For Colored Girls Only (Hair Coloring Support Thread)

Thought I could go 6 months between coloring but my sandy brown newgrowth against my jet black length aint cute. Seems like I got 2 inches of growth since my initial color in June so I'm guessing every 3-4 months may be more ideal for my growth rate. Color marinating in my hair ret nih.
 
I'm doing my Manic Panic Shocking Blue rinse tonight. I washed my hair this morning and let it airdry (no conditioner). The color takes best on clean, dry hair. In a bit I will rinse with cool water. It looks beautiful so far I just hope the color sticks
 
pelohello said:
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.

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did u tone after bleaching and will do it again in a month or did u skip it and will do it in a month? what t series wella number toner are you planning on using? I used t14 last week and got amazing results. I didn't re-dye, my hair was just starting to look orangey and brassy instead of a true blonde color. will post pics if can.
 
s2fast4ya said:
did u tone after bleaching and will do it again in a month or did u skip it and will do it in a month? what t series wella number toner are you planning on using? I used t14 last week and got amazing results. I didn't re-dye, my hair was just starting to look orangey and brassy instead of a true blonde color. will post pics if can.
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No I didn't tone it yet. When I do tone it I also plan on toning it with Wella T18 (I think that's the number). I haven't decided when I'll tone it though, cause I don't know if I want to continue on my own with adding more highlights. I can't wait to see your pics.
 
Prettymetty said:
I'm doing my Manic Panic Shocking Blue rinse tonight. I washed my hair this morning and let it airdry (no conditioner). The color takes best on clean, dry hair. In a bit I will rinse with cool water. It looks beautiful so far I just hope the color sticks
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I hope it turns out nice! Those pastel colors like Blue and Pink are difficult to achieve without 1st lightening the hair. What color is your hair before you dyed it blue? Any pics??
 
@pelohello it isn't a pastel shade. It's a deep royal blue. My natural color is brown like #4 hair and my tips are ombre #30. I plan on posting pics once I get it blown out.

Right now my hair is just plaited since I wear a wig most days.
 
I am relaxed and colored. In the past I did not have any dryness or breaking but I always used a black or dark brown boxed color. This time I have a lighter color and I have lots of dryness and breaking. I also got it professionally done and I felt like the dye was very harsh as it had a strong odor and it gave an almost burning sensation.

Can I go back to black or brown without any further complications?
 
I'm getting a demi-permanent touchup today. Last time my stylist tried a new brand because the brand she typically uses smells.so.bad. But the color didn't last as long and my grays turned orange after a few washes. So this time we're back to the stinky brand. But I think 20-40 minutes of strong smell is worth it for good gray coverage.
 
I want to give a quick update on using bleach. I def notice a change in my curl pattern. Thank goodness I only used it in a small section of my hair. With that said, my hair still curls relatively the same when dry. I only notice the difference when it's wet. It's so weird.
 
More highlights are in my near future once I can get this shedding issue under control. Its my uncolored hair that is having a shedding problem. My stylist and I are going to work on getting it under control before we do any new color.
 
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More highlights are in my near future once I can get this shedding issue under control. Its my uncolored hair that is having a shedding problem. My stylist and are going to work on getting it under control before we do any new color.
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Do you know what's contributing to the shedding?
 
My grays are full blown but I'm waiting to color my hair right before attending a wedding at the end of the month. I still need to fine a semi-permanent brand I like. I just have not visited Sally's yet.
 
OK ladies, I just bought shea moisture bright auburn to re-color my hair today. I have been googling, watching youtube video and generally researching it. I am a little nervous that it might come out too bright. But, I have sebastian color gloss so if it does, I will just tame it down with that.
The box is really pretty too!
 
ajargon02 said:
OK ladies, I just bought shea moisture bright auburn to re-color my hair today. I have been googling, watching youtube video and generally researching it. I am a little nervous that it might come out too bright. But, I have sebastian color gloss so if it does, I will just tame it down with that.
The box is really pretty too!
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I notice that the shea moisture auburn comes out too bright if your hair is already pre-lighten.
 
Ok. So I finished coloring my hair with the shea moisture bright auburn. I didn't use the shea moisture products b/c my hair hates them. I instead used keracare moisturizing shampoo and the deep conditioner. My hair is very silky AND I FINALLY got the color I was looking for. The smell was very pleasant as far as the hair color itself. It lightened my hair about 2 1/2 levels and I am very pleased.
 
ajargon02 said:
Ok. So I finished coloring my hair with the shea moisture bright auburn. I didn't use the shea moisture products b/c my hair hates them. I instead used keracare moisturizing shampoo and the deep conditioner. My hair is very silky AND I FINALLY got the color I was looking for. The smell was very pleasant as far as the hair color itself. It lightened my hair about 2 1/2 levels and I am very pleased.
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Yay!!! Any pics??
 
GettingKinky said:
I'm getting a demi-permanent touchup today. Last time my stylist tried a new brand because the brand she typically uses smells.so.bad. But the color didn't last as long and my grays turned orange after a few washes. So this time we're back to the stinky brand. But I think 20-40 minutes of strong smell is worth it for good gray coverage.
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What brand does she use? My last demi permanent faded so quickly
 
It's time to dye my hair (actually it was time a few weeks ago). SM jet black sometime this week hopefully.
 
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