Covering grey

[ClaireJones]

Hi guys

Just a little question and maybe a little help.

I have a client who has very resistant grey. I use Affinage she has an 8.32.

She is 100% grey on sides and around 80% on top.

I have tried the double bases , leaving on for longer time and also pre softening.

Am running out of ideas? I don't mind trying a different brand?

Thanks in advance xx

 

[lisab06]

Do u use 1/2 8 & 1/2 8.32 ?

 

[tsparker78]

Wella koleston perfect 88/0. Not sure the tonal value .32 represents in affinage, but you can add special mix to change the tone. 6% 50 -60 minutes processing. You'll get it covered. No need to presoften etc.

Also be very meticulous in your retouch application to avoid the previously colored hair as the 88/0 with go dark there leaving you with lighter roots.

 

[Mimi_23]

Try the techno fruits. it has brilliant grey coverage. It's 1:1 1/2 ratio but use it just under that and should cover the grey perfectly

 

[vividamnesia]

Use lots of N in your formulas and try upping the developer strength like equal parts 20vol+30vol=25vol or lo heat under a hood dryer up to 20mins to help force open that cuticle. Some brands cover better than others like INOA didn't cover well at all. I have had great grey coverage with Redkens fusion. You could try using clear developer its a bit stronger.

 

[ClaireJones]

Thanks everyone, I'm looking into changing colour brand to wella so might give that a go x

 

[Hayleyhair]

Yep I agree def wella... The Double bases cover really well not supposed to mix them with the fashion shades only the special mixes. And they do come out a little darker so that's something to be mindful about.
And leave on for 50 mins rather than 40 mins.

 

[Summer rain]

Have you tried neat tint over just the resistant areas? Mix up with 3% as usual but I'd do as previous poster said and use 8.0 and 8.32,. The 8.32 will have little to no coverage on white hair.