https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hair-color-question Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:03:49 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hair-color-question#post-329451 Sun, 10 Apr 2011 15:04:47 +0000 lynne 329451@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>taylor- I love "shimmer at the root". So much nicer than "gray". I have to have my regrowth retouched every 3 weeks now because I'm too wedded to my faux auburn hair to let it go. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hair-color-question#post-329390 Sun, 10 Apr 2011 06:54:34 +0000 elpgal 329390@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am too lazy to go and look but I use a mascara like product meant for hair (from Sallys) to cover up the stray gray hair. It tends to cake when I first apply it but looks fine after brushing my hair.</p> <p>Patty, that's funny! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hair-color-question#post-329367 Sun, 10 Apr 2011 04:58:09 +0000 Patty 329367@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a coincidence--I was just talking about blue rinse with a friend today---I only did dye a couple times but I hated the stress of roots so don't do it no more. I had white hair since I was 9, just not this much--maybe it should be blue now--maybe violet hmmmmmmmmmmm</p> <p>My older sister and her friends are all bottle blonds--you can't really tell when their roots are showing but they themselves will great you with a "hi how are you. Forgive me coz my roots are showing" and lift their bangs so you can see it--I can't but they can. No one would know but they have to shove it in your face so you know they know they have roots. LOL </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hair-color-question#post-329365 Sun, 10 Apr 2011 04:51:57 +0000 Elly 329365@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, at least your grey can be covered. Here I am, a college student and at 19 I started sprouting WHITE hairs. Now they are apparent enough others comment. It turns out that the stress that my body underwent with my heart problems caused them, and every time I get ill I get a few more. That is all good and fine except they are entirely impossible to die without using something super-strong on my whole head. </p> <p>I have tried the hair mascara that has a bit of a metallic sheen-- even if it doesn't match the hair, it makes sparkly looking (like the sun hitting your hair) highlights. The key is wiping most of it off the brush--- you might also try using a bit of brown or whatever color powder in the area, since it should stick to the roots where your hair has more oil-- </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hair-color-question#post-329358 Sun, 10 Apr 2011 04:43:59 +0000 taylor 329358@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It really isnt unusual to see some shimmer at the root after a week or so...3 days is quick.<br /> Give your stylist a call and see what she thinks. she may have to drop a level or so , you might not be getting adequate coverage because silver/grey can be quite stubborn:( </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hair-color-question#post-329351 Sun, 10 Apr 2011 04:32:44 +0000 RandomThoughts (Andrea) 329351@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Then you will find this amusing. </p> <p>When applying henna (as with any color) you really need to use gloves. I had a whole box. Problem was, last time, said box was empty. OOOPS! I had orange hands for a week!!! But the color came out great. Other problem with henna is that if you get a bad batch you go through all the trouble and....</p> <p>Nothing happens. Been there. </p> <p>I have to admit that, with red at least, I have been happier with my home job than the times I've had it done professionally. Could be a fluke but I didn't feel the stylist applied it close enough to my scalp (roots in days, like you) and it was clearly an unnatural color.</p> <p>I've been considering blonde or blonde highlights and that I would certainly have done by a pro. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hair-color-question#post-329348 Sun, 10 Apr 2011 04:27:23 +0000 rosee 329348@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>"I guess what I'm wondering is whether it is normal to see roots three days after the color is applied."</p> <p>It seems a little fast, so I would talk to the colorist (maybe she could fix it). I do notice however that my roots can show up suddenly depending on how fast my hair grows all of a sudden. One day I have uniform color, a day later I have 1/4" root regrowth. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hair-color-question#post-329341 Sun, 10 Apr 2011 04:14:59 +0000 Steph 329341@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I just had a chance to look more closely at the products. Lyn, that touch-up looks like a good solution, but since I only have a few strands colored, it probably doesn't make sense for me. Rosee, that marker looks perfect. I'm going to purchase and I'll report back! RT, I live in terror of coloring my hair. I did so for the first time in ten years last summer and it was a complete nightmare. The colorist corrected it and got me back to my natural color, and I vowed that I would not color my whole head again. I don't even think I could handle the henna for fear of a big mess up! I literally think my colorist paints about 30 strands on my head, and that's it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hair-color-question#post-329337 Sun, 10 Apr 2011 04:07:53 +0000 RandomThoughts (Andrea) 329337@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I use henna, which I like very much because the effect is relatively natural looking, covers my gray and fades, therefore my roots are not noticeable. </p> <p>Of course you have to do your whole head, it's a mess, takes forever and leaves you a red head. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hair-color-question#post-329336 Sun, 10 Apr 2011 04:05:54 +0000 Steph 329336@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for these products--I'll check them out. </p> <p>I guess what I'm wondering is whether it is normal to see roots three days after the color is applied. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hair-color-question#post-329333 Sun, 10 Apr 2011 03:58:59 +0000 rosee 329333@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Welcome to the wonderful world of hair coloring... and the inevitable roots. Other than redyeing every 4 to 8 weeks, or retouching the roots, very few other alternatives seem to work. I've tried the mascaras: very messy, deposited more on my clothes than on my hair. I've tried the creme sticks (look like lipstick): they get onto the roots well but can rub off onto clothes and skin, also not that natural looking, maybe a little greasy too. There's a product to order online:</p> <p><a href="http://www.touchbackgray.com/" rel="nofollow">http://www.touchbackgray.com/</a></p> <p>...but I haven't tried that yet due to cost, but I am hopeful that it finally does work for touch-ups. I too am looking for a quick-fix cosmetic solution that holds up between redyeing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hair-color-question#post-329331 Sun, 10 Apr 2011 03:57:44 +0000 lyn* 329331@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't have any greys myself, but I know that my mom uses a root-touch-up product between appointments :)</p> <p><a href="http://www.clairol.com/niceneasy/roottouchup/" rel="nofollow">http://www.clairol.com/niceneasy/roottouchup/</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hair-color-question#post-329324 Sun, 10 Apr 2011 03:34:53 +0000 Steph 329324@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm hoping some of you more experienced with hair color can help me out. I recently started getting my hair colored only at the temples, just to cover up the grey hairs I get there. My colorist paints the color onto my greys. The rest of my hair is left alone (the color she paints on the greys matches my regular hair). </p> <p>I got my greys covered up this Wednesday. I was looking in the mirror today and I see some greys at my temples. The greys are just at the roots. I'm just not sure if this is something that is unavoidable and expected, or if I should go back to the salon and have it re-touched. Anyone have any idea?</p> <p>I'm also wondering if anyone has emergency tricks they use to cover up a few greys between appointments. I have heard of people using mascara. Anyone have any other suggestions? </p>