dainaleeo2
August 10th, 2011, 09:15 PM
[Just as a side note before I begin, I wasn't sure if this should go here or maybe within the hair polls/projects, so if it's in the wrong one I'm sorry & feel free to move it :) ].
Alright, so I've finally decided after many numerous hair dying & bleaching sessions over the years...that I do want to grow it out naturally. I've said it to myself countless times but now I really do want to do it. I looked at old pictures from when I was little & I had such gorgeous hair that it would be a shame not to try & get it back.
About a month ago I had a bleaching accident at home, so I had it fixed in the salon. It left me with a good color at first, but since the toner has washed out & I didn't want to do it myself or pay to have it done again I just left it. Now it's a bit...well, it's a touch more yellow then I would like. The front is nice, the back [which was darker] is obviously a bit more yellow. Since I have a cooler complexion this is looking hellish on me & washing me out, so I was going to go into the salon to have it dyed in ombre style. I've been in love with it for a long time, but wasn't brave enough to try before. Now that I do want to grow out my roots, but dark blonde would be more than a little noticeable against very light blonde, this seemed perfect.
I have a salon appointment Monday. I love my hair dresser, but when I took the picture in she wasn't sure if she knew the style, so it left me a little...worried. She has always done wonderful work but I want to have a good gut feeling when I go in, which I think is only natural.
Then I got to thinking...well, really, this doesn't look -that- difficult. Most people do it on already dark hair, so mine is going a bit in reverse, but basically I think I could do it. I've been doing my own hair for years [bleach accident aside], & haven't had any problems. Plus, this style isn't supposed to be perfect, so I'm not entirely worried.
The questions I have are more for the color. My roots are a bit ashier than the ends, & knowing my color wheel I understand that I will need a more warm color, possibly neutral or golden. I was reading online that hair dressers use a red filler color, but since my hair isn't -super- ashy I don't think I would need it. My hair also pulls a little warm so I want to stray from it unless needed.
Would a neutral color be alright, or do you think I should err on the side of caution & use golden?
Also, I will be using a semi-permanent [probably Ion from Sally's, since I've had good experience with it]. I know it'll pull darker, so should I use a light or medium shade to accomplish the dark blonde shade?
I think I'll be doing an Aphogee treatment as well before this, since I want my hair to have enough protein within it to minimize damage & also make sure the application is a bit more even.
Any other tips for this would be greatly appreciated :)
Here are some pictures to give an idea of what I'm going to do:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v316/tHeo2BiZ/1012-hilary-duff-ombre-hair-color-2_bd2.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v316/tHeo2BiZ/obsession-cheveux-blonds-ombre-hair-blond-big2.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v316/tHeo2BiZ/rby-mercedes-benz-fashion-week-IMG_4997-lg2.jpg
I'm trying to find as good a picture as I can of my own hair for reference, so here is that as well:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v316/tHeo2BiZ/dainahair2-1.jpg
thanks for the help :heart:
Alright, so I've finally decided after many numerous hair dying & bleaching sessions over the years...that I do want to grow it out naturally. I've said it to myself countless times but now I really do want to do it. I looked at old pictures from when I was little & I had such gorgeous hair that it would be a shame not to try & get it back.
About a month ago I had a bleaching accident at home, so I had it fixed in the salon. It left me with a good color at first, but since the toner has washed out & I didn't want to do it myself or pay to have it done again I just left it. Now it's a bit...well, it's a touch more yellow then I would like. The front is nice, the back [which was darker] is obviously a bit more yellow. Since I have a cooler complexion this is looking hellish on me & washing me out, so I was going to go into the salon to have it dyed in ombre style. I've been in love with it for a long time, but wasn't brave enough to try before. Now that I do want to grow out my roots, but dark blonde would be more than a little noticeable against very light blonde, this seemed perfect.
I have a salon appointment Monday. I love my hair dresser, but when I took the picture in she wasn't sure if she knew the style, so it left me a little...worried. She has always done wonderful work but I want to have a good gut feeling when I go in, which I think is only natural.
Then I got to thinking...well, really, this doesn't look -that- difficult. Most people do it on already dark hair, so mine is going a bit in reverse, but basically I think I could do it. I've been doing my own hair for years [bleach accident aside], & haven't had any problems. Plus, this style isn't supposed to be perfect, so I'm not entirely worried.
The questions I have are more for the color. My roots are a bit ashier than the ends, & knowing my color wheel I understand that I will need a more warm color, possibly neutral or golden. I was reading online that hair dressers use a red filler color, but since my hair isn't -super- ashy I don't think I would need it. My hair also pulls a little warm so I want to stray from it unless needed.
Would a neutral color be alright, or do you think I should err on the side of caution & use golden?
Also, I will be using a semi-permanent [probably Ion from Sally's, since I've had good experience with it]. I know it'll pull darker, so should I use a light or medium shade to accomplish the dark blonde shade?
I think I'll be doing an Aphogee treatment as well before this, since I want my hair to have enough protein within it to minimize damage & also make sure the application is a bit more even.
Any other tips for this would be greatly appreciated :)
Here are some pictures to give an idea of what I'm going to do:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v316/tHeo2BiZ/1012-hilary-duff-ombre-hair-color-2_bd2.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v316/tHeo2BiZ/obsession-cheveux-blonds-ombre-hair-blond-big2.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v316/tHeo2BiZ/rby-mercedes-benz-fashion-week-IMG_4997-lg2.jpg
I'm trying to find as good a picture as I can of my own hair for reference, so here is that as well:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v316/tHeo2BiZ/dainahair2-1.jpg
thanks for the help :heart: