Hair dye question

I dyed my hair a while back with Swarzkopf color (permanent) and it doesn't seem to stick. It doesn't all come out but fades way to much for my liking. Anyone know why that would be? I have been through 3 cycles of redying and they have all done the same thing. If it is just a crap brand then can someone recommend one to me as I would love to have the color hair I want for 2 weddings at the end of the year and don't wanna have to redye inbetween. Thanks heaps

Was your hair lightened before?? If so you'll probably need to put a semi-permanent colour through your hair first, and then a day or so later the permanent dye. When you lighten your hair you're removing pigment from the strands, so when you try and dye it, the dye has no pigments to hold on to, using a semi perm adds pigment to your hair.........I was told this but maybe google it?

thanks guys.. hair was natural colour when I dyed first time (going from brown to black) and I ended up buying shampoo and conditioner in same brand as dye. Dunno what to do but will be dying again for weddings anyway as colour it is now is not the nicest.

mmm I dunno either. I only have about 3/4cm of regrowth but the colour has faded heaps.

I usually use Garniea Nutriesse & never have a problem with fade or at least it's not noticeable. I used swartzkoft last time & with the first wash I noticed it faded. I reckon it's sucky. GN is much nicer to put in & leaves your hair much softer.

Oh and the Swartzkohf didn't stick on the greys!!!!!!!

I've used Clairol Nice & Easy since I can remember. I started going grey quite early too and found that was the best brand for me, usually cheaper than others too. Tried Garnier once or twice and found that one to be good as well.