Hair coloring
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Category: Hair Talk
Forum Name: Hair Color
Forum Description: The tricks and tribulations of changing your hair color
URL: https://talk.hairboutique.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=18479
Printed Date: July 20 2025 at 11:33am
Topic: Hair coloring
Posted By: Cutiebeachblonde
Subject: Hair coloring
Date Posted: July 22 2003 at 5:03pm
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Hi, my friend and I have agreed this weekend to dye each other's hair. I am really afraid about her doing mine, but I think I am more scared of messing up hers. I thought maybe someone who has had experience doing it can give me some tips. My friend has dirty blonde hair that is about ear lobe length and curly, she wants it dyed all blonde with Herbal Essences. We bought the hair coloring yesterday and some brushes to apply it. I on the other hand have blondish hair that is a bob with an undercut and I want to dye it a platinum for the summer. Please give me some advice on how to color my friends hair, I have heard so many horror stories and I do not want to have one. Thanks again ------------- Alexandra |
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Posted By: Elissa
Date Posted: July 22 2003 at 8:38pm
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If you guys are starting out pretty light you should end up ok, I think. You should call the 800 # and ask them for advice, I think that's the best advice. Also, it's a good idea to do an intensive conditioning treatment before coloring. Please come back here and let us know how it goes, ok? Elissa -------------  [/url]
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Posted By: caramia
Date Posted: July 23 2003 at 9:47am
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I agree with Elissa - since you are both blonde (or blondish) to begin with, you should be okay. Also, I strongly suggest doing a strand test first. At home haircolor instructions always suggest doing a strand test but I think most people don't bother with this step. IMHO this is the most important step and can save you heartache in case the color doesn't turn out like you hoped. I've made many haircolor blunders before when I didn't do a strand test. Finally I got wise and started doing them. Also, if your hair or your friend's hair has any hint of red to it, you want to use a haircolor that has the word ash in it like "Ash blonde" or "dark ash blonde". This will tone down any natural red tendencies that you might have and keep your haircolor from coming out orange. I'm not a hairstylist or professional. I just like to think I've learned from my mistakes and want to help keep anyone else from making the same mistakes I've made. Good luck. Caramia ------------- "I see in your eyes the same fear that would take the heart of me." |
Posted By: Cutiebeachblonde
Date Posted: July 23 2003 at 6:24pm
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thanks for the help, I am new at this and I am not sure what a strand test is and how to do it. I will keep you posted as to what was the outcome, hopefully only good. Thanks so much ------------- Alexandra |
Posted By: dj727
Date Posted: July 09 2004 at 6:44pm
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They tell you how to do the strand test in the instructions. You might want to go to clairol.com for some coloring tips. ------------- Don't Fear the Dark...Fear what's in it! |
Posted By: coffee_junkie
Date Posted: August 26 2004 at 4:47pm
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Dyeing each other's hair is sure to be tons of fun.. hehe My buddy and I did it... She freaked me out though cause she kept making "uh oh" sounds and I'd be like... "OH my GAWD WHAT!!! WHAT HAPPENED" lol I was a nervous wreck... but she was doing it on purpoise and it turned out awesomely..:D ------------- ...THere's TOO much blood in my Caffeine System... |