I am approx. 85-90% gray with some dark spots. Will Splat Purple Haze come out a decent color in my hair or do I still have to bleach it first? Thanks
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Grey is by nature very hard to color. I recommend a test strip, as you should do any time you try a new product. I can tell you that Splat colors do saturate very well, however they will become washed out looking within a few weeks, though they never actually come out all the way on bleached hair. For a good look you should plan to reapply every few weeks. If you are planning for something that will be fun for now and then wash out then do not use this! Again, it doesn't ever come all the way out. Hope this helps. FYI...I love the Splat beach for a very high lift. I haven't found its match in taking dark hair to light yellow blonde.
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I personally wouldn't use Splat hair dye at all. It's horrid. That particular color washed out completely in the shower instead of having the deep purple like the box it was lavender, and all faded looking.
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Grey is by nature very hard to color. I recommend a test strip, as you should do any time you try a new product. I can tell you that Splat colors do saturate very well, however they will become washed out looking within a few weeks, though they never actually come out all the way on bleached hair. For a good look you should plan to reapply every few weeks. If you are planning for something that will be fun for now and then wash out then do not use this! Again, it doesn't ever come all the way out. Hope this helps. FYI...I love the Splat beach for a very high lift. I haven't found its match in taking dark hair to light yellow blonde. Grey is by nature very hard to color. I recommend a test strip, as you should do any time you try a new product. I can tell you that Splat colors do saturate very well, however they will become washed out looking within a few weeks, though they never actually come out all the way on bleached hair. For a good look you should plan to reapply every few weeks. If you are planning for something that will be fun for now and then wash out then do not use this! Again, it doesn't ever come all the way out. Hope this helps. FYI...I love the Splat beach for a very high lift. I haven't found its match... » Read More Grey is by nature very hard to color. I recommend a test strip, as you should do any time you try a new product. I can tell you that Splat colors do saturate very well, however they will become washed out looking within a few weeks, though they never actually come out all the way on bleached hair. For a good look you should plan to reapply every few weeks. If you are planning for something that will be fun for now and then wash out then do not use this! Again, it doesn't ever come all the way out. Hope this helps. FYI...I love the Splat beach for a very high lift. I haven't found its match in taking dark hair to light yellow blonde. « Show Less
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I would bleach first, so your color is even. The splat bleach works very quickly so keep an eye on it. My hair was a light brown and it only took 25 min. for it to come up.
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I used Pravana after bleaching and dying my hair purple and blue for a year as well. It took three applications to mostly strip my hair but it was a yellow, brassy color and not the light blonde I was wanting. I would assume the black would be difficult to lift because it's so dark. But if you're not wanting to use bleach on your hair, I would suggest this product. Although, for me at least, it didn't work as well as I was hoping. I ended up just doing a soap cap (shampoo and bleach mixture) to get it blonde. I should also warn you that the smell of Pranana is extremely intense and can only be compared to a dog's fart. The smell lasts for multiple shampoos. Hope this is helpful! I used Pravana after bleaching and dying my hair purple and blue for a year as well. It took three applications to mostly strip my hair but it was a yellow, brassy color and not the light blonde I was wanting. I would assume the black would be difficult to lift because it's so dark. But if you're not wanting to use bleach on your hair, I would suggest this product. Although, for me at least, it didn't work as well as I was hoping. I ended up just doing a soap cap (shampoo and bleach mixture) to get it blonde. I should also warn you that the smell of Pranana is extremely intense and can only... » Read More I used Pravana after bleaching and dying my hair purple and blue for a year as well. It took three applications to mostly strip my hair but it was a yellow, brassy color and not the light blonde I was wanting. I would assume the black would be difficult to lift because it's so dark. But if you're not wanting to use bleach on your hair, I would suggest this product. Although, for me at least, it didn't work as well as I was hoping. I ended up just doing a soap cap (shampoo and bleach mixture) to get it blonde. I should also warn you that the smell of Pranana is extremely intense and can only be compared to a dog's fart. The smell lasts for multiple shampoos. Hope this is helpful! « Show Less
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I've done it once it gave me a dark violet color looked like grape soda. I would leave it in for about 25 min in the hair then wash out. I recommend doing a tiny section first then see a little result.
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It depends on the color but I have had really good luck with the Virgin Rose and Pimpin' Purple. The Atomic Pink is okay, but it won't give you that cotton candy pink unless you have super white bleached hair. It fades a little with each wash but that said, I've had mine some shade of pink since last July and only colored it a few time to freshen it up once it hits a shade I'm not happy with or don't like. If you don't have blonde hair or bleach it, it will only give you mild highlights and washes out much quicker. I haven't tried any of the cooler shades, like blue, green, etc...
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Depends on how long it's been since you bleached it last. I used the purple as a touch up about a month after having it done professionally. Worked great. This is the same stuff my stylist uses and she recommended it to me. However, a word of caution; I didn't know it was the same stuff; use gloves!; also my shower curtain looks like Tye Dye now and I scrubbed and scrubbed to get most of the color off the shower stall. I don't know about virgin hair; seems like you would have to bleach it to open the pours of the hair. You may want to call a professional about that. But this is really a good product and it lasts a really long time. Hope this helps you. Depends on how long it's been since you bleached it last. I used the purple as a touch up about a month after having it done professionally. Worked great. This is the same stuff my stylist uses and she recommended it to me. However, a word of caution; I didn't know it was the same stuff; use gloves!; also my shower curtain looks like Tye Dye now and I scrubbed and scrubbed to get most of the color off the shower stall. I don't know about virgin hair; seems like you would have to bleach it to open the pours of the hair. You may want to call a professional about that. But this is really a... » Read More Depends on how long it's been since you bleached it last. I used the purple as a touch up about a month after having it done professionally. Worked great. This is the same stuff my stylist uses and she recommended it to me. However, a word of caution; I didn't know it was the same stuff; use gloves!; also my shower curtain looks like Tye Dye now and I scrubbed and scrubbed to get most of the color off the shower stall. I don't know about virgin hair; seems like you would have to bleach it to open the pours of the hair. You may want to call a professional about that. But this is really a good product and it lasts a really long time. Hope this helps you. « Show Less
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Lately, my hair--especially the parts that have more gray--come out either orange or greenish, and I have to use Clairol's blue Shimmer Lights and even sponge my6 hair once it dries with grape Kool-ade to take out this obnoxious tinge. It never used to do that with Clairol Loving Care, and the first few times that I tried the CoSaMo, it was okay too!
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Well I have 100% white - platinum hair, so I only know how it works for me. I will say you do get some purple shades in your hair . I don't mind it, but if that's not what you're looking for than be warned. I'm very happy with this shampoo though!
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u might get a slight hint of blue which is not likely, it's better to bleach the hair first.
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Hmm you bleach your hair, do a strand test first , test the purple, you want the purple come through bleach completely, or highlights , I hope this helps
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Yes, you has to bleach you hair first,put de color the most blonde you can, and do. The las time a did, a mix T14 AND T18 This worked very well, on covering up my gray hair, leavy my hair shiny, soft and natural looking!!!!
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I have quite a bit of grey and it tends to take the color extremely well. You get a much more vivid color than even the bleached hair gets! Good luck.
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It's going to be more vivid, like it would appear on bleached hair. You can find pictures of most of the colors on real hair if you Google them. Your hair will look like the more vibrant photos.
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You must have pre-lightened hair to achieve maximum color vibrancy. Dying the purple on top of a dark hair color may give you subtle highlights but that isn't guaranteed.
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hi sheila = i've been using it for 4 months now. it makes my hair shiny and blends the colors. i don't see any purple in it. the white is brighter, but still white.
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I've put the violet in my hair and, for some reason, mine transferred onto everything every time it was wet. I even used the Ion color lock conditioner, tried the new nexxus color primer before washes, pureology for color-treated shampoo, but nothing would keep this stuff from turning everything purple. You may end up with a little magenta water around you if your color is anything like mine was. :(
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It works well and it is not too light. Its darker than a strawberry blonde. My hair is really fine and shorter than yours and I use half of a box each time. I would say a full box would be plenty for you. Here's a tip....when you mix it, let it sit for at least 90 minutes before putting it on your hair. Then you don't have to leave it on as long. I have lots of gray to cover so I leave it in about 45 mins after letting it sit for 90. Sorry I can't explain the color better....but I really like it.
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I have gray hair so I don't have to bleach first. If your hair is dark you would to really make the color show.