im 21 and i have GREY HAIR!!!!! i colour it and it still shows through!!!!! what can i do?

Question

since the age of 16 ive had to colour it, it really does my head in (literally!) and i would like any suggestions to help sort it!

Answer 1

wig

Answer 2

go to a professional hairdresser u will need to get a colour done that also has a base colour (a base colour is usually your natural hair colour it gives your hair a colour so u can put another on top this will make it even so your roots or grey will cover very well and will not look a different colour from the rest of your hair) for example if you put red straight on the grey parts your hair will go pink because there is no pigment in your hair but if you mix a base colour in with the red it will be OK you need to go to a salon and have a consultation with your stylist

DO NOT USE BOX COLOURS THEY ARE BAD FOR U

PS I'm not saying go red this is just an example

Try not to worry this is a very common problem

Answer 3

Join the club honey. I got my first grey when I was sixteen too.

You've really got three choices.
1) Go grey early
2) Shave your head
3) Dye, dye, and dye again

As far as the colour showing through is concerned, make sure that what you're buying is a permanent colour, and do a strand test. Some people's hair is very resistant to colour, and you might need to leave the colour on there for quite some time to make it take properly.

Alternatively, go for the luxury approach and get a hairdresser to do it. Good luck!

Answer 4

You are going to have to use a permanent coloring and that is best done professionally. Gray does not hold semi-permanent or temporary well. The gray will not show through permanent coloring, however it will come back as it grows out which doesn't take long. You are going to have to have touch ups at least every 6 weeks. Depending on your natural color, highlights are an option and not as noticeable growing out. Highlights do not necessarily have to be blonde. Letting the hair go natural is not a pleasing option for everyone. Best done by a pro!

Answer 5

Grey hair has no colour pigment in therefore dying your hair with average hairdye woon't work very well as there is no colour pigment 4 it 2 grip hold of if u c what i mean!! go 2 a good hairdressers and they should b able 2 give advice!! or c a trichologist who specalises in scalp and hair complaints.

Answer 6

FINALLY someone who has the same problem as me!I`m 24 and since 16 have had grey hairs,whatever you do dont try cut them out!!it only makes it worse and i now resemble a badger when my colour fades!!!sorry i dont have any advice how to fix it but if you find a solution on here let me know,goodluckxx

Answer 7

Just embrace it with charm. Grey hair comes much in the way of heredity, so there's not a whole lot one can do. But try and look at it on the plus side of things, for grey hair is way better then no hair.

Answer 8

Hey, I have the same problem! I'm 23 and have had a small cluster of grey/white hair in my fringe since I was about 15. I've never dyed it! I think it's part of me.

I always tell people I got it due to stress and it's a sign of wisdom in many cultures!

It's weird though coz it's never spread.

But anyway, I would say learn to love it. My boyfriend has made me swear never to dye it coz he thinks it's really cute.

These little idiosyncracies are part of what makes us special.

Answer 9

Is it grey or is it white? My hair started turning white when I was 18 and WOULD NOT accept color so I just turned it into an asset. I got a really GREAT cut & style and since it is all white I just tell people that I am a natural platinum blonde....

Answer 10

By Elizabeth Grace
Friday, May 05, 2006
For many people, gray hair is a fact of life. Hair can begin graying at an early age; even some teenagers notice a few gray hairs. By our thirties or forties, most of us will have at least some gray in our hair. Since people commonly feel that graying hair makes them look older, many choose to apply hair color. If you are considering ways to get rid of your gray hair, there are a few things to keep in mind.



Ask the pros. Schedule a consultation with a reputable salon to have an assessment of your hair's overall condition. Hair-coloring products can be damaging, so you want to be sure that your hair is as healthy as possible before you begin. A salon color specialist is best qualified to advise you on methods of masking the gray in your hair and applying color. You may choose to have the color applied professionally or you may prefer to purchase products designed for home use. If you decide to apply the color yourself, continue reading the following steps.


Select a shade. It will be less noticeable that you colored your hair if you choose a shade close to your natural color, but you may prefer to experiment with a whole new look. Whatever you decide, remember that your result will vary a bit from the color on the box. Hair-coloring products work with your existing color, so there will be variations from person to person.


Make a commitment. Different types of hair-coloring products last for varying amounts of time. Some wash out in six to eight shampoos, some in about a month and some coloring methods are permanent. If you are a first-time user, you may want to begin with temporary color to see how you feel about the result.


Blend in. If you have only a small amount of gray hair, you may want to consider applying highlights instead of whole-head color. By introducing several shades into your natural color, the gray hairs will be much less noticeable.


Read the instructions. No matter what type of formula you choose, be sure to familiarize yourself with the package directions before getting started. For the best results, follow the directions exactly.


Maximize the effect. Apply hair color to the grayest areas of your head first to allow the mixture ample time to work. Typically, people have more gray hair at their temples and crown than they do toward the back of their heads.


Timing is everything. Leave the color solution on your hair for the longest time allowed by package instructions. Gray hair can be stubborn, so don't rinse until you have to.


Lighten up. To extend the time between touch-ups, consider lightening your hair a few shades if you are a brunette. Gray hairs are less visible on blondes than on those with dark locks.

Answer 11

you cant just buy products at the grocery store get clairol grey busters from sally beaty supply


That is the cheapest If you have the money you can get redken products from a hairdresser not like great clips some where nice