I finally colored my hair with Matrix Demi Color line called SoColor. I had at least 3 inches of gray new growth in there. yikes!
I haven't colored my hair in 5 and a half months.
I used my entire Redken Acidic Bonding line of products but I did neutralize with Affirm Normalizing Shampoo followed with Affirm 5 in 1 before using the complete Redken Acidic Bonding Line including the leave-in. My curls are nice and tight and I am wearing it in a bun for a week possibly before braiding it all down and putting my wig back on for a couple of months.
I will wear my hair in a bun for only 1 to 2 weeks before braiding it all down again for my wig protective style for another 2.5-3 months.