I’m calling this Phase 3 (pics)
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Printed Date: November 23 2025 at 3:44am
Topic: I’m calling this Phase 3 (pics)
Posted By: KellyH
Subject: I’m calling this Phase 3 (pics)
Date Posted: January 24 2006 at 3:22pm
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I know, I know.....I had sworn off doing it myself, but sometimes plans change. In my attempt to go to my natural haircolor (between a level 8 and 9 neutral/ash blonde) I have had lowlights twice by a professional. This time, I ordered the color I needed to get more ash back and did it myself with a cap. HINT: don't buy a cheap hook....mine broke about 1/2 way through. My darling bf made me a new one out of a bobby pin. I'll never complain about the garage being full of high tech tools again! Anyway, the color is a little light (Redken EQ semi-perm in 09N-Cafe Au Lait) to match my natural color and has faded a tad, of course, since I did it last week. I've already ordered the next level darker in the same ash tone (08N-Mojave). The gold on top is a reflection of the overhead light. Don't we all hate artificial light??!! I'm on the right track.....I'm leaning toward a neutral/ash which is what I needed. Now, I just have to find the right shade.
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Posted By: Tinkerbelle
Date Posted: January 24 2006 at 4:49pm
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I love it! I like how on the bottom of your siggy you show all three stages~! You hair looks great!!! I love the gold. It really brings out your skintone!
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Posted By: Alayney
Date Posted: January 25 2006 at 4:12am
| Wow, I think I like it better than the platinum. It's gorgeous! I can't stop looking at it. |
Posted By: FabulousHairExt
Date Posted: January 25 2006 at 10:45pm
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looks great! where did you order the color from? ------------- fyi I know my spelling sux! |
Posted By: KellyH
Date Posted: January 26 2006 at 9:13am
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Thanks y'all! I ordered it on e-bay. I got enough solution (bought separately) when I ordered the Cafe Au Lait the first time. I didn't apply heat to it like my stylist did the first two times in the salon, but it seems to be holding up pretty well for a semi-perm. Thank goodness for porosity! (EEK! Did I just type that??!!) -------------
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Posted By: aubergine
Date Posted: January 26 2006 at 10:55am
Did you just type that indeed! Porousity has ruined my life!!! I buy loads of hair stuff off Ebay because its so cheap and I have no Sallys nearby. Only problem is, if you want the same thing again there's no guarantee it'll be there! |
Posted By: KellyH
Date Posted: January 26 2006 at 11:18am
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I got really lucky on the color on ebay. I bought it from the same seller. I think I'm going to mix the two colors 3 parts Cafe Au Lait and 1 part Mojave. Then I'll be able to do 1 part Cafe Au Lait and 3 parts Mojave when I'm ready again after that without having to buy more. It will be the gradual change I'm looking for. I have gotten so many compliments at work! I have just gotten a promotion that I'm easing into (it's a created position and I'm still training someone to replace me). I'll be visiting customers and I think it's more professional than the platinum. It really wasn't difficult to use the cap by myself. I just took my time. I am so close to my natural color! This is an awesome feeling! -------------
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Posted By: aubergine
Date Posted: January 26 2006 at 4:06pm
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I totally agree with it being more professional looking. As
lovely as platinum hair looks (mmm shimmery), it has it's sterotypes -
especially where I live - and it's done wrong so many times. Good luck with your promotion, you hair looks fabulous! |
Posted By: hannebash
Date Posted: January 26 2006 at 10:27pm
| Your hair looks great either way, but much more natural looking now. It definately warms up your complexion. Nice job. Crossing my finger you don't get too much fading. |
Posted By: Bambilee
Date Posted: January 31 2006 at 12:11pm
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Looks awesome, it's somewhat what my coloris, but nicer. I love it. It looks natural. ~Kitty~ ------------- ~* Bambi Lee *~ |
Posted By: katay
Date Posted: January 31 2006 at 12:52pm
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I'm a natural(Auburn) Redhead(which I'm proud of), but I must say for being a blonde; You're gorgeous! Congrats on your promotion! ------------- God Bless,... Katie |
Very Beautiful Blonde!!!Posted By: KellyH
Date Posted: January 31 2006 at 6:43pm
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Awww.....thanks! -------------
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Posted By: KellyH
Date Posted: February 02 2006 at 1:47pm
Wahoo! My new color is here! Now, I just have to be patient and wait a couple of weeks before doing it again.  -------------
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