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07-07-2014 01:00 PM
I'm tight on money lately and I'd like to dye my hair at home and I'd like to get recommendations from you all as to which brand I should try? My hair is honey colored but there are too many grays getting into the mix. Thank you in advance for your recommendations!
07-07-2014 01:19 PM
I'm sure some will have great suggestions for box color, but I would suggest you go to Sally's and get a professional color and the appropriate developer. I've used professional Wella for years and it leaves my hair in better shape and lasts longer, for me. Also, get a shade that's 2 shades lighter than the color you want because it does go darker than it shows on the chart or box. When you get the pro color, you can mix 2 colors to get the right shade if you need.
07-07-2014 01:35 PM
I agree. Go to a beauty supply and pick up the color there. You will also need the developer or activator proprietary to the brand you select (they're not interchangeable unfortunately) but I have discovered you can color your hair numerous times for the same price you pay (sometimes less) then for a single box application. I've used both L'oreal and a brand called Yellow. Both good but I'm going darker than my natural color and I've discovered that it goes a bit red so a product called Unred was recommended. Haven't tried it yet but I'm looking forward to it.
07-07-2014 01:36 PM
I know a lot of people go to Sally Beauty from the posts I have read on the forums. I have been using John Frieda foam for a while. It's so easy to use. I do agree to go 2 shades lighter. I have been using dark cool pearl blonde & my hair is light brown not blonde. My gray is mainly at my temples. Good Luck.
07-07-2014 01:45 PM
On 7/7/2014 Andreatoo said:I agree. Go to a beauty supply and pick up the color there. You will also need the developer or activator proprietary to the brand you select (they're not interchangeable unfortunately) but I have discovered you can color your hair numerous times for the same price you pay (sometimes less) then for a single box application. I've used both L'oreal and a brand called Yellow. Both good but I'm going darker than my natural color and I've discovered that it goes a bit red so a product called Unred was recommended. Haven't tried it yet but I'm looking forward to it.
Unred works great - my hair goes gold and it works to take that out, too
07-07-2014 01:53 PM
I agree with most of the posters here, go to Sally's beauty supply and let the associates help you. In the long run, you will save the most money.
But if that is too intimidating to you, I have experimented with a lot of box colors and the one I like the most right now is Clariol Age-Defy. It is very different from most box colors as it has a pre-treatment before you use the color, outstanding professional grade plastic gloves, and the BEST after color conditioner you can get and use for a least a month! It is the BEST value on the box color market right now!
So you have many choices! Good luck!
07-07-2014 02:04 PM
Just tell your stylist what you have posted here. She will tell you the shade or shades that would be best for you. Then go to Sally's & pick up what you need to do your own. Just a suggestion. Good Luck!
07-07-2014 02:08 PM
I like Revlon's Colorsilk, and have been using it for years (for touch-ups, too). No ammonia, and it's cheap--especially when Wal-Mart offers "two-fers."
07-07-2014 02:17 PM
Thank you ladies...I always get good advice here!
07-07-2014 02:47 PM
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