So far, I love these. Somehow, I managed to get a color that is almost identical to my natural hair color! With a lot of similar extensions, I've had to return them and keep trying to find the perfect match. I have only tested these around the house so far and they go in very easy--I'd say that a first-time user could get the hang of it very quickly. I plan on taking these with me to my hairdresser to dye with the rest of my hair very soon (trying to do something a little different), so I will update with pictures and news of how the dying process went.