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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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I'm going grey!  (can't remember the crying emoji otherwise I'd use that).
I've clearly had a really hard life!
Anyway, I refuse to be naturally grey at my age, another 10 years at least.
So what hair dye tdo people recommend? I've never dyed my hair and not keen on paying hair dresser prices  I am already imagining the disaster this will be, when I do it myself, but it needs to be done 
Help? Advice? Pisstakers? Anything? |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I started going grey at 22
Think if I didn't dye it I would be than 50% grey
I dye mine my natural colour so do it myself with non amonina based product. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I use 'Nice and easy' always comes out natural looking, and I am constantly being told how shiny and heathy my hair is  "
I'll second that.
I'd stick with semi-permanent to begin with, it's so much kinder on your hair and is all you'll need if it's just to cover a small amount of grey. Also if you're brunette, box dyes always tend to come out darker than you think. I use medium ash brown because it comes out the best colour match, even though my hair is very dark. Dark brown would make it practically black. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Hello fellow 28 year old. I'm going grey too. I've bought hair dye and I'm too much of a pussy to actually use it.
It's a shade darker than my current hair color. I'm scared of fucking it up. I think I need a support group of some kind.  |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"I use 'Nice and easy' always comes out natural looking, and I am constantly being told how shiny and heathy my hair is "
One thing I'm worried about is my hair going dry, many of my friends have dyed their hair numerous colours and been doing so for years, so now it's like straw. I don't want that happening, so will look at this one  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Hello fellow 28 year old. I'm going grey too. I've bought hair dye and I'm too much of a pussy to actually use it.
It's a shade darker than my current hair color. I'm scared of fucking it up. I think I need a support group of some kind. "
Don't worry, everything will be awesome  |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"I started going grey at 22
Think if I didn't dye it I would be than 50% grey
I dye mine my natural colour so do it myself with non amonina based product. "
I want to stick with my natural colour, even if people have suggested electric blue or red. I like my natural colour. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Hello fellow 28 year old. I'm going grey too. I've bought hair dye and I'm too much of a pussy to actually use it.
It's a shade darker than my current hair color. I'm scared of fucking it up. I think I need a support group of some kind. "
That's my worry, I'll probably end up with an outline around my face, or it turning the wrong colour |
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By *igeiaWoman
over a year ago
Bristol |
I started going grey at secondary school. My natural colour is tricky to recreate with a box dye at home since it's very, very dark brown (almost black) but with a slightly red sheen in bright sunlight. I started getting mine done at the hairdressers but it is pricey, especially since my hair grows so fast, so every now and then I use a semi-permanent dark chocolate or espresso colour in between visits (Casting or Olia, whatever's on offer). It's slightly too light but it covers up the worst of the silver roots. Also, a blend of black and dark brown eyeshadow brushed along my parting then fixed with hairspray works as a quick fix. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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You need permanent or semi permanent depending on the coverage required for the level of grey. I went slightly grey young but fully after an operation in my early thirties. I use garnier as it's selection of reds are really good. Use a colour retaining shampoo and conditioner. Best of luck with it op |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"I use 'Nice and easy' always comes out natural looking, and I am constantly being told how shiny and heathy my hair is
I'll second that.
I'd stick with semi-permanent to begin with, it's so much kinder on your hair and is all you'll need if it's just to cover a small amount of grey. Also if you're brunette, box dyes always tend to come out darker than you think. I use medium ash brown because it comes out the best colour match, even though my hair is very dark. Dark brown would make it practically black. "
Semi-permanent seems a good idea to start with, will help with shading choices |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Shop bought hair dye ruins your hair. "
It's the ammonia that damages your hair. I've noticed no more damage to mine since I started dyeing it regularly 8 years ago, and I'm quite hard on mine with heat styling etc. |
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By *igeiaWoman
over a year ago
Bristol |
"I use 'Nice and easy' always comes out natural looking, and I am constantly being told how shiny and heathy my hair is
I'll second that.
I'd stick with semi-permanent to begin with, it's so much kinder on your hair and is all you'll need if it's just to cover a small amount of grey. Also if you're brunette, box dyes always tend to come out darker than you think. I use medium ash brown because it comes out the best colour match, even though my hair is very dark. Dark brown would make it practically black.
Semi-permanent seems a good idea to start with, will help with shading choices "
Always go a shade lighter than you think is good advice above. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Clippers, grade 1 all over
It worked for me  
Not really an option for women lol
I disagree. Name one woman that has shaved her head an not looked at least just as hot"
Britney |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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My hair only dried out when i started bleaching it. I've been dying my hair since i started going grey at 18. You'll be fine whatever make you use. Semi permanent might not work depending on how grey you are. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"My hair only dried out when i started bleaching it. I've been dying my hair since i started going grey at 18. You'll be fine whatever make you use. Semi permanent might not work depending on how grey you are. "
I'm not really sure how grey I am, I haven't had anyone check around the back for me. But I'm sure every time I look in the mirror there's more and more, I probably think there's more than there is, but it's enough for me to notice. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Clippers, grade 1 all over
It worked for me
Not really an option for women lol
I disagree. Name one woman that has shaved her head an not looked at least just as hot"
Gail Porter |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Clippers, grade 1 all over
It worked for me
Not really an option for women lol
I disagree. Name one woman that has shaved her head an not looked at least just as hot"
Me |
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By *exysuzi and Mr.SCouple
over a year ago
CONISTON .Stoke Suburbia. Staffs. BARMOUTH. The Lakes (Monthly) |
I sympathise with anyone going grey.
I am dreading the day I start to go grey.
Yep naturally dark. Sorry, but it runs in the family, both my gran and dad started going grey in their very late 70's xxxxx Suzi  |
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"OP, keep this one a secret, but all you need to do is grow yerself a turquoise goatee. 
I'm currently working on my movember, patience is the key "
That's all well and good, but I bet you don't have yer pubes in Dreadlocks |
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By *harpDressed ManMan
over a year ago
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"Clippers, grade 1 all over
It worked for me
Not really an option for women lol
I disagree. Name one woman that has shaved her head an not looked at least just as hot
Me "
Pics or it didn't happen |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"OP, keep this one a secret, but all you need to do is grow yerself a turquoise goatee.
I'm currently working on my movember, patience is the key
That's all well and good, but I bet you don't have yer pubes in Dreadlocks "
Fanuary for that one and I'm gonna braid them, then dye them plum. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"My hair only dried out when i started bleaching it. I've been dying my hair since i started going grey at 18. You'll be fine whatever make you use. Semi permanent might not work depending on how grey you are.
I'm not really sure how grey I am, I haven't had anyone check around the back for me. But I'm sure every time I look in the mirror there's more and more, I probably think there's more than there is, but it's enough for me to notice. "
I could dye it for you, trained for two years as a hairdresser. Pm me if you need and advice/help  |
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By *oxy_minxWoman
over a year ago
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"I use 'Nice and easy' always comes out natural looking, and I am constantly being told how shiny and heathy my hair is
I'll second that.
I'd stick with semi-permanent to begin with, it's so much kinder on your hair and is all you'll need if it's just to cover a small amount of grey. Also if you're brunette, box dyes always tend to come out darker than you think. I use medium ash brown because it comes out the best colour match, even though my hair is very dark. Dark brown would make it practically black. "
Agree, always go at least a shade lighter than you want! Because it is always goes darker than you expect, I use a medium brown one as well, as been advised by my hairdresser to avoid those x |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Clippers, grade 1 all over
It worked for me
Not really an option for women lol
I disagree. Name one woman that has shaved her head an not looked at least just as hot
Me
Pics or it didn't happen"
I was a teenager, no pics for here. Wouldn't do it again through choice. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"My hair only dried out when i started bleaching it. I've been dying my hair since i started going grey at 18. You'll be fine whatever make you use. Semi permanent might not work depending on how grey you are.
I'm not really sure how grey I am, I haven't had anyone check around the back for me. But I'm sure every time I look in the mirror there's more and more, I probably think there's more than there is, but it's enough for me to notice. "
It's not as scary as you think and you can't really go very wrong if your hair is brown and you dye it brown. It won't turn out blue! Just go as close to your hair as possible and it'll be fine. Also put vaseline along your hair line and on your ears to stop the dye staining your skin. It really isn't as scary as you think it'll be. |
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By *uxom redCouple
over a year ago
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I had grey hairs at 15 and lots of them! My gran was totally grey at 20.
I have no idea how much grey I have because I dye it as soon as my roots are noticeable.. About 4 weeks.
I can't say my colour fades because it doesn't.
I had very dark think curly hair when younger.. The only difference in my hair is the colour now.
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By *igeiaWoman
over a year ago
Bristol |
"My hair only dried out when i started bleaching it. I've been dying my hair since i started going grey at 18. You'll be fine whatever make you use. Semi permanent might not work depending on how grey you are.
I'm not really sure how grey I am, I haven't had anyone check around the back for me. But I'm sure every time I look in the mirror there's more and more, I probably think there's more than there is, but it's enough for me to notice.
It's not as scary as you think and you can't really go very wrong if your hair is brown and you dye it brown. It won't turn out blue! Just go as close to your hair as possible and it'll be fine. Also put vaseline along your hair line and on your ears to stop the dye staining your skin. It really isn't as scary as you think it'll be."
A paste of ash and shampoo removes dye stains afterwards as well. Oh. And I tried the nice n easy 8 wash temporary one once in dark brown. As it washed out gradually it left my silver roots slightly purple. Which was weird. So I wouldn't use that one if I were you; I'd go for a semi-permanent rather than a temporary. |
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By *ENDAROOSCouple
over a year ago
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I use Nice & Easy too.
Where most of my friends have gone grey only at the roots and round the edges. I've not got that, I have whole strands and streaks/patches. It's a buggar to cover them properly.
I use a medium cool brown.
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"My hair only dried out when i started bleaching it. I've been dying my hair since i started going grey at 18. You'll be fine whatever make you use. Semi permanent might not work depending on how grey you are.
I'm not really sure how grey I am, I haven't had anyone check around the back for me. But I'm sure every time I look in the mirror there's more and more, I probably think there's more than there is, but it's enough for me to notice.
It's not as scary as you think and you can't really go very wrong if your hair is brown and you dye it brown. It won't turn out blue! Just go as close to your hair as possible and it'll be fine. Also put vaseline along your hair line and on your ears to stop the dye staining your skin. It really isn't as scary as you think it'll be.
A paste of ash and shampoo removes dye stains afterwards as well. Oh. And I tried the nice n easy 8 wash temporary one once in dark brown. As it washed out gradually it left my silver roots slightly purple. Which was weird. So I wouldn't use that one if I were you; I'd go for a semi-permanent rather than a temporary."
Eeek
..I've never tried semi permanent or temporary colour. ...I've always been hardcore |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"I use Nice & Easy too.
Where most of my friends have gone grey only at the roots and round the edges. I've not got that, I have whole strands and streaks/patches. It's a buggar to cover them properly.
I use a medium cool brown.
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That's what I have, strands here there and everywhere (that I can see). |
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By *xx1Man
over a year ago
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"I'm going grey! (can't remember the crying emoji otherwise I'd use that).
I've clearly had a really hard life!
Anyway, I refuse to be naturally grey at my age, another 10 years at least.
So what hair dye tdo people recommend? I've never dyed my hair and not keen on paying hair dresser prices I am already imagining the disaster this will be, when I do it myself, but it needs to be done
Help? Advice? Pisstakers? Anything? "
I'd always recommend non ammonia hair dyes.
It's always advisable to follow their instructions, as keeping it on for too long WILL result in damaging the hair.
Good luck x |
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By *xx1Man
over a year ago
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INOA Ammonia-Free Hair Colour by L’Oreal Professional
100% ammonia free Organic Color Systems
Garnier Olia Ammonia Free Permanent Hair Color
Ammonia Free Natural Instincts – Clairol Hair Colour
Ammonia-Free Gray Coverage Hair Colour – L’Oreal (Non Permanent)
Chi Ionic Permanent Shine Ammonia-Free Hair Colour
SheaMoisture Moisture-Rich, Ammonia-Free Hair Colour System
Revlon Root Erase by ColorSilk Ammonia-Free Permanent Colour
I'd recommend INOA X |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Shop bought hair dye ruins your hair.
Hairdresser hair dye ruins my bank balance, guess the hair isn't so much of a priority anymore."
Tell me about it. £90 or £5-no contest now. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I was in a restaurant with my sisters and sister in law and said I was going to stop dying my hair and embrace the grey. All 3 of them said simultaneously, rather loudly, oh no you're not!
So I didn't.
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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Well thanks for the advice, I'll nip to the shops tomorrow and find a shade lighter than I want, is ammonia free and some other stuff that I've forgotten (will get pen and paper to make a list). |
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there you go.
Go to a hairdressers. 