Covering gray hair

[ashiah]

My mom has been bugging me to "go to that internet of yours" and find suggestions for good dyes that cover grays.

I have no idea what product she uses now (and she probably has no idea either - she has a stylist), but she thinks it's thinning her hair. Can anyone help out my poor mom?

 

[Dogmd]

I use Bigen in Oriental black mixed with dark brown. Works great!!

 

[Belladonna]

I just used clairol's Professional Beautiful collection in golden brown. It did cover, but the jury is still out on longevity.

 

[ashiah]

Thanks! Anyone else....?

 

[ashiah]

*sigh* BUMP

 

[lawgirl02]

Is your mother natural? She could always try henna.

 

[FlowerHair]

Bigen or semi-permanent hair colors work the best for me.
Another tip is to be cautious about picking a too-dark color, because light brown shows up dark brown on my hair. If I pick a dark brown or black on the box my hair turns blue black.

 

[ashiah]

My mom has relaxed dark brown hair. The last time she colored her hair, the stylist gave her the wrong color, which turned the top of her hair to a light reddish brown color. It looks thinner, too. I guess that's why she wants to switch.