From salon colored hair to doing it myself?
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Topic: From salon colored hair to doing it myself?
Posted By: lovebeingblonde
Subject: From salon colored hair to doing it myself?
Date Posted: November 10 2006 at 9:26am
Hi there, I'm new here & hoping someone can help me! I've had my hair professionally colored for years and my colorist uses Aveda Dawn. I was wondering if there is any hair color that I could buy that would be comparible to the Aveda color? Also, is it ok to go from having your hair colored by a pro to doing it yourself? I guess I'm wondering, will there be damage, funky colors, etc? I've never colored my hair myself, so any info would be much appreciated! Thanks! 
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Posted By: julesyjul88
Date Posted: November 16 2006 at 3:08am
| You CAN do it yourself,but lots and lots of us have had hair bloopers due to home coloring. Exspecially when going blonde. I would say you'd be ok as long as you dont do anything drastic. Seems to be that's when people run into problems. It would help to know what you plan on doing to your hair.Are you coloring all over blonde or have highlights? If coloring all over,pick a color closest to the color you have now. |
Posted By: lovebeingblonde
Date Posted: November 16 2006 at 7:43am
| Thanks for the response! My hair is colored all over blonde right now, no highlights. I want to stay the same color, but the coloring that my stylist uses can't be bought in stores.... |
Posted By: julesyjul88
Date Posted: November 16 2006 at 4:00pm
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How dark are your roots/natural haircolor? It is important to know this because often times people pick a blonde color they like and get upset when the roots dont turn that color. It is usually because the blonde they pick doesnt have enough lift to lighten it to that color. Also, How blonde is it? Light,medium,dark? Just trying to help you make the best choice regarding what color to use. If your hair is pretty dark (roots) and the color you have is pretty light,you are probably better off using one of those maxium blonding in one step dyes (Blonde supreme~Loreal is a good one) |
Posted By: lovebeingblonde
Date Posted: November 16 2006 at 8:05pm
| My roots are pretty dark, and my (colored) hair is pretty light blonde, not platinum, but still pretty light.......... |
Posted By: julesyjul88
Date Posted: November 16 2006 at 11:22pm
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Then I would definitely get the Loreal Blonde Supreme if your roots are that dark. Make sure to match the shade with your hair (natural blonde,ash blonde,and I think beige blonde)
My hair is pretty dark too,and I used it for years (just on the roots once a month after the inital blonding) It is cheaper then going to a salon.
The first time you use it,I would put in on the new growth and the last 5 minutes,use it all over so the color is even and matches.
After that,roots ONLY.
Good luck!
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Posted By: Foxyloxy
Date Posted: November 16 2006 at 11:27pm
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Can you ask your hairdresser what volume of developer she uses? And if she will give you that info, maybe she'll share what level of color she uses ......go to salleys and compare your present blonde shade to the hair samples and then go down to your roots and determine your natual shade.....take a friend to help you. I like Ion from salleys. I like the creme. But it goes on like one shade darker than what you want, so I would go one shade lighter than what you would normally use. I think being a non-professional, you can not get any developer stronger than a 30 volume....which gives 3 levels of lift. Anyone out there more knowledgable than me, please correct me if I am wrong? So, determine where your roots are and where you want to be. Give us some numbers/levels/shades and tones to work with.....such as I am naturally a light ash brown level 5A on the ion scale......I touched up my roots with half 5RC Light copper brown and half Light brown 5N (neutral), but used 20 volume developer due to my grays....seems I read grays need 20 vol. bc of their stubbornness ...they need the extra softening, but when I highlight my hair I will use bleach and finish off with a toner. (Always welcoming suggestions from the more knowledgable)
Anyway, check out your exact colors and maybe we can help more. ------------- Linda :) |
Posted By: lovebeingblonde
Date Posted: November 17 2006 at 9:04am
| I'd have to go to Sally's & check out the Ion line, as I have no idea what my natural color would be! I do know that my stylist uses 40 volume with my color...that's alot isn't it?! Thanks again for all the help so far, it's much appreciated! |