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08-01-2014 12:48 PM
I have several inches of "root" showing because I freaking hate getting my hair done. I love the look and my colorist is great but it takes a minimum of 3 hours every time...so I avoid it like the plague and only go when my color starts looking "ombre," ha ha! I am considering trying an at home kit for color and highlights but I am a little concerned since I already have highlights and color on 3/4 of my hair. Anyone else brave enough to have done this??
08-01-2014 02:06 PM
I do both. You don't need to buy a kit that has both color & highlights. I use a Sally Ion color and then use Revlon Frost & Glow for highlights.
You're only doing your roots on the color, so you're not really touching the highlighted portion. I don't pull the color through to my ends. After I color, I put in some highlights maybe 1-2 weeks later. I haven't had a problem. I use a cap and just pull it through. I have light brown hair (level 6-7) and I use the Revlon Frost kit for brown hair. I was nervous the first time I did it too.
08-01-2014 02:13 PM
On 8/1/2014 cleogrl said:I do both. You don't need to buy a kit that has both color & highlights. I use a Sally Ion color and then use Revlon Frost & Glow for highlights.
You're only doing your roots on the color, so you're not really touching the highlighted portion. I don't pull the color through to my ends. After I color, I put in some highlights maybe 1-2 weeks later. I haven't had a problem. I use a cap and just pull it through. I have light brown hair (level 6-7) and I use the Revlon Frost kit for brown hair. I was nervous the first time I did it too.
Thank you for responding, this was what I wanted to hear! I may just need to go to Sally and have someone point out exactly the right color(s) and products and give me a pep talk.
08-01-2014 02:36 PM
I use the Coleur (sp) Experte kit from L'Oreal - love it and it's so easy. My hair is light auburn, so the copper color works perfectly.
08-01-2014 02:58 PM
Oh I've colored, highlighted and cut my own hair for at least 25 years! I had worn my hair super short in a pixie style and spiky on top. I would always get so many compliments on this cut I was very reluctant to change it. I always highlighted my hair myself. But this past year I decided to grow out my super short hair and now wear it in a cute inverted bob. I now go and get it cut and colored/highlighted. My gal does a great job!
08-01-2014 03:05 PM
On 8/1/2014 cleogrl said:I do both. You don't need to buy a kit that has both color & highlights. I use a Sally Ion color and then use Revlon Frost & Glow for highlights.
You're only doing your roots on the color, so you're not really touching the highlighted portion. I don't pull the color through to my ends. After I color, I put in some highlights maybe 1-2 weeks later. I haven't had a problem. I use a cap and just pull it through. I have light brown hair (level 6-7) and I use the Revlon Frost kit for brown hair. I was nervous the first time I did it too.
I did this exact same thing. Worked great for me & MUCH less expensive than salon coloring. My hair is short, I could get 2 color jobs out of a box. I only did the highlight/frost once, as I didn't like the lighter hair on me, but it is certainly the way to go.
08-01-2014 03:08 PM
From the responses it looks like I may have to try this at some point. I hate the expense and time involved with a salon ""do."" Thank you all for the replies!
08-01-2014 03:25 PM
I no longer color my hair but when I did, I used Natural Instincts because it was not damaging to the hair. Plus, my gray started on the top of my head so when I colored it, the top looked a little lighter like I was highlighting it.
08-01-2014 03:25 PM
On 8/1/2014 Mandy Moo said:On 8/1/2014 cleogrl said:I do both. You don't need to buy a kit that has both color & highlights. I use a Sally Ion color and then use Revlon Frost & Glow for highlights.
You're only doing your roots on the color, so you're not really touching the highlighted portion. I don't pull the color through to my ends. After I color, I put in some highlights maybe 1-2 weeks later. I haven't had a problem. I use a cap and just pull it through. I have light brown hair (level 6-7) and I use the Revlon Frost kit for brown hair. I was nervous the first time I did it too.
Thank you for responding, this was what I wanted to hear! I may just need to go to Sally and have someone point out exactly the right color(s) and products and give me a pep talk.
Feel your pain. Good luck with finding a retail person who has any knowledge to help. My feelings about retail & customer service people knowing anything other than the very, very basics, like taking your $$ is pretty low.
08-01-2014 03:27 PM
Has anyone recommended getting a retouch for the roots only? My colorist says it is better for the already color treated hair & more economical too. Even when she does the foil, it does not take 3 hours...my hair is not long though. Back in the 70's, early to mid 80's, I used to color @ home, but don't want to spend the time now, possibly getting towels soiled w/ the color or getting color on other things. Whatever you choose, best of luck!!
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