Need to dye my hair. Brand recommendations?

Jenny · 02-19-2006, 12:47 AM

lol I know that most of you won't have any opinions. But gotta ask.

I'm getting some gray hairs. *sigh* My wonderful son first pointed them out.

So anyway, I wanna dye my hair, but can't afford to go to the salon. Any recommendations on brands?

theorangeone · 02-19-2006, 06:37 AM

Well, it depends on what color. A big problem sometimes is that gray hair resists the dye.

I usually go with deep shades of red, and I've found that L'oreal fades the fastest and the semi-permanent like Natural Instincts tend to stay longer than it says on the box. And the roots look more natural.

Emqtee · 02-19-2006, 06:50 AM

I used to use Feria or Garnier 100% color. They are both really hard on your hair. (and pretty expensive) if you use one of those plan to condition a lot.

When I have the urge to dye my hair now it is Clairol nice 'n easy. It is fairly inexpensive (compared to the other two listed above), has built in highlights, and doesn't seem as harsh.

Kim · 02-19-2006, 09:09 AM

I have had good results with the L'Oreal Couleur Experte line. They come with color and highlights, and a good after conditioner. It's a big more expensive, like $15, but it's worth it for me. Plus, it doesn't stink, and it covers my grays perfectly.

neutral · 02-19-2006, 09:33 AM

If you're just starting to get gray, start with a non-peroxide product.

johnnymk · 02-19-2006, 09:35 AM

Clairol Revitalique...however, about 4 years ago, it was discontinued. Fortunately, eBay occasionally has a seller now and then, and I grab up whatever they have( in my color). It definitely covers the gray and doesn't dry my hair out, like every other brand I ever tried, and I have oily hair.

I get three colorings per package by pouring the liquid into another container and then adding the stuff from the tube when I need it.

Reviews are still on the Net. Everyone loved it, I don't know why they discontinued it.

oblongmelon · 02-19-2006, 09:57 AM

Jenny, before you put a permanent or semi permanent dye on your hair -why don't you try something like FANCI-FUL rinse..my sister who is a hairdresser recommends it all the time to people who are just starting to color their hair..just remember, once you put a permanent dye or semi-perm dye on there..it's there till it grows out or gets cut off. For just a few grey hairs, use something less offensive to your hair..the FANCI-FUL btw comes in LOADS OF COLORS so you can change it all the time the greys you have will become highlights of your natural hair. You can pick the stuff up at most CVS stores..or some beauty shops..it costs about 6 dollars a bottle and lasts forever. Also-now they carry MOUSSE.

Jenny · 02-19-2006, 12:06 PM

hmm, ok. I'll try the FANCI-FUL first. Seems like it'd be a lot easier and not as permanent.

Thanks all.

Burzhui · 02-19-2006, 02:02 PM

Nair makes a very good product, just avoid all instructions, put as much of it in your hair as possible

nickel · 02-20-2006, 07:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnnymk

Clairol Revitalique...however, about 4 years ago, it was discontinued. Fortunately, eBay occasionally has a seller now and then, and I grab up whatever they have( in my color). It definitely covers the gray and doesn't dry my hair out, like every other brand I ever tried, and I have oily hair.

I get three colorings per package by pouring the liquid into another container and then adding the stuff from the tube when I need it.

Reviews are still on the Net. Everyone loved it, I don't know why they discontinued it.

*doublechecks who posted this*

johnnymk is quite the metrosexual

Jane83 · 02-21-2006, 03:12 AM

i used to use feria...
but if you really want a decent job, go see a stylist.
that way you wont risk looking like shiet if you make a mistake

johnnymk · 02-21-2006, 04:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nickel

*doublechecks who posted this*

johnnymk is quite the metrosexual

No, not really..just someone who hates gray hair

nickel · 02-21-2006, 06:08 AM

Originally Posted by nickel
*doublechecks who posted this*

johnnymk is quite the metrosexual

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnnymk

No, not really..just someone who hates gray hair

not that there's anything wrong with that.

02-19-2006, 12:47 AM	#1
Jenny Chief of Naval Operations Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Kansas City area Posts: 10,947	Need to dye my hair. Brand recommendations? lol I know that most of you won't have any opinions. But gotta ask. I'm getting some gray hairs. sigh My wonderful son first pointed them out. So anyway, I wanna dye my hair, but can't afford to go to the salon. Any recommendations on brands? __________________ Check out my spoilers for over 20 shows @ SpoilerFix.com Check out my TV blog, where I post weekly & daily TV schedules, TV news, interviews with TV stars & more! All new TV forums as well @ TV Is My Pacifier

02-19-2006, 09:09 AM	#4
Kim Eternally Ensign Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Utah Posts: 4,573	I have had good results with the L'Oreal Couleur Experte line. They come with color and highlights, and a good after conditioner. It's a big more expensive, like $15, but it's worth it for me. Plus, it doesn't stink, and it covers my grays perfectly. __________________ Before you criticize someone, walk a mile in their shoes. That way, you'll be a mile from them, and you'll have their shoes. --Jack Handey Deep Thoughts

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Burzhui hot in velour pants Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: New York City Posts: 9,198	Nair makes a very good product, just avoid all instructions, put as much of it in your hair as possible __________________ ____________________ IF A FAT GIRL FALLS IN THE WOODS DO THE TREES LAUGH?

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02-19-2006, 06:37 AM	#2
theorangeone Commander Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: not quite RI Posts: 1,137	Well, it depends on what color. A big problem sometimes is that gray hair resists the dye. I usually go with deep shades of red, and I've found that L'oreal fades the fastest and the semi-permanent like Natural Instincts tend to stay longer than it says on the box. And the roots look more natural.

02-19-2006, 06:50 AM	#3
Emqtee Lieutenant Commander Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Michigan Posts: 513	I used to use Feria or Garnier 100% color. They are both really hard on your hair. (and pretty expensive) if you use one of those plan to condition a lot. When I have the urge to dye my hair now it is Clairol nice 'n easy. It is fairly inexpensive (compared to the other two listed above), has built in highlights, and doesn't seem as harsh.

02-19-2006, 09:33 AM	#5
neutral Lieutenant Junior Grade Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 176	If you're just starting to get gray, start with a non-peroxide product.

02-19-2006, 09:35 AM	#6
johnnymk Chief of Naval Operations Join Date: May 2000 Location: LEVITTOWN< PA> USA Posts: 13,621	Clairol Revitalique...however, about 4 years ago, it was discontinued. Fortunately, eBay occasionally has a seller now and then, and I grab up whatever they have( in my color). It definitely covers the gray and doesn't dry my hair out, like every other brand I ever tried, and I have oily hair. I get three colorings per package by pouring the liquid into another container and then adding the stuff from the tube when I need it. Reviews are still on the Net. Everyone loved it, I don't know why they discontinued it.

02-19-2006, 09:57 AM	#7
oblongmelon Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: In a nutshell Posts: 9,678	Jenny, before you put a permanent or semi permanent dye on your hair -why don't you try something like FANCI-FUL rinse..my sister who is a hairdresser recommends it all the time to people who are just starting to color their hair..just remember, once you put a permanent dye or semi-perm dye on there..it's there till it grows out or gets cut off. For just a few grey hairs, use something less offensive to your hair..the FANCI-FUL btw comes in LOADS OF COLORS so you can change it all the time the greys you have will become highlights of your natural hair. You can pick the stuff up at most CVS stores..or some beauty shops..it costs about 6 dollars a bottle and lasts forever. Also-now they carry MOUSSE.

02-19-2006, 12:06 PM	#8
Jenny Chief of Naval Operations Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Kansas City area Posts: 10,947	hmm, ok. I'll try the FANCI-FUL first. Seems like it'd be a lot easier and not as permanent. Thanks all.

02-21-2006, 03:12 AM	#11
Jane83 Commander Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: S. Pasadena Posts: 1,452	i used to use feria... but if you really want a decent job, go see a stylist. that way you wont risk looking like shiet if you make a mistake

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