Covering grey in naturally brunette hair - is there an “easy” option I’m missing?

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Iorderedyouapancake · 05/02/2024 15:04

Hi all, I’m mid 40s and while still mainly dark there is now enough grey in my hair to be pretty noticeable if I don’t cover it up - I’m not ready to go grey yet so recently I’ve been putting a brown box dye on it which does the job but I’m not keen on the “flat” effect I get from it. I’m open to the idea of getting it coloured professionally but worried about getting on a treadmill of constant expensive appointments, and also of damage to my hair if I get some blonde put in (which I’m assuming would be the “best” way to make greys look less obvious as they come through).

For the ladies with brunette hair who’ve chosen to cover the grey- how do you do it? Is there an option I haven’t thought of between box dye and highlights?

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Ulysees · 07/02/2024 10:18

@Iorderedyouapancake that's fab news as it's gentle on your hair.

Dobbyhorse · 07/02/2024 12:40

Iorderedyouapancake · 07/02/2024 08:57

based on some of the recommendations on this thread I bought the plantur shampoo yesterday and used it for the first time this morning and quite impressed so far - I only left it on for a couple of minutes but it has definitely had an effect on my greys already- they are definitely a bit more “golden” and less noticeable - I really like it so far - going to keep using it!

It’s brilliant. Look what it’s done for my Mallen Streak!

Covering grey in naturally brunette hair - is there an “easy” option I’m missing?

zm123 · 28/01/2025 21:10

Ulysees · 05/02/2024 15:48

Qualified colourist here. I don't work in a salon now and do a different job. But I use a semi permanent diluted with shampoo. It does a couple of goes. Just half the mix and mix with shampoo. Work into your hair on top mainly. Leave 20 minutes or so. Wash out. Saves money and not too harsh.
If you just use the semi permanent without this method go slightly lighter. There's so many to choose from.

Or have low/highlights done.

Ulysees, which semi-permanent products do you recommend? I used to use Nice and Easy but it's been discontinued

Powderblue1 · 28/01/2025 21:16

I'd go for Demi permanent dye. I use it between salon appts and it makes my grey look like highlights almost so my hair has depth

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