At home hair colour transformation

Hi all
Recently I had been going to a hairdressers for my hair to be cut and coloured after it was getting lifeless and boring looking by my at home colouring.
However I felt that every time I went it was getting darker and darker (not exactly what I asked for)
I researched how to get my hair lightened (i dont like highlights) and the best option was a colour stripping product, then a toner / colour to get back to the desired colour.

I enquired on prices for this and I was looking at around £100 (wow!)
So I started my research, of if I could do it at home.

I prepared myself and purchased online from superdrug: https://www.superdrug.com/Colourless/Colourless-Hair-colour-remover-Max-Effect/p/705718
Its was in the sale reduced to £6.99 from £9.99

I also bought 2 nice and easy no ammonia 24 wash colours ready to get my hair to the new colour (if the stripper colour wasn't right) https://www.superdrug.com/Save-%C2%A31-on-selected-Nice-N-Easy/Nice%27n-Easy-No-Ammonia-Hair-Dye-Dark-Ash-Blonde-90/p/576756


I knew my hair had been dyed to a dark nearly black brown, and I am naturally a light mousy brown, but my hair has had many shades of blonde and browns in between. From my research I knew it was quite likely that I would go a reddy / orange shade, and to get an ash toner product to calm this down.

So today was the day ... I got up and quickly washed my hair and blow dried it (as the instructions wanted clean dry hair)
On goes the stripper, just like any normal colour, maybe a little runnier, the smell wasn't as bad as i expected however you do want to open all windows etc.
Once finished and combed through I put the cling film on and waited (and used this opportunity to catch up on a kardashinas)

When it is working you dont see any changes. Then i jumped into the shower, washing the stipper out I didn't notice any colour coming out in the water either. I carried on and used the "shampoo" pot and again no colour noticed. This was the first time I caught a glance of the end of my hair and realised it looks a bit red.

Out the shower and a comb through and quick blow dry, this then showed my hair was between a rose gold / copper / orange. It was deffo lighter than before, and about my natural lightness, however very much a warmer colour than I am. My hair felt a bit drier than usual, however I had not used any conditioner at all, so I am no surprised.

However the reason I went for this brand over others was you can use this as a stripper directly before other colours. Other brands say to wait at least a week, (however there is no way I was staying this colour for that long).

So after having lunch I set to adding my toner, usual mixing and put it on, wait 15 mins and rinse out. I also after this step left the inbox conditioner on for about 10 mins.
Out of the shower and voila! glossy silky light brown hair.

The pictures dont overly show it (blummin weather) but it is chocolatey brown, no doubt that im anywhere near black, I am aware as i wash my hair this will lighten a bit (and thats my desired effect). I had chosen a colour dark ash blonde, however this is for sure a light to mid brown.

I would not hesitate to use this again, however I am planning on not getting my hair too dark again. But its good to know there is a useful product in case of a mishap again.

Essentials Items Superdrug Online Shop Haul

I needed essentials and this is what I got.

I like to online shop rather than do an impulse buy when I am at a supermarket. I can get the same priced items and have a read of the reviews at the same time.

I knew I needed:

Makeup

Moisturiser

Eye cream

Cleanser & Toner

Spot Stick

I ordered on the Sunday evening and got free standard shipping. This came with Royal Mail thee following Friday,

Outside the box was Superdrug branded, inside the items were packaged with brown paper and bubble wrap on the fragile item. Also included was a copy of Superdrug’s dare magazine.

This lot came to £15 and I got a lot for my money as many items were reduced or BOGOF.

What do you think?

Nic

Days out: Meadowhall Shopping Trip

Shopping Trip:

Well this week I needed some essentials. Well I think they were essential. 

With the warmer weather and changes in by clothes size after loosing weight. It was time for some essentials shopping.

Its rather warm at the minute, and I hate feeling warm when I sleep. I now have a fan in my bedroom but many of my pajamas are long trousers. I therefore popped into Primark for some shorts and top style pjs. I picked up 2 sets at £5 each. Ideal for popping on and keeping cool.

The stop after was Next, If you have seen my February Favorites video in there I had the small handbag sized Next’s own brand perfume in Sparkle. I have now used most of this up and purchased the 100ml version. A bargain at £14. This still reminds me of a clean washing smell. 

Afterwards was Superdrug, Here there were a few products I wanted to buy that have not yet made it into stores. I have been trying to lighten my hair colour. I purchased the Loreal GlamLights kit in shade 3. (not yet used) I don't like it when my hair colour changes to a reddy tone. I love the Superdrug own toners, I picked up the cool blonde bottles. The result is not a platinum colour as per the bottle, it just tones down the redness and makes a cooler ashy colour. I also bought trusty long lasting nail files. And after using a colleagues the John Freida misting gloss. This makes my hair feel soft and glossy and in no way sticky.

Finally was Debenhams, (I don't know how to word this bit.) I have an unusual Bra size and I:

1. have difficulty finding the size to start with, 

2. it be pretty, 

3. be in a set, 

4. not cost the earth. 

Well This was my lucky day, there was a sale on, pretty, my size, and they had the matching sets. Therefore for less than £30 I got 2 bras and 2 pairs of matching bottoms for each one. I usually pay £30 for just one bra. 

I had gone wanting to purchase some of the new makeup revolution items, and a new pair or sunglasses. But I think otherwise I did well.

Do you go shopping with a list of things you want and then go on a mission to find them? Or are you a wanderer?

Speak soon

Nicola