Hair Coloring Advice

I also color my greys a couple shades lighter than my natural color, then leave the dye on longer than the time on the instructions. That way, the color stays longer but doesn't get dark. I also use "color safe" shampoo and conditoner. One recommendation by my stylist is to blow dry your hair after home coloring. The heat helps to set the color.

Why don't you go with a lighter than natural color instead of matching or darker? The color I use is a little lighter than my natural color so it blends with the natural highlights to just look like another dimension.

Let me give you some advice. Google "Goldwell" color. There's a spot you can type in your zip code to find a salon near you that uses this color. Get an appointment and go let them do your color.

Tell them that your gray is resistant - ask them to "scrub" the color against your roots with the brush. This helps make the color work better on the gray.

Goldwell stays VERY WELL in your hair if you use the proper shampoo. I have a feeling you aren't using the proper shampoo, if your hair is gray in two weeks. The colorist can tell you what to use. I get my roots done probably every 5 to 6 weeks (yeah, I have really gray roots and sometimes I wait too long to save some money), but my hair color overall looks great.

Here is another idea for you that I feel has made a difference for me. Have the colorist put Goldwell highlights in your hair. I have the minimum - I think it's 6 - tell your colorist you want that. It starts out very muted. As time goes on, the highlights lighten considerably. The reason I like this is that it helps make my tray roots, as they grow, not look SO different from my hair. If I were you, I would only get the roots done every other time, or even 3 times to getting the ends done. If you are using the proper shampoo and conditioner, you won't have a problem with the color fading. If you are using the proper shampoo, getting Goldwell color on your hair, and have some highlights, you don't need to have all of your hair colored everytime. I would NOT color your own hair. I'd let the colorist help you.

I learned to do this and my hair is so much better than it was before. Goldwell is wonderful color, and I'm never going to switch brands again.

Dawn

I don't know exactly what it looks like, but having different colors in your hair is ok, it usually blends nicely making it look a little more dimensional. Often times when people get their hair colored or highlighted, they have the stylist use 2 colors for a more natural look.

Since you sound unhappy about the recent results, I'd go to a good colorist and explain to them what you want and that you don't want the brass. With dark hair, some red is normal especially after being in the sun and can look pretty, but it shouldn't be brassy. Ask around for a good colorist or go back to the salon you were just at, they will fix it for you without charge, I'm sure of it!

If you are using a dark brown color you need to use an NN not a standard N for the color. So, I like a VERY dark brown and I use a 4NN when I color to remove my grey hairs, I have a lot and they are RIGHT UP FRONT! I go to Sally to get my own supplies and use L'Oreal brand dye and Sally's developer. I also like L'orel's root rescue for a quickie when I have a last min special event, it does well, esp for 5-8 bucks! I have a profile pic if you want to see just how dark, I may be black and white but I think you can still tell.

I too have dark hair that has turned about 30 % grey. I do myself with Ash and neutral level 7NA of Wella or Clairol. Then periodically, (every 4 months) get a highlight at the salon which helps hide the grey. I cannot go too dark as I am fair skinned and blue eyes and this color looks natural with my skin color. Good luck.