Hair Dying help + money saving?

Downsizing__for_sanity

I usually buy the Sheer Blonde range when it's on BOGOF - about £4 at least I think? However the Timotei Golden Highlights range is good value at about £1.99 and is currently on BOGOF at Tesco. I do notice my highlights don't go brassy but it's not THAT much of a difference to justify the cost of the salon products! Sheer Blonde mousse (scary purple colour at first) is fab and lasts me ages, as does their spun gold wax/balm stuff.

alwaysonthego_2

I love the john frieda stuff and Avon blonde shampoo is also good

the_devil_made_me_do_it

Try ebay, you may get the salon recommended products a lot cheaper. I bought Tigi Catwalk duo shampoo & conditioner) and instead of paying £13 each, I got both items for £13.

I agree, purple blonde hair products are great. Homebargains had some good offers.

LizD_2

You can get herbal-based haircolours with a minimum of chemicals that are less damaging to the hair. I'm not sure how effective they are, but I'll be trying one out soon, so I'll let you know.

~*Plushroom*~

MartinaMoney wrote: »

Can anyone help me. Summary - was made redundant - now enjoying life looking after family and less stress - now want to stay at home - downshift etc. but need to cut back. Firstly hairdresser - used to visit monthly at £50 a pop for grey hair coloured. Never used home dye kits but if I did could save more than £40 per month (HUGE) - has anyone any advice on this subject - is it a false economy .... any advice would be very much appreciated.

I've been dying my hair for years, and had my hair dyed at a hairdressers I worked at. I've received more compliments when I've done it myself if I'm honest!

There are some great dyes out there in stores, check around for reviews and ask friends for tips on what they've used.

A really good basic dye is Polycolour, very cheap and gives you a nice glossy colour that doesn't fade fast. What colour do you normal have yours coloured to if you don't mind me asking? I might know of a specific dye that'd suit.

~*Plushroom*~

Oh, forgot to mention. The first time you do it make sure you have someone else help you or you may miss a bit whilst you are getting used to doing it.

Starting from the back and working your way to the front also helps when you start out, as you're less likely to miss a spot of hair that way.

lady_noluck

I recommend doing a skin test though. I've been dyeing my hair for years so thought I was allergic. However, I used a different brand once and luckily was made by a good friend to do a test behind my ear. Sure enough, withing 10 minutes I had a large red sore patch behind my ear that was rapidly spreading down my neck!!! I am soooooo glad never put that stuff on my head!! (It was one of the new leading brands too, not some dodgy "6 year old back of cupboard product")

shegha

do you have a local hairdressing & beauty training college? Our local college only charges £15 for a full head tint including blow dry. That way you still get a treat and using professional products too.

Hapless_2

I have been home dying my hair since I was 12, started on wash in/wash outs and am now on the nice and easys. I can't remember what my original colour was! But I have always done it myself.

Sarahjovi

Hi,

I dye my grey (nearly white) Hair! and I seem to have to re-do the roots every 2 weeks:eek:. On the advice of my hairdresser I use a normal permanent dye (semi permanent won't cover my roots) and just mix enough to just do the roots, which is fine, but I find it such a pain to have to do it every couple of weeks.

My hair is so fine that when the roots come through it can look like I have an inch wide parting.

So, can anyone recommend a root touch up remedy, which will temperarilly cover the roots in between dying? I have tried the Schwarzkof re-toucher, but its not brillient!

Thanks

Sarah:D