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Joanna Lumley hair colour.

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Allsorts Fri 14-Apr-23 21:54:08

Joanna Lumley has said more than once she cuts and dyes her own hair and just uses Astral as her face cream. I wonder what hair colour she uses, does anyone know, plus even hairdressers don’t cut their own hair so how does she do it? When I tried Astral cream I thought how thick it was, that it didn’t sink in and left my skin greasy looking.
I don’t know why I started thinking about it, but it is annoying how she looks so good with so little maintenance. Wish I did.

Gwenisgreat1 Mon 17-Apr-23 21:49:24

During lockdown I cut any own hair, it wasn't too difficult, my DH didn't criticise it too much so it must have been OK.
Gave up colouring my hair when my body started acting too old. But, yes, Joanna's hair could do with more body and shine.

LiliWenFach44 Mon 17-Apr-23 22:23:51

I do love everything about Joanna Lumley. She is beautiful brainy and an ambassador for all things good.
I’m not sure about the Astral cream… I maybe wrong. She looks good enough to eat, but I think some good doctor has helped her keep those fab looks… and why not? Just keep being absolutely fabulous Joanna - we adore you!

Callistemon21 Mon 17-Apr-23 22:57:51

Gundy

Callistemon21
IF you color, stay light. Didn’t say you should change your natural color. Lucky girl, you, to have your natural hair shade still. But you’d probably look good in purple. Sounds like you really want it.

But it's brown and unruly, Gundy 😁
I can recommend Argan oil to Joanna though.

Perhaps I'll go for lowlights, if I can be bothered.;

Tanjamaltija Tue 18-Apr-23 06:28:17

That's what she said... www.hellomagazine.com/healthandbeauty/skincare-and-fragrances/2019021067721/joanne-lumley-skin-secrets/

Tanjamaltija Tue 18-Apr-23 06:30:26

Lumleyness is actually a word.

effalump Wed 19-Apr-23 16:36:41

The last time I went to a hairdressers for a cut and colour, it cost me £85. That was over 5 years ago. Since then I cut my own hair using dressmaking scissors, a wall mirror and and magnifying hand mirror. Apart from the odd occasion when I've hacked a bit more off than I intended to, it generally looks OK. I have no formal training but I cut my moms hair for decades and I used to pay attention when I did go the hairdressers in the past.

pascal30 Wed 19-Apr-23 18:19:14

I so enjoyed the recent documentary on her.. what a legend..

Eshma Wed 19-Apr-23 18:49:55

effalump a salon owner they interviewed on the news tonight said that hair colour had gone up a lot in price. I think I might have to do my own in future.

Spycat Sat 26-Aug-23 10:48:49

She stayed with me many years ago whilst on a diplomatic posting. Genuine lovely person. She persuaded me to get shorter hair as my hair is so fine ! I am sure is she says she cuts and colours her hair it is true

Georgesgran Sat 26-Aug-23 10:58:27

An oldish thread, but had to add that my hair is purple!

Shinamae Sat 26-Aug-23 11:01:50

Suzyb

I also love Joanna Lumley. She’s self deprecating and has a brilliant sense of humour. Love her looks and figure and she’s been round long enough not to be too bothered what people think of her. Very classy and clever lady with a very interesting past. I loved her as Patsy in Ab Fab she really made the character her own.

Absolutely this!

Skydancer Sat 26-Aug-23 11:21:24

How does anyone manage to cut the BACK of their hair!