Hair Colour!!!

[mercury_element]

I havent got my hair coloured ever, was too afraid of it.
The feedback I was given was that I will have to take extra care of my hair if i get the colour done, otherwise my hair will spoil. Is it true?

I want to get my hair coloured, after seeing so many people going for it here. Which one is good.....loreal, revlon, something else?? I take care of hair like every person does..( oiling once a week, regular shoo and conditioner, etc etc etc..) . Will I need something else apart from this?

Also, how long does the colour last? 1 month, 2 months or more?
How good is the colour secure shampoo. Will the colour last longer if I use colour shampoo instead of the one I am using.

Hehe, I know I asked many stupid questions, but please, do reply.
Thanks!!

[mercury_element]

Anyone???????????

[howard_roark]

Just for Men.

[bobbiesehra]

Hello,

What color is your natural hair? It's generally a very subjective experience (dependent upon the fragility of your hair, natural hair color, what color you want ect?) I think coloring your hair is a great way to change your appearance (it sometimes gives you that extra kick).

I initially made the mistake of thinking that hair color was infallible, and my hair would always come out looking just like the hair color on the box. So be prepared for variations?it never looks exactly like it does on the box.

I bought my first hair coloring box here in Hong Kong last week from a beauty supply store called 'Bonjour' (they are everywhere). I decided on ?Revlon Color Stay?. The purpose of the hair color was to cover premature graying (I'm still in my 20's!!!), and to give my hair a bit of a tint. I have dark black hair naturally and bought a deep auburn to give myself a multi-tonal effect (my grey hair turned inconspicuously auburn).

Overall I am very satisfied with the color, in fact I would say the quality of the hair color here is better then that of other products I used in Canada. The color did not run, and my hair was left feeling healthy.

I hope this helps
...............................b
ps. your questions are not stupid, I think it is great that you are researching your options before coloring your virgin hair

[scotsman368]

I havent got my hair coloured ever, was too afraid of it.
The feedback I was given was that I will have to take extra care of my hair if i get the colour done, otherwise my hair will spoil. Is it true?

I want to get my hair coloured, after seeing so many people going for it here. Which one is good.....loreal, revlon, something else?? I take care of hair like every person does..( oiling once a week, regular shoo and conditioner, etc etc etc..) . Will I need something else apart from this?

Also, how long does the colour last? 1 month, 2 months or more?
How good is the colour secure shampoo. Will the colour last longer if I use colour shampoo instead of the one I am using.

Hehe, I know I asked many stupid questions, but please, do reply.
Thanks!!

Hi, Just saying that i was much the same as u now when i was younger and everybody dyed their hair and i thought what is that!!!. Anyway had longer hair then and thought why not? You only live once and tried it?. This was during the `young & dangerous` movie era with the longish hair and sort of rusty orange goldy streaks. It was ok and did last for 9 months i think. Tried it recently with my girlfriend buying one of those loreal kits and didnt really last long? 3 months with just normal everyday washing. The only reason why now is to cover the grey sides! lol. The colour shampoo i never tried before so i dont really know if it keeps the colour. As far as hair falling out or going bald as they say because of too many dyeing sessions. My hair is okay . Also there is a saloon in TST cameron rd doing promotion $88 for haircut and dye

[rani]

I bought one of the Revlon kits a few weeks ago too. The one without Ammonia is supposed to be better and doesn't dry up yr hair. Haven't tried it yet, so don't have any feedback. GOOD LUCK!

[mercury_element]

Thanks for your replies .

I have long, heavy, somewhat dark red colour... (like a bit dark than beetroot). And I was thinking of going for something similar, just a bit lighter. i have no grey hair. I will go for full hair colour and not the tints.

Bobbie---- how should i choose the colour then, if it doesnt come like they show on the box?

Now another thing......shall I go for Revlon or for Loreal. and can I colour my hair on my own, or do I need to go to a salon to get it done?

Rani---- when are you planning to colour your hair? Can you please post your experience here after using it. Thanks.


PS. : Sorry, I just realised that I wrote shoo instead of shampoo in my first post.

[bobbiesehra]

Hello
Choosing the right hair color can be a tricky process. Unfortunately it took some trial and error on my part to figure out which colors work and which ones don't. Even when following basic rules (Asian's like me, should not go blonde ect.) you still run into some problems.

Check out the following tips (hopefully they will be of some assistance):

*Pick the right color. Your hair color should suit your complexion. Any hair color will look good on pale skin. If you have pink skin, avoid shades of red or golden blonde. Opt instead for ash tones to neutralize your coloring. Sallow complexion? Stick with deep reds and avoid yellow, gold or orange tones. If your skin is olive, stick with dark colors and add richness with lowlights in red or brown shades.

*To color or to highlight, that's the question. If you have short hair, avoid highlights and opt for full color. Subtle highlights around your face will brighten your complexion if you have longer hair. Keep in mind that due to root growth, all-over coloring will need to be touched up every four to eight weeks, while highlights can last up to two or three months.

*Different types of highlights. There are basically four types of highlights: basic foil highlights, bialiage or 'hair painting', chunking or 'piecing' and lowlighting.

* Doing it yourself? Home-color kits have come a long way in the past few years and are perfect for busy people and those who want cut the cost of professional colorings. (We know of a couple top fashion editors who color their hair themselves!). Some great hair coloring kits include:
L'Oreal Natural Match Hair Color
Clairol Nice and Easy

* Coloring newbie? Start with a semipermanent color. Semipermanent colors wash out after a few washes, whereas permanent colors never wash out. If you are new to coloring your hair, you might start with a semipermanent hue UNLESS you want to cover gray hair or go two or more shades lighter or darker. For more information on semipermanent vs. permanent colors see this article.

* Choose the correct shade If you have warm skin, opt for golden shades such as caramel and bronze in a darker shade than your skin. Avoid jet-black hair which will wash you out and if you do opt for a golden shade, don't go too light or your hair could turn orange. If you have cool shade, avoid colors that will highlight the ruddiness of your skin tone: Gold, auburn and copper. Ash blondes and cool browns work best.

*How to tell if you'd make a great blonde A basic rule of thumb: People who had blonde hair as children have the right skin tone to be blonde adults.

Some home hair coloring tips: rub Vaseline around your hairline as a protective measure before applying color. To remove after coloring, rub a small amount of cream cleanser and wipe off with cotton balls. Always wear gloves and wrap an old dark-colored towel around your shoulders. Rinse your eyes with water if you get color in your eyes. If you forgot the Vaseline and stained your skin, rub the area with a cotton ball soaked in alcohol-based toner.

* How to hide that gray Gray hair can be hard to color because of its coarse texture. If your hair is less than one-thirds gray, opt for a semi-permanent color that's a shade lighter than your natural color (or matches your color). The gray will blend right in. Semi-permanent color is less damaging than permanent color. If your hair is more gray, colorist Rita Hazan in the November 2004 issue of InStyle magazine, suggests a permanent 'ashy' color, which will help your gray hair appear blonde.

* Don't like the color? Don't be afraid to go back to the salon and talk to your stylist. There are all sorts of ways to fix color that's just not right. If you did it yourself with a semi-permanent color, use a body-building shampoo to wash away the color faster.

* After care. Once you invest money in a hair color, you should protect your investment with the proper after-color care. Refresh your color by using a color-enhancing shampoo and conditioner once a week. These products deposit miniscule amounts of color into hair. Check out this list of the 8 best hair products for color-treated hair.

* Root rescue. You can expect your color to last about 6 to eight weeks before your roots show. If you're hair is colored, you'll want to get your roots touched up or do them yourself with a kit you can buy at the store like Clairol Nice and Easy Root Touch Ups. Be sure and test the color first before applying.

If you have highlights or lowlights, you can avoid having your whole head colored by asking your stylist to do your hairline, crown and part. A word of warning: Foil highlights require precise application and fixing dark roots is nearly impossible. Ask about easier to maintain highlighting techniques.

(http://beauty.about.com/od/haircutsc...lorforhair.htm)

Cheers,
b

[TwistedFates]

I have been colouring my hair both at the salon and on my own for 2 years because of premature gray hair.
I find all the brands pretty much the same in terms of effectiveness. However, the things I would recommend for you are the following:

Make sure your hair is bone dry. I.e. don't take a shower immediately before. I did that once and the colour was dripping all over the place. What a mess...

Most of the kits come with the basic 2 ingredients you have to mix in a bottle that it comes with, a pair of gloves, and some hair conditioner.
For this type of kit, you basically apply colour from the squeeze bottle and it gets messy really fast. So make sure you do not wear any of your pretty clothing because once the colour lands on it, it is over for it. Also your towels will be ruined. And be careful of where you apply it, because while you're busy tousling your hair with the colouring from the bottle, it is bound to splatter onto nearby surfaces like the walls. So you will want to be in a place that you can easily clean, i.e. bathtub with porcelain tiles. If you do splatter on the wall, clean it up quickly if you can. The same applies to when you're rinsing the colour from your hair. Do not use the shower because you're asking for splatter galore, instead, dunk your head under the tap nozzle in the bath tub and gently rinse the majority of it away.

Now a tip for when you're applying colour to your hair. You mentioned you wanted to go for full hair colour, so I would imagine you would be applying the colour liberally all over your hair, this will cause you to smear colour over many parts of your skin like the ears, the sides of your head, the back of your neck, etc. Also if you have long hair, it will come in contact with your skin. This of course will stain the skin. The stain will not last, it goes away in a day or two, but for a while you will have some coloured skin. I tend to have black ears for a day.

Another thing I have found with hair colouring that lightens my hair is that after application it is dark, and strangely over time it becomes lighter and lighter. Not sure why. So I have started to pick darker colours.

And finally just as an FYI, there are self highlighting kits out there as well that has quite an assortment of things. It comes with the mixing ingredients, a plastic bowl, a shower cap with holes, a special brush, and a pair of gloves. If you're feeling adventurous you can try some self highlights by just applying the highlights to streaks of hair. I never did much with my kit, I just wanted bangs that were lighter in shade.

Finally, get a shampoo that protects your hair colouring.

Have fun! There's nothing to it, just a bit messy at first, you will get savvy after the first time.

[mercury_element]

Thanks Bobbie and Twisted fates.

I dont think i will be doing it on my own, dont want to mess up the walls.

Any good place to get it done, and what are the charges.

Thanks