It has completely changed my outlook on hair color.

My hair is naturally light brownI thinkthe girls are calling it mushroom brownthese days.

It worked like a charm.

Brown Hair Comb Knot

Credit: Hector Manuel Sanchez

She convinced me togive semi-permanent color a spinand now Im preaching its benefits far and wide.

One of the primary reasons semi-permanent color was suggested was due to my interest in keeping my hair healthy.

I saw a noticeable difference in my hair and scalp health once I stopped lightening my hair.

The most blatant example was how shiny my strands had become.

It gave my look a boost of richness that I wasnt expectingbut graciously accepted, of course.

Another concern was covering the grays that have started coming in around thefront of my hairline.

The process also camouflaged the remaining highlights left behind by my last balayage treatment.

The former balayage pieces now look naturalas if my hair is just the tiniest bit lighter on the ends.

Semi-permanent color starts fading at about six weeks.

Im coming up on that mark and my color is still going strong.