Originally Posted by
bearisgray
I sometimes refer to DH as "Papa Bear" - so that would make me "Mama Bear" - and my hair is fading color. I wish it was turning a pretty gray - but I try to think of the streaks as "distinctive:.
I like being called "bear". I actually prefer it to my "real" names.
bearisgray could be bearislavender! Seriously - the purple looks fab with brown hair.
My hair is going white/gray in streaks (I'm 53 in Dec) and a college friend recommended a semi-permanent color (fades in a few weeks) that takes about 10-20 minutes. I chose purple and really liked it with my dark brown hair. It faded to lavender in a few washings. I give it a boost every few weeks with a shampoo of the same color (3-5 minutes).
I pick it up at Ulta or Sally's but some big box stores probably carry it as well - Punky Color 3-1 Shampoo Conditioner for a little boost between colorings. Arctic Fox (smells like grapes!) or Overtone for a month long color. All are vegan, not tested on animals, and non-toxic.
They have every color you could imagine - you could change monthly and be bearisrainbow. : )