More Hair Dyes I've Tried...

Hi Rose,
The options are getting slimmer. I patched Sanotint Light and a few hours later it got itchy and a small raised spot developed. However, I was having some mild dermatitis from a color stick so I think I may patch this again (I'm getting desperate).

I ordered Act Naturals but they were having trouble processing the orders from Canada (where I live), but as I was online investigating I read reviews that said this product was a nightmare (apparently it is extremely difficult to rinse out, leaving hair in very "rough shape", described as having "carmel" in it, and leaves very dark marks on the scalp for days, some woman also had a bright orange spot in addition to the dark marks. Also, the jury was out on how it covered grey..for some it didn't do much at all). I got scared by these reviews (however I haven't cancelled my order but it still hasn't even been sent--it's now over a week).

In my worry about Act Naturals I tried to find something else. I checked into EcoColors. While it has some PPD apparently it's low and some women who have allergies don't react. There's a salon here in Toronto that uses this product. I did a patch--one on my inner arm and one behind my ear. Only after 48 hours did I react. I was crushed! The reaction in both spots is very similar to my PPD allergy--it started mildly itchy, then went from a faint pink, to more "hot pink" and blistery, the one behind my ear is weeping. Learning experience here was that all of us with previous reactions to PPD (which usually come on more strongly between 6 and 72 hours) definitely need to patch for the recommended 48 to 72 hours if you've already had a reaction.

I'm not sure what to do next...I'll patch Sanotint Light again. There's also Colour Me Natural by Aubrey Organics that is a henna but supposedly doesn't go red or orange but produces a brown (which I need), however, again reviews are mixed on the greys and I have plenty of grey to cover. I'll call them and see what they say..

Gogo, and anyone else who's using Clairol Loving Care can you please let me know what colors you are using and how it's working on covering greys. I may have to go back to that if other people are using a color that doesn't fade weirdly and if I can't find something better.

I'll report more as I try more..Need to find something in the next week or two. My grey is currently out of control (wearing hats).


Dev