Help - Hair Dye
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Topic: Help - Hair Dye
Posted By: sally belly
Subject: Help - Hair Dye
Date Posted: 07 February 2008 at 3:01pm
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Hi ladies
Since I am no longer working I have decided to give up getting my hair coloured at the hairdresser  , saving us about $170 (including a cut but ouch!) every 7-8 weeks.
I only dye my hair to cover the greys that come through (thanks Mum for passing on the "grey gene"!). Does anyone know of a DIY hair dye kit that actually covers those pesky little greys? I remember years ago colouring my own hair & the greys always seemed to remain  . Thanks. -------------    
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Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 07 February 2008 at 3:10pm
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No idea, but will be lurking waiting for ideas, I am about 30% grey and need to do something with my hair before a photoshoot on Mon but don't have time to go to the hairdresser. -------------  Maya Grace (28/02/03)
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The Gremlins:Sienna Marie & Mercedes Kailah (14/10/06)
Lil miss:Chiara Louise Chloe (09/07/08)
Her ladyship:Rosalia Sophie Anais (18/06/12)
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Posted By: sally belly
Date Posted: 07 February 2008 at 3:14pm
Let's hope the ideas coming flooding in then Emma so you can be looking your best on Monday  .
I may end up trying Excellence Creme by L'Oreal as Andie McDowell says it covers greys... -------------
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Posted By: EthansMummy
Date Posted: 07 February 2008 at 3:15pm
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My SIL is a hair dresser and everytime she has done my hair "box" dye she has used Nice & Easy. She reckons it is one of the best.
Not sure about grey coverage but hope this helps. ------------- ** MUM TO ** Ethan 29/08/2006 Brooke 22/09/2008 |
Posted By: Rachael21
Date Posted: 07 February 2008 at 3:16pm
| My mum uses loreal preference and it seems to do the job, not the cheapest option tho. I'd go into the chemist (although they are cheaper at warehouse/supermarket/kmart) and maybe ask one of the ladies there or read all the boxes cos I know some are made especially for it. |
Posted By: shaz
Date Posted: 07 February 2008 at 4:22pm
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I use Nice & Easy and it seems to work ok.
I've tried a few others but they hurt my head (burning sensation) so I'm too nervous to leave them on long enough in case all my hair falls out hehe. ------------- Mum to Natasha Aroha 9/12/1995, Alexandra Makareta Waimarie 22/4/1998 and....Alyssa Frances Hopaea 18/03/2007 
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Posted By: .Mel
Date Posted: 07 February 2008 at 4:48pm
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I'm a huge fan of Garnier Frutis. Costs around $12. It has REALLY good coverage and the colours are very natural looking, and it's very easy to use.
Emma I'll do your hair for you if you want? Not doing anything this weekend. ------------- Mr Mellow (16) Miss Attitude (8) Destructa Kid (3) 
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Posted By: ShellandBella
Date Posted: 07 February 2008 at 6:50pm
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Have you thought about henna? My SIL swears by some of the natural products out there, and she does hers every 6-8 weeks to cover the greys and her hair always looks glossy and shiny. I think she said she gets hers from Lush...? ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 07 February 2008 at 6:53pm
Would you really? That would be awesome! I've gotten myself into a pregnancy rut and haven't done anything with it for, oh, about 17 weeks or so  ------------- Maya Grace (28/02/03)
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The Gremlins:Sienna Marie & Mercedes Kailah (14/10/06)
Lil miss:Chiara Louise Chloe (09/07/08)
Her ladyship:Rosalia Sophie Anais (18/06/12)
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.Mel wrote:Posted By: .Mel
Date Posted: 07 February 2008 at 7:46pm
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Yep I could do it tomorrow if you want, You and the girls could come here ------------- Mr Mellow (16) Miss Attitude (8) Destructa Kid (3)
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Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 07 February 2008 at 7:49pm
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Ugh, we have Maya's school visit tomorrow, how about Saturday afternoon or Sun? ------------- Maya Grace (28/02/03)
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The Gremlins:Sienna Marie & Mercedes Kailah (14/10/06)
Lil miss:Chiara Louise Chloe (09/07/08)
Her ladyship:Rosalia Sophie Anais (18/06/12)
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Posted By: caliandjack
Date Posted: 07 February 2008 at 8:09pm
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I colour my own hair and always use nice and easy, you can sometimes get it cheap at the warehouse.
The other one I've been recommended by hairdressers but haven't used my self is the ones in the big red boxes (can't remember the name you get from the chemist, they usually have a secondary colour in them. ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow">   [/url] Angel June 2012 |
Posted By: .Mel
Date Posted: 07 February 2008 at 8:09pm
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Ohh that's right. How about Saturday Afternoon? ------------- Mr Mellow (16) Miss Attitude (8) Destructa Kid (3)
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Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 07 February 2008 at 8:10pm
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Perfect! I have my grandparents here til about 2, is after that OK? I can bring the tribe to you if you like, or you can come here? ------------- Maya Grace (28/02/03)
(02/01/06)
The Gremlins:Sienna Marie & Mercedes Kailah (14/10/06)
Lil miss:Chiara Louise Chloe (09/07/08)
Her ladyship:Rosalia Sophie Anais (18/06/12)
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Posted By: .Mel
Date Posted: 07 February 2008 at 8:12pm
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Hubby has given me a leave pass, but he wants the car, so he said he can drop me to you and pick me up later if that's ok?? ------------- Mr Mellow (16) Miss Attitude (8) Destructa Kid (3)
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Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 07 February 2008 at 8:13pm
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Sweet! Will PM you!
Eek and will have to tidy the house! ------------- Maya Grace (28/02/03)
(02/01/06)
The Gremlins:Sienna Marie & Mercedes Kailah (14/10/06)
Lil miss:Chiara Louise Chloe (09/07/08)
Her ladyship:Rosalia Sophie Anais (18/06/12)
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Posted By: .Mel
Date Posted: 07 February 2008 at 8:35pm
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LOL don't worry about that. Did you get my reply???? I think I pushed send?? ------------- Mr Mellow (16) Miss Attitude (8) Destructa Kid (3)
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