Natural Hair Color?

[jdawnc]

Anyone out there sport their natural hair color? I haven't colored my hair in a few years (due to a color nightmare that involved green hair) and like my color most of the time but sometimes it looks really drab, I have dark ash blonde that can look mousey at times but in the right light it looks great. I am growing it out to send away for cancer and know that the hair can't be processed but I really want a few highlights in the front or a wash out of some kind that makes my hair look better. Maybe I am just having one of those days.

What tips and tricks does everyone have to make their natural hair color look it's best?

 

[Liann]

If you are giving to Locks of Love, you can color your hair. You just can't bleach it so highlights are out. If you want to give your hair a kick, I would go with a nice blonde shade of Natural Instincts. It is a non-permanent hair color that only deposits color. There is no bleach or ammonia in it. And it washes out after 24 washes. It would kick your hair up a notch without any long term commitment or damage. I use it every month and it makes your hair feel so silky.

Here are the guidelines for Locks of Love by the way:

http://www.locksoflove.org/donate.html

http://www.clairol.com/naturalinstincts/index.jsp

 

[spyrosmom]

I'm a mousy brown, and I use Natural Instincts Nutmeg in the winter, and a lighter, redder shade (can't recall the name) in the summer. I have grays that I need to cover, though. When I was all brown and no grays, I would use the clear Natural Instincts. It's called Bright Shine or Vibrant Shine - I can't remember. Gives you a nice, shiny head of hair without changing the color, or drying it out. It seemed to make my hair just a bit thicker, too. Its just a clear coat. You may want to try that.

Nan

 

[Fitnessfreakk366]

I've never colored my hair and try to use sulfate-free shampoos and good conditioners, whatever strikes my fancy at the time I'm shopping. I do use a lot of Aveda products, though, to give me shine and control.

 

[Carmen829]

I have short curley hair and stopped coloring it about 3-4 yrs ago and I'm glad I made that decision. I live in SWF and had to always be careful about not getting into the sun too much after coloring or into pool because the chlorine, etc. Once I decided to stop coloring and cut it short I've been so happy. The greys are throughout but mostly noticeable near the temples. I know if I were to color it I'd look younger, trendy, etc but why try to fight nature?

To keep it managable and shiney I use smoothing products, shampoos, conditioner made for smoothing curley hair. I also use pomades. I found a new hairdresser about two years ago that cuts my hair very similar to the pixie that Hally Berry or Jamie Lee Curtis have.

Love it.
Carmen.

 

[Jann]

Another all natural gal here. I used to color my hair but gave up and let nature have it's way.