Naturtint vs. Herbatint

I have medium brown hair and probably like 10-15% grey, but they are resistant greys. My hair is wavy, meaning if I let it dry naturally it is frizzy but not necessarily curly. It is not flat but it's not really thick or course either. I'd say medium between fine and thick but a bit more on the fine side. I believe my hair is somewhat porous, except for the greys.

Anyway, Naturtint turns my hair into straw and also makes it very red and brassy. I have tried it several times, and tried different colors, never going more than 2 shades from my natural color, and always brassy. Either that or the dark blonde to browns leave it way too dark.

I always use the N, neutral colors because they suggest that in order to cover grey. I could mix an N with an ash tone to try and fix the brassiness, but because it is so bad on the condition of my hair I don't bother. It starts out a bit dry, and then each week it becomes more strawlike until I just can't even blow it out without it being total frizz, and that is even after using my straightening solution.

Herbatint is slightly better on the condition of my hair than Naturtint, but still brassy or way too dark if I used a dark blonde or brown. I finally got Clairol radiance today, a semi-permanent colorgloss that is NOT good for you but I just couldn't handle the orange, straw hair any longer. The toxic chemicals actually keep my hair in better condition. :( I am looking around for a natural semi-permanent to try, because maybe my hair just doesn't like permanent haircolor.

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Naturtint vs. Herbatint

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Hydrogen peroxide is your problem! NEW
by: Candace

Hydrogen Peroxide the developer opens the cuticle so much... We only need the oxygen in the Hydrogen Peroxide! Years ago there was a company that a oxygen but, they are no longer around. The next best thing to use is a enzyme called Trionics you want to use " Grey Be Gone" it can be used with any color it just requires heat durning the processing time. Their # is 800 874-6649 the color I recommend is All~Nutrient or Eco Color or Organic hair color. Hope this helps

Herbatint is more gentle NEW
by: Anonymous

After years of L'Oreal and Clairol, I started using Naturtint. It still left my hair feeling straw-like after a couple of weeks. However, when using Herbatint, my hair stays soft for weeks on end. I love it. My hair is long, past my shoulders. Coverage has never been a problem, despite color-resistant grays, at about 75%.

Reduce damage to hair . . .
by: Linda B

A hairdresser gave me a tip one time, after I told her the trouble I was having coloring my hair and the resulting damage. . . When using a permanent dye, just do the roots for the full 50 minutes. While the roots are covered with color, let a mix of color sit for 40 minutes to lose some of the strength. Then refresh the color on the longer hair with this batch of dye. Work it in and let it all set for another 10 minutes; then wash it out. I do mix colors. I use just Herbatint dark blonde and light chestnut on my roots and then add some mahogany blonde and/or light mahogany chestnut into the mix for the long hair. That has worked for me. I get lots of compliments on my hair color and condition (even from my hairdresser who cuts my hair).

Tints of Nature US
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Hello! We have a great natural hair care client, Tints of Nature, that you may want to try. They currently have a line of permanent hair color and will be launching their semi-permanent line around May. If you are interested, we are happy to keep you updated. Our website is not live yet but you can follow us on Twitter (@tintsofnatureus) or Facebook (Tints of Nature US) or contact them direct at customerservice@tintsofnature.us

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