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Hair Color: First timer! Help!
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Ok, my natural coloring is Medium Brown hair with (natural) golden and red highlights, Hazel (brown/ green/bronze) eyes, and very pale skin with warmer undertones. I have never dyed my hair before but have always wanted to be a redhead! I'm now more comfortable with the idea of dying my hair, but I'm not sure what color or shade to dye it. If I do dye my hair, I would be more tmepted to dye it redder. Please help me with suggestions!
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I would suggest getting it done at the hairdressers who can advise and guide you. If you've already got nice natural tones (which it sounds like you do), then rather than dying your whole head, low lights might be more effective. Dying hair one colour can actually make it look rather flat.
There's nothing wrong with dying your hair at home but because of your inexperience coupled with your not knowing exactly what colour would be best, I would just go to the hairdresser. I've dyed my hair varietys of colours throughout the years and for the last five years or so have always gone to the hairdresser and the results are always better than when I used to do it myself, (and I actually wasn't too bad at it due to the enormous amount of practice I had!).
There's nothing wrong with dying your hair at home but because of your inexperience coupled with your not knowing exactly what colour would be best, I would just go to the hairdresser. I've dyed my hair varietys of colours throughout the years and for the last five years or so have always gone to the hairdresser and the results are always better than when I used to do it myself, (and I actually wasn't too bad at it due to the enormous amount of practice I had!).
I use the Schwartzkopf Live Red permanent. I tried red first using a colour mousse which is really easy to use and washes out within about 10 washes. Using these you can try out any colour you like.
When it came to permanent, I just took the plunge. DO take a patch test as it says on the packet as some people have horrific reactions. And put vaseline around your hairline and over your ears. Don't let the vaseline touch your hair as it'll stop the dye going in.
I love my red hair! When it comes to touching the roots, I only mix half the packet and use a toothbrush and tub to work it in. Good results every time.
Hairdressers just cost a fortune in my opinion. Admittedly if you want it to look "natural" they can do a good job with streaks etc but let's face it who looks natural these days!
When it came to permanent, I just took the plunge. DO take a patch test as it says on the packet as some people have horrific reactions. And put vaseline around your hairline and over your ears. Don't let the vaseline touch your hair as it'll stop the dye going in.
I love my red hair! When it comes to touching the roots, I only mix half the packet and use a toothbrush and tub to work it in. Good results every time.
Hairdressers just cost a fortune in my opinion. Admittedly if you want it to look "natural" they can do a good job with streaks etc but let's face it who looks natural these days!
as a hairdresser myself.. we train for a reason,
i suggest go to a salon near by and have a chat with the stylists
doing it yourself can result in so many problems it not worth it especially with red colours
obviously u can get banding with any colour but red fades so much quicker they are best done professionally.
i wouldnt go straight in with bright red maybe start with a very warm brown an go redder and redder each time. do it gradually then u no when u feel u would like to stop!
as for the toothbrush comment.. all i can say is oh my god!
i suggest go to a salon near by and have a chat with the stylists
doing it yourself can result in so many problems it not worth it especially with red colours
obviously u can get banding with any colour but red fades so much quicker they are best done professionally.
i wouldnt go straight in with bright red maybe start with a very warm brown an go redder and redder each time. do it gradually then u no when u feel u would like to stop!
as for the toothbrush comment.. all i can say is oh my god!
I think your natural hair color suits well on your feature. But if you want to go for something different then visit at http://www.hairstyles...ur/hair_colouring.htm
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