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Eye reactions seem to be very individual. I wouldn't buy from a MLM company when there are so many other products offering similar results.
For what it's worth, I use Revitalash and my lashes went from already nice-ish (admittedly, don't want to give too false expectations) to unreal. They brush my eyebrows and people complement me on them all the time. No adverse side effects whatsoever. I have light blue eyes and fair skin so was worried about eye color changing and lid darkening with Latisse or any others with similar effects. Have used this for 3 years and it's been fine. I apply like liquid liner once daily (and forget a bunch at this point) and the "3 month" tube lasts about 6 months, so $200 a year seems reasonable for great lashes. You can buy a 2 pack for even less during Nordstrom's sales. Thought it did nothing the first 3-4 months then, bam! Huge lashes. Not a shill, just happy with this so wanted to put it out there as another option.
For what it's worth, I use Revitalash and my lashes went from already nice-ish (admittedly, don't want to give too false expectations) to unreal. They brush my eyebrows and people complement me on them all the time. No adverse side effects whatsoever. I have light blue eyes and fair skin so was worried about eye color changing and lid darkening with Latisse or any others with similar effects. Have used this for 3 years and it's been fine. I apply like liquid liner once daily (and forget a bunch at this point) and the "3 month" tube lasts about 6 months, so $200 a year seems reasonable for great lashes. You can buy a 2 pack for even less during Nordstrom's sales. Thought it did nothing the first 3-4 months then, bam! Huge lashes. Not a shill, just happy with this so wanted to put it out there as another option.
I'm not sure I agree with just letting it grow out. A skilled stylist should be able to easily identify your natural color and add some similarly colored highlights throughout. These are my thoughts on how I would handle. My hair has always been very prone to breaking and damage, and I have gone through a lot of hair issues with overprocessing.
1) Olaplex steps 1 and 2. You can buy online. I would start with once weekly at home. Kind of pricey, but has allowed me to grow my hair an extra 4-5 inches using over a year, without damage from breaking, so I am a fan.
2) Deep condition/mask with every wash (which I would cut back on. Try to use dry shampoo and not wash very often).
- If you can get a heat cap and use this with a mask, even better.
3) Trim off anything hopelessly dead so hair looks healthier
4) Get a purple shampoo to help tone, but keep in mind a lot of these are very drying, making it even more important to use a good mask when you wash. I like Kerastase Masquintense, She Moisture mask, L'Oreal in the yellow tub, Neutrogena. Whatever you love that doesnt contain protein should be fine.
5) Find a good color who can help with the color. Lowlights can go bad (I have been there), but a good colorist should be able to get you to better place, even if it involves multiple colors of lowlights. Definitely use color safe shampoo after.
6) Try to avoid heat styling. Make sure you use a great heat protectant when you do. Look for ways to cut back. This could be a "compromise" styling. Like you still use an iron or rollers or whatever with heat, but you let air dry at night before styling.
7) Compromised hair can also need protein. Try every two weeks for a protein treatment at home. K-Pak is good and easy. Aphogee is probably the strongest, but a somewhat intense process and may dry out hair sensitive to protein. Always follow a protein treatment with a moisture only mask. (If you want to knock this out in one go...I like sitting around (working remotely) with the Olaplex. Rinse. K-pak. Jump in shower. Mask in shower. Done).
Good luck! You can bounce back with time, care, and patience.
1) Olaplex steps 1 and 2. You can buy online. I would start with once weekly at home. Kind of pricey, but has allowed me to grow my hair an extra 4-5 inches using over a year, without damage from breaking, so I am a fan.
2) Deep condition/mask with every wash (which I would cut back on. Try to use dry shampoo and not wash very often).
- If you can get a heat cap and use this with a mask, even better.
3) Trim off anything hopelessly dead so hair looks healthier
4) Get a purple shampoo to help tone, but keep in mind a lot of these are very drying, making it even more important to use a good mask when you wash. I like Kerastase Masquintense, She Moisture mask, L'Oreal in the yellow tub, Neutrogena. Whatever you love that doesnt contain protein should be fine.
5) Find a good color who can help with the color. Lowlights can go bad (I have been there), but a good colorist should be able to get you to better place, even if it involves multiple colors of lowlights. Definitely use color safe shampoo after.
6) Try to avoid heat styling. Make sure you use a great heat protectant when you do. Look for ways to cut back. This could be a "compromise" styling. Like you still use an iron or rollers or whatever with heat, but you let air dry at night before styling.
7) Compromised hair can also need protein. Try every two weeks for a protein treatment at home. K-Pak is good and easy. Aphogee is probably the strongest, but a somewhat intense process and may dry out hair sensitive to protein. Always follow a protein treatment with a moisture only mask. (If you want to knock this out in one go...I like sitting around (working remotely) with the Olaplex. Rinse. K-pak. Jump in shower. Mask in shower. Done).
Good luck! You can bounce back with time, care, and patience.