Hair Dyeing Advice

Since I do enough of this, I figured I should pass on my years of wisdom. I personally love the "skunk" look [one color on top of another, check my Facebook for pics. Any of the pictures from college are this style] and have been messing around with it since September. Since it's my favorite [and the hardest to do, IMO], it's the one I'm going to talk about.

When doing this, I change the color of my whole head. For example, my hair was pink and brown, but I've just changed it to purple and black. For the "natural" colors, I usually use Herbal Essences brand hair dye from drugstores. It lasts long and doesn't damage your hair like other dyes can, plus it doesn't stink. :) For my crazy colors, I either use Manic Panic or RAW, both of which you can get at Hot Topic or online.

So I've got my hair dye, and all my supplies [comb, plastic bags, plastic gloves, vaseline, hair ties, towels, an old t-shirt, a mirror, and sometimes a friend], and I'm ready to start. First thing I do is separate my hair into the top and bottom sections. I always do the top section first. I don't know why. LOL. Making sure I don't let any of the dye touch the bottom part of my hair, I dye the top following package instructions. Once that's done and rinsed, I give my hair a nice blow drying and get ready for round 2. When you're working with RAW or Manic Panic, keep in mind that they stain VERY easily, and you must be careful. Rub Vaseline all around your hairline and your ears, so you don't end up dyeing yourself along with your hair. Make sure your hair is dry. Tie a plastic bag around your neck [but don't choke yourself]. Then, put your gloves on and open the dye. Working in small sections, coat your hair in dye and rub it into your hair thoroughly. Once you've done this, use your comb to make sure it's in easily. Leave it on for however the long the package says, and wash it out WHILE WEARING GLOVES.

Then, style however you like :). Make sure you use color-safe shampoo and conditioner so it will last longer and remain vibrant.

Hope this helps :)

XO,
K