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Wed Sep 17, 2008 10:23 am |
I have a fairly mousy, light-brown hair color -- the kind most women would dye. I've dyed before, and I've also done highlights, but I really just can't keep up with the costs and maintenance, and it also left my hair brittle.
As a teenager, I used to use Sun-In to lighten up. The negative there was the reddish effect it would tend to have (not a nice red, either -- brassy).
I've never tried the lemon thing. Is lemon going to be any better than Sun-In? Would it have the same brassy/red effect?
I'm looking for something simple and cheap I can do to just add a little brightness and cut down the mousiness.
Any advice? |
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Wed Sep 17, 2008 3:53 pm |
Simple & cheap? Have you ever tried a camomile tea rinse? That might brighten it up a wee bit. My dear old mother used to pour something called "Blonde-X" over my head when I was a toddler to make my hair stay blonde, she said. All it was was camomile! |
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Wed Sep 17, 2008 5:26 pm |
I understand the cost of salon highlights it does get pricey. I have been using some of Robert Craig's products and skipping the salon cost. He has a highlighting kit that is professional. Also you can email or call their salon and get advice. It is unusual to be able to get good professional advice from stylist in the form of a step by step instruction on coloring. He also had a gloss product #21 that will brighten your hair and give it shine, it is 10.00. Check out all the information on the website.http://www.robertcraig.com/php/index.php
Toby |
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Wed Sep 17, 2008 5:31 pm |
I used to use Sun-In and overall I was quite happy with it - but I know what you mean about the redness. You could try using a purple toner. I've also tried the lemon juice and chamomile but the effects are too subtle.
I'm now streaking my hair at home using one of those rubber streaking caps with holes that the hair is pulled through. I use 30 volume bleach and after I've applied the bleach I cover hair and cap with aluminium foil. It is a bit of a hassle pulling the hair through the holes in the cap but the end result is worth all the effort.
I'm very happy with my hair colour at the moment and am saving myself about $150 a month by doing it myself. (That's $150 I can spend on injecting foreign substances into my face! ) |
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Wed Sep 17, 2008 6:38 pm |
I've tried something similar to what Toby mentioned. It is similar to a hair dye, but didn't change the colour, just added some shine and texture. It's sold in the pharmacy. I can't remember what brand made it, Nice and Easy maybe. It's with the hair dyes and was not expensive. No need for constant upkeep like with dyes because you won't see roots as your hair grows out. I only used it once though. I prefer to highlight/lowlight my hair with foils. |
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Thu Sep 18, 2008 1:04 pm |
My grandmother use to mix lemon juice and water and make me rinse my hair with it and sit in the sun! |
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Thu Sep 18, 2008 1:44 pm |
Janis, keep in mind, whether you bleach your hair, use a high lift tint, or lemon juice, it's still stripping color from your hair and will leave it brittle, if highlighting did before. I would opt for atransparent shine product. |
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