes orange. Please revert to the old formula or do a lot more research and trials. Can we get compensation?

Length of Use: 2+ years

Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Pros and Cons

Old formula used to work

Silly color

Helpful Review? 24 People Have Voted

Posted on Aug 11, 2021

Orange look

By Mahmut B., London, England, Verified Reviewer

I have been using the product for the last three years and I was happy with it.

But the new formula is just terrible, it made my hair orange.

Length of Use: 2+ years

Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Pros and Cons

Easy to use

Color was good

Good value

Orange look

It dyes hands and nails

Helpful Review? 22 People Have Voted

Posted on Aug 31, 2021

New formula doesn't work

By Elis K., London, England, Verified Reviewer

As most have stated here, the new formula turns grey into a D.Trump kind of orange.

Very disappointing, as is their customer service.

Length of Use: 2+ years

Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Helpful Review? 23 People Have Voted

Posted on Sep 11, 2021

Terrible

By Ray H., London, United Kingdom, Verified Reviewer

The old formula was much better. I will not buy this again.

It left an orange color. The old formula used to leave a nice dark color.

Why the heck did they change this? If it's not broken why fix it?

I want compensation.

Length of Use: 2+ years

Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Helpful Review? 19 People Have Voted

Posted on Sep 15, 2021

New stuff is orange

By James W., Andersonville, TN, Verified Reviewer

The older formula has a purplish tint that works better for brown hair.

The new formula is terrible. Turns brown to orange. I used to like the older product. The new one with the extra goodies is terrible.

Length of Use: 1–2 years

Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Pros and Cons

No “pros” were specified in this review

Turning brown orange now

Helpful Review? 15 People Have Voted

Posted on Oct 2, 2021

New formula is terrible

By Ben R., United Kingdom, Verified Reviewer

I have used this for almost 4 years now and the new stuff is making my hair orange. Don't buy it! I've had to shave my hair off, it's that bad.

Length of Use: 2+ years

Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Pros and Cons

It used to work

It is now making my hair orange

Helpful Review? 17 People Have Voted

Posted on Oct 5, 2021

Altered product disaster

By Alan B., England, Verified Reviewer

The product has been changed and is now an awful orange effect. Please revert to the previous one or no more sales!

Also, the amount has been reduced, so in summary, a terrible new product and less of it!

Length of Use: 2+ years

Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Pros and Cons

What it used to be

Awful new product

Helpful Review? 18 People Have Voted

Posted on Oct 27, 2021

Orange color

By Michael B., Leixlip, Ireland, Verified Reviewer

Why oh why have you changed the formula? It was a great product but no way can I use it anymore. I can't leave my house now without my head completely covered.

Length of Use: 2+ years

Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Pros and Cons

The color

Easy to use

No mixing

Awful new color

Helpful Review? 14 People Have Voted

Posted on Nov 24, 2021

New formula is awful

By Alfonse B., United Kingdom, Verified Reviewer

I have used Control GX for several years and liked it, but the new formula is terrible. It makes my hair go a strange orange color. It does not work anymore!

Length of Use: 2+ years

Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Pros and Cons

No “pros” were specified in this review

New formula

Helpful Review? 11 People Have Voted

Posted on Nov 25, 2021

New formula turns hair orange

By Ranbir K., Manchester, England, Verified Reviewer

I’ve been using this product for years and it was great. Why have they changed the formula? It’s terrible and it will turn your hair to an unnatural orange color! Sadly, I’m going to have to stop using it. I hope they change the formula back!

Length of Use: 2+ years

Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Pros and Cons

No “pros” were specified in this review

Orange hair

Helpful Review? 12 People Have Voted

Posted on Dec 3, 2021

Why?!

By David A., United Kingdom, Verified Reviewer

New formula, dreadful results.

I have used this for over 4 years and the new formula turns hair orange. Please don't use this product, unless you want to look like an Oompa Loompa.

Just For Men, please revert back to the original formula or lose all your clients.

Length of Use: 2+ years

Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Pros and Cons

Was once a great product

Now dreadful

Helpful Review? 12 People Have Voted
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