Does this product cover gray hair? I have gray roots; some very light; some darker.Lucysmom
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Hi Lucysmom....This is one reason why I like this hair color. It does a great job of covering my gray hair. Hope it works just as well for you!
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My hair is a lot like yours, not totally gray but mixed, mostly at the hairline. I did get very nice results with this product, although I must say I didn't examine with a microscope. The color was really soft and natural and the hair felt beautifully conditioned when I was done. If any few grays were stubbon they must have blended in because I didn't see any. Wish this was still being produced. If you have a chance to grab a box, go for it. I was in the process of shifting from red back to blonde when I used it and was very very happy with the results.
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Yes, I have 'old' grey hair. I'm African Amercan w/natural hair. Since using this shampoo, I've noticed my roots in the crown seem to be darker. I had considerable hair loss due to a medical issue (thyroid) and dermatologist instructed me to stop relaxing, coloring and using heat. Hair was breaking/shedding and very brittle prior to using this shampoo. I'm very pleased with the results--hair is much healthier and manageable. It's very concentrated, so a little goes a long way.
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No ammonia or peroxide. This is considered a temporary color. It will cover the gray, but will not lighten darker hair. You can find answers to your questions at the clairol natural instincts website.
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Yes it covers my grey hair. The hair on top of my head is mostly grey and after using the Red Henna, the result is a very vibrant redheaded color.
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Yes i have flat ironed my hair and it has some highlights. No problem. The product does seem to work - I've only been using it for about 2 weeks and can notice that my part is less pronounced. (I color my hair and the gray roots are definitely less noticeable than before using this product.
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The product is suitable for people with very little grey. I unsuccessfully attempted to color my greys with Chromatics, but it turned out to be more of a toner on my already colored hair. It did not color the grey roots. I do not use this product anymore.
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If this product were used on gray hair, there is a possibility it would turn white. It basically brings out a lighter version of the current color of your hair, and with different colored hair it can bring out different tints when lightened. Beware, if used on dyed hair it can cause unwanted results!
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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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I have colored gray hair, but not a lot of gray. I had professional color about a year ago and have been using Root Touch Up or a simiilar product (L'Oreal or Clairol, I switch off). The professional color was close to my own shade anyway, with some lighter highlights. Anyway, keratin is the vital ingredient here and it's all good. I haven't noticed any color alteration or any negative effect from the OGX treatment. If there is some subtle change I'm not aware of it, because having my hair feel so much better is what gets my attention. I don't think you'd have any problem. There may be a phone number on the directions inside that would be more specific. Personally, I feel very safe with it.
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My hair is actually color treated! Light brown too. No it didn't darken my hair at all. I'm at the end of my bottle and since I've gotten it I've seen at least 2 inches of growth though, so I'm getting the roots re-colored soon. And no redness either. I just put a little bit on my head at night, wrap it up and keep it moving.
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Yes you can use it for just your roots but it pretty expensive to use that way but I do my roots first to cover the grey and then you can decide how long to leave it on the rest of your hair. I do 20 minutes on the roots and 10 on the rest but I have quite a bit of grey and I like mine a little dark. You could always do roots and then take it off of the rest of your hair after 5 minutes. Or just use it on your roots. This is the only kind of color that I have found that covers the grey and blends with the rest of my hair without the color difference. Great product for me.
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I have red hair and gray around hair line. I used this and it made my roots look strawberry blonde (I used the dark red cream) I dyed it the 1st time left it on 45 min and my roots were brassy orange and the next time I left on for an hour and a half and looked natural red
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Has not affected my light colored hair at all. Only a little bit actually gets on my hair as I apply it by 'dragging' the dropper across my scalp from front to back, so only my roots and scalp get wet.
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If it lightens, it's not obvious to me at all. It remains fairly dark. I have to dye my hair again only because the roots start standing out a lot. Not sure if it matters, but I have thick hair. I love this brand, but I'm pretty sure they discontinued this semi-permanent hair color. So if you decide you like it, you will have to stock up like I did :) Good luck!
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Patricia, usually a lighter color will not cover a darker color, however it will lighten it a little bit. The Surya brasil golden blond covers my light gray hair and actually darkens the darker gray/red hair, but it all blends nicely and looks good. Hope this helps.
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Hello, No you may use this with brown hair. If you are looking for grey coverage then you will not be disappointed. I mix this with Nupur, Amla, and shikakai powder for a great condition for your hair. The amount depends on the length and thickness of your hair. To cover your grey at the same time mix 12 hours before with very warm water and a tablespoon of cider vinegar, just enough to make it thick like yogurt, this will release the dye an you will have wonderful results. Rinse your hair with cider vinegar before you apply this thick mixture. Wrap your hair in plastic wrap and leave on as long as you like. You will have a medium brown color once you are done. This will darken a touch in 2 to 4 days. I add in a couple tablespoons of Cinnamon 10 minutes before I put this in my hair. I hope this helps. =O)
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Lacee, it works on my blonde hair, I have roots too and I've never seen any gray or white residue. It goes on matte and you just work it thru and brush your hair well afterwards.