topic Re: NO MORE LOWLIGHTS in Beauty

NO MORE LOWLIGHTS

Shanus — Thu, 02 Jan 2025 14:25:06 GMT

I had medium brown lowlights added to my silver/white hair to add dimension and contrast quite awhile ago and posted here.

Well, my sylist said I'd only have to have them redone every 3-5 months, but my hair grows fast and within 2 months, I had at least 1 1/2 inch white roots showing. I had to deal with it during the holidays since she was away. I have an appt. on the 11th to remove the color and tone to match my my now 2" roots. Live and learn, I guess. So, back to silver hair and the need for more color in my makeup.

***BTW, I used and am still using ColorWow on the roots to help blend in the regrowth and it works great. Doesn't come off until wash day.

Re: NO MORE LOWLIGHTS

Effie54 — Thu, 02 Jan 2025 14:33:28 GMT

@Shanus Hi Shanus. It can be difficult when the grow out period happens. I might have suggested light brown low lights vs. medium brown low lights. The darker the color, the more prominent the roots are when it grows out. I'm sure you look terrific with your silver hair. If you decide to try low lights again....lighter might be a good choice.

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I am still oxox — Thu, 02 Jan 2025 14:34:19 GMT

Good luck and I hope your hair does not start to break, most likely they will use bleach to remove the color and it does a lot of damage to your hair

Re: NO MORE LOWLIGHTS

Nonametoday — Thu, 02 Jan 2025 14:55:56 GMT

I colored my hair from the time I was 12 years old (when my cotton top start becoming dishwater blond) until I was 75. I kept doing what you are doing, Shanus, until I saw it was futile.

I let my hair grow out and didn't particulalry like the color. It was that blue-gray color all over.

Then I started on chemo and I have a beautiful color of silver, gray, white and it looks dimensional. The one positive about chemo was that it gave me great hair color. I would never go back to chemical hair color again.

My beautiful sister who is 5-10, 80 years old (looks 55) modeled in her earlier years and still no wrinkles, for once in our lifetimes, is jealous of me: my hair color. Finally, before we die, she is jealous of my natural hair color. I spent my lifetime being jealous of her.

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wagirl — Thu, 02 Jan 2025 15:25:48 GMT

@Shanus OH man--do I hear that!!! I had the same done in September--highlights and lowlights and what a mess!! I HATE the color on my head !! Then I tried to correct it myself with a home color--didn't turn out terrible-- but too much red in it--- so mad at myself for going thru it all in the first place--My hair grows slowly and desperately need a cut---have brown hair with grey that looks fine---really, it does or did anyway--never again. Just a color is $100 !! Too much to waste in my book!!

Re: NO MORE LOWLIGHTS

Icegoddess — Thu, 02 Jan 2025 15:35:03 GMT

@Nonametoday wrote:
I colored my hair from the time I was 12 years old (when my cotton top start becoming dishwater blond) until I was 75. I kept doing what you are doing, Shanus, until I saw it was futile.

I let my hair grow out and didn't particulalry like the color. It was that blue-gray color all over.

Then I started on chemo and I have a beautiful color of silver, gray, white and it looks dimensional. The one positive about chemo was that it gave me great hair color. I would never go back to chemical hair color again.

My beautiful sister who is 5-10, 80 years old (looks 55) modeled in her earlier years and still no wrinkles, for once in our lifetimes, is jealous of me: my hair color. Finally, before we die, she is jealous of my natural hair color. I spent my lifetime being jealous of her.

@Nonametodayhow long ago was that? I've heard of people's hair growing back curly after cancer treatments, but, from what I've heard, it doesn't last.

I'm kinda jealous of the people whose hair turned curly after menopause. I'd love to not have to perm. I'm still coloring at 66. Besides getting rid of the gray roots, I like the way hair color plumps up my hair. I have fine hair and can use all the help I can get.

Re: NO MORE LOWLIGHTS

Jk9 — Thu, 02 Jan 2025 16:41:15 GMT

I lightened the color of my lowlights and it grows out so much better. My hair grows fast too and the growing out was becoming very obvious. It works much better for me and allows me to transition my color. I am 73 and I don't mind change so I am making this just another adventure to try. If I don't like my natural color: it's hair and I can change it again.

Re: NO MORE LOWLIGHTS

beckyb1012 — Thu, 02 Jan 2025 17:38:08 GMT

At a very recent 63 I am still coloring my hair about every 8 weeks. I stopped doing highlights about a decade ago and just take care of my roots. When my hairdresser of almost 30 years retires then I will probably start growing out the gray.

Re: NO MORE LOWLIGHTS

tends2dogs — Thu, 02 Jan 2025 18:12:02 GMT

@Shanus wrote:
I had medium brown lowlights added to my silver/white hair to add dimension and contrast quite awhile ago and posted here.

Well, my sylist said I'd only have to have them redone every 3-5 months, but my hair grows fast and within 2 months, I had at least 1 1/2 inch white roots showing. I had to deal with it during the holidays since she was away. I have an appt. on the 11th to remove the color and tone to match my my now 2" roots. Live and learn, I guess. So, back to silver hair and the need for more color in my makeup.

***BTW, I used and am still using ColorWow on the roots to help blend in the regrowth and it works great. Doesn't come off until wash day.

I thought you said that prior to your big holiday bash, your color stylist dropped you because you cancelled your appointment during the busy, holiday season.

Did you have to find someone new?

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MariotaMurielle — Thu, 02 Jan 2025 18:29:46 GMT

about a year ago I decided that some highlights and lowlights would brighten up my dull grays and give me my shine back.

it looked so beautiful for about 6 weeks, then I started noticing my hightlights turning yellow. after several appointments for toner, I finally realized that no amount of toner or purple shampoo would take the yellow away.

it changed everything about my hair. it used to be smooth and now it looks and feels brittle and frizzy. my hair is just below my shoulders ( and I won't be getting it cut short) so my only recourse is to continue to get my regular trims and layers done and live with this unfortunate decision until it finally gets snipped off.

live and learn.

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foxywoods — Thu, 02 Jan 2025 18:56:35 GMT

@wagirl My hair is mostly 80% gray now except for a bit in the back. why I have no idea I quit color in 2021.

I have a black tie wedding to attend in the spring. I would not care so much but it's the family my relative is marrying into who have deep pocket$. I don't want to look like a shlub. I know my sister has gently hinted at my hair color.

I was going to do highlights but the stylist wants to do foils and not bayalage. I only have had cuts from her. I do not want foils and the upkeep because had them done many years and got sick of all the damage to my hair. I did my own bayalage color for years but there is too much gray/dirty blonde now at the roots. this is a dilemma! I know there is nothing I can do! my hair also pulls red and goes brassy, done it all before. after a few weeks the color fades off and i'm left with brassy dry hair and roots

Re: NO MORE LOWLIGHTS

Shanus — Thu, 02 Jan 2025 19:05:21 GMT

@Effie54 Geat advice. She matched it to the natural medium brown on my neckline that was almost grey, very dark natural color faded to medium brown & probably grey in a few yrs.

Re: NO MORE LOWLIGHTS

Shanus — Thu, 02 Jan 2025 19:08:29 GMT

@tends2dogs wrote:
@Shanus wrote:
I had medium brown lowlights added to my silver/white hair to add dimension and contrast quite awhile ago and posted here.

Well, my sylist said I'd only have to have them redone every 3-5 months, but my hair grows fast and within 2 months, I had at least 1 1/2 inch white roots showing. I had to deal with it during the holidays since she was away. I have an appt. on the 11th to remove the color and tone to match my my now 2" roots. Live and learn, I guess. So, back to silver hair and the need for more color in my makeup.

***BTW, I used and am still using ColorWow on the roots to help blend in the regrowth and it works great. Doesn't come off until wash day.
I thought you said that prior to your big holiday bash, your color stylist dropped you because you cancelled your appointment during the busy, holiday season.

Did you have to find someone new?

@tends2dogs Definitely. I have an appt. with my former stylist who did a great jobbut had moved to a salon where quite difficult to park (on a main city street). Other clients may have left as well and he's now at a convenient location.

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Shanus — Thu, 02 Jan 2025 19:11:15 GMT

@MariotaMurielle I've used Shea Moisture Deep Conditioner (in a jar at drugstore) about twice a week for many yrs. because curly hair, even when not grey, needs extra hydration to keep frizz at bay. Try it to see if it helps you.

Re: NO MORE LOWLIGHTS

Shanus — Thu, 02 Jan 2025 19:15:31 GMT

@foxywoods wrote:
@wagirl My hair is mostly 80% gray now except for a bit in the back. why I have no idea I quit color in 2021.

I have a black tie wedding to attend in the spring. I would not care so much but it's the family my relative is marrying into who have deep pocket$. I don't want to look like a shlub. I know my sister has gently hinted at my hair color.

I was going to do highlights but the stylist wants to do foils and not bayalage. I only have had cuts from her. I do not want foils and the upkeep because had them done many years and got sick of all the damage to my hair. I did my own bayalage color for years but there is too much gray/dirty blonde now at the roots. this is a dilemma! I know there is nothing I can do! my hair also pulls red and goes brassy, done it all before. after a few weeks the color fades off and i'm left with brassy dry hair and roots

@foxywoods May I butt in here? So many women are transitioning to grey, I doubt anyone will care, but know you'll be self conscious. If someone says anything, give a quicky explanation and move on.

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foxywoods — Thu, 02 Jan 2025 19:40:15 GMT

@Shanus wrote:
@foxywoods wrote:
@wagirl My hair is mostly 80% gray now except for a bit in the back. why I have no idea I quit color in 2021.

I have a black tie wedding to attend in the spring. I would not care so much but it's the family my relative is marrying into who have deep pocket$. I don't want to look like a shlub. I know my sister has gently hinted at my hair color.

I was going to do highlights but the stylist wants to do foils and not bayalage. I only have had cuts from her. I do not want foils and the upkeep because had them done many years and got sick of all the damage to my hair. I did my own bayalage color for years but there is too much gray/dirty blonde now at the roots. this is a dilemma! I know there is nothing I can do! my hair also pulls red and goes brassy, done it all before. after a few weeks the color fades off and i'm left with brassy dry hair and roots
@foxywoods May I butt in here? So many women are transitioning to grey, I doubt anyone will care, but know you'll be self conscious. If someone says anything, give a quicky explanation and move on.

@Shanus really? don't put words in my mouth.

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beckyb1012 — Thu, 02 Jan 2025 21:38:35 GMT

@foxywoods wrote:
@Shanus wrote:
@foxywoods wrote:
@wagirl My hair is mostly 80% gray now except for a bit in the back. why I have no idea I quit color in 2021.

I have a black tie wedding to attend in the spring. I would not care so much but it's the family my relative is marrying into who have deep pocket$.     I don't want to look like a shlub. I know my sister has gently hinted at my hair color.

I was going to do highlights but the stylist wants to do foils and not bayalage. I only have had cuts from her. I do not want foils and the upkeep because had them done many years and got sick of all the damage to my hair. I did my own bayalage color for years but there is too much gray/dirty blonde now at the roots. this is a dilemma! I know there is nothing I can do!   my hair also pulls red and goes brassy, done it all before. after a few weeks the color fades off and i'm left with brassy dry hair and roots
@foxywoods May I butt in here? So many women are transitioning to grey, I doubt anyone will care, but know you'll be self conscious. If someone says anything, give a quicky explanation and move on.
@Shanus   really? don't put words in my mouth.

@foxywoods do you think a stylist could put your hair up a bit in the back to hide the remaining that as not turned gray yet? I bet you would be lovely with some wisps falling down around your face. Either way have a lovely time.

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Mimi NY — Thu, 02 Jan 2025 21:52:26 GMT

Went the route of going natural a few years ago during pandemic.Wanted to really see what my hair would come in as my mother ,brother and grandfather had beautiful white hair,almost would say platinum,while other family members had just plain grey, well I got those genes I love my natural white (aka platinum) hair.

I was using during the transition a great product by Goldwell Soft Color, it's like a mousse ,picked a shade close to what my color was at the time think it was called Sahara,and with a few haircuts and being patient I finally have freedom of not dealing with sometimes liking the color or sometimes disappointed as color was too brassy or to dark, roots did not take the color as well , one problem after another.

Now just shampoo condition so easy and shouldn't life be easy as we get older .

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foxywoods — Thu, 02 Jan 2025 22:13:11 GMT

@beckyb1012 thank you, an idea that could work. maybe could do a half-up-do. I have a long scar on the back of my neck so I keep my hair past shoulder length. now I have a new scar in front by collarbone, due to parathyroid surgery. hope it fades by then. also need to keep high SPF on it and wedding is in Florida. i might need a high neckline gown. the wedding, an evening event, is out of state too. need to find a good quality gown. besides flight and hotel, and a hair salon who can also help with makeup.

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Dazlin — Thu, 02 Jan 2025 23:38:33 GMT

Hi @Shanus ...I mentioned to you on older post I did the same as you, and it doesn't work. New growth in 3 weeks for me. Also for my fine hair, I missed the volume and fullness color gives me. So I went back to a pale light beige blonde, pretty close to my white roots. Color all through...its actually easier and more youthful looking.

I'd never be all white, 😝. I'm very fair , porcelain completion. It's really easy, I just throw on color on roots...I sometimes pull through a few lowlites....I also leave out a one or two pieces, wrap in foil, and I have my natural white coming through...just make sure I grab those same pieces each time while I color my roots.

So I now have that dimension...a little of my natural, a few strands of lowlites, with the pale blonde that doesn't accentuate the new root growth. It's really not complicated and I do it all myself. However, my daughter is a hair stylist, and she buys me salon products. I understand you may not want to be bothered with color anymore...but like I said...I find it youthful looking and adds volume to my hair. My mom was 94 and we still colored her hair...took 20 years off her looks...she loved it and no one ever believed her age.

I'm sure you'll find your solution and look beautiful 🙂