How soon can I use a semi-perm color on my hair again?
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I think you show wait some too, about 2 more weeks. I used to used semi-permanent colors all the time, but can't remember how often I used them. However, why not try a color-enhancing shampoo to bring more of the color back.
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Someone else recommended I use a color-enhancing shampoo & conditioner. Can you recommend a good brand?
I think you show wait some too, about 2 more weeks. I used to used semi-permanent colors all the time, but can't remember how often I used them. However, why not try a color-enhancing shampoo to bring more of the color back.
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Someone else recommended I use a color-enhancing shampoo & conditioner. Can you recommend a good brand?
KAddy
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It depends on what you are willing to spend. I have used one by Aveda (they have the color conditioners too)and Garden Botanika that I liked. However Motions also has a line of color enhancing conditioners. Motions Color Return
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It depends on what you are willing to spend. I have used one by Aveda (they have the color conditioners too)and Garden Botanika that I liked. However Motions also has a line of color enhancing shampoos. Motions Color Return
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Thanks Kaddy /images/graemlins/wave.gif
Someone else recommended that I can use equal parts of the semi perm color AND developer (like 1 oz each) to say, 2 ounces of conditioner, mix it all together, apply.
Do you think it's safe to mix the semi-color w/ a conditioner & use it that way on a weekly basis??
It depends on what you are willing to spend. I have used one by Aveda (they have the color conditioners too)and Garden Botanika that I liked. However Motions also has a line of color enhancing shampoos. Motions Color Return
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Thanks Kaddy /images/graemlins/wave.gif
Someone else recommended that I can use equal parts of the semi perm color AND developer (like 1 oz each) to say, 2 ounces of conditioner, mix it all together, apply.
Do you think it's safe to mix the semi-color w/ a conditioner & use it that way on a weekly basis??
Tracy
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Kia - the color enhancing conditioners are good, but I have better luck just using a rinse on top of my colors to extend their life.
You can do the trick you talked about - color, developer, conditioner - but IMO you shouldn't do that any more frequently than you would semi-perm color. As long as there's developer in there, I'd limit the use to once every 2 months. No more. /images/graemlins/nono.gif
A RINSE, you could use once every 2 weeks if you wanted to (watching for buildup)....I have.
BTW - Redken makes fantastic color extending products. /images/graemlins/smile.gif
You can do the trick you talked about - color, developer, conditioner - but IMO you shouldn't do that any more frequently than you would semi-perm color. As long as there's developer in there, I'd limit the use to once every 2 months. No more. /images/graemlins/nono.gif
A RINSE, you could use once every 2 weeks if you wanted to (watching for buildup)....I have.
BTW - Redken makes fantastic color extending products. /images/graemlins/smile.gif
Tracy
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I use several. Adore just diiscontinued all of their good colors (or so I was told by a BS owner) so you could try Sebastian instead. I would go with Neutral Brown or Brilliant Brown.
If you CAN find the old Adore in the WHITE bottle theyhave a color called medium brown that is wonderful.
You may also want to consider using Bigen instead of your semi-perm if it's fading so quickly. I find Bigen (not Bigen Xpressives) lasts longer and it has NO peroxide or ammonia. They have several pretty brown shades too...
If you CAN find the old Adore in the WHITE bottle theyhave a color called medium brown that is wonderful.
You may also want to consider using Bigen instead of your semi-perm if it's fading so quickly. I find Bigen (not Bigen Xpressives) lasts longer and it has NO peroxide or ammonia. They have several pretty brown shades too...
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