Been using L'Oreal Excellence Permanent color. Hair can't handle it with age anymore. Can I switch over to Healthy Look with out damaging my hair?
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It actually will be less harsh on you hair than the permanent color. If you stay within the same color realm that you were previously using, I think you will be fine. I have switched from permanent color to Loreal Healthy Look, without any problem. I have a more natural color after using Healthy Look, even though I do apply it usually every two months. Love it and I think you will too. I am a natural redhead, but at age 68 I had alot of ugly gray and yellowing. The medium golden blonde brings out the red and neutralizes the gray and I end up with a very nice natural light copper color. Good Luck! It actually will be less harsh on you hair than the permanent color. If you stay within the same color realm that you were previously using, I think you will be fine. I have switched from permanent color to Loreal Healthy Look, without any problem. I have a more natural color after using Healthy Look, even though I do apply it usually every two months. Love it and I think you will too. I am a natural redhead, but at age 68 I had alot of ugly gray and yellowing. The medium golden blonde brings out the red and neutralizes the gray and I end up with a very nice natural light copper color. Good... » Read More It actually will be less harsh on you hair than the permanent color. If you stay within the same color realm that you were previously using, I think you will be fine. I have switched from permanent color to Loreal Healthy Look, without any problem. I have a more natural color after using Healthy Look, even though I do apply it usually every two months. Love it and I think you will too. I am a natural redhead, but at age 68 I had alot of ugly gray and yellowing. The medium golden blonde brings out the red and neutralizes the gray and I end up with a very nice natural light copper color. Good Luck! « Show Less
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I don't see why not. I am totally grey and the Healthy Look has great coverage and I never had any damage to my hair.
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Yes you can. You are only using this product up to two times a week for severely damaged hair. And that is only if you wash your hair every day or every other day because you can over condition your hair. If you only wash your hair two times a week then you should only use it once every two weeks. If your hair is severely damaged use it up to twice a week . Let it set for 7 minutes before you rinse.. You can use a purple conditioner aside from this. I recommend shimmering lights. This will help maintain your color longer.
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I can't answer that, since I don't know if you've had a red color put on hair???? I liked this because my alternative was some type of ash toner, and I knew it would drab my hair color. So gave this a shot since I already had it from a year ago. Sheeesh, wish I had used it long ago. Now I had to order my next box, bc no longer on shelves. It's not STRONG, since I was ultra careful, damp hair and didn't leave on but about 5 or 6 minutes. You may leave in much longer.
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The good thing is that you only need to go to a golden/orange if you have dark hair, but if you have highlights of blonde with your dirty blonde hair you should be fine... make sure you let it soak in for about an hour..I heard that if you wash your hair with vinegar you can also keep the color in longer. But that's not practical. The color fades if you are in the sun too! If you use color protecting shampoo it should last longer, sulfate-free. If you want it to fade, then you can always buy some boxed color and dye it to a normal color. GL!
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I am not a licensed beautician just a customer. I have made the switch to henna and my hair is doing better than ever. Henna is safe in the sense that it will not hurt you in any way. As far as getting the same results as Loreal that is different. The color may not be the same. Also, Henna is a rinse not a dye. For similar results to Loreal, such as evenness and how long the color lasts, switch to an organic dye. I switched to the organic dyes first. They can be just as drying as the chemicals. I then switched to henna because it leaves your hair soft. Unfortunately, you have to use it more often because it rinsed out. I am not a licensed beautician just a customer. I have made the switch to henna and my hair is doing better than ever. Henna is safe in the sense that it will not hurt you in any way. As far as getting the same results as Loreal that is different. The color may not be the same. Also, Henna is a rinse not a dye. For similar results to Loreal, such as evenness and how long the color lasts, switch to an organic dye. I switched to the organic dyes first. They can be just as drying as the chemicals. I then switched to henna because it leaves your hair soft. Unfortunately, you have to use it more... » Read More I am not a licensed beautician just a customer. I have made the switch to henna and my hair is doing better than ever. Henna is safe in the sense that it will not hurt you in any way. As far as getting the same results as Loreal that is different. The color may not be the same. Also, Henna is a rinse not a dye. For similar results to Loreal, such as evenness and how long the color lasts, switch to an organic dye. I switched to the organic dyes first. They can be just as drying as the chemicals. I then switched to henna because it leaves your hair soft. Unfortunately, you have to use it more often because it rinsed out. « Show Less
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eSalon is amazing. If you let them know what you want and/or respond to the questions about your hairtype, length, etc., they will probably be able to help. I will never go to a salon for color again. The shine, texture and color intensity have resulted in many, many compliments on my hair. Good luck! eSalon will be very responsive, I'm sure. Go to the web site and start there. A personal stylist will develop what you need.
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I use to manage a salon, I can honestly say to start with a good accelerator and then go to a bronzer once you develop color. Also, This particular bronzer is nice but leaves lines as if you were spray tanned, so definitely don't start with this if you are pale!
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you don't HAVE to, but how the difference is huge! it still looks fine, but if bleached before the color is extremely vibrant/intense! if you have blonde hair it'd probably work just as well.
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From my experience, all hair color will damage hair. Just make sure you have at least 6 weeks between colorings. There are leave in products and such that you can use to keep your hair soft. Plus the conditioner that is included in the package really helps. I use John Frieda Full Repair after each shampoo to help detangle and John Frieda Frizz-Ease Creme Serum Overnight Repair Formula for an extra softness boost.
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I would be careful of putting in your conditioner. I have been using this product for 4 months and have only had to tuch up once a month. I have had purple in my hair for 5 yrs or so. This is by far the best color I have ever used. Be careful when applying it does stain,but not as bad as other products I have used.
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That's exactly why I use it - for my color treated hair. My hair dresser recommended about 4 years ago and I've been using ever since. I really like it although you won't get a lot of lather with it. But it will never change or fade the color of your hair - or at least that been my experience. And if you need a conditioner the Dermorganic Intensive Hair Repair Masque with Argan Oil for Unisex is the one I use. It's amazing - your hair will feel like silk. I have curly hair so it can be quite dry - these 2 products are a staple in my hair care.
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No you can continue to store it in a cool place that is listed on the bottle, because it is a semi-permanent formula. It goes straight on your hair, no need to mix anything else on it. With permanent hair color, what you mix, starts to ruin after an hour or so. Bleach especially cannot be kept, if you are using a box bleach, because it starts to become combustible. But these, and MOST I can't speak for all, CAN be kept because I will keep mine for touch ups or add them in to a white conditioner to make it more vibrant. But I would buy them directly from Manic Panic or a Sally's.
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my answer is exactly as the one written below by Charles Rice on 6-9-2014...I am Sally the one who has been using it ...am 82 yrs old and everyone thinks I look great....I tell them "L'Oreal Paris Age Perfect eye and face cream etc....have been using it since it first came out...but how long will it be available???
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You can use whatever you wish. Just keep in mind that the lower you go, the less color will show. Ex: if you use a 40 developer, your color will be vibrant and pop. If you use a 20 developer, your color will be lightly vibrant and suttle. Also, the longer you keep it on the hair, the more color you get. Ps: don't exceed over 1hr. I honestly wouldn't even go over that. Hope this helps
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It covers my gray strands beautifully, they look like a lighter shade of auburn and come out looking like highlights. The very best part, other than making your hair feel healthy, it that it doesn't wash out like the peroxide colorings. Just remember to super condition your hair afterward. The color of your hair will also become more vibrant each day, for about a week after coloring your hair. It is work, but I will never go back to the chemical alternative...I also get compliments all the time
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It does not look greasy on my hair. It is actually looks very nice and gives it healthy looking. As to stop breaking I have not seen a difference.
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I dont see why not I always switch products as I have fine hair and the conditioner is too much for 7 days a week use on my hair!