Dying My Hair

[Guest Alicia Rose]

Recently I told my brother I wanted to dye my hair, just black. No one knows this, but it's one of my steps I wanted to do before coming out - not sure if that sounds silly but it's true. I guess he spoke to my dad because he came into my room today and said:

"If you want to dye your hair.. I wouldn't care if you got a blue mohawk. I never judge people on what people look like, I only care about their personality."

I've yet come out to them, however I had a feeling that he was trying to say something. So, I'll be buying hair dye soon! Anything I should keep in mind for dying my hair, never have before. My hair is dark brown currently.

Best brands?

Any easier than others?

Should I not dye it? (I really want to)

Thanks for any advice. Just wanted to share that short story while seeking advice. I'll update this topic with results!

[Guest Otto]

Garnier and L'oreal are good choices if you want to go for black or red or other natural colors. (you can buy at the supermarket)

for colors like blue, pink etc : manic panic or punky color or special effects.

[Guest AlyTheGreatAngel]

DONT USE ION! Its horrible it only made only hair darkbrown, and it fades horribly. Try this Loreal one from the beauty supply store. Its a small bottle. And you have to use it with a 10 volume developer. OH and one last tip, if you have a copper/reddish undertone like I do. . Then get a Black with blue undertones, so your hair doesn't come out dark brown. . Its a theory of color kind of thing. :3 Good luck.

[Guest]

My mate has been dying her hair for years with Loreal. Her hair looks natural and feels healthy. Here's a pic of her - the redhead: http://www.lauras-playground.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=46842&view=findpost&p=436718

My hair is so fine and easily damaged that I don't try to do it myself, going to a salon instead.

Enjoy yourself, honey! And BTW, that's a nice thing of your dad to say. I hope this does mean good things for your coming out!

Love, Megan

[Guest Alicia Rose]

Thanks for the feedback.

I currently have dark brown hair, and going black. I was suggested Garnier or L'Oreal, so I'll look into those. I wouldn't *need* anything besides the hair dye right? (Rather just ask here so I don't have to ask them at the store, just a local CVS store who may not know).

My brother said Black vol 1 or somehting like that.

[Guest Otto]

well, you can use a dying brush, but not necessary.

Just take a bowl and mix the things inside of it, most of the dyes come with gloves.

PS: Put a shower cap while you have the dye on, you don't want to mess up your house or your clothing. x)

[Guest AlyTheGreatAngel]

NO DO NOT GO TO CVS. PLEASE just go to a beauty supply store like Sallys! Pharmacy hair dyes are metalic, which mean that it coats(it doesn't penetrate) the hair shaft, it coats it with metal! It damages your hair. . . Goto a beauty supply store and fine the shade of black you want, and buy a 10 volume peroxide, to lift and deposit color into the hair shaft. Both pharmacy dyes, and salon store dyes cost less then 10, but one will kill your hair and fade horribly because its a metal coating. Just go to a beauty supply store and ask for the best black hair dye, and but a bottle of peroxide, follow the directions on the bottle :3

[Guest Alicia Rose]

I purchased "Garnier: Soft Black (200) - HerbaShine Color Creme w/Bamboo Extract" (Ammonia free). It wasn't any "CVS" brand stuff, just the store I purchased it at. No worries! Unfortunately, I don't have any beauty salons around me.

[Michelle 2010]

I have been using L'Oreal Preference Reddish Blonde for several years. I pay from 6.99 at Walmart to 9.99 at CVS. The package is self contained with everything you need, including disposable gloves. A cream product is added to a small bottle of another cream product and shaken. Use the gloves, follow the instructions and you are good to go. No mixing bowl, no showercap. It is a good idea to wear a junk shirt since the possibility exists of accidentally getting a little dye on your shoulders from a drip. It my be a good idea to buy inexpensive latex disposable gloves if you have large hands. There is no stretch in the gloves provided.

I have never had issues with damage to hair, though my hair has been historically thick and healthy. I know nothing about metallic bonding but L'Oreal is used by many women and I, too, pay an extra dollar or two because I believe "I'm worth it"

Hugs

Michelle