Whats the difference between highlights and dye? I seen people with stripes of color, how do you create that effect if you DIY? Any brands of temporary hair color I can experiment with?
2007-03-14 07:43:23 · 10 answers · asked by rinoa81 3 in Beauty & Style ➔ Hair
There are several highlighting kits on the market, but I have never highlighted my hair myself. I've seen bad highlights, and I don't want them. I trust my man Geoff to do a perfect job everytime.
As far as dyeing as a whole, if you want to experiment, try one that has no peroxide or ammonia. There are usually three levels of haircolor. Level 1 will wash out in about 6 shampoos, I think; it's the safest just to experiment with color, and if you don't like it you can use another color in a couple of weeks. Level 2 stays put for around 28 shampoos, and there is a small amount of peroxide to make it stay that long. Level 3 is permanent, and it will change your haircolor!!
Going on past experiences, and boy did I screw up my hair in the past - If you use a Level 2, or especially 3 and your hair gets lighter and lighter, you can use a Level 1 in your natural color every so often till the hair grows out. I wouldn't recommend more than once a month. But I've done it. I used Nice n Easy every couple of months for about 2 years after a particularly bad job that left my poop-brown hair the color of a manila envelope. If you try to fix it with a permanent color, it'll keep lightening.
You can also use a Level 1 after bad highlights or once your highlights have grown out and you have bad roots if you don't want to re-highlight.
And ALWAYS remember to test your product to see if you're allergic! EVERY time.
2007-03-14 07:59:28 · answer #1 · answered by Elizabeth G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you decide to try colouring your hair for the first time at home I would suggest L'Oreal Couleur Experte, its easy to use as the highlights are easier to control when applying. First you colour your hair with a base colour then wash this out and then apply the highlights (all this comes in one box) I think there are a few colours to choose from, im sure you would find one that you like. I would have a friend help you with this though as that does make life easier when doing the back of your head, all you have to watch out for is how long you leave the highlights on for, as its normally a hair lightener.
happy colouring :)
2007-03-14 08:04:16 · answer #2 · answered by serenity_ms_uk 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have been doing mine at home for almost 30 years, and I would recommend you start by using a shade very similar to your own.
For instance, if you are a dark brunette, you many want to try a lighter shade of brown, or a golden brown.
For brands, I suggest Preference by Loreal, or Colorsilk. Loreal runs about $9, whereas Colorsilk about $3. They usually give the shade you desire, and the conditioner that's included really makes a difference in how it feels. They last approx 3 months, are easy to use, and you can change it if you don't like.
If you really want to do highlights, then you should go to a professional. Do not try it at home!!
Whether you do it yourself, or through a professional, take it slowly.
2007-03-14 07:57:31 · answer #3 · answered by crash 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you've never done it before I would suggest getting it done professionally, or at least have a friend who's colored hair before do it. Highlights are just strips of a lighter color to give your hair more depth and texture. If you want to dye your hair, that is your whole head, all one color.
2007-03-14 07:49:49 · answer #4 · answered by krisx42 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
HIghlighting is removing pigment from your hair.
Color (dye) is adding pigment.
For hightlighting I suggest Frost & Glow.
For dying I would say Garnier.
If your highlighting you will be pulling hair through a cap. Apply the paste from root to tip on outside of cap.
If your dying then also apply root to tip.
2007-03-14 07:55:52 · answer #5 · answered by leitzym 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
highlight what i have is dye only in certina aread of ur hair
like there in strips of hair thruout ur hair to give u dimension
hair colrong is for all over ur whole head
u can first dye ur hair the color u want
say u die it brown
they u can put accentuating highlights in it like a blonde one etc to give it dimension
just explain to the person who ur going to and tell him what u want and to explain it all
also look up hair styles etc on the net and maybe a picture will help u out
2007-03-14 07:50:38 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
look 4 dye without peroxide or ammonia for temporary; rinsing out in 3 to 6 wks. for fun try the temporary spray in colours!
2007-03-14 07:50:05 · answer #7 · answered by front door 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The bleaching is in all probability what did you in for the eco-friendly. i've got tried to bleach over black dye and it rather is became my hair eco-friendly. fortuitously, i replaced into death it blue, so it did no longer rely. or perhaps it replaced into orange... i'm undecided. it rather is in basic terms a bad chemical reaction with the hair dye and the bleach. The uncooked shade in all probability had a bluish tint to it so while it blended along with your yellow bleached hair it became darkish eco-friendly.
2016-10-02 02:56:46 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
highlights are certain parts that dyed..
dye is the whole hair..
wella or loreal are good...
2007-03-14 07:50:34 · answer #9 · answered by sharihana 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Please do not do the stripy thing - it looks so bad!
Someone told the first person that it looked good, and they told everyone else it was in style. EEEK
2007-03-14 07:51:53 · answer #10 · answered by squeezy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋