tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9075623790999713634.post1544198205033111641..comments2024-03-26T14:46:48.647+00:00Comments on Kate Louise Blogs: How to Hide Greys When You're Allergic to Hair Dye - My Experience With Goldwell ElumenKatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04501319827660438072noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9075623790999713634.post-39318698667915674602019-07-29T14:02:06.617+01:002019-07-29T14:02:06.617+01:00Hi! I know just what you're going through and ...Hi! I know just what you're going through and I'm so happy if this has been useful for you. I don't know why Elumen isn't pushed more as a great PPD free alternative, but I suppose so much of it has to do with the fact that the vast majority of people don't need one. <br /><br />As to why I went with blonde - yes, I do like having blonde hair, I find it is the most flattering on me as I age (I'm 40 now) and I also find it's the best way to disguise grey hairs. You can dye over them with dark colours if you prefer, but even the strong permanent ones tend to wash out of grey hairs within a few weeks, which would make it a bit too high maintenance for me. Highlights produce more of a mix of colours which keeps the grey hairs disguised so all you need to worry about is the roots.<br /><br />When I first wrote this post, my hair was quite a bit lighter because prior to discovering Elumen, it had been bleached to within an inch of its life! Now, it's a little darker. My hairdresser puts highlights through my hair using bleach (gentler than I was having before) and alternates this with a mid brown lowlight, before using a honey blonde shade as a toner. I have had no problems with reactions to either shade although I have never been tested for anything darker than mid brown.<br /><br />Best of luck trying Elumen, my fingers are crossed for you! xKatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04501319827660438072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9075623790999713634.post-7885351712821040512019-07-24T19:17:55.755+01:002019-07-24T19:17:55.755+01:00Hi Kate, dunno how to thank you cuz I've been ...Hi Kate, dunno how to thank you cuz I've been going through a lot in the past few years, and I've being doing my researches on google but dunno how I've never found this amazing blog before!! Kate you have no idea how much this blog means to me and everyone who suffers from PPD allergy, I'm only 29 and already 30% of my hair is grey!!!!!! I've been avoiding friends gatherings weddings and even going on dates, and I try to hide my hair as much as I can cuz people won't stop feeling sorry for my grey hair and giving me suggestions that I've already tried but they just embarrass me by asking me over and over! And I hate henna so so so much I made it my last choice with this struggle. My question is: with Elumen hair dye, why did you choose the blonde color? Is it because you're allergic to the dark colors or you just like the blond hair? I'm gonna give it a try pray for me :( Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9075623790999713634.post-36897856758785856942019-04-16T17:01:48.065+01:002019-04-16T17:01:48.065+01:00Hi there, I'm so glad if this post was helpful...Hi there, I'm so glad if this post was helpful! Best of luck with the Elumen and do stop by here again and let me know how it goes! xKatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04501319827660438072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9075623790999713634.post-39496690009727564502019-04-16T16:56:48.431+01:002019-04-16T16:56:48.431+01:00Hi Kate, I'm so glad that I found your blog. I...Hi Kate, I'm so glad that I found your blog. I discovered recently that I'm allergic to PPD. I have been dyeing my hair for 20 years. I was looking into the option to use Elumen. But in darker colors. Your idea of using it as a toner is brilliant. I have found a salon near me that do use Elumen line for Goldwell. <br />Fingers crossed it will work for me. I have tried so many semi-permanent eyes but nothing cover greys. Going lighter would be the best route for me too.<br />I will keep you posted.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09402395492854772673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9075623790999713634.post-6469434130083179292019-03-05T20:30:51.612+00:002019-03-05T20:30:51.612+00:00Hi there, so sorry it has taken me so long to repl...Hi there, so sorry it has taken me so long to reply on this. It’s such an old blog post now and I sometimes forget that the comments are still active here. I have BK@9 as the blonde shade and BG@7 as a lowlight. Having had the combination for some time now, my hair looks a little darker and more golden than in the photo here. XKatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04501319827660438072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9075623790999713634.post-85384419204011385662019-03-03T13:41:00.540+00:002019-03-03T13:41:00.540+00:00Did you find out what shades your hairdresser used...Did you find out what shades your hairdresser used? Allergic to ppd/tds alsoAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16468493847099254220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9075623790999713634.post-10346003604656222322019-01-10T15:23:00.729+00:002019-01-10T15:23:00.729+00:00Do you foil the Goldwell in or do you use it all o...Do you foil the Goldwell in or do you use it all over? My stylist foiled it in for the first time 6 weeks ago and I had no problems but I think I want more coverage this time so I am having her do it all over. I'm a little nervous since I haven't had any color added directly to my head in a very long time but I have done the skin test and I had no reaction. Also does your stylist use heat? I've read it both ways.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9075623790999713634.post-12900774314247089792018-12-21T09:52:48.504+00:002018-12-21T09:52:48.504+00:00This was really interesting Pia, thank you for sha...This was really interesting Pia, thank you for sharing! In the years since I discovered my allergy, and even more since I wrote this post, it seems that there is much more of a trend toward natural products than there used to be, and this can only be good news for us allergy sufferers. xKatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04501319827660438072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9075623790999713634.post-91253205000867517602018-12-20T14:26:18.843+00:002018-12-20T14:26:18.843+00:00Just came across this and as you a from the UK I t...Just came across this and as you a from the UK I thought you might be interested it in. The company is also looking at coming up with a natural hair dye using ribena <br />http://drcraft.co.uk<br />https://www.refinery29.com/en-gb/2018/05/200478/dyeing-hair-blackcurrant<br />Piahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03011475512115238088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9075623790999713634.post-74054413569790206862018-12-17T15:55:35.246+00:002018-12-17T15:55:35.246+00:00Thank you! It's funny you ask this as until my...Thank you! It's funny you ask this as until my most recent visit I had no idea what the "lock" was, and didn't know if they used it on me, however I can now confirm that they do and it's fine for my scalp! xKatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04501319827660438072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9075623790999713634.post-82745776849090085832018-12-13T13:02:27.303+00:002018-12-13T13:02:27.303+00:00Thanks Kate. I was also wondering if your colouris...Thanks Kate. I was also wondering if your colourist uses the lock on you and if you find it ok on your scalp? Loving your blog xPiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03011475512115238088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9075623790999713634.post-25826196900394908572018-11-08T07:38:02.845+00:002018-11-08T07:38:02.845+00:00Hi Joanne,
If you try and send us a message of hav...Hi Joanne,<br />If you try and send us a message of have your hairdressers do it, we have a few tips and tricks for people with extra sensitive scalps. We cannot have you run around with your scalp itching – that's just not sustainable. <br />Elumen might also work for you – but be careful about the 'Lock' part since you sound quite sensitive. <br />All the best <3 NATULIQUEhttps://www.natulique.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9075623790999713634.post-14962242257902745032018-11-06T14:22:54.159+00:002018-11-06T14:22:54.159+00:00Hi there, the salon I use is Salon Boutique at the...Hi there, the salon I use is Salon Boutique at the Dome leisure centre in Doncaster. However, there is a salon finder on the Goldwell site - https://www.goldwell.co.uk/salonfinder/ - and there is an option to search for salons that work with Elumen. xKatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04501319827660438072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9075623790999713634.post-46036782386889019722018-11-03T17:13:32.092+00:002018-11-03T17:13:32.092+00:00Hi, I was wondering if you could provide the salon...Hi, I was wondering if you could provide the salon name or contact details for the salon that provide the elumen service. As not many salons do. Would be very helpful. Many thanks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9075623790999713634.post-4004489663454071062018-07-30T13:52:28.769+01:002018-07-30T13:52:28.769+01:00Hello Pia, it's still working great for me, an...Hello Pia, it's still working great for me, and I haven't heard anything about it being discontinued. I last had my hair coloured a month ago and my hairdresser didn't mention anything. xKatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04501319827660438072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9075623790999713634.post-42996157573045179002018-07-28T04:17:30.124+01:002018-07-28T04:17:30.124+01:00Hi Kate was just wondering how you are going with ...Hi Kate was just wondering how you are going with Elumen? I am looking at a ppd free hair dye and was going to give it a go. Any news of Goldwell discontinuing the natural Range? Pianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9075623790999713634.post-52731606029596981952018-03-12T13:39:51.641+00:002018-03-12T13:39:51.641+00:00I really hope it works for you Joanne - good luck!...I really hope it works for you Joanne - good luck! xKatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04501319827660438072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9075623790999713634.post-78782917469620633132018-03-08T20:23:32.713+00:002018-03-08T20:23:32.713+00:00Thank-you for this! I am searching still for some...Thank-you for this! I am searching still for something I am not allergic to. My hairdresser used Chi and I found I am just as allergic to ptd and the ppd. My daughter's friend is a great hairdresser and she tried ppd free Natulique. It has the lowest amount of ptd in it. But, I am still itching from that but not as bad. I am really tired of itching. I am so paranoid now but in the next couple of weeks will need a touch up so really need to decide what to do. I read about Elumen in the past. I am thinking this might be worth trying.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01007151824169125120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9075623790999713634.post-81901282778641206022018-03-05T19:16:00.935+00:002018-03-05T19:16:00.935+00:00I don't I'm afraid, I keep forgetting to a...I don't I'm afraid, I keep forgetting to ask her. It's a mid brown shade if that's any use - close to my natural colour which is kind of chestnut brown. I haven't heard that rumour - I too hope it isn't true but of course this is always a possibility with any brand or product. If it did happen I would go back to my bleach only highlights, and make sure I had a colourist who took really good care to keep them minimal! And in the meantime I would look for an alternative product. xKatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04501319827660438072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9075623790999713634.post-53800632806207032022018-03-03T01:20:11.340+00:002018-03-03T01:20:11.340+00:00Hi! I'm wondering what color your hair stylist...Hi! I'm wondering what color your hair stylist used for your lowlights. My stylist just gave be really blonde highlights and toned with sv@10. I know eventually she'll need to add in some lowlights. PS-I heard a rumor that they might be discontinuing the "natural" colors of elumen. I really hope not!!!Cocohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00257110254067538642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9075623790999713634.post-33315283682496647392017-12-13T15:05:42.707+00:002017-12-13T15:05:42.707+00:00To Anonymous, not sure if you will see this as you...To Anonymous, not sure if you will see this as your comment ended up as a reply to someone else and I'm not able to reply to you directly. However, in case you check back and do see this, I'm sorry you are experiencing hair dye allergy, it is no fun whatsoever! <br /><br />I'm not sure how much white hair you have, but all grey hairs are white really, we just call them grey because that's what they look like mixed in with the rest of our hair. When I talk about bleaching and using elumen as a toner, it's over my natural mid-brown hair as highlights, and the highlights are what disguise the greys (or whites!) in my hair, just because of the mix of tones. I hope that makes sense.<br /><br />However, it's true that if your hair is mostly white, you are then looking at needing to lowlight rather than highlight, and applying elumen to white hair (as opposed to bleached pigmented hair) is apparently not so effective. I would say that it is worth experimenting with though. The colour might take, and it might take better after a few applications. I have no experience of this situation myself, but my personal feeling is that every avenue is worth exploring. Maybe one of the darker natural colours would be more effective? I'm sorry that I cannot be more helpful as I don't yet have that level of unpigmented hair to disguise. I really hope you find a solution. x<br /><br /><br />Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04501319827660438072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9075623790999713634.post-19112273559797562017-12-12T22:21:08.127+00:002017-12-12T22:21:08.127+00:00Kate,This is great for someone who has true gray h...Kate,This is great for someone who has true gray hair… Steel gray etc. but what do you suggest for someone who has white hair? You cannot bleach white hair And I am super frustrated trying to find a solution. I to believe I am allergic to PPD. I dyed my hair black for 20 years. Suddenly became allergic. Then tried a blonde dye since it has the least amount of PPD. That worked for about a year and then I started having itching and burning with it so I stopped. Then I tried full head highlights which was OK on the first time but the second time the colorist used lighter blonde and I left with 1 inch of white roots. Nobody wants to figure out the solution for you… No one wants to be bothered because it’s not their problem. It’s super frustrating. I was about to try Henna but I am worried that it won’t cover my gray - and it didn’t with a few gray hairs are use a solution on for four hours. I also think I was allergic to that. I’m just super frustrated. Any ideas? I would try Elumen but a colorist also told told me like you said that it doesn’t work well in grays unless you do crazy colors. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9075623790999713634.post-78146164090546794612017-08-29T16:42:17.927+01:002017-08-29T16:42:17.927+01:00I don't I'm afraid, but I will ask her nex...I don't I'm afraid, but I will ask her next time I get my hair done, and report back, hopefully within the next couple of weeks! xKatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04501319827660438072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9075623790999713634.post-78002958554999833542017-08-28T04:49:30.953+01:002017-08-28T04:49:30.953+01:00Would you happen to know the colors your hairdress...Would you happen to know the colors your hairdresser used to achieve your final look? It is stunning.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06335382686304041385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9075623790999713634.post-15038081240483920572017-03-10T16:21:41.822+00:002017-03-10T16:21:41.822+00:00It certainly is, and I'm so glad if this post ...It certainly is, and I'm so glad if this post was useful to you! I'm allergic to TDS too - apparently something like 80% of people who are allergic to PPD are also allergic to TDS, so they offer it as a PPD free option but it's not helpful to the vast majority of people who need one. I couldn't be happier with the results using Elumen so I really hope it works out for you too. xKatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04501319827660438072noreply@blogger.com