When my friend Louise from MomStart complimented me on how shiny my hair looked in a photo I had published in one of my recent Getting Ready for BlogHer articles, I joked with her that it must be the light reflecting off my gray hairs. Although, I said that in jest, there really is truth to that statement. If you look closely in the "before" photo below, you can see all the awful wiry gray hairs. I never realized how awful the problem was until I saw this picture . . . after all, I usually only have a frontal view.
Out of all the Clairol hair coloring products, Nice 'n Easy seems to work best on my gray hairs. I have thought about using the Gray Solution formula, but did not want to risk missing out on the depth of color Nice 'n Easy offers me, which really emphasizes my natural highlights.
Before and after . . .
It's hard to see because of the lighting, but the previous color was much more red. When I look at my hair in the mirror, it looks very dark and rich with no apparent grays.
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Really pretty.. and it is shiny. My word.. I have tried color before but my hair is so stubborn it doesn't take color well. grrr. lol Perhaps I should try this brand!
Posted on July 30, 2010 9:46 PM
I can tell toward the top the redder shade! Very pretty! I don't dye my hair but it's great to know there are great products if I ever need to
Posted on August 8, 2010 9:50 PM
I think you have lovely hair both ways... I have SO much gray hair it is so sad. :-(
I wish I could color mine myself, but the nerve damage in my neck causes too much pain, so I live with it - bummer.
Your hair looks so pretty and shiny.
Thanks for the info, I'll have to pass it along to my girlfriend who is noticing more and more grays since her daughter reached puberty! TeeHee
Posted on August 10, 2010 2:49 PM
I haven't coloured my hair in ages, but am wanting to before a wedding in 2 weeks. Thanks for reviewing this product! I'll consider it as I gather my options. It's always nice to hear from someone who actually used the product themselves (and to see photos too).
Thanks!
Posted on September 11, 2010 4:07 PM
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