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"Fixed" my drab graying hair!

ALRATIBA — Mon, 14 Jun 2021 00:46:13 GMT

I stopped coloring my hair just two years ago - and the increasing gray had been looking kind of drab looking and made my brown hair look a bit drab also. I tried some of the "silver" shampoos and condidtioners - but they didn't fix the "drab" and I think they made the brown hair look worse.

When I was a blonde, I used John Frieda's Sheer Blonde hair products to perk up the color - and the other day it occurred to me to try his Brilliant Brunette.

Just want to "report" - after the first shampoo - there was a great improvement. I'm actually happy with the results.

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decaf — Mon, 14 Jun 2021 00:52:15 GMT

ITA, I think they're great products to amp up your color.

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twinsister — Mon, 14 Jun 2021 01:43:46 GMT

@ALRATIBA - Thanks for this recommendation. Just like you, I stopped coloring my hair two years ago and between the gray and my natural dark brown, my hair looks dull.

I haven't used any John Frieda products in years, but will definitely try this one.

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blueroses47 — Mon, 14 Jun 2021 13:15:25 GMT

Thanks for this recommendation.

I have this same problem, I have a sprinkling of gray (getting more abundant every day), but I'm still mostly dark brown.

I don't mind going gray, I'm certainly old enough at this point, but I just hate the way the gray I do have dulls down my hair in general.

I've been using a product called Goldwell Foam Colorant which sort of blends in the gray and enriches the color in general. It is now described as a "semi-permanent" color but I think it is more of a temporary stain that only lasts for one, or at best two shampoos. It's a pain to put on, and relatively expensive if you have a lot of hair.

I'm going to check out the brunette shampoo, thanks again.

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haddon9 — Mon, 14 Jun 2021 13:26:59 GMT

Funny you should mention this brand since I purchased the John Frieda brunette glaze this morning from Amazon.

My hair isn't gray yet but it seems a bit dull so after reading a lot of reviews of different glazes I decided to go for this brand...it's also very reasonably priced. I might try the shampoo & conditioner too.

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AuntG — Wed, 16 Jun 2021 10:31:08 GMT

Interesting information. I need to check it out. I no longer want to color my hair.

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NYCLatinaMe — Fri, 18 Jun 2021 21:27:50 GMT

Hi @ALRATIBA, I am interested in this. I just went grey for the pandemic, and not liking my salt and pepper hair because it has no shine. So I know I will do something but don't know what. Can you please describe a little more what this product does to your hair. Does it make the grays brunette?

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ALRATIBA — Fri, 18 Jun 2021 22:21:01 GMT

@NYCLatinaMe

No, the gray is still there - but it's a "warmer" gray and a bit of brightening. Same with the brown - a bit warmer and a bit of a shine / glow. Leaves hair feeling very nice.

No change in "color" - still brown and gray but a nicer brown and gray.

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@NYCLatinaMe wrote:

Hi @ALRATIBA, I am interested in this. I just went grey for the pandemic, and not liking my salt and pepper hair because it has no shine. So I know I will do something but don't know what. Can you please describe a little more what this product does to your hair. Does it make the grays brunette?

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NYCLatinaMe — Fri, 18 Jun 2021 23:38:02 GMT

Thanks @ALRATIBA!

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ALRATIBA — Sat, 03 Jul 2021 13:47:06 GMT

It's been a few weeks now. I shampoo my hair every day (really bad "bed head" in the morning).

This shampoo and conditioner are doing a great job with the gray - it's still there but looks more like highlights than gray hair.

Looks so good - yesteray I decided to dye my white eyebrows with Just For Men Beard and Mustache using a darker shade than usual.

Switching to thie John Frieda Brilliant Brunette has been one of my better ideas so far ths year!

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Katcat1 — Sat, 03 Jul 2021 16:12:44 GMT

@ALRATIBA Have you ever tried Josie Maran's hair serum? I am not sure if the Q sells it but it is on her website. She has a travel size and regular. You take a drop and rub between your hands and then run your hands through your hair. It gives a beautiful, natural shine and it smells wonderful not overpowering plus it is good for the hair. I start from the back and then come around to the front and go back and to the sides.

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ALRATIBA — Sat, 03 Jul 2021 18:02:05 GMT

@Katcat1

No, I haven't. I'll keep that in mind. Thanks for the info.

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@Katcat1 wrote:
@ALRATIBA Have you ever tried Josie Maran's hair serum? I am not sure if the Q sells it but it is on her website. She has a travel size and regular. You take a drop and rub between your hands and then run your hands through your hair. It gives a beautiful, natural shine and it smells wonderful not overpowering plus it is good for the hair. I start from the back and then come around to the front and go back and to the sides.

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tends2dogs — Wed, 07 Jul 2021 17:02:22 GMT

@Katcat1 wrote:
@ALRATIBA Have you ever tried Josie Maran's hair serum? I am not sure if the Q sells it but it is on her website. She has a travel size and regular. You take a drop and rub between your hands and then run your hands through your hair. It gives a beautiful, natural shine and it smells wonderful not overpowering plus it is good for the hair. I start from the back and then come around to the front and go back and to the sides.

@Katcat1 Would you care to share the ingredients in the JM product? Do you have white hair? I don't want to chance anything yellowing my white hair. TIA

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AuntG — Wed, 07 Jul 2021 17:07:14 GMT

@ALRATIBA got JF brunette on your recommendation and have used it every other day. Wonderful product. I actually like my air with some gray showing - looks more natural.

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Katcat1 — Wed, 07 Jul 2021 17:14:26 GMT

@tends2dogs Josie's website lists all ingredients. It never yellowed my silver hair. Plus it is good for the hair as fair as conditioning. Travel size and also regular size. i'm not sure why QVC never carried it. What I love about is the natural shine not artificial looking.

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DrKelli — Wed, 07 Jul 2021 17:15:16 GMT

This is good information. I'm in the middle of another huge alopecia flare and have made the decision not to color my hair any more. I'm pretty sure I'm completely gray/silver/brown. I guess I'll see when my hair starts growing back.

I've been reading about the 'purple' shampoos, which is what they recommend. That's probably more for solid white or silver hair and not salt and pepper. Like I said, I don't know what I'm going to be, but I'll keep this information just in case I'm salt and pepper.

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ALRATIBA — Wed, 07 Jul 2021 17:26:59 GMT

@DrKelli

I tried some of the purple shampoos and on my hair thinking it would brighten the gray - but it dulled down the brown and really didn't do much to perk up the gray.

I tried several different brands of the purple. (I used to use the purples when I was a "bottle blonde" to keep the blonde from being brassy.)

I've been happy with the JF Brunette and plan on continuing with it. It's only shampoo - so there is really no commitment if you try t. It will wash out with the next shampoo.

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@DrKelli wrote:
This is good information. I'm in the middle of another huge alopecia flare and have made the decision not to color my hair any more. I'm pretty sure I'm completely gray/silver/brown. I guess I'll see when my hair starts growing back.

I've been reading about the 'purple' shampoos, which is what they recommend. That's probably more for solid white or silver hair and not salt and pepper. Like I said, I don't know what I'm going to be, but I'll keep this information just in case I'm salt and pepper.