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    Posted: December 05 2006 at 4:56am
I can't afford the salon.  So it's either DYI or nothing at all.  Cry
 
I did a strand test last night.  I used Revlon Frost & Glow after reading tons of good reviews at makeupalley.com.  I left it on for 15 minutes and the roots (about 1 inch from my scalp) came out caramel (good!), but the length of my hair turned pale yellow and platinum.  Do I need to put it on the roots first and then pull thru to the ends for just 5 minutes, or so?
 
Oh, and I've also read rec's that you can use a toner from Sally's after highlighting to prevent the "bleached" look.  What about that option?


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 If you do decide to use the at home kind,dont leave it on the full amount of time or could come out looking platnium. Leave it on only about 5-10 minutes tops. 
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I would go to a professional. The DIY kits usually spell disaster for hair that has been died. Your hair should get lighter anyway. But if you still want to do it yourself I would go to sally's. I've read alot of bad things about the DS brands.
 
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I colored my hair an all-over dark blonde and it came out a little darker than I would like.  Kind of washes me out.  Anywhoo... I thought about adding some golden or caramel highlights at the crown.  I want to use a cap and needle.  Should I go to Sally's?  Or are the d/s brands just as good?  TIA.
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