Box hair dye?

stella_blu

I've been blonde for years and went dark this fall. I love it but hate that the all over color is more pricey than my highlights were. I'm planning to DIY. Is there a brand I Should shop for? Any tips? Seems silly but I've never done this before

Sunflower22

I use Clairol's Perfect 10. I have to color my hair about once a month because of greys, and this is the best one I've found. And I especially love that it only takes 10 minutes to set. 

silly.goose

I totally agree with you, all over color is outrageous!  I've been colouring my hair for years and really would prefer to have someone else do it, but I almost died from sticker shock when I asked my hair lady about it. 

Anyway... I prefer the less chemically brands (the ones they carry at Whole Foods/Vitamin Cottage) - especially Tints of Nature, it's awesome!  Admittedly though, in a pinch - I'm loving the new foam hair color (using the one by John Frieda).  I know it's full of nasty chemicals, but it's so easy to apply - being a single lady I don't always have someone who can check my hair for missed spots. 

daisies0406

i'm blonde and went dark about 2 years ago....it took be close to a year to get back to my natural color, though i think it was because i couldnkt find the right color.  i used nice n' easy for the majority of the time, but the last one i used that got me to the right color was john frieda's foam....i can't remember the actual name.  it's a little pricier than the other box colors, but i think it worked better than the other ones i tried.

stella_blu

Ooh I like the idea of the more natural brand from whole foods. Might give that a try. Thanks!

carrierrie

I also like Perfect 10 as well as L'Oreal Feria.  Just one tip about darker colors, you'll need to use a color safe shampoo or the color will strip pretty quickly.  I cannot justify the price for all over color either.

maddie80

silly.goose - I cannot believe you color your hair.  It looks amazing and so natural.  What color do you use from them? 

I'm trying to stop highlighting my hair, but every time my stylist talks me into it....

WineCat

maddie80:

silly.goose - I cannot believe you color your hair.  It looks amazing and so natural.  What color do you use from them?

Ditto!  

silly.goose

maddie80:

silly.goose - I cannot believe you color your hair.  It looks amazing and so natural.  What color do you use from them? 

I'm trying to stop highlighting my hair, but every time my stylist talks me into it....

Oh my ~ thanks for the compliment ladies!  Sadly I have to dye it - I have quite a bit of grey otherwise.  It's really dark right now (which I like for winter), but I usually use the chocolate brown or natural medium or dark browns.  The tints of nature does wash out faster than other hair colors, but it also isn't going to go all wonky on you if you have other product remnants in your hair. 

maddie80

Your hair is always so shiny and gorgeous. I want to try the chocolate brown - so pretty!!! Where do you get your hair cut? I'm always reshopping for an awesome stylist. 

silly.goose

maddie80:

Your hair is always so shiny and gorgeous. I want to try the chocolate brown - so pretty!!! Where do you get your hair cut? I'm always reshopping for an awesome stylist. 

I see Candace LeClaire at the Parlour -- I love her, she's adorable and fun to talk to.  

maddie80

Is that the Parlour downtown or one of their other locations?