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7/9/10
4/4/10
It's been a while. I suck?
SINCE THEN.
I've lightened my hair. I bleached the black out, which turned my hair into a lovely carrot orange...I spent the night like that, getting made fun of by my lovely friends.
The next morning I put a medium ash blonde to neutralize the color.
Now it's a light red/brown. I do like the color, but I'm trying to slowly change it to blonde for the summer.
Knowing me, I'll lose patience and turn it dark again.
As I watch I Love Lucy, I am also considering going just plain old red again. I did love that color, probably my favorite.
Enough about me, I need a new project. Either a volunteer or a damn good idea for my hair, just to try.
Ideas?
I'm open to anything.
TINAAAAA
I've lightened my hair. I bleached the black out, which turned my hair into a lovely carrot orange...I spent the night like that, getting made fun of by my lovely friends.
The next morning I put a medium ash blonde to neutralize the color.
Now it's a light red/brown. I do like the color, but I'm trying to slowly change it to blonde for the summer.
Knowing me, I'll lose patience and turn it dark again.
As I watch I Love Lucy, I am also considering going just plain old red again. I did love that color, probably my favorite.
Enough about me, I need a new project. Either a volunteer or a damn good idea for my hair, just to try.
Ideas?
I'm open to anything.
TINAAAAA
2/19/10
Black black blaaaccckk.
Okay, so, tonight (after work) my hair is going to be turned dark.
I'll do before and after shots, so be prepareeedd.
It seems like just yesterday that I went ging?
But, I'm using a non-ammonia hair dye that's semi permanent.
So, I'm golden. ;)
Keep an eye out for the next post either tonight or tomorrow (I'd count on tomorrow).
- TINA
I'll do before and after shots, so be prepareeedd.
It seems like just yesterday that I went ging?
But, I'm using a non-ammonia hair dye that's semi permanent.
So, I'm golden. ;)
Keep an eye out for the next post either tonight or tomorrow (I'd count on tomorrow).
- TINA
2/18/10
FADE ME
Okay, so you've dyed your hair too dark?
And you want it faded as quickly and least damaging as possible?
Here are some tips that I've picked up in the last several years:
1) Don't wait 48 hours, wash your hair the next day!
2) Use dish soap, like Dawn.
3) Use a dandruff shampoo, like Head & Shoulders.
4) Do a lemon juice rinse.
5) Use hot oil treatments.
6) Wash your hair using (with shampoo) baking soda.
But keep in mind: The more often you wash your hair the more dried out and straw-like it is going to become. Have patience.
If you are completely impatient, visit your nearest salon for a colour stripping (this could be a while, book off a few hours from your day) and re-dye.
Good luck. :)
- TINA
And you want it faded as quickly and least damaging as possible?
Here are some tips that I've picked up in the last several years:
1) Don't wait 48 hours, wash your hair the next day!
2) Use dish soap, like Dawn.
3) Use a dandruff shampoo, like Head & Shoulders.
4) Do a lemon juice rinse.
5) Use hot oil treatments.
6) Wash your hair using (with shampoo) baking soda.
But keep in mind: The more often you wash your hair the more dried out and straw-like it is going to become. Have patience.
If you are completely impatient, visit your nearest salon for a colour stripping (this could be a while, book off a few hours from your day) and re-dye.
Good luck. :)
- TINA
2/9/10
HELLO RED!..and Moe. :)
I am absolutely and 100% excited to announce two things:
After tonight, I will be a red head again. :)
AND
My friend Moe, my dearest and bestest buddy, is visiting me all the way from BC! Sooo excited.
Now, I know that this is a hair styling blog, but I should have the right to sneak in some personal stuff, right? :)
So, that's just a little announcement that will be posted today...and watch for the next blog tonight or tomorrow. :)
What shall I blog about next?
-TINA
After tonight, I will be a red head again. :)
AND
My friend Moe, my dearest and bestest buddy, is visiting me all the way from BC! Sooo excited.
Now, I know that this is a hair styling blog, but I should have the right to sneak in some personal stuff, right? :)
So, that's just a little announcement that will be posted today...and watch for the next blog tonight or tomorrow. :)
What shall I blog about next?
-TINA
2/5/10
Six Good Tips for a Redhead.
The biggggeessttt issue with dyed red hair is the fact that even after a week it looks faded. I've had my hair red the most, I think, with brown running close. And I always found that I was redying and redying. I kepy buying shampoos and conditioners and 'color locks' to try and keep it vibrant. My hair is no longer currently red, but I plan on changing that soon, so I did some research on how to keep red hair red.
NUMBER ONE: Always apply red dye to clean hair.
I'll admit, I always heard that hair dye takes more to 'dirty' or 'oily' hair. But apparently it penetrates and stays better on clean hair. Apparently, back in the day, this was when red hair dye was way more harsh, and so the oils from your hair actually helped to protect your hair. Now, red hair dye is much more refined.
NUMBER TWO: Use semi-permanent/henna dyes.
I sort of did this before. I usually dyed it a permanent red, and then I would redye it with the henna dyes by Natural Instincts that came closest to the color I dyed it with the permanent dye. This would refresh the color, and was way less damaging. And to be honest, seemed to last just as long as a permanent dye.
NUMBER THREE: If you can, don't wash your hair for 48 hours after dying it.
As always, and I say this to everyone when I dye their hair, don't do it! The longer you wait, the more chance the dye has to take hold in your hair. You do not want the pigments to be released before they have to be!
NUMBER FOUR: Avoid hair treatments the day that you have your hair colored.
This weakens the chance of a successful coloring, because it fades the red pigment more quickly.\
NUMBER FIVE: Do not use harsh shampoos.
Choose shampoos designed for colored treated hair. It's even better if you can find ones specifically for red colored treated hair. Avoid Head & Shoulders! Not to knock it, but it's one of the harsher shampoos that fades hair quickest. I actually turn to Head & Shoulders when I want to fade a dark hair color that I no longer want.
NUMBER SIX: Use the best conditioner that you can afford.
You pay for a great hair color, so why not shell out some bucks on a great conditioner to keep it that way? Look especially for conditioners designed for red colored treated hair.
Hello beautiful red hair. :)
- TINA
NUMBER ONE: Always apply red dye to clean hair.
I'll admit, I always heard that hair dye takes more to 'dirty' or 'oily' hair. But apparently it penetrates and stays better on clean hair. Apparently, back in the day, this was when red hair dye was way more harsh, and so the oils from your hair actually helped to protect your hair. Now, red hair dye is much more refined.
NUMBER TWO: Use semi-permanent/henna dyes.
I sort of did this before. I usually dyed it a permanent red, and then I would redye it with the henna dyes by Natural Instincts that came closest to the color I dyed it with the permanent dye. This would refresh the color, and was way less damaging. And to be honest, seemed to last just as long as a permanent dye.
NUMBER THREE: If you can, don't wash your hair for 48 hours after dying it.
As always, and I say this to everyone when I dye their hair, don't do it! The longer you wait, the more chance the dye has to take hold in your hair. You do not want the pigments to be released before they have to be!
NUMBER FOUR: Avoid hair treatments the day that you have your hair colored.
This weakens the chance of a successful coloring, because it fades the red pigment more quickly.\
NUMBER FIVE: Do not use harsh shampoos.
Choose shampoos designed for colored treated hair. It's even better if you can find ones specifically for red colored treated hair. Avoid Head & Shoulders! Not to knock it, but it's one of the harsher shampoos that fades hair quickest. I actually turn to Head & Shoulders when I want to fade a dark hair color that I no longer want.
NUMBER SIX: Use the best conditioner that you can afford.
You pay for a great hair color, so why not shell out some bucks on a great conditioner to keep it that way? Look especially for conditioners designed for red colored treated hair.
Hello beautiful red hair. :)
- TINA
2/2/10
Hot oil treatments...that cost less.
I missed out on writing a blog yesterday, so I'm making up for it with two today.
Okay, so. How's your hair looking? A little dried out? Frizzy? Hair breaking? Brittle? Just damaged?
I recommend a quick, temporary, homemade hot oil treatment.
What does it do?
Hot oil treatments restore the moisture that is missing from your hair, and makes each strand stronger.
So simple, and you don't even need to run to the store to find those kits that they sell...if you just have some soybean or olive oil. Even some mayonnaise.
Hair can be damaged so easily from things like wind, sun exposure, use of steamers/straighteners/curlers/dryers, over cleansing/product use, and even over brushing. There's no way around it: it's a part of your hairs life.
Hot oil treatments can even help with scalp conditions such as dandruff, as well as repairing your hair. As these treatments are just temporary, you need to do them on a regular basis in order to keep the hairs conditions up.
How?
All you have to do is heat up the right amount of oil/mayonnaise (not too much, but just enough) and apply it to just washed and still wet hair.
Leave the treatment in for 5-10 minutes (15 tops, it won't stay hot/warm forever), and then rinse as you would any conditioner.
Use of a conditioner after the treatment is optional, depending on how tangled your hair is.
So, grab the oil/mayonnaise and treat yourself!
-TINA
Okay, so. How's your hair looking? A little dried out? Frizzy? Hair breaking? Brittle? Just damaged?
I recommend a quick, temporary, homemade hot oil treatment.
What does it do?
Hot oil treatments restore the moisture that is missing from your hair, and makes each strand stronger.
So simple, and you don't even need to run to the store to find those kits that they sell...if you just have some soybean or olive oil. Even some mayonnaise.
Hair can be damaged so easily from things like wind, sun exposure, use of steamers/straighteners/curlers/dryers, over cleansing/product use, and even over brushing. There's no way around it: it's a part of your hairs life.
Hot oil treatments can even help with scalp conditions such as dandruff, as well as repairing your hair. As these treatments are just temporary, you need to do them on a regular basis in order to keep the hairs conditions up.
How?
All you have to do is heat up the right amount of oil/mayonnaise (not too much, but just enough) and apply it to just washed and still wet hair.
Leave the treatment in for 5-10 minutes (15 tops, it won't stay hot/warm forever), and then rinse as you would any conditioner.
Use of a conditioner after the treatment is optional, depending on how tangled your hair is.
So, grab the oil/mayonnaise and treat yourself!
-TINA
Dry shampoo...and the revelation of baby powder.
What is dry shampoo?
Dry shampoo is either an aerosol or powdered substance that can be applied to your hair when it isn't possible to use shampoo and water.
Dry shampoo removes excess oil from hair follicles as more or less of a 'quick fix'. Dry shampoo is a great emergency hygiene item to keep with you. You can buy different dry shampoos from stores and pharmacies, sometimes in powder form, sometimes in an aerosol can, but I swear by baby powder. It might sound strange, but it works great and is cheap with no residue. Plus it smells good.
Obviously this is a temporary fix, and you should still wash your hair every other day (every day hair washing is very harsh on the hairs natural oils). So, on the days in between, why not throw on some baby powder? You don't need much at all.
Short blog, but good point. Baby powder is awesome as a practical and cheap dry shampoo.
- TINA
Dry shampoo is either an aerosol or powdered substance that can be applied to your hair when it isn't possible to use shampoo and water.
Dry shampoo removes excess oil from hair follicles as more or less of a 'quick fix'. Dry shampoo is a great emergency hygiene item to keep with you. You can buy different dry shampoos from stores and pharmacies, sometimes in powder form, sometimes in an aerosol can, but I swear by baby powder. It might sound strange, but it works great and is cheap with no residue. Plus it smells good.
Obviously this is a temporary fix, and you should still wash your hair every other day (every day hair washing is very harsh on the hairs natural oils). So, on the days in between, why not throw on some baby powder? You don't need much at all.
Short blog, but good point. Baby powder is awesome as a practical and cheap dry shampoo.
- TINA
1/30/10
Eggs, vinegar, and olive oil.
Hair styling is my forte.
My hair has been every colour from blonde to purple. I've had a pixie cut, to Rapunzel lengths. I've curled it, straightened it, cut it, blow dried it, bumped it...you name it, I've done it.
My latest adventure? Surviving my first (and last) home permanent.
For those who don't know, or who just need a memory refresher:
Permanent (perm): a chemical/thermal treatment of hair to produce waves, curls or straight hair.
In my case, I was going for curls. Now, I made sure that I did what the boxes said to do. Alas, still I got frustrated several times and spent three hours in my cramped bathroom, trying to make everything work. Sometimes I would spend, it would seem, an unnecessary amount of time on one curl, trying to get it perfect.
They weren't perfect.
Oh, don't get me wrong. The first night I was ecstatic with my hair. I loved it! As a matter of fact, you can see what it looked like by the very far left picture on my blog banner. And, in case that gets changed before you read this, I'll post a picture here.
Before/after:
My hair has been every colour from blonde to purple. I've had a pixie cut, to Rapunzel lengths. I've curled it, straightened it, cut it, blow dried it, bumped it...you name it, I've done it.
My latest adventure? Surviving my first (and last) home permanent.
For those who don't know, or who just need a memory refresher:
Permanent (perm): a chemical/thermal treatment of hair to produce waves, curls or straight hair.
In my case, I was going for curls. Now, I made sure that I did what the boxes said to do. Alas, still I got frustrated several times and spent three hours in my cramped bathroom, trying to make everything work. Sometimes I would spend, it would seem, an unnecessary amount of time on one curl, trying to get it perfect.
They weren't perfect.
Oh, don't get me wrong. The first night I was ecstatic with my hair. I loved it! As a matter of fact, you can see what it looked like by the very far left picture on my blog banner. And, in case that gets changed before you read this, I'll post a picture here.
Before/after:
I'll admit: my mum warned me several times not to attempt a home perm because they "never work out". And you know what? She was so right, as she usually is.
That was day one of my perm. Day two, I looked like a poodle. An extra fluffy poodle.
And so came the eggs, vinegar, and olive oil...
For long hair, the formula is:
- 2 eggs
- 2/3 cup vinegar
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Medium hair:
- 1 egg
- 1/3 cup vinegar
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Vinegar is supposed to make your hair shiny, while the olive oil moisturizes it, and the egg adds (the much needed in my case) protein.
This is the trick that probably saved my hair the most. Not only do all of these things help your hair greatly, they also weigh down your hair, making my "poodle" hair styling a little less fluffy.
I would also recommend hot oil treatments! But not on recently coloured hair...but that's for another blog.
I guess, overall, I learned this lesson the hard way: listen to your mother, and don't attempt a home permanent!
TINA
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