Question on deposit colors for William

It sounds like deposit colors are far safer on hair than permanent colors. Are they the same thing as a semi-permanent dye? Do they wash out like a semi-permanent does? I have naturally light brown hair but I've been using Feria, by L'Oreal. I chose a medium golden brown which is redder than my natural hair. What shade of deposit color or semi-permanent color would I use to blend the two while I grow it out? With each coloring do I apply the deposit color as a permanent color is applied; the mid-shaft, roots, and then the ends? You mentioned it's a good idea to condition first and rinse lightly, then towel dry the hair before coloring to avoid the darkening of color on the already processed hair... is it okay to color on damp hair (the instructions say "dry hair"). So far I've been having good results and I do not want a bad experience to happen. Thanks again for your advice, William.Juna

> It sounds like deposit colors are far safer on hair> than permanent colors. Are they the same thing as a> semi-permanent dye? Do they wash out like a> semi-permanent does? I have naturally light brown hair> but I've been using Feria, by L'Oreal. I chose a> medium golden brown which is redder than my natural> hair. What shade of deposit color or semi-permanent> color would I use to blend the two while I grow it> out? With each coloring do I apply the deposit color> as a permanent color is applied; the mid-shaft, roots,> and then the ends? You mentioned it's a good idea to> condition first and rinse lightly, then towel dry the> hair before coloring to avoid the darkening of color> on the already processed hair... is it okay to color> on damp hair (the instructions say "dry> hair"). So far I've been having good results and> I do not want a bad experience to happen. Thanks again> for your advice, William.> JunaTo Juna;The deposit only colors are far better to 'deposit' pigment without major damage to the hair. They will gradually fade with time and shampooing, however the beauty of them, is that you can 'redo' or refresh' your color as needed without major damage. Usually as often as needed(once a month) to keep up with your new growth or fading. I always use Redken Shades EQ, and I never have had any bad experiences as Linda below has posted. I cannot vouch for any other products as to their suitability or track record.I have tried L'Oreal Aurelle several years ago and did not have any negative results, it just didn't do as well as the Shades EQ. Unfortunately, Shades is a 'Pro Only' product and home haircolorists have to settle for something less desireable or go to their local salon who use Redken. As to the putting of color on damp hair, my personal experience is if you thoroughly towel dry the hair as dry as you can get it before applying it it only lessens the amount of deposit infused into the hair. I use Shades immediatly after rinsing the neutralizer out, after doing a perm and it works wonderful. But remember, the hair is more 'porus' from the perm and length of timing can be affected depending upon the desired effects. An ash color applied that is one to two levels lighter than your 'medium' color is, will help reduce the red/golds in your hair from your previous coloring. But use caution! Always always do strand tests before proceeding with a 'full head' coloring job. Sometimes you may want to 'weave out' a few of the red/gold strands and vary the distance and timing of root areas when you blend back to a natural color to achieve a more muted highlighted/lowlighted blend of the hair for a softer transistion from the old color to the roots. I wish that I could offer more help in the 'Feria' colors but I have no experience with them personally. To keep color from 'overlapping' brush on a heavy bodied conditioner onto the ends or other areas you do not want to 'accept' color and use it like a masking agent, pulling the color through these areas only the last 5-10 minutes and add a little water from a spray bottle to help you work the hair into a 'lather of conditioner and color.' william