Should I use a semi permanant dye between colorings?

Question

I dye my naturally brown hair black about every 3 months for almost 3 years. I use garnier nutrisse in black liccorice. I notice that in some spots, between colorings, the color fades. I even tried different brands of hair dye, and they all did the same, and I didn't like the way they made my hair feel either.

Answer 1

You should seek a professional especially if you are coloring it yourself.

That being said...

It sounds like your hair porosity is uneven, thus giving you a color "clouding" effect* (When the color fades in some spots between colorings).

To resolve this problem start with your shampoo, it's what you feed your hair.

Most Newer professional shampoos have clear proteins in them (like hydrolyzed soy, wheat etc.) that color will attach to much like your hairs natural keratin.

This will most always fix the problem... BUT I would seriously consider consulting in person with a Professional Colorist to truly determine the nature of the issue, and not just trust us without looking at your hair first...

I Hope that Helps
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Answer 2

Yes you can! In most cases (at least with professional products) semi-permanent is an acid (lower on the pH scale) and less damaging than permanent! I usually do the outgrowth in permanent and then use semi-permanent through the cold strand to refresh the color (I use Goldwell which is only available to stylists)... To keep your color vibrant try using a color shampoo... I recommend the Artec line (it is only available at salons but it is a great color-deposit shampoo line) most full service salons that carry this brand will formulate a special concoction just for you to maintain tonality! I definatley don't recommend over the counter hair color lines! Some of them are metallic compounds which is not only damaging to the hair but it also causes conflict with alkaline compounds (which is what professional permanent color is) ex: if you had a mess up with your color and needed a professional to fix or remove color it could cause a chemical reaction especailly with highlift colors (or anything with a higher volume)! Also try Color Shampoos... My favorite is TIGI Fashionista!

Answer 3

It's a great idea, if you buy a non-peroxide, non-ammonia semi. They help fill in the pigment gaps in your hair, and if used often enough, will build up and eventually last longer and longer. By filling in the gaps, they also strengthen your hair and make it much more shiny.
It's fine to use a permanent on your roots, but running it through to the ends will only cause your hair more damage, dry it out, and fade it faster.

Answer 4

no it make it worst and i tried it damage my hair. but it depends on some hair.