Firefox7275
May 28th, 2011, 06:11 PM
A few people asked if I'd post whether Colour B4 Extra worked so I have started an album (http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/album.php?albumid=7942). None of the colours are as dark as they appear - the before is burgundy, the intermediate stage strawberry blonde and the after a rich red. I class the lift as a success as it seems reasonably even. The ginger tinge is down to repeat colour treatments, but I'm taken aback by the damage as I am using a non-lightening dye.
The Colour B4 instructions are excellent, explaining the importance of each step, pitfalls and solutions. I cherry-picked long shed hairs (max length 14") for the test so that I'd be sure to get the most resistant build-up. My tupperware test tub was tucked between my knees for the recommended warmth. Unfortunately my strand turned into a miniature dreadlock so I was not able to rinse it for the instructed ten minutes nor apply the buffer, and had to snip at the mat for the final photoshoot. :p
I pushed ahead with the re-colour on the basis it's only a test strand, but it occurs to me that the before and after an unfair comparison because there is always a ruby halo after a fresh dye. It also may be falsely dark due to FAIL rinsing so I'm apprehensive ginger-plus-red will equal vermillion on a full head. Will probably push ahead with the full colour remover, then treat overnight with coconut oil conditioner before re-dying.
Please note that my desire to avoid strawberry blonde/ marmalade/ ginger is because I looked jaundiced during a brief flirtation with auburn and likewise in yellow clothing, not because I don't think henna and natural redheads are stunning. Hope all this helps someone else and any thoughts welcome! :D
The Colour B4 instructions are excellent, explaining the importance of each step, pitfalls and solutions. I cherry-picked long shed hairs (max length 14") for the test so that I'd be sure to get the most resistant build-up. My tupperware test tub was tucked between my knees for the recommended warmth. Unfortunately my strand turned into a miniature dreadlock so I was not able to rinse it for the instructed ten minutes nor apply the buffer, and had to snip at the mat for the final photoshoot. :p
I pushed ahead with the re-colour on the basis it's only a test strand, but it occurs to me that the before and after an unfair comparison because there is always a ruby halo after a fresh dye. It also may be falsely dark due to FAIL rinsing so I'm apprehensive ginger-plus-red will equal vermillion on a full head. Will probably push ahead with the full colour remover, then treat overnight with coconut oil conditioner before re-dying.
Please note that my desire to avoid strawberry blonde/ marmalade/ ginger is because I looked jaundiced during a brief flirtation with auburn and likewise in yellow clothing, not because I don't think henna and natural redheads are stunning. Hope all this helps someone else and any thoughts welcome! :D