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Written by tommy
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So, after a lot of serious thought and consideration you've decided that green hair is definitely the best look for you. On second thought, maybe purple would be a better choice. Well, weather you're a blonde that wants to be a brunette, or a red head that wants to be blonde, or a brunette that wants to be a red head, or any combination of these, you should know a few things before you start treating your hair like a science project. OK, first things first...
Know When Not to Dye Your Own Hair: Dyeing your hair can do a lot of damage to it if not done properly. You should never dye your own hair if the only reason you're doing it is because you already did once, screwed it up, and now you're trying to fix it. You should never dye your own hair if you're trying to make it more than three shades lighter. So, if you're a brunette trying to go blonde, go to a professional. If you're hair is already severely damaged (e.g., very dry, brittle, or falling out) you should go to a professional.
Know What Kind of Dye You're Buying: Different types of dyes will have different effects on your hair. Make sure you know what the results will be before you pick a dye. Highlights are permanent. In other words, no amount of shampoo is going to get rid of them. Stains and washes are semi-permanent, so they will probably wash out after about 10 shampoos. Lastly, there is permanent color. Permanent color can be risky for several reasons. When you use permanent color, you're adding pigment to your hair's natural color, which means results may vary from one person to another. The model on the box may have started with a different hair color than your's before using the dye, so his/her results may not be the same as your's.
Read the Directions: Read the directions! Dying your hair isn't like assembling a model airplane. We're talking about a part of your body. Follow the instructions carefully. There on the box for a reason. The people who created and manufactured your hair dye have spent a lot of time and money perfecting the use of their product. Don't try to reinvent the wheel when it comes to dyeing your hair. You will most likely end up with a disaster.
Condition, Condition, Condition: Most hair dyes come with a little package of extra strength conditioner to use after dyeing. That stuff is pretty good, but it is highly recommended that you do a little extra on your own part. After you use the conditioner that comes with the dye, rinse your hair out and condition it with another high quality conditioner. You really can't over-condition your hair.
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