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Thanks, Prell isn't sold in Aus, I'll google the ingredient list & see if I can buy something similar, but I fear that patience may be my only choice, oh well.....
Thanks, Prell isn't sold in Aus, I'll google the ingredient list & see if I can buy something similar, but I fear that patience may be my only choice, oh well.....
You can not lift permanent color with another permanent color. This means that since you've been using permanent color, you will need to strip out the old color before using the new, lighter color. There are color removers and correctors at Sallys or you can apply bleach all over for just a few minutes.Also, can I do this at home, and suggestions on OTC box colors, or perhaps something from Sally, to buy? Or will I need to mix a couple of colors to get this shade? Should I be looking for a light auburn or a copper blonde or what? I'm pretty adept at home coloring so I feel comfortable lightening a few shades or mixing if need be.
Once I strip it, can I recolor immediately with the new color? I know that when I did this in the past, the new color "grabbed" darker than usual.
ColorFix is perfect. If you are only going up 1 or 2 levels, only leave it on a few minutes. The problem with bleached hair is that the cuticle is wide open, which is why everything grabs. A protein or deep conditioning treatment is always a good idea, but it won't prevent grabbing so you could do it at any point. If it was me, I'd do a protein treatment the day before the ColorFix, then a deep conditioner (if using box color, the conditioner that comes in the box) after all the coloring is done.I have a box of ColorFix at home that I keep on hand for the occasional late night coloring error. I'll probably use that and then re-color on top. Do you recommend a good conditioner or treatment anywhere in there?
Elumen is a Goldwell product. I use Goldwell Topchic on all my clients, as well as my own hair. I would recommend any Goldwell product.Have any of you ladies tried the elumen reds? You can only get it done at a salon or if you have a friend with their beauty card they can get it for you. It's completely permanent so you have to be committed to it. I use it on some of my friends and their hair gets really red and never fades. The only downside is you can also never get it out.
ColorFix is perfect. If you are only going up 1 or 2 levels, only leave it on a few minutes. The problem with bleached hair is that the cuticle is wide open, which is why everything grabs. A protein or deep conditioning treatment is always a good idea, but it won't prevent grabbing so you could do it at any point. If it was me, I'd do a protein treatment the day before the ColorFix, then a deep conditioner (if using box color, the conditioner that comes in the box) after all the coloring is done.