I tried this (as you do) on my highlights that were a bit washed out from the sea (had gone a bit greenish). Omgness, what a messy job, but it seemed to work! Any similar moments of madness??
2006-11-15 03:28:53 · 6 answers · asked by Glam.Kat 2 in Beauty & Style ➔ Hair
I hate to go against the other stylist, but YES I am a stylist, and KETCHUP does work , and does not harm the hair either. I don't know why, but if the green is not too green it does work. How do I know? I tried it myself when mine got greenish from chlorine. I hear it has something to do with the vinegar content. I went to beauty school in the 80's and there were all kinds of home made remedies we learned...from mayonnaise, to tea, to yes ketchup ! The best way to get rid of it though, is with a dechlorinizing treatment you can get at the beauty supply, but it will dry you out.
2006-11-15 03:50:57 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually it is not weird at all. Green and red are opposites on the color wheel. If you put red (ketchup) on green (your highlites) they will cancel each other out. Also, ketchup is acidic and healthy hair is acidic as well. So you toned and conditioned (lowered the pH) your hair in one step. The only problem is, it is temporary.
2006-11-15 03:38:13 · answer #2 · answered by GK2006 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
hmmm...actually green and red are complementary colors. That is, when mixed they neutralize each other. So the red pigment from tomatos in ketchup may work, provided the hair holds on to it.
2006-11-15 04:04:49 · answer #3 · answered by DC 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hmm, sounds like fun.. I also heard about mayonnaise being used as conditioner
2006-11-15 03:43:27 · answer #4 · answered by Nikkers 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ketchup would have not fixed your hair....
And if anyone reads this and gets the idea.
I strongly advise you don't do it.
2006-11-15 03:30:34 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
Thanks for telling people what not to do.
2006-11-15 04:26:55 · answer #6 · answered by ♥Confused♥ 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋