How can I darken my hair without dying it?

Question

I thought of semi-permenant but is it any better than permenant?

Yeah but where do I get that Henna thing you're talking about?

Answer 1

Salons can do a color gloss it has low peroxide levels and so will be less harsh than other coloring options.

Answer 2

There are different types of Semi Permanents. Some last 6 washes some last 36... it depends on which level you get (levels range from 1-3 with level 3 being permanent). You can also try that spray stuff (the Halloween kind.) I guess it just depends on what the occasion is for and how long you want it to last.
When I was in 6th grade, like 7 years ago, I used the 6 wash semi permanent to dye my hair black for our Egyptian unit. Haha remember those... when we had to dress the part? Anyways, I have brown hair and it worked really well.

Answer 3

Semi-permanent color is a great option for people who are not sure about making a permanent change in their hair color. Clairol makes a great product (ask the clerk at your local beauty supply to help you) that is peroxide/developer free (wont hurt your hair) and will last, depending on how often you shampoo, between 2 and 6 weeks. If there is NO chemical processes (permanent hair color, permanent wave, etc.) on your hair right now the semi-permanent color should cover evenly and fade evenly. If your hair has been chemically processed the semi-permanent color could take a little unevenly (or perhaps not) and will probably last at least 4 weeks. If your hair is very damaged the semi-permanent color could possibly react as a permanent color would (especially on the ends of your hair) and not fade out completely.

Answer 4

A sage rinse can be made by steeping a handful of the dried herb in a quart of boiling water for 30 minutes (longer, if you want a darker tint). Cool the infusion, strain it, and pour it through freshly shampooed hair 15 or more times. Then wait ten minutes before washing the liquid out with clear water. Because a sage rinse is a progressive dye, you'll have to apply it weekly until you produce the shade you want . . . and then continue using it once a month to maintain that color.

Answer 5

The semi-permanent colors (usually called level 2 colors) will usually wash out or fade out in about 3 wks, whereas a permanent (level 3) color will not.

Although a level 3 color may fade a bit over a month or so, you will need a root touch up by that time, so it shouldn't be that noticeable. (Reds tend to fade out quicker than other colors...)

The temporary colors (level 1) usually only last a week or less. These are usually found in the form of a mousse , or sometimes a liquid (LaRoux used to be a common temp color that was a liquid...)

When I first started coloring my hair myself, I used the level 2 colors, then when I found a color I liked, I switched to a comparable color in the level 3.

Good Luck!

Answer 6

Maybe you could try a washable shade... it won't damage your hair and it when your roots start growing up, the change won't be so dramatic.
There is another natural option called henna... Women from India use it to dye their hair and to make non-permanent tattoos. Because it's not a permanent choice you can always try.
Hope it was of any help to you. ;)

Answer 7

Use a rinse, it doesn't stay in as long, I should say maybe 6 weeks

Answer 8

try dyeing it darker