Print Page | Close Window

new here/need advice

Printed From: HairBoutique.com
Category: Hair Talk
Forum Name: Hair Color
Forum Description: The tricks and tribulations of changing your hair color
URL: https://talk.hairboutique.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=33291
Printed Date: November 23 2025 at 7:05pm


Topic: new here/need advice
Posted By: waterlilly
Subject: new here/need advice
Date Posted: July 22 2005 at 1:57pm
hello,
this is my second post to this site, and am happy to be here.  i'm hoping i can get some advice on what to do with my hair. 
i've been highlighting my medium brown hair for almost two years now.  i've recently gave up on it (approx 6 months ago)  because my hair started breaking.   i only use the best products, (nexxus therappe & humectress, redkens extreme line twice a week, chi shampoo & conditioner & biosilk & chi leave in.  my hair is about half way down my back so i only us a large pick to comb through.
my stylist told me i'm doing everything right as far as maintenance but thinks the breaking (which is only the the sides by my temple and underneath my hair) are from overlapping.  i've never had lowlights put in just the highlights.
i've had a few consultations on what to do with it now, and had several diiferent opinions ,  one lady told me i could get it colored darker then put in highlights just around the face,  another lady told me to just have lowlights put in and then another lady told me just to go darker with a demi perminant color. (the redken shades e q)
i'm very confused and my roots have grown out at least 3-4 inches and very noticable.  i don't want to jump into something and then regret it.
if i can get some suggestions i'd really appreciate it
sorry this is so long but my hair means alot to me and i'm trying to let it grow as long as i can and keep it as healthy as i can.
by the way, is there anyway i can post a pic and how?
thanks so much
waterlilly


Replies:
Posted By: LiliBeach
Date Posted: July 23 2005 at 8:51pm

Wow, you have really done your homework...GREAT JOB!!!

You are truly using the best of the best products and have gotten some great advice.

First, addressing the breakage.  Sometimes things we go through in life such as stress etc, can weaken the hair and make it break like that or even a medication like anti-biotics, birth control, or even anti-depressants can weaken the hair causing breakage.  And since the products or the procedure of the highlights have not changed, those can be a few reasons.

Another could be.... Has your stylist changed color products?  Do they place you under a dryer when they haven't before?  Some stylist are starting to use a new "color excelerator" to make the color process faster.  This product bothers me because the chemical make-up of haircolor is a slow process and when you add something to speed it up, it can't help but dry and damage the hair. 

I love studying the chemical make-up of hair and the products we apply to it, so I hope some of these suggestions will help.

The colorist suggestions sound pretty good.



-------------
I am a professional Hairstylist/Haircolorist with 19 years experience. I have traveled all over the country for my advanced education. I am also a salon owner.:)........and I LOVE Redken!!!


Print Page | Close Window