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  • Thanks all. Has anyone used the method of applying to roots, then all the hair at the end ? Does it work OK ?
  • flissh
    flissh Posts: 720 Forumite
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    Thanks all. Has anyone used the method of applying to roots, then all the hair at the end ? Does it work OK ?
    Yes I do that every time. My hair dresser said do the roots, leave for the required time then when you put it on the ends oly leave it on for a couple of minutes To try to avoid that 'dark at the end lighter at the roots' look.
  • Garier Olia hair colour is good i think
  • hgotsparkle
    hgotsparkle Posts: 1,282 Forumite
    flissh wrote: »
    I've gone back to nice and easy but it seems to fade really quickly on me.
    I was using garner nutrisse I only stopped because the shop I was in only had nice and easy and I was desperate! As I used to use it I thought what the heck and it often has good deals.
    Might try home highlights just seen an advert on the tv for a new one that looks quite easy to use…I'm a sucker for cleaver advertising!

    Would that be L'oreal Glam Highlights?
    Tried it, turned my hair BRIGHT orange and I've since spent £60 on dyes trying to fix it and remove the brassyness.
    My hair was dark blonde to start with.
  • flissh
    flissh Posts: 720 Forumite
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    Would that be L'oreal Glam Highlights?
    Tried it, turned my hair BRIGHT orange and I've since spent £60 on dyes trying to fix it and remove the brassyness.
    My hair was dark blonde to start with.

    Thanks, will steer clear then!
  • balletshoes
    balletshoes Posts: 16,610 Forumite
    Can you use semi permanent to make your hair go lighter ? Or does it have to be permenant .

    i only use semi-permanent colours, I have dark brown hair and using light brown/reds lightens my hair considerably (even more in summer, when my hair lightens anyway).
  • Person_one
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    Can I ask you knowledgeable people a quick question? I haven't dyed my hair at home for years and there's a new issue to deal with since then, greys!

    I've just put a semi-permanent Boots Botanics on, but its only covered about 70% of the grey, with a few really noticeable ones left at the front.

    I think I may need a permanent colour to get rid of the little !!!!!!s. How long do I need to wait before putting one over the top? My hair's in fairly good condition, but it is quite fine and breaks/tangles more easily than average, I'd say.

    I'm feeling impatient, I want to do it tomorrow!
  • Chezcat
    Chezcat Posts: 42 Forumite
    Person_one wrote: »
    Can I ask you knowledgeable people a quick question? I haven't dyed my hair at home for years and there's a new issue to deal with since then, greys!

    I've just put a semi-permanent Boots Botanics on, but its only covered about 70% of the grey, with a few really noticeable ones left at the front.

    I think I may need a permanent colour to get rid of the little !!!!!!s. How long do I need to wait before putting one over the top? My hair's in fairly good condition, but it is quite fine and breaks/tangles more easily than average, I'd say.

    I'm feeling impatient, I want to do it tomorrow!

    I have had similar problems with Boots Botanics and my hair is similar to yours....I have a little cluster of grey hairs in my fringe that are very resistant to dye although Nice and Easy works well. It is frustrating but I have always waited until at least 10 washes before re-applying due to the chemical onslaugt on my hair and head!
  • flissh
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    You could try 'nice and easy root touch up' for the grey at your temple.
  • FizzWhizz
    FizzWhizz Posts: 939 Forumite
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    Person_one wrote: »
    Can I ask you knowledgeable people a quick question? I haven't dyed my hair at home for years and there's a new issue to deal with since then, greys!

    I've just put a semi-permanent Boots Botanics on, but its only covered about 70% of the grey, with a few really noticeable ones left at the front.

    I think I may need a permanent colour to get rid of the little !!!!!!s. How long do I need to wait before putting one over the top? My hair's in fairly good condition, but it is quite fine and breaks/tangles more easily than average, I'd say.

    I'm feeling impatient, I want to do it tomorrow!

    Please don't shoot the messenger… :D

    The general consensus is, if you have used a colour which contains peroxide (basically anything which comes in two bottles that you have to mix) then you should wait a month before doing it again. This gives your hair a good chance to rest between "processes" and you are much less likely to irreparably damage your locks.

    That said, as you haven't coloured you hair in years, I would probably give in to my impatient side and do it much sooner ;)

    I would highly recommend the Nice & Easy semi permanent range, the developer is weaker than a permanent dye, so less damaging, and for me it actually sticks to my hair better than a permanent; I dye my hair black and if I use a perm, it fades to dark brown within a couple of weeks and my greys lose all colour. The N&E semi stays black and it's only the regrowth I need to touch up (every 5 or 6 weeks)
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