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Hair coloring is dye used to color human hair. It is used for a diversity of purposes; most frequently to return gray hair to its previous color, to change hair color to a shade regard as more desirable, or to return hair to its original color after chemicals have discolored it. Today more and more people are coloring their hair. Some choose hair color for added shine and body while others choose hair color for gray coverage. Looking for the color that is right for you can be baffling. There are so many choices. And many people are concerned of the effects of the chemicals on their bodies. There are many types of hair colours.

Semi-permanent color contains little color molecules that go in the hair’s cuticle, or surface layer, and go into your hair’s cortex. They don’t communicate with your natural pigments. And since the molecules are small, they finally exit the hair shaft after several shampoos, leaving the hair as it was before treatment. Semi permanent colors wash out after a few washes, whereas permanent colors have to grow out. If you are new to coloring your hair, you might start with a semi permanent hue unless you want to cover gray hair or go two or more shades lighter or darker. Demi-permanent color product level lasts longer.

Most permanent color uses peroxide and ammonia. It covers gray the best. It is a different shade and will leave a line of “demarcation. Tiny molecules enter all the way into the cortex, where they react and increase to a size that cannot be washed out. Your hair actually has to grow out over time. Other types of hair colour are temporary. Temporary hair color is available in various product forms including rinses, shampoos, gels, sprays and others. This type of hair color is typically used to give brighter, more vibrant shades or colors such as orange or red that may be difficult to achieve with semi-permanent and permanent hair color.

Highlights include of selecting little or thick strands of hair that are then lightened at least 2 shades lighter than the rest of your hair. Highlights should praise your natural or synthetic color. Lowlights, for the most part, are not as popular in coloring as highlighting. This seems to be due to the lack of knowledge on the Stylists part to inform their clients of this service. Lowlights can do wonders for a color. If you love the look of highlighting, but don’t want a dramatic look, lowlights are the way to go. Low lighting consists of taking little to thick strands of hair and darkening them at least 2 shades darker than the rest of your hair.

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Question by willow76: What is the best store bought hair color for gray coverage?
I have some silver hairs poking up and the color I normally use (Feria) just turns them a brownish-red-silver which sounds cool, but doesn’t really look so cool. I don’t have a lot of money so going to a stylist isn’t really an option right now. Any advice?

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Answer by KYcindylou
Ogilvie covers gray best you can get it at Wal Mart The other choice is L’Oreal Excellence but Ogilvie is gentler on your hair

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Question by DNA: Anyone know of a hair color for natural redheads to cover gray that will look natural and not orange?
I’m mid-40′s and a natural redhead, but slowly getting gray at the temple areas. I’d like a natural looking color that will cover the gray. Most hair color companies make hair color for those with brown hair. I’ve only tried semi-permanent. The best match I found was casting colorspa by L’oreal in a color called amber, though this is getting hard to find in stores. Plus, I’d like somethig with better gray coverage.

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Answer by h b h h
if you go to CVS then there are plenty of haircolors and you can just choose which color you want. I would go with a perminant color now , since you are starting to get gray hairs. If you dont want gray hair then you are gonna have to keep coloring it so i would just do it perminant instead of waiting every month to color it with a wash out color.

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Hi, I’m Jasen James, a professional hair colorist and your HairColorHelper. I’m here to answer your questions about coloring your hair at home.

Does the amount of gray in your hair make a difference when you choose a hair color? Yes it does! The more gray you are, the less pigment there is in your hair to grab onto. Look at your roots in daylight with a good mirror. Take your time. Are you 25 percent grey? 50 percent? 75 percent gray? Completely gray at 100 percent?

So What’s the best hair color for gray hair?

If you’re 25 percent or less gray you can use a semi permanent formula. Look for words that say, “No ammonia” or “Blends grays.” Once you’re 50 percent gray, select a formula that covers well. You should switch to a permanent color. You’ll want a cream formula if your grays are resistant to color. Check the box for words like “100 percent gray coverage.”

You might want to go one level lighter to minimize the contrast between your lighter roots and your darker colored hair. It’s important to note that ash or cool tones don’t cover grey as well as neutral or warm ones. So you’ll want to avoid those as you become more gray.

At around 75 percent gray you should switch back to a semi permanent formula, which will give you a beautiful shimmer. Your grays will act as highlights. They won’t be completely covered, but blended. This effect is really pretty and avoids the opaque ‘wall of color’ that can look unnatural at this stage.

If you’re 100 percent gray or nearly there, and want to be blonde, choose beige colors but avoid really golden, warm shades. Even if you don’t want to be a blonde, consider that the lighter color you choose, the less contrast you’ll have as your hair grows out.

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