For Colored Girls Only (Hair Coloring Support Thread)

Janet' said:
@faithVA...those edges are a tricky thing because for me, my edges are my most sensitive area and the most prone to break. Maybe you should do a patch test next time on one area...I just get so nervous about edges...
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I don't usually have problems with my edges. Its the crown of my head that is sensitive. These gray edges are tough. I think they are cussing me out behind my back.

I'm going to go back to what I did the first time and just let the color sit for 45 minutes under a few plastic caps.
 
Touched up my roots this weekend, used Wella Tango in Beige Blonde mixed with Light Ash Blonde and 30 developer. Perfect color, hair felt/feels amazing. DC'd with Joico Moisture Recovery after then followed with Aubrey GPB. Very pleased.

Thinking about going to my colorist for more highlights before my bday in May but I dunno. My old highlights from last year are only at the very ends of my hair (I bc'd then got highlights). It looks cute but kinda needs refreshing. We shall see.
 
KinksAndInk said:
I was supposed to do my Marley twists next week but honestly I don't feel like it. So I'm coloring my hair Tuesday using the SM hair coloring system in light blonde. I plan on cowashing tonight because I have some product build up. Then Tuesday I'll color, do a protein treatment and roller set. I can't wait.
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Just a suggestion, you may want to do the protein txmnt a few days before the color and follow up with a moisturising dc. The protein will help your color take and the dc will be insurance that your hair is in the best condition for the color.
 
ajargon02 said:
Just a suggestion, you may want to do the protein txmnt a few days before the color and follow up with a moisturising dc. The protein will help your color take and the dc will be insurance that your hair is in the best condition for the color.
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Thanks for the suggestion. I've been using this kit for the past 3 years so I've figured out the best application for my hair. But I'll keep that in mind if I ever switch systems.
 
my hair color is busted right now :lol:
i have a dark reddish brown in the back half of my hair with some splotches of a blondish red that i was trying to cover.
then i have the front dyed jet black to match the weave that I got for new year's.
a hot mess, but hardly noticeable until i'm in direct sunlight.

i'm thinking of going to a stylist to get it fixed and get something cute. i usually do it myself but i'm feeling too lazy. i literally have the shea moisture jet black box sitting on my dresser, but i can never seem to get the energy.
 
Sitting under the dryer now for about an hour and then I'm going to let it air dry for another two hours before I take the rollers out. I finally used up the Shea Moisture Deep Treatment Masque. I'm not going to say that I'm sold...but I do have some tea tree oil conditioner and some JOICO that I need to use up before I purchase any more DCs.
 
So today I colored on dry hair with SM hair coloring system in light blonde (left on for 45 minutes, 35 of them with heat). Immediately after I rinsed the color, I did a protein treatment with Joico deep penetrating reconstructor, rinsed that after 20mins and then shampooed once with SM raw shea butter shampoo and now I have SM raw shea butter DC in my hair that I'm too lazy to wash out so I can roller set.
 
faithVA said:
After using semipermanent permanent are you ladies washing with shampoo or just rinsing with water?
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I use permanent color and I just water rinse until the water runs clear and I no longer feel color in my hair. Sometimes I cowash instead of shampooing. Never had a problem.
 
KinksAndInk said:
I use permanent color and I just water rinse until the water runs clear and I no longer feel color in my hair. Sometimes I cowash instead of shampooing. Never had a problem.
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Yeah I was looking specifically for semi permanent. Permanent color won't wash out but I'm not sure about semi permanent.
 
KinksAndInk said:
So today I colored on dry hair with SM hair coloring system in light blonde (left on for 45 minutes, 35 of them with heat). Immediately after I rinsed the color, I did a protein treatment with Joico deep penetrating reconstructor, rinsed that after 20mins and then shampooed once with SM raw shea butter shampoo and now I have SM raw shea butter DC in my hair that I'm too lazy to wash out so I can roller set.
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It bees like that sometime! That's how my overnight DC turned into a 48 hour DC...
 
I'm getting my demi-permanent color touch up tonight. Usually she just does the roots but this time I may have her pull it through as I'm seeing too many long gray hairs.
 
Did my protein txmnt a few weeks ago and followed up with moisturizing dc's, so now I am ready to refresh my color with sebastian cellophane.
 
My stylist did a great job covering my gray yesterday. Normally I just have her do the roots, but I was seeing too many long gray strands. I thought she would have to put the color on all my hair, but she went through and found the gray strands and just colored those. She is a definite keeper.
 
GettingKinky said:
My stylist did a great job covering my gray yesterday. Normally I just have her do the roots, but I was seeing too many long gray strands. I thought she would have to put the color on all my hair, but she went through and found the gray strands and just colored those. She is a definite keeper.
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Yes she is.
 
Physical Therapy is done, JOICO K-Pak (gold bottle) and Grapeseed oil slathered on head...I've got a plastic shower cap on my head and I'm chillin...I'll steam tomorrow. It's going to be a hat day (since it's going to be raining in the A, that will be a good thing anyway)!
 
So it seems that I need to wait a week after applying a semi-permanent before letting water hit my hair. My color faded a bit today but it didn't run like the last time I applied color. I will try a mid-week water rinse and see how it goes.
 
Think I might do blue in the front. I won't be bleaching my roots though. I thought about some type of fire looking effect. But I would need to go to a colorist. That will cost some money! I might do purple again, and add more pink to it. Just too many people are doing purple. I don't know...lol
 
Have any of you ladies tried Ardell Gray Magic color additive? It's supposed to help cover resistant grays. My color is fading fast or my hair is growing faster, either way these grays are aggressive. I'm thinking of trying it the next time I dye (in June-ish). I did a search and saw an old thread about it, but no updates.
 
My dyed hair needs some TLC. I'm going to do a prepoo and dc tomorrow from Kerastase repairing line Therapiste. I didn't wash or dc last week since I was so busy.

So far I haven't had any issues with dryness or anything. I've been trying to stay on top of my moisture game.
 
Beany said:
Have any of you ladies tried Ardell Gray Magic color additive? It's supposed to help cover resistant grays. My color is fading fast or my hair is growing faster, either way these grays are aggressive. I'm thinking of trying it the next time I dye (in June-ish). I did a search and saw an old thread about it, but no updates.
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I haven't heard of it. Is it just for permanent and demi permanent color? Do you add it when you mix it? Sorry I can't help.
 
faithVA said:
I haven't heard of it. Is it just for permanent and demi permanent color? Do you add it when you mix it? Sorry I can't help.
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From what I've read, you use it with permanent (i don't see why you couldn't add to demi or semi though). Yes, you mix a few drops in your color and it's supposed to help your hair absorb the color better. My low porosity hair needs all the help absorbing color.
When I use it I'll post a review here, hopefully it's effective without too much damage. D**& these genetics!! I'm too young for all this gray
 
Happy Tuesday Ladies! I haven't been on in a week or so because I have was prepping for foot surgery (that I had yesterday). Everything went well, but I am off of my feet for 6 weeks! Needless to say, my hair is in two big goddess braids so that I don't have to worry about my hair during this healing process. I am not going to drop out because sometime soon, I will be able to put weight on my foot and therefore will be able to do what I do..but for now...
 
Beany said:
From what I've read, you use it with permanent (i don't see why you couldn't add to demi or semi though). Yes, you mix a few drops in your color and it's supposed to help your hair absorb the color better. My low porosity hair needs all the help absorbing color.
When I use it I'll post a review here, hopefully it's effective without too much damage. D**& these genetics!! I'm too young for all this gray
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Definitely update us. I would like to know how it works.
 
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