Advice needed on hair colouring (merged)

MrsE_2

I use nice'n'easy I think shade 114 (lightest ash brown).

I want lighter, but not blonde, like a very dark blonde.

Nice'n'easy seem to jump to quite blonde after this.

I like nice'n'easy because its quite thick & so not messy (I've tried Boots & Superdrugs in the past & I wouldn't use them again).

Anyone use the L'oreal?
Whats the difference between Excellence & Recital Preference?

Any others you can recommend?

I'm after a bit of grey coverage too, as I get a few greys:o :mad:

Sugar_Coated_Owl

I normally use L'oreal casting creme gloss (semi-perm.) However, a couple of weeks ago I used Garnier 100% color (perm.) I don't think I'll be using that again.

I think L'oreal recital preference has an anti-fade thing in it.

MrsE_2

razorbladekisses wrote: »

I normally use L'oreal casting creme gloss (semi-perm.) However, a couple of weeks ago I used Garnier 100% color (perm.) I don't think I'll be using that again.

I think L'oreal recital preference has an anti-fade thing in it.

Thanks

I use the permenent, the others only last a certain number of washs & I don't think they cover grey so well.

jessicamb

I've tried most of the high street ones and they are pretty similar. The ten minute ones I would approach with caution - I had one and it was very dark compared to what it should have been.

gabyjane

Hi i use the nice and easy one number 106a which is a really nice blonde (well i think so anyway!) my hairdresser says it is lovely and never knew i even dyed my hair before i told her! it isn't too blonde either although not far off my natural colour.

squirrelchops

Hi all,

I had poseted before but received no replies. I was wondering if you can use a home hair dye if you hair has been high/lowlighted at the hairdressers?

thanks.

bizzylizzy

Hi, I'm new to this forum (didn't know it was here :rolleyes:) and I'm hoping someone can help.... I have searched but can't find anything similar so sorry if it's been discussed already

I have naturally dark brown hair but have been having to dye it for years now (myself), to keep it that colour! I am trying to lighten the brown slowly, but don't want to go the reddish route. I use Nice'n'Easy, 117A right now. I am finding my roots are showing through about 2 weeks after I have dyed it :eek::eek:, and not wishing to colour my hair fortnightly I have tried the N&E Root touch-up. I am not happy with it though, it doesn't cover grey properly, it's too light compared with my hair and within a week the roots are showing again.
So I have been using Schwartzkopf re touch stick thing, in dark brown. The colour is good but it's not easy to apply so looks a bit patchy.
Does anyone have any tips to cover root regrowth between colouring?
Also, any good sites that can help with choosing colour, particularly going lighter, slowly?
Sorry to be so longwinded, thanks for reading!

suki1964

I find that if I use a tinting brush and cover my roots before I use the last of the colour for the rest of my hair, the roots last longer.

Start where your normal parting is, paint down both sides just along the regrowth, then do another parting a and repeat, and again and again till you have all the roots done. Should take a good 20 mins, then I spread on all the rest and wait another 15/20 mins and rinse.

bizzylizzy

Thanks, yes I do that already, always start with the parting and then other roots. It's the time in between colouring that is my problem, how to cover new growth without dying the whole head again.....

bizzylizzy

Well, I have been busy googling and found a product called Color Mark on sale in the US and also Canada. It looks excellent and just what I'm after - but I can't find it for sale anywhere here! Does anyone use it, or know where I can get it? Or something similar?

flea72

if you are going for any colour other than your natural shade, you are going to have to live with the root regrowth. i would not recommend retouching the roots every fortnight, just get used to the fact your roots will show for a while. Colouring hair every 5-6wks should be more than enough

its not like two shades of brown is that noticeable. Perhaps trying highlights would give your hair the lighter lift you want, and also regrowth isnt that noticeable, as you dont see the definite 'line' until it has really grown a good cm or 2

Flea