Shampoo for Greying Hair
#15
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 659
I have used Shimmer Lights by Clairol - it comes in shampoo as well as conditioner. I don't use it all the time because it tends to give my hair a purple tinge after awhile. Maybe that's not a bad thing since purple hair seems to be "in".
#16
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Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Texas
Posts: 16,535
try Shimmering Lights shampoo by Clairol. DD bought for me but probably found at any grocery, big box store, pharmacy, etc. I was a bit pleased as how it brightened up my dull gray-- I do not use with every shampoo but guess you could.
#18
all those shampoos are purple, which balances the yellowing that white hair gets from the sun.
As June noted above constant use will tint the hair a pale bluey/purple
Now taking off my hairdressers hat and returning you to your regular channel.
As June noted above constant use will tint the hair a pale bluey/purple
Now taking off my hairdressers hat and returning you to your regular channel.
#19
I started using Shikai Color Reflect shampoo and conditioner when I decided to embrace my elder self. I find at local drugstore or Amazon, I use it 1 a week and use a volume shampoo conditioner the rest of time. The shampoo is purple and removes the yellow tint to hair, makes it appear whiter.
#20
Anita, love that name. It was my mother's name. I feel your pain. I have been coloring my hair since I was 17 due to premature grey. As I got older I went from medium brown to lighter browns. As I was approaching 65 (just a few days ago) my sons and friends said I should let it go. Vanity and my thinning hair due to medications made it difficult for me but I decided I would give it a try since I have short hair. My friends suggested shampoos that cater to Blonde to Silver in a purple bottle. Clairol has one, Ulta has one and I purchased an Equate brand at Wal-Mart. I've used it 4 or 5 times so far and have already noticed less brassy hair and a softer look. My fear of having bland grey hair is diminishing as my grey is whiter than I had thought it would be. I had originally thought after trying it for a bit I would ultimately go back to coloring but honestly I'm happy with where it's going and I know I won't. I still have about 2" of light brown before I am totally out of the coloring stage. My Great Clips cutter says 3 more haircuts should do the trick but I'm sure one more will do it. Take the plunge and give one of these products a try. I'm glad I did.
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