Dye resistant greys

[reachedtheendofmytether]

My hair is rapidly getting greyer but I'm struggling to find a box dye that'll cover it all. My roots seem to be mostly ok but I have lots of strands that just won't take any colour.

I've tried lots of different brands in various colours but no joy. My budget won't allow regular professional colouring appointments sadly.

Has anyone got any suggestions on what I could use? I have quite fine but thick hair that is getting coarser the more greys come in. Would a separate developer and colour be a better option?

I have tried everything. I have an almost white t-section and a sprinkling throughout.

The best and most natural dye I have found is believe it or not Just for Men! It takes 5 mins. I am not sure whether it is semi permanent. I use a good quality conditioner as otherwise it might be a bit dry but Iove it now.

Well that's one brand that I hadn't considered!! I may have to have a look! Thanks

I tried lots until I found Clarol permanant worked for me ,I leave it on a bit longer than the instructions say. Do not forget to do a strand test with all new hair dyes incase you are allergic

You can buy and mix up salon dyes at home, purchased from somewhere like Sally’s

Yes, Sally's is a good bet. You can also get advice on what colours to use and level of peroxide needed in order to lift colour/cover stubborn white hairs.

Each colour house has a particular strength/intensity to cover resistant hairs. majirel double bases e.g. 7.0, 6.0 will cover resistant whites and if you like you can mix in other shades to give your colour warmth. A 6% peroxide may also be needed to open up the cuticle to insert the colour molecules, but you might get lucky with a 3%.

Once you've done your research, it's really easy, convenient and cheap to do it yourself.

Hopefully a hairdresser may be able to advise on here

Thanks for the advice. I think professional colours may be the way to go (although I've heard good things about just for men on eyebrows )

I did used to be a trainee hairdresser and did lots of mixing of colours and peroxide but it was so long ago now I've lost any useful memory of it. I'll see if I have one near me still and get their recommendations.