Naturals...Do you dye your hair??

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And if so, what color and brand do you use?

Do you think that's it's safe to do so becuase of all the chemicals in it?

I'm asking becuase I'm thinking of dying my hair this weekend. Maybe like a light brown or black.

Thanks in advance ladies. :rosebud:
 
The closest I've come to is hennaluent, and it gave a halo of the colour kind of highlighted in the light but that's temp. I wanted to try a drastic color change after I reach my goal because I'm afraid of drying out my hair with the chem's in perm colour and having another set-back, I've been eyeing the new Garnier 100% permanent colours, but I would try a semi-perm colour before committing to anything but that's me. There are some natural perm hair colours from natucor/naturacolor it's @ Whole foods
Any brand should work really, just depends on the colour you want.
 
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I can't remember the name of the color, I had it professionally done. But it looked like copper I hated it I changed it about a month later I used Natural Brown by Dark & Lovely. Now my hair color looks like a chocolate candy bar with a rust colored cast to it. Hard to image but it's not bad. My suggestion - Think long and hard before you color your hair, because coloring dries the hair out and these can cause other problems.
 
Ohh thank you soooo much ladies. I will def take all your advice. I'll start with a semi-permanent colour/cellophane first. :grin:
 
I color my hair just in the area with the "first grays" and the color does dry out my hair. However, as long as I wash it in a few days with a moisturizing shampoo and deep con (no heat needed), my hair always looks better and livelier. One word of caution - Do not clarify your hair prior to a color (I mean right before applying the color)! At least it didn't work for me. My hair was bone dry! :(
 
Hey sugaplum- I have a med golden brown color- I used textures & tones- cocoa brown & light golden brown mixed- it works and although my hair IS drier I sorta expected that and I do give it additional moisture because of it. But I do like textures and tones cause it wasn't too harsh .I would definitely try a cellophane rinse or something first- I know I want to go darker, and that's what I am gonna do -
 
I have tried semi permanent black and permanent black around my temple front area to deal with the greybees. I like to result. As for feel, my hair felt better and so far no problem. Has anyone else just went straight black in color. I used the Herbatint for permanent and Clarol New Beginnings(?) and now I want to test a section with the Bigen Oriental Black. Would appreciate any feedback from someone who has tried these products and went black in color or anyone else who would care to share. Bonjour
 
I had a demi permanent done professionally. Next, I will go to aveda for my permanent black color.

Suggestion: Go to a professional.
 
I used T&T and was pleased with the results. It was gentle for a permanent color, and it didn't damage my hair. I've been itching to dye my hair again, maybe a bolder red in the front and keep the back and sides off black. But I'm not trying to ruch anything.
 
Thanks again ladies.

With Jazzing, Blessed1, I noticed that the blue black is the best!! :yep:

OT-Natstar, I like your avatar!! :grin:
 
I dye my grey hair with Bigen hair color with no problems. I do my normal moisturizing to combat the dryness.
 
Mahalialee4 said:
I have tried semi permanent black and permanent black around my temple front area to deal with the greybees. I like to result. As for feel, my hair felt better and so far no problem. Has anyone else just went straight black in color. I used the Herbatint for permanent and Clarol New Beginnings(?) and now I want to test a section with the Bigen Oriental Black. Would appreciate any feedback from someone who has tried these products and went black in color or anyone else who would care to share. Bonjour
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Actually I did, back in 2001, by mistake, I left the dye on too long and I ended up with ink black hair. After I recovered from the shock, I loved the look, but it was in the fall, and it was more of a fall-winter:) goth look. Looked great with paler lips and lined eyes.

I don't recall if my hair suffered dryness. Dyeing the hair black does not strip the hair, but rather deposit the pigment on top of the hair. Whereas, lightening your hair strips the hair, hence the dryness.
 
I use Adore rinse in black velvet. It makes my hair shinier and darker to an ink black. The color holds for a long time, and I rinse/condition wash fairly often. I used Jazzing---the color didn't hold.
 
I used natural henna and indigo. The color's great but it's a messy process. I don't think my hair can take permanent colors cause it tends to split big time. I haven't colored my hair with commercial color since 2003.
 
My hair didn't do well with perm. color in the past. So I am not doing anything to it now. I really do love color on natural hair. My hair is jet black so I wouldn't be able to get away from not using a peroxide to change the color.
 
sugaplum said:
And if so, what color and brand do you use?

Do you think that's it's safe to do so becuase of all the chemicals in it?

I'm asking becuase I'm thinking of dying my hair this weekend. Maybe like a light brown or black.

Thanks in advance ladies. :rosebud:
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1. Yes check out the avatar
2. well that's an individual preference, go w/ how you feel about chemicals in hair dye
3. If you are going black, and you are afraid of permanent commitment, try a rinse, or a level 1(washed out in 8-10 poos) level 2(washed out in 24 poos)
4. if you are going a lighter color the only way to do so is w/ a permanent color. If you have the money, check out aveda salon's color specialist. Many have had excellent results w/ them and how their natural hair was handled.
If you are boxin it, read labels, invest in a really good deep conditioner. When I dyed my hair, I did a protein tx first, then deep conditioned for several wks after before doing to color. I did blonde highlights at home(which I don't recommend) and I know the deep conditioning really helped.

*TALK TO AFASHIONSLAVE*
-If you pm me, I can give you a link to her "at home haircoloring 101" post. She answers so many questions, all types, and she even helped me when I was having dryness during the initial color process. Good luck to you
 
sugaplum said:
Thanks again ladies.

With Jazzing, Blessed1, I noticed that the blue black is the best!! :yep:

OT-Natstar, I like your avatar!! :grin:
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Cool, I might just try that sometime in the future! Even though the dye didn't take, I'm still going to leave my hair alone for a few months
 
natstar said:
Hey sugaplum- I have a med golden brown color- I used textures & tones- cocoa brown & light golden brown mixed- it works and although my hair IS drier I sorta expected that and I do give it additional moisture because of it. But I do like textures and tones cause it wasn't too harsh .I would definitely try a cellophane rinse or something first- I know I want to go darker, and that's what I am gonna do -
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ITA. I use the honey blonde color and love how it's turned out. I make sure that I deep condition and keep it moisturized.
 
Sure do, my hair has been very blonde (double processed), brown, red, blue black. Love to change my color!
 
im transitioning so i know i shouldnt reply..lol..but i know exactly what color im *obsessed* with. my hair is naturally dark brown im obsessed with having long black hair. deep black. i use bigen in oriental black. it doesnt have ammonia or peroxide and doesnt leave my hair damaged..it takes two weeks for the true tone to shine through which is when i wash it out..
 
Hi Meia: Happy to hear from you anyway. Did you mean two weeks is when you wash your hair...not when you wash out the color. I am pretty sure that you meant wash your hair, but needed to clarify. Did the color start fading yet or have you found it to be very stable? Do you use MTG and other oils and do any of your products affect the color of the black bigen that you used. How did it affect the ends of the hair and one more thing? What kind of colors, or henna or rinses, (permanent or semi) have you used in the past and how long did you wait after any of these to try the bigen? Thank you for the all the answers. Bonjour
 
heyyy mahalia! awww you so sweet! i was hopin no one would get mad! ;) lol..with bigen, you wash your hair like any normal dye- after youve finished the application dye, altho the directions tell you to rinse whenever the color starts to look how you want. it takes two weeks of washing to really get the dye out in my opinion... then thats when the "real" color shows through and you regain your natural texture without all the excess color. im hoping that made sense! hehehe:)

ive found bigen to be very stable! its been 3 almost 4 months since ive used it and the color is still rich and vibrant although now its getting kinda dull so i wanna touch it up in a few weeks. bigen is definitely different from other dyes- definitely.. it doesnt fade as fast, its dark, and your hair texture doesnt change as a result (probably since theres no ammonia or other chemicals)..

the way bigen comes is in a small glass bottle about an inch thick and an inch high..its weird i know..lol but its a powder first and they give you a measuring cup about two inches high that you mix it all together with inside a plastic container.. the bottle is so deceivingly small but its potent with color! it really only takes 10-15 minutes for me to get a deep rich lasting black (but you can definitely leave it in longer, i think it says not to exceed 30 minutes)

I use MTG as well and sooo many oils, coconut, amla, sweet almond, light dabur, wild growth oil, and regular essential oil and it doesnt effect the color AT ALL!! its very long lasting! and nothing effects it at all. i used oriental black which is a very dark blue black (almost although i didnt really notice a tinge of blue in the remaining color) and is now (and im talking through daily washing) is starting to fade. I applied it thoroughly to my ends at the end of the application process because they say the ends are the lightest part (especially if they are brittle) and need less coloring than the rest of the hair because they suck it up. when i washed it out (and after the two weeks of consistent washing) the ends were still stable and didnt suffer any damage..

ive used indian henna..haha im talking the green colored powder that has little twigs and plant leaves hahaha the stuff thats straight from the tree almost...regular henna (although this does vary) gives your hair an orange red hue. girlll i know SO MUCH about henna..hahaha i can always go more in depth for you! just ask! it doesnt turn that bright automatically, over time the hue gets richer and brighter..

there are many things you can add to influence the ending color. lemon juice makes it brighter, letting it sit overnight makes the color more progressive and intense, adding indigo (as some ladies do on here) makes it black and its a safe way of doing it..henna is all natural and id say it takes about two weeks to see the true tone as well (you have to wash regularly to get all the henna out) i stopped using it because i havent had a chance to buy more or any indigo..using indigo is the safest thing to use with henna to make it black...NEVER BUY BLACK HENNA.. its usually something thats imitation that many people add UNNATURAL things like motor oil or other harmful things that could irritate you/ have HORRIBLE EFFECTS ON THE SKIN! if it has PPD IN IT ITS BAD FOR YOU! http://www.mehandi.com/
the site i gave you above is the best site to check out more about henna..they also SELL samples and the actual henna and indigo at reasonable prices.. CHECK IT OUT!


IVE ALSO TRIED THE BELOW RINSES THAT ARE SEMI PERANENT:
http://www.sallybeauty.com/shop/1430/320250

AND
JAZZING

both never worked for me, made my hair feel over processed, and smelt very very chemically..i personally would not recommend them..bigen didnt really have a scent to me...it smelled clean.

i havent tried these rinses two close to each other...if youve tried henna and its been a few months (3-5+ months), it should be okay to try bigen without adverse reaction...if youve done henna about a month or two ago, let it grow out a bit and then attempt to rinse..but honestly, i wouldnt recommend using anything besides regular henna (with or without indigo) and bigen..they are the only things that DONT HAVE AMMONIA OR PEROXIDE...i stay away from the other cos they gave me a headache, the chemicals they have arent healthy, and it fades VERY QUICKLY in comparison..but thats just my idea of the situation..

if you need any guidance of any sort, im here for you!
meia

ps: i KNOW that was longer than you wanted to know....hahaha:lol:
 
Meia: Thank you so much! I have been away on business for nearly a month and missed this post in all the changes. Anyway, I was kind of freaking tonight because I was just about to do a patch test on my hair with the Bigen Oriental Black, and then I looked at the instructions and it said not to use it if you have used semi permanent hair color or henna and I thought...okay.......okay.....now wait a minute...and why not....and I just ran to the board and hit the search and I did not have to repeat my questions. I have been using the Beautiful Collections by Clairol (semi permanent black with no ammonia and no peroxide) on my roots, and Herbatint, and once I used the Beautiful Collections on my whole head of hair and this was months ago. I said I cannot believe that people who use Bigen have never ever colored or hennaed their hair because that would mean that they would have to start from about 1 inch of hair. Anyway, I am doing a strand test on hair that I collected from my comb and brush. but I may still do the test on my bang area at the very end of my hair, that way if anything goes wrong it will not be that noticeable or I can cut it. If I work up enough nerve ...I am even thinking of mixing my test sample with Aloe very gel because of the protein. Anyway I will keep on reading. Do you do heavy deep conditioning afterward? Bonjour.
 
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