![]() But here’s a list of several of my top rated purple picks: I’ve tried lots of these and even turned my hair purple, like REALLY purple (and not the “her purple hair is so cool” kind of purple) with one. ![]() I don’t use these all of the time because they are “color depositing” products which can build up on the hair and weigh it down or dry it out. Purple or bluing shampoos, conditioners, and masks are what keep white hair from getting too brassy. Every other wash or so I use one of these deep conditioners on the dry ends: But since my hair is half virgin and half chemically processed, I won’t need products for colored hair much longer. 4 and No 5 for a regular shampoo and conditioner. Condition, Condition, & RepeatĬonditioner – I’m currently using up the rest of previously purchased Olaplex No. I haven’t found any products I’m CRAZY about but here’s what I’m currently using or have gone back to after trying out some not so good ones. And if you already have silver hair, you know keeping white hair white takes a little help too. I need to keep the frazzled, chemically treated ends as healthy as possible and from getting too brassy. ![]() Best Products For Transitioning to Gray Hair I might have been better off choosing a mushroom brown color. Because I’m not a blonde, and my natural hair is a mix of natural darks and lights I ended up having the dreaded demarcation line anyway. There was no way it was going to mimic or match my natural hair color or growth pattern. If I could get a do-over ( and I sort of did) I wouldn’t have bleached out my hair to try and blend it in with the new growth. Oh Hindsight, you have a way of making me feel foolish like I should have known better. But, I think those are pretty small tradeoffs for what liberation I’m gaining in return. That’s it for what I miss about coloring my hair. ![]() Shine – Hands down, I miss that freshly dyed shine the most!īody – Hair dye and highlights give hair more body and texture, two things my natural hair has little of. Thinking of going gray? You might be Also like – Gray or Nay? The admiration is more about your ability to “style yourself ” rather than a compliment on a God-given trait. Like if somebody tells you that they love your eyelashes but they’re extensions. But it’s somehow nicer to know that now they’re complimenting something about me that’s totally natural and not something I enhanced or changed about myself. I think it may be the singular feature that keeps this grow-out looking intentional.Ĭompliments – Honestly, people complimented me on my hair before I started growing out my natural hair color. The White Streak – I started parting my hair on the opposite side in order to reveal the white patch in my bangs. Healthier Hair – Other than trying to keep the ends from getting too dried out from heat styling and wear-and-tear, my hair feels amazing. Time and Money Honey – The cost of coloring my hair in both time and money was quite a pill to swallow and I love having a little more of both. My biggest pet peeves are Liars, Cheats, Sneaks & Fakes! You can be assured that ALL opinions expressed herein are my own. I purchase all my own clothes and products that I write about unless otherwise noted. The use of affiliate links does not influence the price you pay. Purchasing items from these links will result in dimples on my WHAT? earning a commission. But, if you’re on the fence and want some incentive to start or keep it growing or you’re just curious as to how this process has been, read on. If continuing to dye your hair until you’re 90 years-old makes you feel good, then, by all means, keep at it. The time felt right for me to give it a try. □ The Choice To Transition to Gray Hair is PersonalĬoloring or not coloring your hair is a personal choice. But I think I’m passed the point where I feel like a skank girl who highlighted her hair and can’t afford to keep it up or cover it up as it grows out. The lightened ends are pretty yellow and I use purple shampoo, conditioner, and masks on occasion, which I’ll talk about more later. When I think how much further along I’d be if I would have left it alone after my last purposed root touch-up in January of 2018… But, NO! I just can’t go there. ![]() Ack! I was pretty sick-at-my-stomach over it for a while, but there was nothing I could do but start over growing it out again. But alas, I walked out with a full head of highlights and permanent color used as a toner. Unintentional means, the hair-colorist was not supposed to be touching any of the new hair growth with dye or bleach. It’s been just over a year since I had my last, unintentional full hair color. ![]()
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