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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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 hair was a great color when I started using it. Now My hair is 50% GONE. 10 months and it is not recovering even using Rogaine. I have been in touch with the FDA about it. Don't chance it!!!
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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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Personally, I would only use the mild on color treated hair. I have been using it for years on my color treated hair with no breakage or excess dryness. I would be afraid of damaging.
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I used it and had color in my hair. I have now returned to my natural color. I ordered another batch and am now using it again. Unfortunately I have just learned my hair loss may be due to medication I'm taking. Nonetheless I don't see further loss so I'm taking my chances.
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NOOOOOOOO. Do nottt bleach your hair first. Apply over.What color do you want? My hair was about 4 colors when I last did mine. So I could tell you how it reacted with each.
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I do not have any highlights, but my hair stylist suggested that I alternate between the two products for hair health. My hair is healthier than ever.
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It just helps maintain the color you still have. Very natural and doesn't cover the gray. I've used it for years and have never died my hair.
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Hello, to be perfectly honest, I only used this product once because I didn't like the grayish tint it left on my hair. I think that it is safe to use everyday; I would be careful not to leave it on too long. I hope this helps!
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Dear M. Thaler, Yes, eSalon does customize hair color by formulating each individual order according to your personal hair details, including gray percentage, coloring history, and more. While we think we can duplicate the base color for the discontinued L'Oreal Coleur Experte 7.3, we are unable to duplicate the harmonizing highlights found in that kit since we do not currently offer a highlighting kit. You may use our color as a base, then have highlights applied 1 to 2 days later after the eSalon base color has settled in. In order to make your transition to eSalon easier and provide the best outcome, we recommend completing an online consultation and placing an order. Our Colorist will then review the details of your order and formulate your color. If for any reason you're not head over heels with your color, just let us know and we'll make you a new one or give you your money back, per our Satisfaction Guarantee. We hope to craft a custom blended color for you in the very near future because customized color truly makes a difference. Regards, The eSalon Team
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It was recommended to me by the salon I was at. The Redken representative had been there previously and recommended the product for those with color treated hair. I still noticed that it has sodium laureth sulfate, which is what I thought stripped hair coloring. I do blond highlights and apricot highlights every couple months and haven't noticed it diminishing my color much, besides what kind if normal diminishing occurs anyway. For how my scalp feels I think it is worth it to possibly lose a little color.
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Since this is a direct deposit color you will want clean, dry hair so the color and penetrate and stain the cuticle to its maximum capacity. This products takes best to healthy hair so conditioner is key. The more damage your hair has, the more open the cuticle and that results in the color lasting less than a desirable time. In my experience the overall boldness fades a little but the base color of it is close to permanent.
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I used both And my hair looks great! Even though my natural color is blonde i have highlights And they stayed the same as when i colored it! Maybe you can try some hidratant creme!
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Yes you would need to blech your hair again since this is permanent color. You can also try Satin color remover.
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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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Yes, and as my aunt always says (she's been a stylist for over 25 years), if you have darker hair, go 2 shades lighter than what you're looking for. The color on the box is what you'd get if you started with bleached hair. If your hair is brown, just be careful if you have roots that are a different color, you may end up with different shades of blonde that don't blend well. I'd probably also not recommend a warm blonde over dyed brown hair, as the result could come out brassy or orangey. Stick to cool, ash blondes, but know that it may take a couple times before you can really get your hair to lighten the way you want it to. Please note I am also speaking from experience (I've been dying my hair the gamut of colors for 15+ years), but am not a trained professional. I'm sure you will get more qualified answers, but I hope this helps a little...