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<blockquote data-quote="susiestar" data-source="post: 365049" data-attributes="member: 1233"><p>I swear by Loreal's dyes. They are easier on your hair than many other brands. I do not like the 10 minute ones because they look rather harsh from what I have seen. I cannot color my hair anymore because skin problems, but used to have great results from the Excellence line. I usually got two boxes because my hair is super thick and super coarse and super grey. Usually I bought two different colors in the same family (both reddish or golden shades) and mixed them. The result was a much more natural color. This brand comes with a really good conditioner to use as a deep treatment weekly. It makes a difference.</p><p></p><p>Once I was used to that I started going to Sally's Beauty Supply. I stayed with the Loreal Excellence but got the professional version. You have to buy the developer separately, same with gloves and the bottle. I re-used the same bottle many times with no problem. The professional version was even easier on my hair but it didn't come with the conditioner.</p><p></p><p>Walmart periodically carries a funny looking bottle in the hair color aisle. Instead of the one nozzle on the top it has a row of nozzles. It cost about $4 when I got it and was a good investment. When you go to re-color your hair in 6 weeks this bottle helps you get an even amount all through the roots. It was a HUGE help given my coordination issues and might be helpful if you happen to see one. </p><p></p><p>By all means ask your hair stylist what he recommends. He may not have a good grasp of the available products though. Most stylists don't have a clue what is available to the home coloring crowd. </p><p></p><p>Just be SURE not to mix an ash tone with a golden tone or a red tone. It is best to look at the letter with the color (at least in Loreal's line) and if you are mixing colors make sure they both have a G or an R or whatever. That tells the tone. The number is how dark the color is.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="susiestar, post: 365049, member: 1233"] I swear by Loreal's dyes. They are easier on your hair than many other brands. I do not like the 10 minute ones because they look rather harsh from what I have seen. I cannot color my hair anymore because skin problems, but used to have great results from the Excellence line. I usually got two boxes because my hair is super thick and super coarse and super grey. Usually I bought two different colors in the same family (both reddish or golden shades) and mixed them. The result was a much more natural color. This brand comes with a really good conditioner to use as a deep treatment weekly. It makes a difference. Once I was used to that I started going to Sally's Beauty Supply. I stayed with the Loreal Excellence but got the professional version. You have to buy the developer separately, same with gloves and the bottle. I re-used the same bottle many times with no problem. The professional version was even easier on my hair but it didn't come with the conditioner. Walmart periodically carries a funny looking bottle in the hair color aisle. Instead of the one nozzle on the top it has a row of nozzles. It cost about $4 when I got it and was a good investment. When you go to re-color your hair in 6 weeks this bottle helps you get an even amount all through the roots. It was a HUGE help given my coordination issues and might be helpful if you happen to see one. By all means ask your hair stylist what he recommends. He may not have a good grasp of the available products though. Most stylists don't have a clue what is available to the home coloring crowd. Just be SURE not to mix an ash tone with a golden tone or a red tone. It is best to look at the letter with the color (at least in Loreal's line) and if you are mixing colors make sure they both have a G or an R or whatever. That tells the tone. The number is how dark the color is. [/QUOTE]
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