ILuvCurls
Member
Hello Ladies! I'm wondering about long-term effects (at least 2 years or more) of using semi-permanent hair color---the types with no ammonia or peroxide that are marketed to be "very gentle". I would love to hear your experiences, good or bad.
I'm a fine-haired natural. I recently started using Clairol Beautiful Collection, both regular and "Advanced Gray" (mainly for grays at the hairline). I don't use heat during the application. I have nice color results, my grays turn a reddish-brown which resembles highlights. But I have the following concerns:
1) Dryness---Even though I add oils directly to the color and deep condition, I still have dryness. And for me, dryness leads to breakage!
2) Is it really "semi-permanent"? My grays never reverted back to their natural color. They are now reddish/dark blond. I don't mind that, but I'm concerned that this "semi" permanent color may not be so "gentle" since it's strong enough to leave what appears to be a permanent stain on my hair. Could this color possibly cause damage in the long run, especially on fine fragile hair? Help!
I'm a fine-haired natural. I recently started using Clairol Beautiful Collection, both regular and "Advanced Gray" (mainly for grays at the hairline). I don't use heat during the application. I have nice color results, my grays turn a reddish-brown which resembles highlights. But I have the following concerns:
1) Dryness---Even though I add oils directly to the color and deep condition, I still have dryness. And for me, dryness leads to breakage!
2) Is it really "semi-permanent"? My grays never reverted back to their natural color. They are now reddish/dark blond. I don't mind that, but I'm concerned that this "semi" permanent color may not be so "gentle" since it's strong enough to leave what appears to be a permanent stain on my hair. Could this color possibly cause damage in the long run, especially on fine fragile hair? Help!