| bonnieblooming |
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| 09/08/2008 16:16 |
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Hi
I get my hair coloured every 6 weeks and it costs £42 - probably not much by London standards but we are talking Northern Irish country town here . But, everthing is getting soooo expensive now - it costs £20+ more to fill my car than it did last year when I bought it - I'm wondering if I should try to colour my own hair and save a bit of money. Do any of you 'do it yourself' and how successful do you think it is?
BB
| Rosey46 |
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| 09/08/2008 16:31 |
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Hi Bonnieblooming
I used to get highlights done every 6 weeks or so and the last time I had it done it cost over £60 - and that was about 10 years ago! And that's Cornish prices for you!
I have done my own for ages now - tho YD and OH help with highlights. I would say the main problem for me is that even the permanent colours seem to wash out after a couple of weeks. Those root colourings are great as are the 2-step colours, ones that you use a base colour and then highlight on top, though again for me they don't last long. It's like the Forthe Road Bridge - constant maintenance!
Lol
Rosey
| ShelBee |
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| 09/08/2008 16:35 |
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I used to colour my own hair but it has become increasingly difficult/time consuming like trying to hold back the tide! Perhaps i just got lazy but I too pay £40 here in Bangor. It does make sense to do it yourself provided you can find the right colour( the number of times i have ended up looking like an old crow!)Clairol Lasting Colour are very good and easy to use but their medium brown is very dark - be warned.One girl I know mixes two together and it is lovely.
Shelbee
P.S. Are we going to see you on Wednesday at the Northern Ireland forum Fest!
| debenjane |
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| 09/08/2008 16:36 |
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Always did, then had salon highlights which were wonderful but so very expensive, so now back to DIY. Actually going to do it tomorrow. It always looks ok but if I had the spare money it would be salon everytime. Also tried the home hightlighting kit and it worked really well for a long time then the hightlight bit started to look an odd colour so I had a rest for a while - but they are good if you have help like Rosey46.
| xxxSummerxxx |
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| 09/08/2008 17:24 |
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Only this year ive started to have my Colour done every 7/8 weeks at the Hairdressers as id been colouring it myself and it stated going a strange Green colour !!! LOL
| Spanishlady |
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| 09/08/2008 17:26 |
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I always do it myself ,well at least the SF does it for me about every two months , I buy the cheapest colour I can find I have tried the more expensive ones and it did not make any difference , the sun out here wreaks my hair anyway and I hate going to and sitting in the hairdressers, I am now waiting for Barbara to come and give me a manicure and pedicure whip off my mustache and do my eyebrows
| tsn |
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| 09/08/2008 17:55 |
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Have recently used Nice and Easy permanent and it really was
easy to do. The colour has lasted well too. And for less than a fiver.
The only thing to watch out for is putting a brown straight onto blonde hair as it could go green. What colour is your hair at the moment and what colour do you want to go?
tsn
| susieblue |
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| 09/08/2008 18:18 |
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I did for a while but you have to watch the condition of the hair as it can get very dry. Have now reached a compromise and have it highlighted but just once or twice a year, because of the cost. Last time I had it done plus a cut and blow dry it came to about £100.
| kate55 |
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| 09/08/2008 19:19 |
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I have known my hairdresser for years and he told me which colour for my hair of semi permanent and then as it washes out my hair looks like it is highlighted He also told me if you buy same type you can mix colour and I have tried that too would never pay salon prices but he sometimes does it for me as a birthday present!
Have a go with semi permanent first to get right shade
if you dont like it it will soon be gone
have fun
good luck
| saraw |
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| 09/08/2008 19:32 |
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I always colour my own hair, I have a cut done at the hairdressers and then colour it myself. It is so easy to do it, I have had one mistake which I nipped to hairdressers to sort it out. Far to expensive to have a hairdresser do it.
Sara
| Katie_Baby |
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| 10/08/2008 13:59 |
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Hi
I'm also thinking about colouring my own hair but am worried about being sensitive to the products as I suffer from allergies (luckily up to now haven't needed to colour much but the grey is showing more!)
Has anyone tried Herbatint colour - I've been reading about it on their website and wondered if it was worth a try. I see some salons use it but not near to where I live.
| Carey |
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| 11/08/2008 12:49 |
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Hi I'm 48 and been colouring my own hair for 25 years now to cover the grey. I've tried all the major brands and not had any problems any of them. My only advice is if you are brown like me (ok grey, but I was dark brown) it is probably better to go for a slightly lighter shade.
I don't think it looks quite as good when you do it yourself, but hairdressers are just so expensive I can't afford to have it done there.
| ChrissiFi |
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| 11/08/2008 16:04 |
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I'm far too much of a scaredy cat! I paid £37 for a colour last time having decided highlights were getting far too expensive (and took too long - foils on long hair seem to take forever). I went a tiny bit lighter than my natural colour (the chart said medium blond but think light mouse) and 6 weeks on if I look carefully I can see a good half inch of root but the colour's so close you'd not spot it from across the room. I'm hoping for another three or four weeks before I get it redone.
| Sussexgirl65 |
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| 11/08/2008 18:13 |
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I colour my own hair and have only had it done by the hairdresser once of twice over the past 15 years. I am normally pleased at my handywork!!!
SG
| maja |
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| 11/08/2008 18:22 |
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Have just coloured my own hair, Lóreal cream excellence. Just rinsed it, so still wet. Hope it will be allright......
| chattycathy |
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| 11/08/2008 18:42 |
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I could always do it for you Bonnie & & shelbee
| xxxSummerxxx |
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| 11/08/2008 19:04 |
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Maja,
Did it turn out ok???
| maja |
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| 11/08/2008 20:12 |
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yes I think so. No nasty surprises.I hope it looks the same tomorrow......
| AllyL |
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| 11/08/2008 21:06 |
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I used to colour my own, but started to get hairdresser to do it about 5 years ago. The colour looks much more natural and fades well. Had to change hairdresser about a year or so ago because it was getting far too expensive (£60) plus one or two other reasons. I now go to a girl who works for herself out of one of the salons, she only charges £30 for a cut and colour and if anything, I'm happier with the results. Not just because of the price, people have complimented the colour.
Don't know what I'll do when I retire though - perhaps go grey gracefully!
| chattycathy |
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| 11/08/2008 22:11 |
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I'm lucky as my niece who is a hairdresser does mine for free,I get a colour,trim & highlites which would cost me a fortune but as I look after her little son she doesnt charge me...
| Loo |
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| 12/08/2008 17:14 |
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In reply to Katie_Baby's post.
When I was worried about an alergic reaction I went to the hairdresser 48 hrs before the appointment and just got them to put some colour on my arm, as a skin test. They should do this anyway. If you have a DIY kit, they always say to do this yourself, everytime you colour your hair yourself.
I was going to private message you KB but you are not accepting any pm's.
Loo
| chattycathy |
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| 12/08/2008 19:23 |
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Katy_Baby if you are worried about an allergic reaction do a skin test 1st...all you do is cleanse the skin behind your ear,mix a tiny amount of the colour & developer & apply a tiny amount on the cleansed skin with a cotton bud...this should be done 48 hours before dying your hair,if there is any reaction then you'll know not to go ahead with the process...
I hope this helps...
Cathy.
| andicat |
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| 13/08/2008 11:23 |
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Cathy
I colour my hair at home and I've often wondered about testing before applying colour at home.
If you've mixed the colour and developer together, will it still be OK to use 48 hours later, or do you have to buy another kit once you've decided there is no allergic reaction?
Andi
| jancey |
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| 13/08/2008 18:10 |
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Hello
I've been colouring my hair for years after the highlights got too expensive. I use Loreal and my hairdresser always comments on the colour - saying it looks good. ( he is the salon owner)
Jancey
| Marg18 |
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| 13/08/2008 20:23 |
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I think you are only supposed to use a little bit to test and then use the rest after the strand test.
| Marg18 |
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| 13/08/2008 20:28 |
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I've been colouring my hiar for the last 10 years and my hairdresser also said how natural it looks. I use Clairol Nice 'n Easy and have never had any problems. I've had it coloured at a salon a couple of times for a treat but found it to be too expensive now that I'm retired. At the moment I am trying to grow it out and am using a non-permanent colour to cover the grey roots hoping it will gradually grow out without looking too obvious. I think it's going to take quite a while though and I may decide I don't like it once I see how much grey I've got!!
| kafferlilly |
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| 14/08/2008 10:05 |
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Quote:
Cathy
I colour my hair at home and I've often wondered about testing before applying colour at home.
If you've mixed the colour and developer together, will it still be OK to use 48 hours later, or do you have to buy another kit once you've decided there is no allergic reaction?
Andi
No sorry it is not a good idea to keep the liquid once it has been mixed....I think it does tell you this in the instructions.....never mind its always trail and error....and even hairdressers get it wrong to occasionaly....it has been knone
Take a bit out of both liquids and mix them in a plastic little dish of some kind...
I do think that we ladies have it hard as we feel the need to maintain our youthful physicalities....but dont you feel sometimes just to give up and give in and let it all hangout.
| ginandtonic |
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| 14/08/2008 14:43 |
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Why not see if any of the salons near you offer colouring by a trainee? I go to one salon and they only charge £5 (less than buying one over the counter) the trainee should be well supervised and only put the colour on once you and the senior stylist have agreed on which one is best for you.
I have also tried doing it at home with good results + one ruined towel and messy bathroom. have used L'oreal Excellence - put some of the colour behind your ear - seal it back up again and its ok to use 48 hours later.
| beckybrox |
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| 14/08/2008 15:43 |
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What happens if you put home hair colour over highlights. I have a bit of grey in medium brown hair. The hairdresser puts on an all over colour ahd foil highlights but this is getting too expensive. If I use a hair colour at home without putting in highlights , will the 'old' highlight colour show through the new brown ??
| chattycathy |
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| 14/08/2008 16:14 |
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Sorry andicat for not making that clear...No I wouldnt suggest keeping the mixed colour and using it 48 hours later...you only need to take the tiniest amount of each(enough for a cotton bud) then mix & use the rest of the colour & developer when ready to use...
this is what I was taught in college during my course in the last 2 years andicat but just before we were finishing in June we were told we didnt have to mix colour & developer for the ''skin test'' anymore,a dab of the colour on the end of a cotton bud is how its done now...
Cathy........
| andicat |
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| 14/08/2008 16:25 |
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Thanks for that Cathy - I'll do that before I colour next time.
| jucol |
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| 14/08/2008 16:37 |
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Hi there
I too am considering colouring my own hair after years of highlights at a salon. I agree the cost is becoming prohibitive since I retired. I'm concerned about putting colour over my existing highlights too. If you get a private reply to this query I would be really grateful for the same advice if you would be kind enough to pass it on.
Many thanks
jucol
| chattycathy |
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| 14/08/2008 16:44 |
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Hi Becky,I get the same,an all over brown then foil highlights...the roots usually need re-done every 4-6 weeks,you can either have the base colour added to your roots and then roots highlighted to blend in with the rest or a full head colour,I have done this & it has always worked out fine...just remember a medium brown can turn out very dark! Not sure if I would recommend puting red over highlights unless you want something very vibrant...I'm no expert even if I'm trying to sound like one!lol!
Local colleges are always looking for clients to practice on & the trainees are supervised,it is so much cheaper!
| snoopy56 |
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| 16/08/2008 14:24 |
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last year I went from high-lighted blonde to brunette. At first I thought it was too dark and my eye-brows which are going grey didn't match so i had those dyed as well but they turned out too dark so I wouldn't recommend it. I'm now happy with my hair colour and I use a pencil on my eye-brows. I go to the hairdresser for a colour and highlights about every 8-10 weeks but in between I use a root touch-up which seems to work fine.
| Artfulsighs |
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| 21/08/2008 16:29 |
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I'm late 40.s too & have been colouring my once dark brown hair for years now & I am beginning to feel a little like mutton dressed up as lamb! I also probably need to go lighter but I have black eyebrows & dark brown eyes. But what about shoulder length grey? It can look great but I'm not sure yet. Have you used the Pre-lightener before going to a new shade? The instruction warnings are scary especially as I do have sensitive skin. Perhaps we should start a new trend for Silver Foxes!
| lobelia |
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| 26/08/2008 21:59 |
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Have been using Nice & easy for a while now, but still sometimes miss bits!!. My hairdresser advised massaging it in like a shampoo & that has improved it. Nice colour & has lasted well, but unfortunately my grey parting doesn't look too good after 4 weeks, so I have to do it regularly. There's a nice weekly conditioner with the colour, which smells lovely & does leave my hair well conditioned
| Chelsea |
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| 27/08/2008 17:28 |
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Snoopy - I have recently gone from blonde to dark red (far too expensive to keep up though, will have to start doing it myself I think) I too have had to colour in my eyebrows - I use a product called Brow-zings by Benefit. It consists of a brown wax which you stroke on with the stiff brush and that gives you the shape and tidies the existing brows, then you brush the powder over the top. Sounds fiddly but you soon get the hang of it and it looks more natural than pencil. If anyone is thinking of buying this product (Benefit = pricey) its well worth letting the sales girl demonstrate the technique first.
| shadesoflilac |
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| 04/09/2008 16:20 |
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HI
To be honest, I now don't bother having my hair highlighted at the hairdressers. First of all I hate sitting there for ages in the foils. Secondly, I actually find that growing out highlights looks worse than growing out full head colour.
I did use L'Oreal for a long time but found that Nice n Easy was better for me. Found a lovely shade and do it myself. Texture of my hair feels better, looks great, saves a whole lot of money. As one of the other writers said, I just have my hair cut every six weeks or so and colour at home.
Good luck
| JustJules |
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| 04/09/2008 16:42 |
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Hi, I have just coloured my own hair after 20 years of having it done at the salon as I get fed up with paying out £50 or so every 5 weeks. I used L'Oreal light ash blonde and it's lovely. Load of people have commented on it at work as it had started to look a bit yellowy. I usually had an overall blonde tint with a few lowlights and I was pleased to see that it even covered my darker roots. I thought if it turned out wrong I would have to just pop to the hairdressers to get it sorted but thought I had nothing to lose and now have saved myself a fortune and will go and just have a cut and blow instead! Go for it!