For Colored Girls Only (Hair Coloring Support Thread)

[outspokenwallflower]

I got highlights a few weeks ago. I don't like them. They're really boring.

I think that I really just want all over color. I'm a 2, and I want to do a light brown, like a 4 or 5. How long do you think I should wait before I re-color? I don't have a lot of highlights. I only got 9 foils.

Are you natural? How many weeks ago? If you're natural and it's been, like, 3 weeks, I'd say you're good to go in regards to coloring again. Considering that you're going to a level 4 or 5, you should be able to achieve that without compromising the health of your hair, since that isn't too light. Are the highlights thin or a little chunkier? They'll be there regardless since you're lightening, unless you use a filler, which (I THINK) will help those lightened areas take color better and more evenly so that they could match your base shade. But if you want the highlights along with the light brown hair, I say you're good to go!

 

[OhTall1]

^^^Thanks! I'm natural, and I just had these done two weeks ago. I'm okay with the highlights not being completely covered.

 

[Evolving78]

Great! Tone it with violet for a 'wheat' blonde, a neutral base (mix of violet and blue) and that will give a nice, slightly darker blonde that isn't too warm. If you're aiming more towards caramel, a mixture of a neutral base and neutral brown base (equal ratio) should help you achieve that.

You waited too long to respond! Lol I haven't done anything yet, but I got purple and magenta on deck! Lol it's the Ion semi permanent.

 

[Evolving78]

I'm just sitting here waiting to make my next move. I hate I got an SO that is so concerned with my hair... I just like him to tell me I look pretty..

 

[BklynHeart]

I think im kinda a newbie to the color game since the greys started rearing their ugly heads, i had used box dyes but not satisfied with results, in a nutshell no good grey coverage. A couple of months ago went to Sallys and girl recommended getting a Demi and mixing my own color, i was nervous but gave it a whirl and i love it for me i would never use a box dye again. Here is my regime:

: Form of color (semi, demi, permanent, etc): permanent
Age Beautiful Demi color

2. How often you color: every 90 days. I try to only color my roots
Every 6-8 weeks

3. Your color regimen if any
First i apply color sit under warm dryer for about 1 hr

a. Wash, let air dry a bit, apply color, shampoo, condition.
Wash, apply Apogee 2 minute reconstructor before washing, then wash with one of the Shea Moisture Shampoos, no sulfates touch my hair, then condition with Alter Ego Garlic condish for about 1 hr.

b. 4 to 7 days later do a keratin protein treatment
No

c. Do a keratin protein treatment once a month
No

4. How long you have been coloring or your coloring history
2 years, on and off.

@tomnikids3, how is your hair holding up with AgeBeautiful? I bought dark brown a while back but haven't had a chance to use it.

 

[outspokenwallflower]

You waited too long to respond! Lol I haven't done anything yet, but I got purple and magenta on deck! Lol it's the Ion semi permanent.

Ooh, it's cool if you do a fun color as well! Have fun and go with your gut!

I have an SO who is like that as well... I do SO MUCH to my hair, that he's seen the highest highs and gutter lows I know what his preference is, but now he never voices his opinion about my hair, and if I am sadistic enough to ask, he will say he doesn't know if he doesn't approve or sees that I'm torn about it or just say he likes it if he can tell that I really like it

 

[Evolving78]

^^Is that you in the 2nd row of pictures? Or is that just the color you want?

I liked my hair bleached but my roots grew out too quickly and I wasn't a fan of that look

Not me, but I liked the pic because me and that singer have the same head shape! Lol

 

[Evolving78]

I got this purple mix in now.. Wish me luck!

 

[Guinan]

I got this purple mix in now.. Wish me luck!

Good luck!! Is it gonna be a light purple or a dark purple?

 

[outspokenwallflower]

@shortdub78 How'd it turn out?!

 

[OhTall1]

I went out and bought Age Beautiful permanent color in light golden brown. I'm going to wait until after my next haircut, and then color at home. Until then, I'm using John Freida Colour Refreshing Gloss in Warm Brunette for a little shine.

I've been checking out other sites about DIY hair coloring. These seem to have good info so I thought I'd share.

Why are people still using box color?
Hair bleaching and pre-lightening

 

[HappyMadison]

I just colored my natural hair and lace wig to 1B. I first tried it with a synthetic lace. I have never been this dark. The last time i attempted black my hair turned maroon lol. have been blonde for 8 years.
I love black! It makes my features pop. My natural color is more Sandy brown but I going to stay this color for a while

 

[Evolving78]

@shortdub78 How'd it turn out?!

It turned out nice! It's not super vibrant though. I may use manic panic when the color starts fading. First it was too light and had more pink than I wanted. So I added more purple to darken it. I guess I need to take some pic huh? I'm tired y'all... Need a pick me up!

 

[Evolving78]

Good luck!! Is it gonna be a light purple or a dark purple?

It's a dark purple! I will post some pics later today!

 

[ajargon02]

Well I just colored my hair last night. It isn't the color I wanted but I will wait another 5-8 wks to color again. I used the brand below. It bleeds like no other color I have experienced. The last timw I colored my hair was over 10 yrs ago and I am ready for my reds again! Oh well I can't get the pic to attach. I was olia in 4.60 by garnier. The condish sucked too! I will NOT be using this brand again.

 

[Evolving78]

Here is a close up of the purple patch.

 

[Guinan]

Here is a close up of the purple patch.View attachment 327427View attachment 327425

 

[GettingKinky]

I worked out this morning and now my demi permanent touch up is stinging a little bit. I didn't know that color could sting. It's not as bad as relaxed sting, but I won't put myself in this situation again

ETA. Unlike a relaxer the sting from the color goes away over time. Overall it wasn't so bad.

 

[faithVA]

I worked out this morning and now my demi permanent touch up is stinging a little bit. I didn't know that color could sting. It's not as bad as relaxed sting, but I won't put myself in this situation again

ETA. Unlike a relaxer the sting from the color goes away over time. Overall it wasn't so bad.

Yes it definitely can because it still contains a good amount of chemicals. Sounds like your scalp is extra sensitive after a workout. Glad the sensation faded quickly though.

 

[ElevatedEnergy]

Loved the semi permanent black rinse I did a few months ago so I took the plunge and did a permanent jet black. I used Shea Moisture hair color system. It was easy to apply. I let it process for 30 mins. Here are the results. It looks different from various angles/lights but believe me when I tell you it is super black. I love it!

 

[faithVA]

I colored my hair using SM Dark Brown on Friday. I love the SM color. It colored my grays easily and I only left if on for 20 minutes. I need to master splitting up the ingredients so I can just do touch ups. I wish they made easy touch up kits.

 

[crlsweetie912]

Here is a close up of the purple patch.View attachment 327427View attachment 327425

When did you cut your hair!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[crlsweetie912]

I had to go back to my ion demi permanent. I was using the silk elements. It faded so fast and ran everywhere. And when it fades it looks so ashy...my ion is BLINGING today after a fresh ion application and relaxer touch up!

 

[Lisa]

I'm 14 months post relaxer and I just dyed my hair a medium brown on Saturday

This is what it looks like

How long should I wait before doing highlights?

 

[ajargon02]

4-8 weeks should be safe to do the highlights. You don't want to color too soon or you might get serious breakage.

 

[kennylee2013]

Is it safe to use cassia on colored treated hair and would it cover the grays. I used texture and tones permanent hair dye but I am still seeing some grays. Thx.

 

[Guinan]

Is it safe to use cassia on colored treated hair and would it cover the grays. I used texture and tones permanent hair dye but I am still seeing some grays. Thx.

Honestly I'm not too sure. I think u should be ok. I think if it was the other way around it could be difficult especially if ur using something permanent. I would use precautions like any other dye; wait the allotted time and then dye.

 

[CocoGlow]

@faithVA
You mentioned trying the Naturtint and Herbatint brands earlier, can you share your experiences? How do they compare to Shea Moisture's hair color?

Anyone else have experience with these brands?

Thanks in Advance

 

[faithVA]

@faithVA
You mentioned trying the Naturtint and Herbatint brands earlier, can you share your experiences? How do they compare to Shea Moisture's hair color?

Anyone else have experience with these brands?

Thanks in Advance

I don't think I tried the Herbatint. Not sure why. I liked the Naturtint. It works well. I like the SM just a bit better because I'm coloring my hair a dark brown and I like the shade of the SM dark brown a bit better. Besides that they give me similar results. Other than that I didn't really notice a lot of difference. Both cover my grays well.

 

[CocoGlow]

I don't think I tried the Herbatint. Not sure why. I liked the Naturtint. It works well. I like the SM just a bit better because I'm coloring my hair a dark brown and I like the shade of the SM dark brown a bit better. Besides that they give me similar results. Other than that I didn't really notice a lot of difference. Both cover my grays well.

Thanks! I recently ordered the Naturtint Brown-Black 2N ... I'm looking for an off black for my Locs and get rid of those pesky greys popping up out of no where ... I'm too scared to go Jet Black just yet ... I tried Shea Moisture's Soft Black but I don't think I left it on long enough (1st time coloring) and I wanted to try something a little less expensive, so I'm going to try the Naturtint for now.

Would you say the 2N Brown-Black is more of a 1B off Black or a 2 Dark Brown?