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For Colored Girls Only (Hair Coloring Support Thread)
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GettingKinky
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My stylist switched to a different Demi permanent brand because she was tired of the smell from the one she used to use. This one doesn't smell at all. I hope the coverage and staying power are still good.
Prettymetty
Natural/4b/medium-coarse
So I dyed my lace unit Blue Black with Garnier Foam color (permanent). I love the way it looks. I used Silk Elements Moisture treatment to dc after the color so that I can use the after color dc on my own hair 
I refuse to do permanent on my own hair anymore, but I would like to try Manic Panic midnight blue in a few weeks. My purple has already faded. Now my hair looks a reddish brown color.
I refuse to do permanent on my own hair anymore, but I would like to try Manic Panic midnight blue in a few weeks. My purple has already faded. Now my hair looks a reddish brown color.
faithVA
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My neighbors daughter bought me 2 bottles of ez glam semi permanent. I tried it last night. I left it on for 20 minutes. Think I need to leave it on my grays longer because it didn't take. It did add a little color so maybe it will work. I may huntnout a more natural semi permanent and give it a try.
I think I'm just going to focus on my front for a while and see if I master that.
The question is will the color last when I do a clay treatment. Will test it out next wash day.
I think I'm just going to focus on my front for a while and see if I master that.
The question is will the color last when I do a clay treatment. Will test it out next wash day.
Guinan
Re-Branding
Wella and Manic Panic has some funky colors.
Guinan
Re-Branding
I decided to add super blonde highlights all over. I plan on doing the highlights next month. I'm alittle nervous b/c the highlights have bleach. I really hope I don't mess up my hair or hair texture. After I do the highlights I will be using Wella Ash blonde toner with a 20 developer. The highlighting kit that I will be using is Loreal frost and glow. They have pretty good reviews. I plan on doing a couple of patch tests 1st before doing my whole head. If my hair loosens too much then I wont complete the entire head.
Prettymetty
Natural/4b/medium-coarse
Manic Panic has so many fun shades. Eventually I will try all the ones I like. So far I want to try the purple, blue and red.
kupenda
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I've decided not to continue bleaching my new growth although I've only done it two or three times since March, I don't feel like I get good coverage because 1. It's the back of my head and it's exceedingly hard to see and 2. No one else I know is comfortable enough to do it for me. When they need hair done, they ask me. So I don't have anyone to ask lol!
Anyway, I'm currently still natural, type 4, with pink at the nape. Brand is Manic Panic (bleach kit and dye). Dye is Hot Hot Pink lightened with their Pastelizer and mixed with whatever conditioner I have on hand
Anyway, I'm currently still natural, type 4, with pink at the nape. Brand is Manic Panic (bleach kit and dye). Dye is Hot Hot Pink lightened with their Pastelizer and mixed with whatever conditioner I have on hand
Guinan
Re-Branding
Did u notice any breakage or a change in ur curl pattern since using bleach?
kupenda
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I noticed some loosening of my texture. But not enough to cause concern. Plus I was bleaching hair that is already looser in general (about a 2b, very little curl, not particularly coarse or anything. It loosened to about a 2a). The most I've noticed is bushy ends
Guinan
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I had to download a pic resizer in order to upload pics
GettingKinky
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When I switched from semipermanent to demipermanent I got much better coverage. But I always go to my stylist to have it done so I don't know what brand she uses. But she's told me multiple times that on natural hair semipermanent doesn't work very well on gray hair.
Guinan
Re-Branding
The hair chalk looks awesome. It looks like real dye. How long does it stay in your hair?
IMFOCSD
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Until wash day and for me it's about once a week or every two...but it lasts long time. I even sprayed my puff with water to soften it and the color was still there but it does transfer onto your hands if ur hair is damp of course.
Question? I got demi permanent color today. Soft black color. I have premature gray so grays will be peeking out in about a week. I'm tired of that. So I've finally decided I'm going to just lighten my hair. I want a reddish brown or mahogany red. How soon can I get permanent color? Do I have to let this wash completely out before I try to permanently lighten my hair??
Guinan
Re-Branding
I would let the demi permanent wash out a bit before permanently lightening your hair. I lighten my hair almost every summer and darken my hair almost every winter. The last time I'll put in a semi-perm is around Jan/Feb and then I begin lightening it in May. So maybe wait a month or two before lightening it; unless your hair is strong enough for the process.
faithVA
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So far no. I'm playing around with semipermanents now and so far no luck.
I'm going to try opening the cuticle a bit before applying and seeing if that helps. Or try using ions pre color solution.
Prettymetty
Natural/4b/medium-coarse
IMFOCSD
Well-Known Member
It depends on how much you use, I've only used it on my curly (natural ) hair after a wng so my hair was already kinda firm. I also used ths on my sis, she is relaxed and her hair was still nice and soft.
Guinan
Re-Branding
I'm in prep mode now. I currently have my DC in. I used deva curl no-poo to cleanse, millcreek botanicals for protein and now I have diluted tressume conditioner. I plan on using my blonde frost and glow highlighting kit next week. I'm super nervous but super excited!! I hope it gets the shade of blonde that I want w/o too much breakage. I still have to get my toner but I'll get that next week also. I'm also thinking about putting some layers in the front of my hair; just to give me some dimension in shape. I have my hair in twists w/ the DC. I plan on rinsing out the DC while in twists. I know that it wont rinse out the DC completely; but that's what I want. They say that your hair should be clean prior to coloring so that the color can take. I really think that's why my color hasn't been taking too well.
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Guinan
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Last week I highlighted my hair using bleach. I'm alittle disappointed. I made SEVERAL mistakes when doing the highlights. Nothing as far as the bleach goes just how I should have prepped my hair. I did the highlights on a clean twistout. I should have blow dried my hair; especially since I was using a highlighting cap. I have VERY thick hair and ALOT of it. So my hair was too thick and wavy (due to the twistout) to go through the holes of the highlighting cap.
I'm debating on whether or not I should re-attempt it myself or have a professional do it. I have a couple of months to decide.
As far as the condition of my hair. It seems to be ok. I only notice a change in my curl pattern on the left front bang area. I'm hoping that after I do a couple of protein treatments it will bounce back.
I'll try to upload pics
I'm debating on whether or not I should re-attempt it myself or have a professional do it. I have a couple of months to decide.
As far as the condition of my hair. It seems to be ok. I only notice a change in my curl pattern on the left front bang area. I'm hoping that after I do a couple of protein treatments it will bounce back.
I'll try to upload pics
Guinan
Re-Branding
I have. I had dyed my hair red and then I installed box braids about a month or two later. No moisture wasnt hard to maintain. I spritz my hair with diluted giovanni leave in 1-2x's a week.
Guinan
Re-Branding
Pics of the color. Some are with or without product. I feel like I'm getting closer and closer to my dream color. However, the next time I color I will let a professional do it. I plan on getting my color re-done during tax season. In the meantime I am concentrating on caring for my hair. I might tone my hair next month.
NOTE: I didn't bleach the roots.
NOTE: I didn't bleach the roots.
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