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    Default How does that "Grecian formula" for men work to darken hair?

    I'm considering trying it myself. I don't have a lot of grey hair and this seems easier than dealing with box dye. Any of you have experiences with it?

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    Default Re: How does that "Grecian formula" for men work to darken hair?

    I have not tried it and don't know how it works but I'm guessing it may contain a very low concentration of dye so it gradually darkens the hair with each use? Maybe.
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    Default Re: How does that "Grecian formula" for men work to darken hair?

    Doesn't sound all that promising...
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grecian_Formula

    I would go with regular dye!
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    Default Re: How does that "Grecian formula" for men work to darken hair?

    Quote Originally Posted by lapushka View Post
    Doesn't sound all that promising...
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grecian_Formula

    I would go with regular dye!
    It says bismuth citrate is the progressive colorant. Is that problematic?

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    Default Re: How does that "Grecian formula" for men work to darken hair?

    Bismuth citrate and sodium thiosulphate are metallic salts. They'll ruin your hair - for most of the men who use these dyes it's not a problem because the hair gets cut off before it's too bad. But for longhairs, not a good idea!
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    Default Re: How does that "Grecian formula" for men work to darken hair?

    Ah. Forget that, then!

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    Default Re: How does that "Grecian formula" for men work to darken hair?

    It might have been a good option, weren't it for the ingredients.
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    Default Re: How does that "Grecian formula" for men work to darken hair?

    Oh well, I guess there's no short-cuts.

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    Default Re: How does that "Grecian formula" for men work to darken hair?

    Usually gradual dyes for men are full of paraphenilediamines, which are very triggering for many allergy-prone people.
    I donīt know what color are your aiming to keep, but there are brown and blonde deposit-only dyes. Tea rinses (or camomile for blondes), can easily mask the first sparklies.
    I do know that amla (both infused oil and powdered fruits) if used regularly, can make new grays far less visible. Itīs not a proper "dye", but it leaves a tinted film that acts a bit like a subtle "progressive colorant" (YMMV, with more than 20% greys it may not be enough). If you grow tired of it, you can just stop using it and with few clarifying washes you can have your greys out tough, I donīt know if it can leave a stain on pure white hair.

    If its for a single special occasion, iīve heard of colored rinses, like Roux Fancifull, colored sprays or hair mascaras. They wash out completely and leave your hair intact.
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