Beauty

[nightwired]

I know that developer and color that is mixed cannot be re-capped and used or it will explode. But if I mix half the developer and half the color, can I recap the unmixed for use at a later date? Or will the fact that it has been unsealed ruin the effectiveness? Sometimes I just need to touch up my temples and the rest is still fine. It seems such a waste to throw so much away. If anyone could answer I would appreciate knowing.

[Eliana]

My mother does this. She has short hair and gets three uses from one bottle.

[cater]

I have been doing this for years. I only use half of the bottle cap it back tight and it is fine the next time I need it.

[NJgirl]

My mother has done it for 40 years without a problem.

[Mary Bailey]

I mix what I need in a glass bowl and apply with a brush.

[nightwired]

Thank you all. I also have short hair and for the last couple years have thrown away about half. It is good to know that this does work. I appreciate your answers.

[Desertdi]

On 1/17/2015 NJgirl said: My mother has done it for 40 years without a problem.

So have I. I also mix "custom colors" for myself, and save the unused portions in the original bottles.

[CalminHeart]

You can save un-mixed product but not mixed. I have short hair and always had some left over too. I just mixed half of each and saved the other halves for next time in sealed bottles.

[circles]

my sister and sister in law do it all the time....have for years....

[June Lands]

When I colored my hair I did it all the time. I would buy two different colors and mix them. Save the half bottles of developer and color in the tube( not mixed!) for my next treatment. It always worked for me.