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Post by cherrie on Aug 18, 2015 22:00:44 GMT
Would it be safe to save hair color to use for touch ups? How would you store it?
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Post by Deleted on Aug 18, 2015 22:01:27 GMT
Pretty sure you can't do that. Once it's exposed to air, it degrades.
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Post by cherrie on Aug 18, 2015 22:03:38 GMT
Thanks busypea...I knew there had to be a reason I hadn't heard of doing this!
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Post by myshelly on Aug 18, 2015 22:10:09 GMT
No.
Boxes of hair color specifically warn NOT to do this.
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Post by bomp on Aug 18, 2015 22:13:42 GMT
Once youve mixed the formula it will not keep for more than an hour or so. If you only mix half of each of the two parts you can use that and mix the other half at a later time. That is only if both parts are able to be sealed after dispensing your first half. Unmixed, both parts will last quite some time if sealed air tight.
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Post by suzastampin on Aug 18, 2015 22:18:49 GMT
The lady at Sally's had me get the tube of color (rather than the bottle) and mix it myself with the developer. I have very short hair and can do it with an ounce of each, rather than the 2oz you get in boxed hair color or the 2oz bottles that they sell. She said using the tube doesn't expose the color to as much air as the bottle does. I color every 6-8 weeks and have had no trouble with what she has me buy.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 18, 2015 23:40:42 GMT
My hair is short and fine and when I Colour it at home, I often divide up the colour components and save half for next time.
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Post by RosieKat on Aug 19, 2015 0:08:33 GMT
I just used a new one that is designed to be able to do that. Unfortunately, it burned out all my brain cells and I don't remember what it was.  It was one of the common store brands, and my first thought was L'Oreal. It was a "foam" one, if that helps at all. I liked it fine, and the color seems to be lasting fine as well. |
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Post by Gravity on Aug 19, 2015 0:58:41 GMT
My hair is short and fine and when I Colour it at home, I often divide up the colour components and save half for next time. I do the same thing. My hair is cut in a bob that's just a tad longer than chin length. I just touch up roots when I color. As a result, I can get two applications from one box. |
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Post by perumbula on Aug 19, 2015 1:35:21 GMT
I just used a new one that is designed to be able to do that. Unfortunately, it burned out all my brain cells and I don't remember what it was. It was one of the common store brands, and my first thought was L'Oreal. It was a "foam" one, if that helps at all. I liked it fine, and the color seems to be lasting fine as well. I was just going to suggest that one. I can't remember what it's called either. |
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It was one of the common store brands, and my first thought was L'Oreal. It was a "foam" one, if that helps at all. I liked it fine, and the color seems to be lasting fine as well.
