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reneeintx Veteran  Posts: 271 |
posted 08-10-2003 12:54 AM
  
Hello everyone, Can someone help me? I have permanent colored hair that is dark brown. Everytime I get my hair colored about 4 weeks later I start seeing gray. Should I give up doing the all over color and just get highlights? There's such a big contrast between dark brown and gray. I can say the last time I got my hair colored I went to a salon that only used Aveda products. This was the first time in 10 years of coloring my hair that my scalp didn't itch and burn. Would appreciate any responses. IP: Logged |
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SG-in-NC Junior Member  Posts: 20 |
posted 08-10-2003 01:30 PM
I'd love any ideas, too! My dark brown hair is natural, but I'm starting to find grey hairs and they are making me nuts! I'm also petrified of hi-lites b/c I don't want fake blonde or purple streaks in my hair! IP: Logged |
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reneeintx Veteran Posts: 271 |
posted 08-10-2003 01:57 PM
I know what you mean SG. Before I started seeing gray hairs I did have my hair highlighted once by JC Penney..BIG MISTAKE!! That lady streaked my hair and I looked like a striped tiger. I had to let it grow out. It looked awful. It was "fake blond" looking. Dark hair with white streaks every so often.  That woman didn't have a clue what she was doing. Renee IP: Logged |
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sassymomof2 Senior Member Posts: 77 |
posted 08-10-2003 05:23 PM
HI , I am 34 and have brown hair and i color my hair a medium brown, It covers all my gray, and i like it cause it gives my hair a richer look than my natural dull brown, Good luck , I likw using loreal its very good, I am also a cosmotoligist , I never buy the exspensive stuff. You could also try a semipermanent color to see if that works then it will wash out. IP: Logged |
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susiejb Senior Member Posts: 127 |
posted 08-10-2003 06:44 PM
renee, I have medium-brown hair and was told for years that I should have it highlighted. I finally found a hairdresser that specializes in haircolor, and she loves to experiment. In the summer, she highlights my hair in 2 types of blond, and in the winter she adds a little red. It is definitely better than the all-over because when it begins to grow out, the grey blends in with the highlights and the roots don't show nearly as bad. If you're going to have it done, go to a reputable salon, not just a jc pennney or cuts-r-us!!! It's worth the money if you can afford it. ------------------ IP: Logged |
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reneeintx Veteran Posts: 271 |
posted 08-10-2003 08:04 PM
Sassy~ Your hair sounds pretty,and being a cosmotologist you probably know all the tricks. Susie~ Do you permanent color your hair also, or do you just do the highlights? When I had my hair highlighted at JCpenney I lived in a small town Can either of you help answer this question? You know when a woman is about 50% gray and she gets highlights that look like an ashy blond with a salt and peppery Have a great day Renee IP: Logged |
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southern_belle Member Posts: 72 |
posted 08-11-2003 12:02 PM
My mom is graying a good bit, and she has kept her hair hightlighted for a few years now and yes it hides the grey well. Like someone said above, you definitely can't see roots either b/c the grey blends in with the highlights. It looks great! Belle IP: Logged |
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reneeintx Veteran Posts: 271 |
posted 08-11-2003 01:27 PM
oops double post [This message has been edited by reneeintx (edited 08-11-2003).] IP: Logged |
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reneeintx Veteran Posts: 271 |
posted 08-11-2003 01:29 PM
Belle~ Thanks for the reply. Now I must say I'm jealous. I never thought I would like LA til I went there last month. I visted New Orleans and I absolutely fell in love with the place. I loved the food, the people the atmosphere. The french quarter was a blast Aye eeee! Renee
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southern_belle Member Posts: 72 |
posted 08-12-2003 11:22 AM
Yes it is nice...I live not quite an hour away from N.O. The food is yum! If you live here, you are always disappointed when you go out to eat on vacation! My dad just made jambalaya this past weekend. Have a great day! Belle IP: Logged |
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