from dark brown to red on my own?
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Topic: from dark brown to red on my own?
Posted By: chiquita
Subject: from dark brown to red on my own?
Date Posted: January 15 2006 at 9:40pm
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hey guys!
so, i've experimented with hair color, dyeing my hair jet black when in high school and even getting golden blonde highlights in college. i just graduated this past june and i went back to my original haircolor- dark brown, maintaining it with deep conditioner and two clairol radiance colorgloss apps since then in dark ash brown (very diluted, just to add gloss and tame the red tones in my hair). i HATED reddish tones, which is why i have stuck to the ashy browns. *BIG BREATH* - okay, so now i'm a bit tired of it, although it's very shiny and in the best condition in years. i don't think i want to try blonde again, but i've been thinking about red. my skin is pale (like a pale beige - more yellow than rosy) in the winter, and my italian heritage makes me very golden if i tan in the summer. what kind of red would look good with my skin? and how could i achieve a good red on my own? i don't really want to go to an expensive NYC salon - but i do remember hairstylists telling me i should try red in my hair when i've gone before. which hair color is the best? i can go to the drugstore or ricky's or look for pro haircolor on ebay. has anyone out there gone from dark brown to red on their own??? any suggestions? THANKS!!!! 
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Posted By: Kuroneko
Date Posted: January 16 2006 at 12:33am
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I know someone with dark brown hair who wants red, but has a hard time getting it to show up. I thought it should be easy for her, since her hair isn't much darker than mine and I can get great reds, but thus far it seems everything just shows up in the light, if at all, and only stays a little while. So if your hair is very dark, you may have to lighten your hair at least a bit before you can get a good red. ------------- More awesome than a manatee! |
Posted By: eatgreenjello
Date Posted: January 16 2006 at 11:45am
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I think going from dark brown to red is one of the easiest things to DIY hair color, and with no bleach! I have dark dark brown (almost black) hair and I have been red for a long time, and have pale face. I use L"oreal brands exclusively, and love them. If you want very red hair, try the Feria brands, they have the most staying power and will lift your hair to red. If you want a toned down but still red, try L"oreal Preference in shades RR07, intense red copper. Check out their website to find all the L'Oreal colors and which red is good for you. Red are also easy to get out if you don't like them, by dying a brown color on top. Reds do fade, so I maintain my color with Matrix Earth Tones Real Red Conditioner. Also, I dye my hair every 4-5 weeks. Goodluck!! |