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Reader Q&A: Your Questions About Color Treated Hair -- Answered!

See an expert answer your most pressing hair color questions

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Question: "I touched up my gray roots a week and a half ago and within a week they were already lighter than the rest of my hair. I already use color-treated shampoo and conditioner." -- Meghan L. Answer: It sounds like "you're using the wrong color when doing the roots," says Johns. "Hair color should last three to six weeks or until the roots start to grow out. The ashier the color, the less gray coverage. The warmer the color, the better for covering grays," he advises. Also, be sure that you're using a permanent color that's intended for covering gray because semi-permanent color simply can't offer the same coverage. And, Johns says to continue using color-treated hair products in the shower because they will help keep color truer longer.

Ones to try: AVEENO� LIVING COLOR� Color-Preserving Shampoo, $6 and AVEENO� LIVING COLOR� Color-Preserving Conditioner, $6, which come in two variants -- one for fine and one for medium to thick hair.

SEE NEXT PAGE: Question: "I have really dark hair and I'm considering coloring it red. What's the healthiest and most effective way to get the specific hue that I want? Should I go to a professional or buy a box at the drugstore?" -- Devran M.

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I have dark red hair. and Im in JROTC in school my hair has to be all natural colors. What color highlights should i get?

by TeneshaCierra Thursday, January 31, 2013 at 06:11AM Report as inappropriate

gptta use sulfate free products

by LittleBunny Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at 08:45PM Report as inappropriate

GREAT HAIR COLORING TIP'S. DEF. WILL TRY. MY HAIR IS BLACK BUT GOING TO TRY THE COPPERY RED LOOK FOR A NICE CHANGE.

by Tlee Thursday, September 27, 2012 at 09:49PM Report as inappropriate

great info here

by TBjunkie Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at 12:00AM Report as inappropriate

I wasn't sure what color I wanted, so I decided to go with a temporary color that comes out with 28 washes. I'm glad I did that because I'm not happy with the color I chose. I think it's too dark. So I'm going to try a lighter shade next.

by pookie8111 Tuesday, May 17, 2011 at 07:33AM Report as inappropriate

i haven't dyed my hair since I stopped working. I now want to try something to cover my mostly grey hair, My hair is shoulder length very thick and curly. When I did color my hair my temples and hair line only lasted about a week, Any suggestions for a more successful coloring? Thanks

by noname2 Tuesday, May 17, 2011 at 01:41AM Report as inappropriate

Interesting. Can these same tips be applied to African American hair?

by ajhutch Saturday, May 14, 2011 at 06:43PM Report as inappropriate

The question was not answered. Which hair color works best on gray hair? We want to know which store bought brand works best on gray hair.

by povicki Saturday, May 14, 2011 at 08:42AM Report as inappropriate

Before I started turning gray my hair was jet black. It started changing when I turned 18. I was told because of the stress that was on my body from having my first child. NO ONE in my family turned gray as fast as I did. Most of my hair is a silvery, white gray from front to back. Is there a real reason why I turned gray so quickly I'm pretty much healthy. I'm 46 now. Also, I'm trying to go blonde but don't like the gold blondes and I seen you say ash is not good for gray. What is?

by dnisey64 Friday, May 13, 2011 at 10:54PM Report as inappropriate

Ive been coloring my hair black for some time,what do I have to do to change it to dark red?

by teresa_glenntiller Friday, May 13, 2011 at 01:44PM Report as inappropriate