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Home Hair Color vs Salon

Suzy Q from PA — Thu, 19 Feb 2015 06:05:34 GMT

Have been coloring the gray around hairline for years on my own at home with good results. I swim in a chlorinated pool every morning and lately I have noticed that gray is creeping back quicker than ever. Wondering if a salon color would stand up better to the chlorine OR if the gray is just getting more aggressive as I age.

Re: Home Hair Color vs Salon

Snowpuppy — Thu, 19 Feb 2015 06:12:04 GMT

I was never able to do laps with a swim cap so I know your dilemma.

Personally I would just keep up what you're doing if you're getting good results. I don't think the gray is getting more difficult to color, I think companies are changing their formulations and the color doesn't hold as well.

My last hi lite lasted all of about 4 weeks.

Re: Home Hair Color vs Salon

Sunshine Kate — Thu, 19 Feb 2015 06:14:10 GMT

On 2/18/2015 Snowpuppy said:
I was never able to do laps with a swim cap so I know your dilemma.

Personally I would just keep up what you're doing if you're getting good results. I don't think the gray is getting more difficult to color, formulatiI think companies are changing their formulations and the color doesn't hold as well.

My last hi lite lasted all of about 4 weeks.

I agree, follow the $$$ trail.

Re: Home Hair Color vs Salon

KateChopin — Thu, 19 Feb 2015 07:07:00 GMT

Try the new Loreal product for gray hair. I use it on my mom.

I don't have gray hair, but I have colored my own for many, many years.

I go to the salon once a year just for the pleasure of having someone else do it---and to learn about new products like OLAPLEX. Only I had to tell MY stylist about Olaplex, so I guess I am more up on things than she is!

Re: Home Hair Color vs Salon

feline groovy — Thu, 19 Feb 2015 08:02:43 GMT

"Clairol Expert Collection Age Defy" is a permanent home hair color with great reviews on Amazon and other places.

It's recommended since gray hair is coarser, and therefore doesn't absorb or keep color as well. This formula works because it contains an adherent that helps gray hairs soak up the dye.

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ID2 — Thu, 19 Feb 2015 12:07:35 GMT

You can color your hair till the cows come home but until you stop swimming daily in a chlorine pool you'll have to resort to your color not lasting long.

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luvdoodles — Thu, 19 Feb 2015 19:40:40 GMT

I would say it's the chlorine. It even fades your bathing suit so probably your hair also. We do have a pool, but I hardly ever go under water with my hair. I do color and highlight it and I like it to last as long as possible.

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VaBelle35 — Thu, 19 Feb 2015 19:45:43 GMT

I take water aerobics and use WEN products to keep my color from fading. If you use traditional conditioner or cream rinse you can put that in your hair before going in the pool to protect it.

I use the WEN styling cream and Remoist in my hair before I get in the pool. It helps the color but keeps it from getting dried out, too.

Re: Home Hair Color vs Salon

Susan25 — Thu, 19 Feb 2015 19:54:41 GMT

On 2/18/2015 Snowpuppy said:
I was never able to do laps with a swim cap so I know your dilemma.

Personally I would just keep up what you're doing if you're getting good results. I don't think the gray is getting more difficult to color, I think companies are changing their formulations and the color doesn't hold as well.

My last hi lite lasted all of about 4 weeks.

I agree also. I had to find a different hairdresser since I recently started a new job and it wasn't convenient for me to go to my old hairdresser. That being said, I am very happy with my haircuts but not really the color at my new salon. So, I am just coloring at home instead. I have been pleased with the results of coloring at home and am also saving a lot of money. I only have a small amount of grey so I don't really have a lot to cover. If I was primarily grey I don't think I would color myself.

Re: Home Hair Color vs Salon

Good4u — Fri, 20 Feb 2015 15:35:59 GMT

On 2/19/2015 feline groovy said:
"Clairol Expert Collection Age Defy" is a permanent home hair color with great reviews on Amazon and other places.

It's recommended since gray hair is coarser, and therefore doesn't absorb or keep color as well. This formula works because it contains an adherent that helps gray hairs soak up the dye.

I will second this outstanding box home hair color! It is the gold standard for combating graying hair for me! It is my go-to hair color and if you can find manufacturer coupons you have even a better value. It is a wonderful and effective product line and reasonably priced!