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Hair colour advice please

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MaryemBop Sun 18-Jun-23 15:11:44

My hair is pale grey, not dyed as such but I use the purple shampoos regularly. I want to go lighter - can I do it without bleaching? Maybe just use toner - or wouldn't that be strong enough without bleach?

Theexwife Sun 18-Jun-23 15:43:11

Lemon juice will lighten your hair.

Using purple shampoo too often will darken any of the dark hairs that you have left so maybe use a clarifying shampoo in between.

MaryemBop Sun 18-Jun-23 16:31:52

That's helpful ty Theexwife!

Llamedos13 Fri 30-Jun-23 14:24:51

I’m in a similar situation. My hair is a medium grey and I’d like to go silver. I’ve looked at all the box dyes but am nervous to use them. Anyone got a recommendation of what product to try? Thank you

MaryemBop Fri 30-Jun-23 15:08:59

I'm very wary of using them, my hairdresser says I might turn green ! smile)

MaryemBop Fri 30-Jun-23 15:09:59

I'd appreciate suggestions too Llamedos.

Llamedos13 Sat 01-Jul-23 15:45:55

Anyone out there with helpful suggestions?

Caleo Sat 01-Jul-23 15:59:03

What about an intermediate stage where you have a very light streak almost framing your face?

Germanshepherdsmum Sat 01-Jul-23 16:00:07

I would avoid home hair colouring like the plague.

Harris27 Sat 01-Jul-23 17:50:33

I’ve coloured my hair at home for years just the ones that gradually wash out. Fine.

Norah Wed 12-Jul-23 14:37:14

The woman who does multiple tone balayage - volumizing on my silver hair owns the salon. I'd never attempt doing my own.

Bluedaisy Wed 12-Jul-23 15:06:47

I am an ex hairdresser and my advice would be maybe have a few fine hi lights put through then a toner pearl beige? Put on after.