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| It is, of course, better to have it at the salon when you absolutely must have perfect results (prior to wedding, important job interview, or even a date), but it is fine to do it yourself at home for most other situations since the price difference can be huge. At-home hair color kits cost between $2.50 to $9.00 and one color highlighting kits are about $15. This is considerably lower than the salon prices.
At-home hair color is easy to apply (seek the help of a friend or family member if you have difficulty reaching the back of your head), and if you follow the instructions, it is safe and not so bad for your hair. Be careful not to over-process your hair. Avoid this by not  changing color frequently so you will only need to retouch the roots and not the whole hair. Before you buy a specific brand check, on the Internet which ones have higher rating among users. You can check ratings on iVillage or epinions. According to iVillage, the best permanent hair coloring kit is Garnier Nutrisse. One of the best semi-permanent hair colors is L’Oreal Preference. Also with high points is Clairol Hydrience. But if you want to use what Teri Hatcher uses to cover her gray hair, try Clairol Nice 'n Easy.
The one that gives better color is Feria of L’Oreal, but it leaves the hair very dry and it smells a lot. Ironically, it is also one of the most expensive ones.
The highlighting kits for home use are good, but in our experience, it is very difficult to get salon-quality results. Recommended articles: What color is your hair? Blonde women Healthy hair Do it yourself manicures and pedicures Do it yourself facials Do it yourself detox Baldness treatment Japanese hair straightening Hair extensions Wigs |
