

Enhance, change or increase the color intensity.I've applied this product twice, so I'll discuss how I applied it both times. I also bought the level 10 developer for sensitive scalp for about $2. I bought the ION Color Brilliance Intensive Shine Dem-Permanent Creme Hair Color from Sally Beauty for about $5. I was afraid to try it for a long time, but when my curlfriend Suzy told me about her success with it, I decided to give it a try. I had been reading about demi-permanent color, mostly about how it's good for low porosity heads because it lifts the cuticle, allowing moisture in without damage. Permanent color is not an option for me at this time because I want to get my hair to a healthier state before risking a permanent color. I tried henna, but it ruined my hair (a different story for another time). It was a waste of time and money to apply them. They didn't cover the gray or help with moisture and shine. After I cut out my relaxer, semi-permanent colors stopped working in my hair altogether. BUT, I'm allergic to PPD, a chemical that is in a lot of black and dark brown dyes.

A few years ago, I noticed that only the black colors would cover the gray, and that I would have to re-apply every 2-3 weeks. It was a great option for my low porosity hair. I also loved semi-permanent color because it helped moisturize my hair and increase the shine. I could apply the color right after relaxing, and it would cover my gray until my next relaxer most times. Some strands are a different texture than the rest of my hair- more wiry, thick, and harder to control.įor years, I used semi-permanent color, either at home or at the salon, and it worked. Every year, they also seem to get more stubborn to color. My gray grows mostly around my edges in the front with some random white strands in my crown. I started seeing gray hairs the day I turned 30, and every year, I see a little more. If you've been reading this blog, you know that gray coverage is one of my biggest hair challenges.
