My oVertone story begins with the sudden urge to change something in the middle of the panny lockdown of 2022. After talking myself out of a new tattoo and ear piercings, I settled with trying out a different, bolder shade of red hair color.
A good friend of mine uses oVertone blue on her hair and loves it, so I decided to try their Ginger shade and blogged the whole journey so YOU can know what to expect. Keep reading for my (not at all sponsored) experience and essential tips to know before using oVertone.
oVertone Review: How “Ginger” Looked On My Hair + Essential Tips You NEED to Know
>> Got a question about oVertone that you need answered quickly? DM me on Instagram @thewhimsysoul and I’ll be happy to help!
My natural hair color is a dirty blonde, almost a light brown hair and for the longest time I didn’t think dye actually works on hair without bleaching. But when I moved out to San Francisco over 5 years ago, I decided to go strawberry-blonde red (sans bleach) and I haven’t looked back since. I’ve been using the same boxed hair dye and I love the color but decided it was time to try something new. Something brighter.
I actually used oVertone hair dye three times before writing this review (orginally posted in 2020). The first time was an EPIC FAIL. I have been using home hair dye for years and thought I was good at it, but this time around I totally messed up my roots. (I used gloves that were too thick and I just couldn’t dye my hair correctly with the home hair color.)
The Ginger oVertone hair treatment made the ends of my hair an awesome bright red hair, but my roots were still super dark brown. I thought I looked a little like a crazed clown.
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The whole situation got worse when I used the deep conditioner in the shower too soon and made the ends of my hair even brighter while my roots stayed mostly the same. Let’s just say I spent a LOT of time using this handy apple cider vinegar wash to stripe my hair of red color and start over.
But, despite this rocky start, I wanted to try oVertone products again. My friends in the hair coloring world just have tons of great oVertone reviews to give. So, this time, I made sure not the mess up my roots and gave it another shot.
Here’s what I learned from round three (which was much more successful, but not perfect. I’ll share more on that in this post.)
Essential Things To Know About oVertone Ginger (& All Their Colors)
I found that oVertone was a bit different than other at-home hair color products I’ve used. Here’s the major things to know about this before you use.
It’s Messy!
Like, really really messy. I found that the dye stains are really harsh and don’t clean well compared to other hair dyes. I mean, just look at the outside of the jars in these photos – that yellow is stained from the product! And yes, it turned my hands yellow, too (even with the plastic gloves.)
SO, make sure to use gloves while dying your hair, don’t wear clothes you like, take off your wedding ring, move your bathroom rug, etc to minimize what this dye touches. It WILL stain your hands orange, your nails, your towel after the shower.
Color Sets QUICKLY So You Have To Dye FAST
On the same note, because this stuff is intense, it deposits color into hair very fast. I did a test strip on my hair and washed it out in 5 minutes to see what would happen and the hair was already brightly dyed. As I chat about more below, I learned that to get my ideal shade I maybe need to leave it on for less time than it recommends.
This also means I need to dye my hair FAST. I have long hair and by the time I get to my ends, the roots (where I start) are exposed to color for much longer and thus can result in patchy color. Just something to keep in mind when you dye.
You Need To Use It Weekly
As in, there’s a daily conditioner that comes with the complete system that you need to use weekly (or more) in the shower to redeposit color. This is different than most dyes where you are just supposed to dye your hair once a month.
I actually really like this, I think it makes for a longer color (more on that later!) and is one of the things that makes oVertone stand out in a great way!
Overtone Before And After Photos
How To Use oVertone Hair Dye
Start with the complete system in your shade of choice (I went with Ginger!) This comes with a coloring conditioner which is basically a super-charged color depositing hair dye. It also comes with two daily conditioners (normal size and travel size) that is similar to the dye, but less intense and meant to lightly replace hair color between dipping into the heavy-duty deep treatment coloring conditioner.
Make sure your hair CLEAN when using this. If it’s oily or dirty the dye may not stick to your hair very well. You can use it on dry or wet hair. In my experience, using it on dry hair results in more intense color.
Unlike other dyes that use harsh chemicals, oVertone positions itself as being ammonia-free and opts for ingredients like coconut oil, shea butter, avocado oil and aloe to prevent the negative side effects of other hair dye (like super dry hair!)
Surprisingly, you aren’t supposed to keep this on your hair for as long as the chemical-based hair dye that I’ve been using. My regular box dye needs to stay on for 30-35 minutes, but oVertone works VERY differently.
They suggest keeping it on for 10-15 minutes but I found keeping it on closer to 5-7 resulted in a shade I liked better. Again, I’m going for bold red hair, but not fire hydrant red or clown red.
The Major Flaw in oVertone
I think the major flaw in oVertone is just how powerful their formula is. As I mentioned above, the box recommends you leave color on for 10-15 minutes tops.
I have super long hair and it takes me about 10-15 minutes just to properly cover all my locks with dye. Am I suppose to wait a full 10 minutes AFTER I finish my hair (so that means dye stays on my roots for 20-25 minutes) or just quickly wash it out?
Because I start at my roots, my roots and top-level locks tend to be a darker shade than the rest of my hair, resulting in it being patchy.
Again, I think I’m only running into this problem because I’m going for a semi-natural looking shade and looking to dye my whole head vs. sections. Otherwise, the short time frame wouldn’t be an issue. Like, if I was dying my whole head bright blue it wouldn’t be an issue or I wanted to color the ends of my hair rose gold, it would perfectly fine.
I also still have to practice working with oVertone dye. I’ve been using a different brand for so many years, I need to practice with this one!
My Hack For Using oVertone
I actually use oVertone a bit differently then they suggest. I decided one day to test out what would happen if I just used the daily conditioner in the shower over my 3 week old boxed dye color job.
And BOOM, it worked well! My hair got a nice subtle color boost without being overwhelming or patchy. I’ve been using my regular box shade of red once a month(ish) but then also using the oVertone daily conditioner Ginger shade in the shower 1-2 times a week. This makes my boxed dye red color last a bit longer!
I do like the coloring conditioner shade. It’s a bit darker than my normal ginger red, which is fun, but I haven’t yet got the hang of getting even color. I need to practice with this different formula, but honestly right now during the pandemic lockdown may be the perfect time to start (HA!)
And I know that if I ever want to do a crazy color, oVertone is going to be the first brand I reach for.
How Long Does Overtone Last?
My Ginger oVertone hair color lasted for a couple of weeks before it started to fade. It lasted even longer when I use the daily coloring conditioners regularly as they recommend.
The hair dye isn’t exactly cheap ($47 for the set) but I think it’ll last you much much longer than other home box dyes thanks to the daily conditioners. You may only have to buy 1-2 set a YEAR and $100/year is much cheaper than going to the salon.
It helps to have good haircare to maintain color, too. Don’t do as many washes and lean on dry shampoo in between. When washing, only use shampoo on your roots to help the color stay longer on the ends. And, your water filter may be stripping your hair color faster, so look into that if you notice your hair color fading quickly.
You also may want to try special shampoos like Olaplex that help support healthy hair and preserve color!
Conclusion: Worth It Or Skip It?
Worth it! BUT…
It’s not perfect. Or at least, I’m not perfect yet at getting an even color. I have to practice on this new formula! I will keep buying it in the future, especially their daily conditioner which I LOVE. It’s $18 but lasts a long time.
I find it hydrating and works really well for that extra boost of color in-between the “big dyes”.
I think it’s best to use the color conditioner/dye when you are going for a bold color (like purple hair, blue, green, etc) or are looking to dye your ends. I found, as a seasoned at-home-hair dyer, I have to practice to get the color looking natural with the all-over color conditioner.
I also would love to hear from someone who used the new oVertone color dye for brown hair. They just launched shades, like rose gold, that are formatted for when you have dark hair (usually you can only see successful color for light shades like rose gold if you bleached your hair first or have naturally light hair.)
If you have used their brown hair dye, please leave a comment below I’d love to hear your thoughts and learn about your experience! !
So, I hope this oVertone hair review is helpful! I found a lot of people were doing oVertone pastel purple reviews but I couldn’t’ find too much on the ginger shade so I hope this helps you determine if this is the right dye for you.
I stand by the daily depositing conditioner and am happy to have it in my weekly beauty routine now! I love using overtone haircare daily conditioner to maintain my color.
If you have any questions, leave a comment below or DM me on Instagram @thewhimsysoul and I’ll be happy to help you out. I’d love to hear your thoughts, too! Do you have blonde hair or using the brown hair complete system? How does Overtone work for you?
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Thank you for your helpful review!!! I have dark brown hair with lighter highlights that are fading. The stylist was more on the “junior” side, so now I feel like my highlights look more like gray hair! >< I wanted a more natural oVertone color so that the highlights don't look too fake (not too orange or red), but I also wanted the rest of my dark hair to hold some of the color. If this formula is very strong, then maybe my dark hair can pull it off especially if I leave it in longer. I've been dying to go auburn! <3
Yes! You should try it! I know they also just launched oVertone for brown hair, so maybe you can try that!!
Let me know how it goes 🙂
– Kara
Thanks, Kara! I impulse-bought overtone from me and my wife (also trying to stave off the rona panic). Your tips gave me confidence.
Oh fun!!! What color did you get?
Let me know how it goes!! I know that I had to practice a bit with oVertone since it works differently than my regular so I’m happy my tips can help you out. 🙂
Stay safe!
Thanks for the review and pics. I am thinking about taking the plunge but am still undecided. I have dark blonde/light brown hair. And although I get salon highlights and lowlights, I have never actually done all-over color. And definitely never done it myself (I’m not very good at girly things! lol) Some of the lowlights I get are reddish or coppery – and I really like them! I love your ORIGINAL hair color! (The “after” looks good on you– but might be a bit much for “my first time”.) I figure now, when I am 100% teleworking and don’t really have to see anyone, would be the perfect time to try it…. but I am chicken! so….maybe!!! 🙂
Now is the PERFECT time to try it out! Here’s a handy tip: also grab R & Co’s Apple Cider Vinegar Wash. It’s this super powerful ACV shampoo that is a beast at removing unwanted hair dye. (I learned that tip from a former failed attempt a few years ago.) That’s just in case your hair doesn’t out the way you want it. But I think you should go for it! Are you thinking of doing Ginger too or a pastel color?
I also got the ginger dye, but had a MUCH different experience! This was my first time ever dyeing my own hair, so I was nervous. I split my hair into 6 sections, starting with the underneath and working up to my visible roots. I should start by saying my hair is untreated, I hadn’t showered for two days (heyo late night crew) and I have THICK shoulder length hair that is a natural strawberry blonde.
The color conditioner (not daily) wasnt that messy, despite being the consistency of acrylic paint. I only got a smudge on my bathroom sink when picking up a hair clip while wearing gloves. It honestly didnt stain the jar.
After the 15 minutes was up, I took a shower and used shampoo. Shampooing didn’t affect my color at all and when I came out of the shower, nothing got on my pale blue towel. My hands were YELLOW when I used the daily conditioner in the shower, but more than 50% of it scrubbed off with my soap bar and a scrubbie and the rest was gone by the next morning.
I also noticed my color is very even and I had no issues with patchiness. My only issue was how brightly orange some strands of my bangs came out (like…neon) but I expected it with the blonde highlights I’ve got.
All in all, I suggest anyone who may be hesitant after reading this review to take the leap and try it. It seems like a lot of people have a lot of different experiences and reviews, but this isn’t like Splat! or those types of brands. I was very pleasantly surprised with my results!
My hair bleaches out in the sun naturally and I didn’t think about how light some sections are so around my face I’ve got bright orange pieces and the ends are more orange too. I’ve got some Hayley Williams vibes going on my fiancé said. The rest is a beautiful dark red though so I’m hoping after my first wash the orange tones down a little as my workplace is strict on hair color.
Hiya, I’ve just bought my first oVertone Ginger coloring, and I was wondering can this color make a medium auburn color even brighter? Maybe even make it pop? I’m so anxious to try it out!
I’m not 100% sure since I personally didn’t start on medium auburn hair but Ginger is super intense and bright so I think it’ll make your hair POP in all the best ways!!
I just got the ginger in my how 2 be a redhead box. I have medium auburn hair. And yes it definitely gave me brightness. I’m hoping to take it a bit with a second wash. It definitely works. Definitely don’t leave it in for more than the 10-15 minutes.
Hi Renae – agreed on the time length! More than 15 minutes is too much!
Let me know how it looks after the second wash 🙂
Hey, just thought I’d drop a comment by really quick with what could potentially be part of your roots problem. Because there is heat from the scalp, dye tends to process faster at the roots and give you the appearance of “hot roots”. If you start from the ends and work your way up it should help with the difference in shades. Hope this help!
I think I have the opposite problem – are cool roots a thing? lol I want my roots to have more color. I had to google hot roots, thanks for letting me know about that, though! It could be the issue
Hi there —
First time here. Do you have an upclose shot of how the dye color took to your roots. It looks more mellow than your bangs, and I’ve got Dark Ash Blonde Hair that I’d love to try a temporary strawberry blonde-ish shade with. I was pondering this, or honestly, the pale orange left on for 10 mins.
Second, I’ve used overtone Rose Gold (regular) on my Dark Ash Blonde hair before. I did my ends and attempted to blend it up. I found it really easy (not messy) to apply and didn’t have to rush so much as I was only attempting to do my ends. It was super subtle using the regular RoseGold on Dark Ash Blonde except for my tips which had faded blonde highlights in them (kinda like a au natural ombre). So it was super bright there (fun, it was also October – I passed it off as Breast Cancer Awareness for those who gave me looks).
Once you use oVertone to refresh the previous color- can you dye your hair with your normal box dye to clean up your roots and touch up the ends, then finish with the oVertone to maintain or would it change the way your hair dyes?
I would say not that easily. I had to wait eight months to get blonde highlights after using their blue for brown hair. Despite trying to strip it out with vitamin C and baking soda mixes. U was pretty annoyed, tbh.
I naturally have dirty blonde/ light brown hair that I have never dyed. I really want to get a natural ginger color but am afraid the “ginger” overtone hair color will turn my hair fire hydrant red or orange ?. But also I am bored in quarantine and want to try it out. What do you think?
I say go for it!! My natural color is between strawberry blonde and light brown, and it’s like putting a color filter over your hair that isnt super bright. The ginger shade is definitely meant to be a mellow ginger, but they have extreme orange and red if you want to spice it up later
Stylist here: I found overtone to be a little too powerful for my hair and I’m a natural ginger around level 7- strawberry blonde, 2b/3a curls with low porosity. I do like to brighten my tone with more copper to a level 8 so I use Goldwell Igora royal in 8-77 (which I do at home once every 4 months, along with pulling up my balayage). I recommend washing with a clarifying shampoo before using color depositing conditioner for an even take- I personally love Malibu c CPR- it creates an even base for any color process and just removes any buildup from not only product but mineralization from hard water. I personally prefer celeb luxury’s gem lites in tourmaline for my strawberry blonde and fire opal for more copper tones in the winter months. It’s a shampoo as opposed to a conditioner but you need the bond conditioner with it as it’s drying- it gives a really natural result and the color will build up darker per back to back was if needed- really user friendly it’s the same company that makes viral. Now as opposed to overtone I prefer keracolor klenditioner for color depositing conditioner- I mix copper and honey to get my shade as I prefer a bit more gold- these are extremely hydrating. Again this one can be a sheer wash of tone or be built up like the gemlites but instead of diluting with shampoo you dilute with conditioner- these both don’t start fading until about shampoo 3-5.
I have natural natural red hair. I’ve never dyed my hair or even highlighted it before. But red hair darkens with age and I wanted to brighten it back up a bit. I ordered the whole set but have just tried the daily conditioner which gave my hair a red boost, but not unnatural. I plan on try the real deal dye later on. I have sensitive skin and was afraid it would break me out, it did make my scalp burn a little,but I’d also been out in the sun,somaybe a touch of sunburn. And the daily conditioner did turn my hands orange! I had to wash 5 times to get it off!
I also have natural red hair. I was considering just using the daily conditioner without the hair color. What do you think? Should I use the conditioner before or after I do a regular shampoo and condition?
Thank you.
Tried the ginger yesterday.
My hair is dark brown. Didnt want ”orange for brown” , because feared it would be too much.
Ended up with a big orange stain in my bathtub and no trace of color on my hair. No color at all.
thought I would get at least a small ginger feel…
I’m a natural redhead and I’ve been wanting to funk it up with a vivid hair color for some time – so I decided that the Covid staycation was a good time to try it. I used the Overtone Pink for Brown Hair coloring conditioner and it worked great! This was last week, so I haven’t washed it or used the Daily Conditioner yet – but I’m planning to today, and hope that using that weekly (instead of daily) will be enough to keep the color basically bright without having to redo the coloring conditioner as it IS rather a pain in the ass with long hair.
Do you use the daily conditioner on wet hair or dry hair? The instructions on the bottle mention using even the daily conditioner (not just the coloring conditioner) on wet hair to get brighter results.
I have dyed auburn hair and have been using the ginger overtone for about a month. I love it! When I feel like it is getting too “orangey” I add some of there vibrant pink to the ginger and it tones it down a bit and make it a bit more red. I absolutely love how soft and shines my hair feels!
Thank you so much for this helpful review! Your color looks brilliant! I have a similar natural hair color to you, dirty blonde, and a few bright blonde highlights. I’m actually going for a similar color to the color you had before you used overtone. More of a soft reddish blonde/strawberry/soft ginger. Do you think that can be obtained from just using the daily conditioner like you said? How often would you use the daily conditioner to get that shade? Maybe I shouldn’t have even bought the set if I don’t need the actual deeper dye. Thank you again!
I use overtone in orange (I bought it before they came out with the ginger, or else I would have gone with that one!) and I always mix it with a non-colored conditioner. It allows me to build up the color gradually over the course of several days, without getting a super bright intense color.
I have been using Overtone for about 6 months now and have experimented with different colors. I have naturally dark blonde hair that is starting to turn grey. I was really happy with my first choice of rose gold for blonde hair – I used it on just my ends and it was such a nice mellow pinky-hue. Then I got bolder and tried the rose gold for brown hair and ended up with what I called “my little pony hair” which is bright pink! Then I made a bold choice and last week I colored my entire head of hair with ginger. OMG, it is bright orange with warm orange/brassy roots. I am so unhappy I can’t even look in the mirror. Any suggestions of how to fade this quickly or cover it? I’m heading to the shower right now with head and shoulders and vitamin c powder. So, a warning, the ginger is very bright and frankly I would call it orange. Might work for some but not for me.
I made the exact same mistake after experimenting happily with rose gold! I am scouring the internet to find ways to remove this without damaging my hair, but if it comes down to it, I will figure out how to cover it with another dye or bleach it because it is that awful on me. I have a beautiful natural blonde color that is now ORANGE. Like clown orange.
I ordered Color-X- Change Phase Out gentle dye decolorizer, vitamin C pills, head and shoulders shampoo, Joico Intensity Eraser, and Pulp Riot Blank Canvas. I will be trying each on in the order I typed it out over the next few weeks…..God help us.
I have already tried baking soda and clarifying shampoo, dawn soap, and a hot olive oil hair mask. Minimal results. Lighter but almost MORE orange-y?
Try the Apple Cider Vinegar wash from R&Co – it stripes hair out fast (just wash about 4-5 times in a single shower) and it’s not too hard on your hair.
I am right there with you. I have naturally silver to grey hair and decided to change it up some with ginger. Previously years ago my grey resisted dye so I left this on for about 20 minutes. Oh my gosh. My hair is so orange. My daughter said it looks like orange highlighter. Thank goodness I have a sense of humor and don’t get worked up about my hair. Now to wait for it to go away. lol Btw I have washed it about. 6 times in 2 days and no real fading yet. So it has staying power.
I am right there with you. I have naturally silver to grey hair and decided to change it up some with ginger. Previously years ago my grey resisted dye so I left this on for about 20 minutes. Oh my gosh. My hair is so orange. My daughter said it looks like orange highlighter. Thank goodness I have a sense of humor and don’t get worked up about my hair. Now to wait for it to go away. lol Btw I have washed it about. 6 times in 2 days and no real fading yet. So it has staying power.
Hello, I am a natural auburn hair color and I tried the ginger, I loved it at first but now I want to go bolder and really show off my red hair without looking like a clown. I was wondering what the vibrant red looked on someone with natural auburn hair but there aren’t any pictures of videos of anyone with my hair color trying it. Has anyone done this as a natural auburn and how did it turn out?? Any comments are helpful!! ?
I put overtone ginger in my blonde hair and the results were TERRIBLE. This color looks good on you. Mine came out atomic neon carrot and it was so so so bad. It took me an intense week of just getting rid of the color (this permanently stains your blonde hair btw). Glad you had better results than I did
Have you been able to get it out since? I’m unfortunately in the same boat. Am going to try the R+Co acid wash but would love any other recommendations you have. I’ve tried a Vitamin C solution, a stripping product, sulphate shampoo, you name it.
I am naturally brown… dull brown. I used to color it auburn with some gold highlights. I recently finished chemo – had cut it short in the beginning of treatment and lost about 50% of my hair. I am about 3 months out since finishing and have about 2-3” of growth that is all virgin. I didn’t want to put any harsh chemicals on my new hair but hated the dull look with lots of grey! So I just tried the Pink for Brown to see how it came out. I read to try it on dry hair and to wrap it in cling to retain the heat. I kept it on for 45mins and just got out of shower. It is a very strong wine/eggplant shade. I can’t wait to see how it looks outside in the sun. I love how soft and shiny it looks too!
Thank you for the review! I have been using box dye the last few months and have been bleaching and redyeing as my hair grows. I was wondering if Overtone would be helpful as a way to keep the color strong between dyes, and you answered my question perfectly!
These comments were SO helpful, thanks everyone. I have light golden blond hair (dyed) that is curly and super porous. I wanted a little blond copper but NOT carrot orange. So I took the daily conditioner (not the big dye tub) and mixed it with regular thick conditioner, about 2 parts conditioner to 1 part color. I washed my hair, and applied to WET hair, not dry. I only left it on for five minutes which believe me was enough to make a big difference on my hair. This stuff is nuclear strong. I had to do parts of my hair at a time…apply conditioner then rinse, apply conditioner then rise…because it would take me longer than 5 minutes for my whole head. The end color is like a nice light copper but not totally unnatural. Really happy!
I’ve been using oVertone for half a year now, and I’ve found that you have to change the procedure you use for dying your hair.
Things you will need:
Vaseline, 2 sets of gloves, dye application brush, clips or sticks
1. Put Vaseline on your face, neck, arms, hands (as much of your exposed skin as possible),
2. Start with the part of your head that you want to have the most intense color (the bottom of your hair if you want a less intense shape on top, or vice versa),
3. Paint each section completely from root to tip when applying the color,
4a. Wait about 1-2 minutes less than your preferred length of time,
4b. Heat treat your locks with a blow drier to intensity color, give your hair extra shine and a wonderfully smooth feel. Keep in mind that heat treatment should reduce the time you need to keep the product on your head by a few minutes (do a strand test to be sure) ,
5. Step in the shower with glove set #2: Lightly dampen your hair in the shower and massage from your roots to the tips of your hair and leave on for an additional 2-4 minutes,
6. Rinse in tepid to warm water,
7. Apply your normal conditioner and scrub it through your locks and scalp,
8. Rinse with tepid to warm water,
9. Apply an oil treatment to wet hair and allow to air dry.
I use the dye one to two times a month depending on my roots showing, and the conditioner once a week.
I am going to try your tips, especially the heat and dampening it in the shower and letting it sit again . I have been using rose gold for brown hair on my light red hair for a while now and love the shade of red pink it turns after it dries.
Just bought the rose gold. Meant to get it for brown hair and made a mistake. But I’m going to try it anyway. I usually do my roots and have color remover for my skin and usually put some sort of cream to protect my forehead, do you think that will still work?
I just used ginger Overtone on my ginger hair I just pulled the conditioner through the top and sides of my hair. It gave me highlights! What fun and looks really shiny and natural! Love it.
Does rose gold for brown play well with other colors?
Curious about the results of mixing/layering ginger with other colors. I was thinking golden brown on my grey roots or all over with daily conditioner if it was getting to bright. Maybe rose gold for brown hair to make highlights. I have thick coarse med brown hair..
I have brown hair naturally, I dyed my hair red with permanent hair dye at the salon. Red does not hold its color long and it usually fades in a month. I have used overtone conditioner once a week (red for brown hair )and it definitely has prolonged my red, even made it more vibrant on the ends. I haven’t seen my brown roots yet either. And it’s been a month and a half.
If you or anyone else is still unhappy with their results, please contact me! I created an amino-based treatment that removes/ significantly fades these types of color products. I developed it after I had trouble myself, so I get it! Check out our website and don’t hesitate to email me on there if you have any questions!
Yes please. The Ginger is a nightmare. Nothing is taking out the color on my ends. I would love to know how you eliminated the nasty yellow on the ends of my hair. Toner, clarifying shampoo and time have not worked. Desperate to make it go away. Temporary color it is not.
Im using ginger too, to get back to my dark strawberry blonde. What box dye do you use with the Overtone daily conditioner?
Thanks for sharing this information.
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Thank you for the review! That has helped me settle on trying this.
I’m taking the leap tonight. I’ve done colors before, pink, blue, and such. My hair now has no dye on it, I’m 64 and decided to let the gray go total so I matched my husband (he’s a Santa Claus with the natural white beard and hair!). But the hair in the front isn’t gray, it’s almost white, and it looks like I’m bald to halfway back.
So, I’m trying the gray overtone in Front and then doing some spot purple on some of the other pieces around my head, like a big streaks type thing. Since I’m playing with things differently, I’m going to have to forego the conditioner, but I’ll be using the L’Oreal Evive Purple for blonde and silver hair and hopefully that will highlight my own gray hair around the Overtone dyed ones.
My plan, if that doesn’t really work is to go with the pastel silver (the same color I’m using in front) and just doing the conditioner to help with the color it already is.
We’ll see how this goes.
Hey there! I saw your blog on overtone ginger and I have a few questions!
First, a lil about me! I’m a natural brunette and I’ve died my hair copper red for about 4 ish years now. I go to the salon and it’s just getting too expensive to maintain long term. But I can’t give up on being a red head cause I’m not a quitter.
Right now I think my plan is to go in, have my hair dresser take my hair back to my natural shade of brown which is a light/medium brown and then potentially switch to overtone.
Here are my questions:
1. How often do you have to do roots? I am at 1 time a month salon wise but I’m wondering if the daily conditioner helps with that a little
2. How much of the tub do you use for a full head application and how much for roots?
3. Do you ever do just roots or do you just end up needing to do full head every reapplication!
Thank you so much for your blog post it was so helpful!
I’ve been using Ginger Overtone for a few years now. It’s the best way to color my grays without damaging my fragile hair. I like to mix in a some of one of the Overtone brown colors, to tone down the Ginger. So I do about 2/3 Ginger and 1/3 brown. (usually the golden brown).
I wear gloves so it doesn’t stain my hands.
I put it on to my, dry dirty hair and leave it on for more than an hour. Then rinse out. Works well for me!
I’ve tried many color conditioners, and Overtone is the most pigmented by far, in my experience.