Red/Burgundy Hair.

[holstenlips]

I love the deep red/burgundy hair thats around. But how can i tell if i will suit it? Im light blonde and naturally mousey. Chemically enhanced blonde for many years. Grey eyes and freckly but tan easily. Anyone got this hair colour? Is it easy to wear? I think it will probably wash me out but i think its amazing

Forgot to say..im over 40! It wont make my wrinkles stand out will it??

Am 40 and think it takes attention away from the wrinkles!
Yes - have to see pics holstenlips.
Am having mine redone on Thurs - grey roots!
Also going to look up Goldwell Elumen....

Last chance to influence my decision!! Its tomorrow!! What shade do you have jacks? Ive been looking at the red/burgundys but now i also like the reddy/coppers!! I dont suit brown so i need it to be quite bright.

I have red hair. I use this but thats only cos I won a load of it. I used to use this and prob will again when the hair dye I have runs out.

I must admit that I dont dye it as often as I should as it does fade quicker, but thats just because I just really CBA.

When I was younger I had blonde hair which got darker with age and Ive always suited blonde hair, but my roots look too dark mixed with grey now so would have to dye it more often so dont bother anymore. Ive been other colours, but I love being red so will most likely stick with it for most of my life now.

Go for it, its only hair you can change it again if you dont like it (though must admit it is difficult to go from red to blonde)

Good luck with it.

Thanks Lilleth

Go bright red! You're inspiring me now....

Im so nearly decided to do it...!!! Just a fear of the unknown...i love the red on other people though. My appts at 10 tomorrow. Havent seen the strand test yet due to the salon being shut in snow.

Done it!!

Pics please!! Do you love it?

Oooh what's it like then? Are you pleased? Will it take a bit of getting used to?

Ooh - what's it like?!
Mine is a Maijirel colour - will have to ask hairdresser tomorrow which one.

Well ; the strand test she did was ORANGE!! So we looked again and put on a dark plummy colour which she mixed with a violety one and a darker mahogany. Because i started off virtually peroxide white in places and mousy roots...its come out a black cherry/plum. And i love it!! My eyes look really blue. Will try to get some pics up x

Sounds lovely. I used to use Xxl colour to due my hair burgundy. It fades terribly but at the same time is a sod to get rid of! I've stopped doing permanent colours and if I fancy a change I use Directions Semi permanent dyes now. They have an amazing range of funky colours, and might be worth looking into if you want to refresh your colour without using a harsher permanent colour.

Always leaves my hair soft and shiny. I like Dark tulip which is a pinky purple colour and fades out nicely (no ginger or grey!)

Looking forward to pictures.

Oooh I like the purpley look though wasn't sure if I was too old as Ive only ever seen late teens/early 20's with it. Now Im thinking maybe not.

Glad you like it

I might look into those Directions Semi permanent at some point Binary

Lilleth if you go purple with Directions, choose lilac over plum. Plum is much darker, takes ages to wash out, but fades to grey while it does! Lilac fades much better, can't remember exactly how, but it was my colour of choice for a while as a teen.

Argh cant load a pic via phone sorry chaps. im still loving it. Loads of compliments today !