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Hair dye

bargainsgirl — Tue, 11 Jun 2019 01:06:01 GMT

Tired of dying the gray but not yet ready to grow it out. I have dark brown chin length hair. Hoping to try Madison Reed OR Naturtint. Any thoughts/opinions on these 2 products?

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phoenixbrd — Tue, 11 Jun 2019 01:10:32 GMT

High grades for Naturtint.

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OnlyShopsOnline — Tue, 11 Jun 2019 01:18:26 GMT

I've never tried either one. I don't know what my stylist uses.

But, just wanted to say that I thought I was done with dying my hair last year. I started with some highlights, and a short cut. I had it almost all grown out. My original color was very dark brown....almost black.

The back of my head had very little gray. The top of my hair had a ton, but it wasn't an attractive shade. It was a mess, and made me look 10 years older....and sick.

Since 75% of my hair was still close to its original color, I dyed it again. I couldn't be happier. Don't even mind going to have it done anymore.

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aprilskies — Tue, 11 Jun 2019 01:22:43 GMT

I tried Naturtint a couple of times and it didn’t work for me. I think it covered well from what I remember but it didn’t last long on me at all. I wish it worked. I would have switched gladly.

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Danielle46 — Tue, 11 Jun 2019 02:20:44 GMT

I have my hair colored at the salon. They use Koleston Pefect on the roots and Shades EQ gloss over my entire head. It always comes out beautiful and lasts several months. I don't mind having my hair colored at all. I don't think I will ever go gray. Makes you look a lot older.

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NYCLatinaMe — Tue, 11 Jun 2019 03:47:49 GMT

@OnlyShopsOnline wrote:
I've never tried either one. I don't know what my stylist uses.

But, just wanted to say that I thought I was done with dying my hair last year. I started with some highlights, and a short cut. I had it almost all grown out. My original color was very dark brown....almost black.

The back of my head had very little gray. The top of my hair had a ton, but it wasn't an attractive shade. It was a mess, and made me look 10 years older....and sick.

Since 75% of my hair was still close to its original color, I dyed it again. I couldn't be happier. Don't even mind going to have it done anymore.

I didn't go as far as you did, but same feeling. The gray doesn't work for me. Some people do well with it though, making me jealous.

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OnlyShopsOnline — Tue, 11 Jun 2019 06:56:30 GMT

@NYCLatinaMe I so wanted my hair to grow out to be a platinum gray, LOL! It wasn't even salt and pepper.

My husband just said to do whatever made me happy. My daughter said to color it again, lol.

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ID2 — Tue, 11 Jun 2019 09:33:52 GMT

Gray hair needs to be dealt with by a professional. My stylist only uses Kevin Murphy products and they are far superior over any other product I've ever used on my problem hair! I highly advise this brand!!

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bargainsgirl — Tue, 11 Jun 2019 12:34:45 GMT

I too have been having my hair dyed at salon but at $90 every 6-7 weeks it adds up!!

My roots begin to show at 3 weeks but I use Joan RIvers or Madison Reed powder to extend a bit. Ready to go back to at home dying for awhile and that is why I'd like to try Naturtint or Madison Reed.

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Grouchomarx — Tue, 11 Jun 2019 14:52:36 GMT

I just use L’Oréal from the drugstore, been using it for many years. I have never seen a better result from salon color vs at home. Saves me tons of money as I color every 2-3 weeks due to grey roots I don’t want to be seen.

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AbbyAbhc19 — Thu, 10 Oct 2019 03:27:49 GMT

I would highly recommend Naturtint.

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GenXmuse — Thu, 10 Oct 2019 03:32:09 GMT

I love Madison Reed. I use the formula for graying hair in the medium brown. It last a long time and the color has depth to it, not flat one dimensional.

I tried Herbaltint which is similar to Naturtint and it did not give me the rich color I wanted. Didn’t last very long either.

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Brisky — Thu, 10 Oct 2019 03:56:00 GMT

I use L'oreal Paris 6RB. Though my hair is not very gray I can use this for approximately every three months.I use shampoo only once a week. I use Suave coconut conditioner every day in the shower.
I heard it was a dupe for Wen on this forum.
My hair looks great doing this method.

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Witchy Woman — Thu, 10 Oct 2019 10:46:40 GMT

@bargainsgirl

I have been tempted, but continue to use my Colorsilk or L'Oreal light natural brown. The results are better than I get at the salon. I mostly color myself, but have my hair smoothed every 3-4 months.

I've asked my stylist to use a light ash brown, but within days, it's pulling orange. I'm going to talk to her AGAIN the next time I visit. I'm sure it has a lot to do with having a smoothing treatment, then coloring. While it is safe, it just doesn't take.

Nevertheless, I toy with the idea of going gray (I'm 68), but cannot bring myself to do it. Even when there is a bit of growth, the lighter roots make me look awful. I'm sure it is not a lovely platinum under there, so.....I continue to color.

When I was home for my 50th class reunion, I was one of the few woman that had not gone gray or blonde.

I might have to give Madison Reed a try as I'm coloring every 3 weeks. It would be great to extend that time!

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Shelbelle — Thu, 10 Oct 2019 20:21:02 GMT

Colorsilk for me for last 22 years, great product, great price at Walmart, and ammonia free, but permanent.

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Moonlady — Thu, 10 Oct 2019 20:40:31 GMT

Colorsilk for me, too. Gentle, with no smell, but it lasts. My hair grows fast, so I use it as a root touchup, without pulling it through the length of my hair, every 2 weeks. I thought Revlon would discontinue it when they introduced their much higher-priced Colorsilk Buttercream, but they didnt.

At less than $3/box, it's a steal. And even better, when Walmart has it on a "two fer" sale.

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Shelbelle — Thu, 10 Oct 2019 20:53:20 GMT

I have never seen a 2Fer sale at Walmart, but the regular price is $2.68, everyday, cant beat it.

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Moonlady — Thu, 10 Oct 2019 23:20:16 GMT

I see the "two fer" sales for Colorsilk about 3X a year. Sometimes they're in the regular area, sometimes at an aisle display. But two boxes are *always* shrink-wrapped together.

Sure, the everyday price is great; getting two for that price is even better.

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AmericanBulldogMom — Thu, 10 Oct 2019 23:48:37 GMT

Been loyal to Revlon Colorsilk from day one. I use it for root touch ups.