...and the first time you wash it, you can see the color coming off in your shampoo soap suds!


I sure do!

200 orgnotes and he thinks he can start crap thread...

You shouldnt wash it straight away. As a rule, my hairdresser tells me to rinse it first, then wash with shampoo after.

2the9s said:

Please! I've been starting crap threads for years!

REDFEATHERS said:

Thank you for your constructive input! I take my color for granted, my husband is a hairdresser. I'll try that next time.

This always happens to me, generally for about the first week after a color. Of course, reds fade very quickly. And Red is right, the first time you style after a color you should rinse, not wash. In fact, I generally only wash my hair every other day. Also use as cool of water as you can stand. If it's super hot and steamy it opens the pores in your hair and can contribute to losing the color more quickly.

CarrieMpls said:

OOps, yes I forgot, yeah, not hot water, luke warm or cool water..

REDFEATHERS said:

Cool water! Me too!

This is more of a red hair color problem than any other color. I was red for years and years until this past November. It would always fade the first 2 or 3 washes. And I waited usually 2 or 3 days before the first wash. Also, as I getting older gray hair doesn't hold color like other color hair. So I gave up my red red color and am now lightest golden brown. People still call me a redhead. I don't tell them otherwise.

CynthiasSocks said:

Exactly. Hot water is a no-no. I have did enough hair coloring to know that.

shaved heads are sexy too, you know.

CarrieMpls said:

Carrie I've been meaning to tell you this, but I LOVE your hair style and color!! I've all way wanted straight, swingy hair. What hair color does your hairdresser use? Drew uses Redken Shades EQ on me and I love it! It's a semi-transparent plastic coating that makes your hair extremely shiny! I use 06G ST. TROPEZ - (Dark Golden Blonde) which deposits cool golden tones on light to medium brown hair (and more importantly cancels the red in my hair). I color that I use is just about the same as my natural color- I love the gloss effect! They make some killer reds that you would love! They also make crystal clear for those who just want shiny hair with no color change.



I use Glisten shampoo and conditioner by mop and Sebastian Shaper Groomer- for that smoother shinny look or Shaper Fiber Wax for a spiky look. I'm a product whore!

Anxiety said:

but not on me! You've gotta have a nice head shape for that and my head is shaped like a light bulb!
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I don't get my hair colored. I cannot identify with this problem.

CynthiasSocks said:

Head shape is everything.

Hotlegs said:

AND I gotta LIGHT BULB!!! I need my hair to correct my head shape!

Nero said:

Take notes- you will one day.

CynthiasSocks said:

You're right. I'm already starting to get grey sometimes. So I pull them out for now. The hair-coloring days are coming.

Sorry, I usually lighten my hair instead of darken it.

Wish I could be more helpful.

Half of my hair is gray anyway.....

Nero said:

You should NEVER pull out grey hair!! ...or any hair for that matter. It may not grow back in and you have bald spots over time!

gemini13 said:

Then you need to use Redken Shades EQ over your lightened and gray hair! You'll have shiny blond hair with dimension.

CynthiasSocks said:

Yes, it's time to schedule another appt. with the stylist.

I use Redken products all the time. I love Redken.

I have massive grey hair... and I love it. No more hair coloring for me, which only lasted about four years. What a mess it can be and unnecessarily expensive.

gemini13 said:

Me too!

Freespirit said:

Redken Shades EQ has some grey enhancing products too! Not only will your hair be shiny but your grey can be platinum (the color of the metal, not blonde), silver, different shades of blue or violet (it's very faint). Yes it's expensive but you're worth it!

Anxiety said:

I've had that look. My hair was shaved on one side.

CynthiasSocks said:

Thank you!!

My stylist generally uses wella products (though, we've used others) and we change it up a bit almost every time. I've currently got about 4-5 shades of red in my hair, it just blends so well and works with the cut that you can't quite tell unless you're really looking for it. I'll let him know we chould check out the Redken line of reds. And I haven't found a shampoo I'm completely happy with in a while, so maybe I'll have to check that Glisten out!

CynthiasSocks said:

Lies.

Nero said:

Nero said:

It's true!