For Colored Girls Only (Hair Coloring Support Thread)

LexiDior · Feb 2, 2016

I want to color my hair within the next few months with Loreal Preference (red) or Loreal Excellence (blonde), can anyone vouch for either of these two products as far as how the color looks or what developer to use? I already have a 30 developer but I dont want to use a higher one than needed. Also, how do I use the developer with it?

maxineshaw · Feb 3, 2016

ZapMami said:
@Anonymous53 What did the Henna do to your hair? I'm still on the fence with Henna. I purchased several boxes of Henna a few months ago and I'm terrified to use it....some people get good results, but then others claim it ruined their hair and they cant color over it. Don't know what to do.

It flattened my hair texture. My hair is fine, and sometimes my ends can turn straight if I'm not too careful when manipulating it. However, henna just took all the volume out of my hair. Never again.

faithVA · Feb 3, 2016

I'm switching over to the ION semi-permanent. It seems to be working out well for me.
So I'm putting my 2 boxes of Shea Moisture Colorj (Darkest Brown) on the exchange board. Hopefully someone will buy them.

greenandchic · Feb 3, 2016

I'm thinking of dying my hair magenta pink over my non-bleached hair. I have slight natural highlights (always have) that I want picked up...

ElevatedEnergy · Feb 3, 2016

faithVA said:
I'm switching over to the ION semi-permanent. It seems to be working out well for me.
So I'm putting my 2 boxes of Shea Moisture Colorj (Darkest Brown) on the exchange board. Hopefully someone will buy them.

If they were Jet Black, I'd definitely take them off your hands. I'm loving the Shea Moisture color system!

faithVA · Feb 4, 2016

lulu97 said:
If they were Jet Black, I'd definitely take them off your hands. I'm loving the Shea Moisture color system!

If I had known that brown and black both show up on my hair as brown I would have purchased the black. :lol:

live and learn.

Prettymetty · Feb 5, 2016

I'm ready to do my Manic Panic red. I'll probably do it the first week in March in time for my anniversary and Spring break. The blue is slowly fading.

ajargon02 · Feb 6, 2016

ZapMami said:
@Anonymous53 What did the Henna do to your hair? I'm still on the fence with Henna. I purchased several boxes of Henna a few months ago and I'm terrified to use it....some people get good results, but then others claim it ruined their hair and they cant color over it. Don't know what to do.

As long as the henna is baq (body art quality) you can use it on colored and relaxed hair with no ill effect. I DON'T buy my henna from stores b/c I don't know what metals, sand and such they have added to it.
I only buy my henna at: www.hennaforhair.com . I don't mind buying my am la and other stuff from the store though.

greenandchic · Feb 7, 2016

I used the One ‘N Only Argan Oil Semi Perm Hair Color - Pure Magenta and it came out pretty well. Its a little brighter than expected but my hair is porous and slightly sun bleached so it soaked up the color after I clarified it. I love it!

faithVA · Feb 7, 2016

Did my job semipermanent color tonight. I didn't do the pre-treatment and left the color in for 45 minutes. I did a mudwash first. It turned out very well. Next I will see if I can shorten the ti.e to 39 minutes.

I bought 6 bottles of color from Sally's in January. They had BOGO so it was a great deal.

Happy with how this is working out.

Prettymetty · Feb 24, 2016

I'm coloring the front left side of my hair today. I got a dirty blonde kit from Dark and lovely. I'll post pics when I'm done. I'm just doing a small section so I can measure my growth rate.

KinksAndInk · Feb 24, 2016

Decided that I'll be coloring my hair every 4 to 6 weeks until June. Probably 6 because I'm lazy lol. I definitely want to be blonde for the summer. Then I may go red or black in the fall.

Prettymetty · Feb 24, 2016

I love how it turned out. I have to make sure to dc weekly now and I may replace shampoo with a cowash once a month.

Evolving78 · Feb 25, 2016

I will touch up my roots/bleach in April. Still rocking purple. Don't really see a different color in the future for now.

Janet' · Mar 10, 2016

1. Form of color (semi, demi, permanent, etc)- Permanent and bleach
2. How often you color- At least twice a year (bleach); every 3 months (cover greys)
3. Your color regimen if any- Because I have to color, I have to be careful because if I don't take care of my hair- hair will be on the floor
4. How long you have been coloring or your coloring history- I come from a family of premature greying. I started greying at 19. Stylists tell me that if left to my own devices, I would be 50% grey and I'm in my 30s...
5. Anything else you would like to share.- This is a great thread!

KinksAndInk · Mar 10, 2016

I'll be coloring next week. I can't wait. I plan on using the SM color system in light golden blonde. I haven't colored my hair in almost a year so it's definitely time.

Prettymetty · Mar 10, 2016

I did my first wash and dc since I dyed my hair. I used Ion Healthy Scalp shampoo and Oleo Relax mask. My hair was super tangly at the roots today, especially the lightened part. I gently detangled and braided it up. I'm wearing a wig until I straighten and trim later this month.

Janet' · Mar 13, 2016

I'm trying to figure out when my hair "spoil" is going to be (as in what day)...I don't want to over-moisturize, but I know how important DC's are. Someone in the Rollersetting Challenge thread said that a fresh rollerset sets the tone for the week...I feel that way about my DC...I'm obsessed with keeping hair ON my head... :drunk:

faithVA · Mar 13, 2016

I was supposed to color tonight but meh didn't feel like it. I guess I will try it again next weekend. This semi looks like it may hold up for another week.

Janet' · Mar 14, 2016

I'm currently sitting under the steamer. I DC'ed with Shea Moisture Raw Shea Butter Deep Treatment Masque and added Grapeseed oil. I cannot say that I'm sold on this masque, but I will use it up before I buy a different one. I plan on blow drying using my comb attachment (that I thought I had lost) and then rollersetting. It's going to be a long night...

ajargon02 · Mar 19, 2016

Going to refresh my color with sebastian cellophane in red. I just did a protein tx, so the color should take well. I can't wait!

faithVA · Mar 19, 2016

I'm going to do a rinse tonight. I've prepared my clay wash to remove the build up. I'm going to use the ION pre color treatment this time. My color didn't take as well last time but it could have been anything. I'm still trying to simplify my color regimen so haven't nailed it down yet. I wanted to try the V-05 Clarifying conditioner but I figured I would save that for a week when I risk the color not turning out well.

So I will clay rinse, towel dry, apply pre-treatment and apply color. I guess I will pull out the dryer. (boo). Then I will just rinse and put in 2 strand twists.

Janet' · Mar 20, 2016

Happy Sunday Colored Girls :gorgeous:

I'm going to do an extended DC today and into tomorrow. I'm on a quest to retain every inch of hair on my head.

faithVA · Mar 20, 2016

My hair turned out OK but my edges are stubborn. And man does the color bleed no matter how much I rinse. I think heat did OK but I had better results with just using a plastic cap and letting it sit on for 45 minutes. Maybe I should put color on my edges 15 minutes before I color the rest of my hair. I guess that is an option.

janaq2003 · Mar 20, 2016

I can't remember if I posted this but I tried the Shea Moisture color system in dark auburn and it covered all of my grays perfectly. I was pleasantly surprised and will most definitely use it again.

greenandchic · Mar 20, 2016

Friday night I dyes my hair with One n' Only Argan Oil Vibrant Color Semi-Permanent in Pure Purple. It darkens my hair without making it too harsh or bright. I love it so far.

Janet' · Mar 20, 2016

@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...

Prettymetty · Mar 20, 2016

I usually only wash weekly, but my scalp is oily so I might wash tonight (mid week). I plan to use Chroma Riche shampoo and Chroma Captive mask.

Carrie A · Mar 20, 2016

Welp. I went a little wild with color over the summer and sure enough my hair couldn't take it. It was breaking off like crazy. I wasn't doing everything I could to take care of it. Long story short I big chopped and am starting over. I was itching for a change anyway. I still have some color in the front, which I like. I'm not sure what to do as I grow my hair back out.

KinksAndInk · Mar 20, 2016

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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