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John Frieda Go Blonder Controlled Lightening Spray

  • Versatile, patent-pending formula with citrus and chamomile works with styling heat to gradually lighten and brighten for a natural-looking, blonder blonde. Contains thermo-protectant. Patent-pending technology combines fixative and conditioning polymers that retain hydrogen peroxide, allowing for control of lightening. Visibly lightens in 3-5 uses.
Overall rating:
4.62 / 5
4.6
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5
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243
4 stars
40
3 stars
4
2 stars
4
1 star
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284 out of 305(93%)customers recommend this product.
Customer reviews for Go Blonder Controlled Lightening Spray
Review 1 for Go Blonder Controlled Lightening Spray
Overall rating 
5 / 5
5 / 5

AMAZING!!

PostedFebruary 4, 2012
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Rachel930
from East Windsor, NJ
Age:25-34
Gender:Female
Hair Colour:Blonde
Hair Length:Medium
Hair Concern:Preserve/Enhance Colour
Hair Type:Fine
Used For:5+ years
Quality 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Fragrance 
4 / 5
4 / 5
Brightens Blonde 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Because I am allergic to hair dye, I have to get highlights in my hair to keep the color I want. My hair grows very quickly, so my roots are often showing a couple weeks after getting my highlights done. I bought this product to try to lighten up my roots, and it is the best purchase I've made in years. In just 2 uses I saw a significant change and lightening of my hair. Now, after 4 uses, you can barely tell where my highlights blend in with my roots. Best product I've ever purchased.
Recommended For: Normal Hair, Split Ends, Dry Hair, Colour or Heat-Damaged Hair, Moderate Frizz, Fine Hair, Brassy Hair, Coarse Hair, Chronic Frizz, Dull Hair, Oily Hair, Natural Highlights, Wavy Hair, Curly Hair, Colour-Treated Hair, Straight Hair, Brittle or Broken Hair
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 2 for Go Blonder Controlled Lightening Spray
Overall rating 
5 / 5
5 / 5

Controlled Lightening Spray

PostedJanuary 26, 2012
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Turtle
Quality 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Fragrance 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Brightens Blonde 
5 / 5
5 / 5
I LOVE all the John Frieda Products, but The Sheer Blonde Controlled Lightening Spray really impressed me. I have been coloring my hair for 35 years and now that I am older I find that my color looks washed out after a few shampoos. But by spraying on the controlled lightening spray and blow drying my hair, it seems to bring my color back to life. I would recommend this product to anyone who has the same problem as me. It makes you feel like you've had your hair colored all over again. Great product!!
 BrightestBlonde
Recommended For: Normal Hair, Dull Hair, Natural Highlights, Grey Coverage, Wavy Hair, Colour-Treated Hair, Straight Hair
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 3 for Go Blonder Controlled Lightening Spray
Overall rating 
1 / 5
1 / 5

Save Your Money

PostedMay 10, 2012
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Carly
Age:18-24
Gender:Female
Hair Colour:Blonde
Hair Length:Long
Hair Concern:Frizz Control
Hair Type:Straight
Used For:Under 1 year
Quality 
2 / 5
2 / 5
Fragrance 
2 / 5
2 / 5
Brightens Blonde 
2 / 5
2 / 5
I get my highlights touched up about every 6-8 weeks which can sometimes get pretty pricey. So, instead of going to the salon, I decided to give the lightening spray a try. The smell is tolerable, but one thing I noticed is where I accidentally touched the spray with my fingertips while combing through my hair, my skin actually dried up and started peeling away. That should have been my first sign not to use it, but I did anyways. After about 2-3 uses, I will admit that it actually touched up my roots completely, but after the 4th use, my hair became an awful brassy color. Now, I have no choice but to go to the salon and have them try and fix this hideous color my hair turned because of the spray. Lesson learned: don't take the cheap/easy way out.
No, I do not recommend this product.
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Review 4 for Go Blonder Controlled Lightening Spray
Overall rating 
5 / 5
5 / 5

Quick, inexpensive brightening

PostedMay 7, 2012
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jebrs
from WI
Age:45-54
Gender:Female
Hair Colour:Blonde
Hair Length:Medium
Hair Concern:Preserve/Enhance Colour
Hair Type:Fine
Used For:5+ years
Quality 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Fragrance 
4 / 5
4 / 5
Brightens Blonde 
5 / 5
5 / 5
I naturally have very fine, very light blonde hair (never colored or highlighted) that gets duller during the long winters north of Chicago. Since I'm not a high-maintenance person, I decided to try to get back some summer highlights this past winter with this product. One application was all I needed to brighten my hair for the past eight weeks! I did notice a slight regrowth at the roots, so I may add some additional highlights to get me through until the full summer sun can do the job again. Pale blondes may want to be careful, as only one application made a very noticeable difference; you may not want to use this if you use the Go Blonder shampoo and conditioner (I use the highlight activating duo since the Go Blonder seems to leave my hair too limp.) I will definitely use this again as part of my normal Sheer Blonde regimen.
 BrightestBlonde
Recommended For: Normal Hair, Fine Hair, Natural Highlights, Straight Hair
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 5 for Go Blonder Controlled Lightening Spray
Overall rating 
1 / 5
1 / 5

Damaging!

PostedApril 9, 2012
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zopta3
from New York
Age:35-44
Gender:Female
Hair Colour:Blonde
Hair Length:Long
Hair Concern:Hair Health
Hair Type:Dry
Used For:5+ years
Quality 
1 / 5
1 / 5
Fragrance 
3 / 5
3 / 5
Brightens Blonde 
3 / 5
3 / 5
I love John Frieda products but the Controlled Lightening Spray ia awful. I used as directed and only on my roots and I am naturally medium blonde. I used it a couple of times and now my hair is very gummy and breakage nearface and crown.
 BrightestBlonde
No, I do not recommend this product.
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Review 6 for Go Blonder Controlled Lightening Spray
Overall rating 
1 / 5
1 / 5

If you dye your hair BEWARE!!

PostedMarch 19, 2012
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Alismom
from NY
Age:45-54
Gender:Female
Hair Colour:Blonde
Hair Length:Medium
Hair Concern:Damaged Hair
Hair Type:Wavy
Used For:Under 1 year
Quality 
1 / 5
1 / 5
Fragrance 
3 / 5
3 / 5
Brightens Blonde 
4 / 5
4 / 5
If you plan on dying your hair after using this a few times or more, beware!! I did not know that my hair would literally snap off wherever the spray had been so now I'm left with literally a disaster. I had to buy wigs the disaster is so bad. There is no warning not to dye over this spray. I conditioned my hair a lot so the texture was fine but you must not dye over this product or you could lose your hair like I did. I have been dying and highlighting my hair for many years and when I tell you nothing like this has ever happened to me -- NEVER. Devasted.
 BrightestBlonde
No, I do not recommend this product.
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Posted April 25, 2012
I can't say enough about this product. Since I started using it over a year ago, I have not needed to get my hair professionally colored. I get asked at least once a week where I get my hair done and when I tell people what I use they are blown away that my hair is not done at a salon. I love, love, love this hair lightner and will never go back to having my hair colored again at a salon. I feel like I'm a walking advertisement for John Frieda.
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Review 7 for Go Blonder Controlled Lightening Spray
Overall rating 
5 / 5
5 / 5

I can not live without this product!!!!!

PostedMarch 7, 2012
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2527katiem
from fairfield, ct
Age:35-44
Gender:Female
Hair Colour:Blonde
Hair Length:Medium
Hair Concern:Preserve/Enhance Colour
Hair Type:Normal
Used For:Under 1 year
Quality 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Fragrance 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Brightens Blonde 
5 / 5
5 / 5
I have been struggling with coloring my own hair for years...I used a touch of sun and it worked well until they discontinued it years ago...sun it is the worst and it was the only spray/blowdry option out there....I was told about this product yesterday...I ran out, purchased and used and I cant tell you...my hair is softer then it has ever been and it hasnt been this bright in YEARS!!!! I am thrilled!!!!! Thank you John Frieda!!!! You brought my blonde back!!!!
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 8 for Go Blonder Controlled Lightening Spray
Overall rating 
5 / 5
5 / 5

Looks natural

PostedJanuary 20, 2012
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Ali08
from Illinois
Age:25-34
Gender:Female
Hair Colour:Blonde
Hair Length:Long
Hair Concern:Hair Health
Hair Type:Wavy
Used For:Under 1 year
Quality 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Fragrance 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Brightens Blonde 
5 / 5
5 / 5
It's cheap, easy to use, it works and it looks natural and blends well without damaging hair.
Recommended For: Normal Hair, Colour or Heat-Damaged Hair, Dull Hair
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 9 for Go Blonder Controlled Lightening Spray
Overall rating 
5 / 5
5 / 5

Perfect

PostedJanuary 20, 2012
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Giovanna
from America
Age:Under 18
Gender:Female
Hair Colour:Blonde
Hair Length:Short
Hair Type:Wavy
Used For:Under 1 year
Quality 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Fragrance 
3 / 5
3 / 5
Brightens Blonde 
5 / 5
5 / 5
My hair is blonde,but a very dark blonde.Now is summer where I live and I am starting to use go blonder Lightening shampoo and conditioner With Citrus & Chamomile and Go Blonder Controlled Lightening Spray.In 2 weeks my hair is REALLY BLONDER,I am impressed and amazed.They really work! Of course I would recommend this...
Recommended For: Natural Highlights
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Review 10 for Go Blonder Controlled Lightening Spray
Overall rating 
5 / 5
5 / 5

It does exactly what it says!

PostedJanuary 18, 2012
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kacieph
from Lubbock, TX
Age:18-24
Gender:Female
Hair Colour:Blonde
Hair Length:Long
Hair Concern:Preserve/Enhance Colour
Hair Type:Wavy
Used For:Under 1 year
Quality 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Fragrance 
4 / 5
4 / 5
Brightens Blonde 
5 / 5
5 / 5
This product literally does EXACTY what it says it does. It is amazing! I spray my roots when my hair is damp, a few times a week, and proceed to style as I normally would. I notice more of a difference when I blow dry and straighten; the more direct heat following the spray the better. LOVE IT!
Recommended For: Normal Hair, Fine Hair, Natural Highlights, Wavy Hair, Colour-Treated Hair, Straight Hair
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 11 for Go Blonder Controlled Lightening Spray
Overall rating 
5 / 5
5 / 5

i love this product

PostedJanuary 16, 2012
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julie2521
from nancy,ky
Age:25-34
Gender:Female
Hair Colour:Blonde
Hair Length:Long
Hair Concern:Lack of Shine
Hair Type:Oily
Used For:1-2 years
Quality 
4 / 5
4 / 5
Fragrance 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Brightens Blonde 
5 / 5
5 / 5
it amazes me how well u can tell a difference just after 1 use. i would recommend this to everyone i know!!!!
 BrightestBlonde
Recommended For: Brassy Hair, Natural Highlights, Colour-Treated Hair
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 12 for Go Blonder Controlled Lightening Spray
Overall rating 
5 / 5
5 / 5

stay natural blonde

PostedJanuary 16, 2012
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Cinbad
from 370 Ponce Harbor Dr. 108 St.Augustine , FL 32086
Age:45-54
Gender:Female
Hair Colour:Blonde
Hair Length:Long
Hair Concern:Lack of Shine
Hair Type:Wavy
Used For:1-2 years
I love this product because when I was younger i had light blonde hair. I dont like to use bleaches. This products helps me keep my hair lighter with out the damage of dyeing or going to a saloon. Stay blonde.
 BrightestBlonde
Recommended For: Chronic Frizz, Wavy Hair
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 13 for Go Blonder Controlled Lightening Spray
Overall rating 
4 / 5
4 / 5

Satisfied

PostedJanuary 16, 2012
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Piri
Age:25-34
Gender:Female
Hair Colour:Other
Hair Length:Long
Hair Concern:Preserve/Enhance Colour
Hair Type:Straight
Used For:Under 1 year
Quality 
4 / 5
4 / 5
Fragrance 
4 / 5
4 / 5
Brightens Blonde 
4 / 5
4 / 5
I've tried this product and after the third use it worked, it really helps keeping the roots under control, used with blow drying my hair. I love it, and I highly recommend it to everyone. :-)
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 14 for Go Blonder Controlled Lightening Spray
Overall rating 
5 / 5
5 / 5

Great product for the price

PostedJanuary 15, 2012
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Trendymom45
from Lake in the Hills IL.
Age:45-54
Gender:Female
Hair Colour:Blonde
Hair Length:Long
Hair Concern:Damaged Hair
Hair Type:Fine
Used For:Under 1 year
Quality 
4 / 5
4 / 5
Fragrance 
4 / 5
4 / 5
Brightens Blonde 
4 / 5
4 / 5
My hair color is dirty blonde. I have ALWAYS gone to the salon for any type of hair service. Like ALOT of you I was in need to save money and stretch out my salon needs. After watching a you tube video on this product I decided to buy. Once I did buy it, it sat on our vanity for a week. I was scared to death to put anything in my hair. My husband kept telling me to do it or take it back to the store. I decided to take it slow I have spaced out the application to once a week, I spray it on my roots to blend the out growth. I could tell after the first application. Just completed the 2nd application and WOW!! I will definitely keep using this product.
Recommended For: Fine Hair, Oily Hair, Straight Hair
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 15 for Go Blonder Controlled Lightening Spray
Overall rating 
4 / 5
4 / 5

It's effective when you use it consistently.

PostedJanuary 14, 2012
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CaliRogue
from Ashland, OR
Age:18-24
Gender:Female
Hair Colour:Blonde
Hair Length:Long
Hair Concern:Damaged Hair
Hair Type:Wavy
Used For:Under 1 year
Quality 
4 / 5
4 / 5
Fragrance 
3 / 5
3 / 5
Brightens Blonde 
5 / 5
5 / 5
When I use this product at least three times in a row, my hair color appears to become slightly lighter than its usual shade. If you are able and willing to use this product consistently (at least three times a week), your hair will become lighter. However, I do not recommend it for those (like me) who are too lazy to use it multiple times each week. I have naturally medium blonde hair, so I honestly do not know if it is effective on darker-than-blonde hair.
 BrightestBlonde
Recommended For: Dry Hair, Normal Hair, Dull Hair, Wavy Hair, Curly Hair, Straight Hair
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 16 for Go Blonder Controlled Lightening Spray
Overall rating 
5 / 5
5 / 5

Five-star recommendation

PostedJanuary 13, 2012
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TeriA2
from NW Indiana
Age:45-54
Gender:Female
Hair Colour:Blonde
Hair Length:Medium
Hair Concern:Hair Health
Hair Type:Fine
Used For:1-2 years
My hair is medium to dark blonde. In the summer the sun gives me some natural highlights but not enough. I wanted some lightening and highlights but did not want to deviate from my natural color so much that I would be forced to repeat coloring to hide darker roots. I also didn't want brassy/orange hair and I needed something easy to use because I am no expert. This product is exactly what I was looking for. You control how light your hair is by how often you use it. I spray it all over rather than trying to separate strands for high-lighting but I get the high-lighted look I like anyway. If the roots do start looking too dark I can easily use it for a little touch-up. Love it!
Recommended For: Normal Hair, Fine Hair, Dull Hair, Natural Highlights, Wavy Hair, Curly Hair, Straight Hair
Yes, I recommend this product.
 
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Review 17 for Go Blonder Controlled Lightening Spray
Overall rating 
5 / 5
5 / 5

Go Blonder Lightening Spray

PostedJanuary 12, 2012
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BearBabe
from Holland, VT
Age:45-54
Gender:Female
Hair Colour:Blonde
Hair Length:Long
Hair Concern:Preserve/Enhance Colour
Hair Type:Wavy
Used For:1-2 years
Quality 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Fragrance 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Brightens Blonde 
5 / 5
5 / 5
The John Frieda® Go Blonder Lightening Spray is absolutely wonderful. It's great for the in between visits to the salon. (Well, now I don't even have to do that since John Frieda® has their own hair color!) But the spray is fantastic for keeping up with my color or just going a bit lighter in between the times I color my hair! I also have to suggest using the Go Blonder Shampoo and Conditioner. It's a definite help between coloring. It's great for preventing that brassy color that blondes can get after their color wears off. And besides, they all smell FANTASTIC!
 BrightestBlonde
Recommended For: Brassy Hair, Colour-Treated Hair
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Review 18 for Go Blonder Controlled Lightening Spray
Overall rating 
5 / 5
5 / 5

Love

PostedJanuary 9, 2012
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MPeterson
from Georgia
Age:35-44
Gender:Female
Hair Colour:Blonde
Hair Length:Long
Hair Concern:Damaged Hair
Hair Type:Dry
Used For:5+ years
Quality 
4 / 5
4 / 5
Fragrance 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Brightens Blonde 
4 / 5
4 / 5
I absolutely love this product! I would it to any one.
Recommended For: Dry Hair, Split Ends, Colour or Heat-Damaged Hair, Brassy Hair, Coarse Hair, Chronic Frizz, Dull Hair, Natural Highlights, Grey Coverage, Wavy Hair, Colour-Treated Hair, Straight Hair, Brittle or Broken Hair
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 19 for Go Blonder Controlled Lightening Spray
Overall rating 
4 / 5
4 / 5

Going... Going... Blonde!

PostedJanuary 8, 2012
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WannaBeBlonde
from Kennewick, WA
Age:25-34
Gender:Female
Hair Colour:Brunette
Hair Length:Medium
Hair Concern:Lack of Volume
Hair Type:Straight
Used For:1-2 years
Quality 
4 / 5
4 / 5
Fragrance 
4 / 5
4 / 5
Brightens Blonde 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Sometimes life gets crazy and it feels like the seventh inning stretch between highlights and hair appointments is stretched too thin! Sheer Blonde Lightening Spray is a staple for any busy mom, executive or anywhere in between. With a few sprays at the roots that are starting to show your true color and a little heat from a blow dryer or straightener, you will see a subtle and natural looking transition as your hair takes on a lighter look. Whether you want to go blonder for an event or trip, or if you need to buy some time until your next trip to the salon, this product is essential!
Recommended For: Normal Hair, Moderate Frizz, Fine Hair, Brassy Hair, Coarse Hair, Chronic Frizz, Dull Hair, Natural Highlights, Grey Coverage, Wavy Hair, Curly Hair, Colour-Treated Hair, Straight Hair
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 20 for Go Blonder Controlled Lightening Spray
Overall rating 
5 / 5
5 / 5

It really works!!

PostedJanuary 8, 2012
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Kristi2112
from Franklin Lakes, NJ
Age:18-24
Gender:Female
Hair Colour:Blonde
Hair Length:Long
Hair Concern:Preserve/Enhance Colour
Hair Type:Wavy
Used For:1-2 years
Quality 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Fragrance 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Brightens Blonde 
5 / 5
5 / 5
So after reading these reviews online last night I decided to go purchase the product this afternoon. I just finished using it/ drying and straightening my hair and OMG it works! I have naturally very dark brown hair and am highlighted blonde. I just recently had my hair highlighted a few days ago but noticed some spots that were very brassy and some of my roots which were a little darker than i wanted. I used the Color Renew purple shampoo and the Go Blonder highlight spray and its like night and day. My roots went from too dark to beach blonde right before my eyes and it even eliminated some of the brassy tone. I could literally see the lightening of my hair before my eyes. It is subtle, which is nice since it is not dispensing any actual color, but just enough that it did exactly what I want after only one use. It also made my very broken hair feel beautifully silky. I will continue to use this product as needed and swear by it to keep me out of the salon for longer periods of time and keep my hair nourished and smooth. *** PS. Definitely use a straightener or curling iron to really see the difference immediately.
Recommended For: Dry Hair, Normal Hair, Colour or Heat-Damaged Hair, Brassy Hair, Natural Highlights, Wavy Hair, Colour-Treated Hair, Straight Hair
Yes, I recommend this product.
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