Advice needed on hair colouring (merged)

Glamazon

I had this problem luckily my hair was very short but I still couldn't wait for it to grow out. I doubt you will find anythign that will get it out without a costly trip to the hairdressers.

I'm a mousey brown and agree it doesn't look great when roots come through!

Things I tried which you might find useful

Wash hair with Vosene - this is supposed to help strip colour.
Try Lemon rinses after you've washed your hair.
Buy a bottle of bealch - woah only kidding.

I don't think you'll have much luck without getting it done professionally.

Good luck though

Sagaris

I think you have to have it done professionally too.

I wanted to do the same thing, luckily my friend at work has a daughter who was an apprentice hairdresser at a top London salon - and for her final exams she needed a volunteer to have their hair lightened.........so I offered!

It took ages - and was quite scary as my hair went patchy yellow at one stage! :eek:
But it was all done under strict supervison and looked lovely when it was finished, it should have been around £180 to have it done by the qualified stylist!!

Would it be worth enquiring at your local haidressing college to see if they will do something similar?

vervin

I am a hairdresser my own salon ,get some high- light's put in [not to fine , it will have to be bleach to lift the dark tint] Do not get them too light just a warmer colour than yours . Ask for a half head less expensive .This will do the the shell of your hair [the bit we all see] . Then tint your self the next time WITH A LIGHTER COLOUR THAN YOU THINK YOU NEED . Only do the roots do not take onto the end's ,do this the next 2 times then get the next lighter colour, need any more help come back .

lilyblanks

[I have tried it and it is excellent as good, if not better than the expensive ones

suki1964

deborah2387 wrote: »

Hi Ladies

I've used (on more than one occasion) Schwarzkopf Poly Hair Colour when short on cash - you can find it in places like Savers and Semi-Chem, and it's generally £1.99. It's fab!

Deb

Just used this for the first time and have to say Im very impressed. Best bit was it was a lot easier to rinse out then my usual brands

annie_d

I have used it but the colour faded quickly

alison99_2

suki1964 wrote: »

Just used this for the first time and have to say Im very impressed. Best bit was it was a lot easier to rinse out then my usual brands

I totally agree with you and I was amazed at how quickly I managed to rinse it out of my hair, I'm usually in the shower forever.
It totally covers grey too, a lot of more expensive brands promise that and then disappoint me.

suki1964

annie_d wrote: »

I have used it but the colour faded quickly

Not a problem when you are as grey as me - the roots always need doing long before colour fade becomes an issue :rotfl:

masonsmum

After having my hair dyed for years at the hairdressers at £60 a time I thought I might try doing it myself for an extra incentive to save money.

Can anyone recommend the best dye to use, my hair is a light brown and the last time I had it dyed in July last year I got a dark chocolate brown with sort of block highlights.

I really wanted a change and thought about a sort of auburn, chestnuty colour.

Should I try it or leave well alone

Thanks in advance for any advice

beautyscientist

Lots of people dye their own hair at home. The home products are very effective and there is no reason why you shouldn't get excellent results with a bit of practice.