I Want Color..But Im Scared!

[MizzBrit]

i see all these naturals with beautiful brown puffs or red vibrant twistouts..i want to be a colored natural too!im bored with my hair and the spring/summer is approaching..so why not spice it up a little? im just scared it will cause a setback w/dryness or something..so i ask anyone(especially naturals!) who've colored their hair a light color...tell me EVERYTHING(what kind of dye did you use,the process,the aftermath) and helpful advice you'd recommend when it comes to coloring? i also henna..will that interfere with anything? i want a color similar to this tone of brown in her dreads:

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[Whimsy]

Don't be Scrrd. Healthy colored natural hair can be done!!!

 

[Miss AJ]

Don't be Scrrd. Healthy colored natural hair can be done!!!

Yep, my only gripe with color is reds fade quicker than others and of course red is the only shade I really like on me lol. Stay up on your protein and moisture game and you should have nothing to worry about. Also, when retouching color please please PLEASE do not use the same permanent dye to freshen up the previously dyed hair, a rinse or semi permanent should work just fine.

 

[MizzBrit]

thanks ladies..
i've seen alot of colored naturals on here..where yall at?!

BUMP!

 

[yardyspice]

I wanted to be a colored natural too but the color I used damaged my hair even though I cowash daily and use plenty of moisturizers. I just decided that I am going to get a lace front in the color I want so when I get the urge I can just stop myself and pop on ma wig!

I like this color: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6PPSbqRY-14

but I want it to look like this:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s3Du_qEQh3o
only shorter.