Is it more practical to dye your hair at home than get it done at a salon?

Q. I have been meaning to dye my hair 1 to 2 shades lighter. My natural hair color is dark brown and I want it to be a lighter shade of brown, or maybe even an auburn color. But with my long hair length, it will be quite expensive to get it dyed at the salon. So I thought to just buy the hair coloring kit and dye my hair at home. Is that advisable?

A. Hmmm I always dye darker at home, but go in to get it lightened in the summer. For some reason going lighter scares me to do it myself. Why don't you call and find out how much it would cost.
Good luck!

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when can i dye hair again after bleaching and highlighted at salon?

Q. Salon did all of it. don't like the yellow blonde on the top. had done on wednesday and friday at the salon. would like to dye hair at home.
i wanna dyr it light brown. not go lighter.

A. Go back and either DEMAND they fix it to ur liking or get ur money back and go somewhere else, don't do it urself, cause then u run into filling the hair with a demi, then putting either a permanant or a glaze at the ends....Trust me Im a hairdresser, we strive to make the client happy. go back tell her u hate it and give her a chance to fix it

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How can i dye my brunette hair blond at home without using harsh chemicals?

Q. I have light brown hair. When i dye my hair at home i use Natural instincts with is a semi permenent dye. I would like to use natural instincts because i know very well how to use it. I will not bleach my hair because its using to harsh of chemicals. I would like to also know if i could use a permenent dye that i could buy at the drug store.

A. In order to go lighter bleaching has to be used. Sorry.

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How do i dye my hair close to my natural color at home?

Q. I'm looking to dye my hair at home using hair dye from a beauty supply shop.
My hair is generally a level 6 (from my research-which is a light brown/dark blonde w/gold flecks through it). I have a few grey's too i really need to cover up but i really don't want to have any noticeable roots & those lines of demarcation when it grows out.
I also wondered do semi-permanent hair colors get rid of grey hair too.
Thanks.

A. I'm not sure if what you're saying is that you want it lighter, or what... but, if so, every now and then (to do that) you could use lemon juice after washing your hair. Or, vinegar (which may help a little to brighten it up), but it mainly helps to make your hair shinier and softer.

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when can i dye hair again after bleaching and highlighted at salon?

Q. Salon did all of it. don't like the yellow blonde on the top. had done on wednesday and friday at the salon. would like to dye hair at home.
i wanna dyr it light brown. not go lighter.

A. Go back and either DEMAND they fix it to ur liking or get ur money back and go somewhere else, don't do it urself, cause then u run into filling the hair with a demi, then putting either a permanant or a glaze at the ends....Trust me Im a hairdresser, we strive to make the client happy. go back tell her u hate it and give her a chance to fix it

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How can i dye my brunette hair blond at home without using harsh chemicals?

Q. I have light brown hair. When i dye my hair at home i use Natural instincts with is a semi permenent dye. I would like to use natural instincts because i know very well how to use it. I will not bleach my hair because its using to harsh of chemicals. I would like to also know if i could use a permenent dye that i could buy at the drug store.

A. In order to go lighter bleaching has to be used. Sorry.

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How do i dye my hair close to my natural color at home?

Q. I'm looking to dye my hair at home using hair dye from a beauty supply shop.
My hair is generally a level 6 (from my research-which is a light brown/dark blonde w/gold flecks through it). I have a few grey's too i really need to cover up but i really don't want to have any noticeable roots & those lines of demarcation when it grows out.
I also wondered do semi-permanent hair colors get rid of grey hair too.
Thanks.

A. I'm not sure if what you're saying is that you want it lighter, or what... but, if so, every now and then (to do that) you could use lemon juice after washing your hair. Or, vinegar (which may help a little to brighten it up), but it mainly helps to make your hair shinier and softer.

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Is there any thing you can do to your eyebrows when you dye your hair at home?

Q. I know when you dye your hair at home you are not supposed to use the dye on your eye brows. Is there a way to go around that so your eye brows are not way darker than your hair color?

A. For the most part, they are just saying that so you don't mess up, get the dye in your eyes and hurt yourself. If you trust yourself putting dye that close to your eyes, then there's no problem with doing so.
If you are going darker though, I always just use a brow powder or and eyebrow pencil to fill my eye brows in a little bit to get the same color.
If you dye your eyebrows, you will find that it is not going to last long between plucking, trimming and waxing them.
The brow powder looks more natural than a pencil, but both are great.

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How do you dye your hair at home?

Q. I want to dye my hair at home bu last time it faded (dyed it darker). This time I want to dye it lighter (in some places) and darker in others. SO what dye should I use?

A. Hopefully you know what you're doing, haha. Don't buy box dye; it fades quickly and can actually get very expensive. Go to Sally's or a local beauty store and buy the dye and the mix. Ask the clerk for help; hopefully she will know what she's talking about. To go lighter, you will have to buy bleach. Also, in order to get some areas darker than others, you will need to foil your hair because the dark may leak into the bleach or the bleach will leak into the dark. You will also need to get a dye applicator brush, a plastic bowl, a dye applicator bottle, and a few pairs of latex/non-latex gloves.

Unless you have done this before, I actually suggest going to a salon.

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How to dye my hair at home?

Q. I need a hairstylist or someone who dyes their hair at home a lot to help me.

I know to just follow the directions on the box but I'd like some extra tips.

My friends sister turned into a b*tch and won't do it for me anymore. She had some good tools and now she's "charging."

Sooo any tips? THanks tons!<33

A. Just do what it says on the box and you will be fine. It is not hard at all.

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How do i dye my hair at home for the first time?

Q. i want to dye my hair. but not all of it. JUST the bottom.
my plan was: to get a haircut the week before getting layers and then dye my hair at home because i found out getting that done at a salon is pricey- for me. i have black hair/VERY dark brown. and its fairly long.. what do you think is the best hair dye and how do i dye JUST the BOTTOM part?

A. Only dye the bottom. its not hard at all. And if you get a hair cut, take the cut hair home and try the dye on that hair first. That way you will see how the dye looks on your hair.

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Is it more practical to dye your hair at home than get it done at a salon?

Q. I have been meaning to dye my hair 1 to 2 shades lighter. My natural hair color is dark brown and I want it to be a lighter shade of brown, or maybe even an auburn color. But with my long hair length, it will be quite expensive to get it dyed at the salon. So I thought to just buy the hair coloring kit and dye my hair at home. Is that advisable?

A. Hmmm I always dye darker at home, but go in to get it lightened in the summer. For some reason going lighter scares me to do it myself. Why don't you call and find out how much it would cost.
Good luck!

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Gah! NEED HAIR DYE HELP!?

Q. so as the story begins..my hair grows reeeeally fast and my professionally done highlights that i got last month were growing out really bad and i couldn't stand the roots,i didn't have another $200 to get more highlights so i got one of those highlighting kits at the drug store with the wand and you just apply the dye to your hair with the wand..bad idea..only the top layer and top 1/3rd of my hair got dyed..and yellow at that!..so i went to sally's, bought more dye and their very last toner, went home, dyed my hair again..the colour was still uneven and also still a bit yellow which i couldn't stand..soo..i bought bleach and bleached my hair. the colour came out even buuuttt my hair was a pale pissy yellow..i had a presentation yesterday morning so i couldn't just leave my hair like that so i dyed it AGAIN..for the fourth time in 24 hours..i dyed it an ash blonde and the top half is a good colour, but the bottom half is still kinda yellow/orangey..i've used half a bottle of toning shampoo in one day and nothing..i don't have the option of getting more toner as they are sold out of it, i can't re-dye my hair again as it is already sooo dead and i have scabs all over my scalp from a chemical burn...WHAT SHOULD I DO!? PLEASE HELPPPPPPPPPP!!!
i dyed it that much because i can't be seen with disgusting hair! i dyed it ash blonde to make it darker, because it was nearly white, but the bottom half is still a bit brassy.

A. first off why do you pay 200 to get highlights,

at my professional hairdresser i pay 80 to get my hair bleached, and three colours in one sitting, thats with a haircut &&everything else thats included. so i see 200 for STREAKS is a little much,

anywasy give your hair a break, i dye my own hair and i had a misshap with a blonde colour that dyed my bangs grey, it was ridiculous, and i had to more colour at home, so i walked around with grey bangs, even went to work, once i dyed over it the colours kept fading out, its very frustrating.

but just give your hair a break and it will be okay, im sure people will understand

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How do you successfully dye your roots only with an at-home kit?

Q. I have never been able to do this successfully. My hair is a very very dark brown but my natural haircolor is about a shade lighter, which is very noticeable in the sun. I want to fix my roots but the rest is dark enough and I don't need to damage the rest further. Does anyone actually DO this? I know in the kits it states to "seperate into sections" but seriously, I fail at that and the sections are always too big. What is a good size for the sections, if this is the only thing that should be done?

A. I think your mistake is maybe you are trying to do the entire section at one time. You should separate your hair into four areas and then work through each section. If you are using a box kit, you probably have one of those bottles with the brush at the end. The best way is to use a bowl/tint brush. Then you can use the pointed end of the brush to separate out the sections & brush it on the roots.

Read this article for more tips :)
http://www.ehow.com/how_2339_dye-roots.html

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Highlighting your hair at home?

Q. I am biracial with very dark curly hair. I'd like to put honey blonde highlights back in my hair (I had it dyed black for the winter). I like highlights because they add definition to my curls...but I need to do it at home because my budget's a little tight. Since I usually get it done professionally, I have no idea which brand/ product to get.

Here are a couple pics so you know what color I mean:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/kevi_n_isha...

http://www.flickr.com/photos/kevi_n_isha...

What product(s) have you guys used, like something from Sally's or Walmart in a box that has worked? Should I use a box kit (if you like a certain brand, name that too) or just a lightener? Thanks everyone!
I asked this question earlier but I changed the phrasing, lol. ;)
Sorry, I didn't realize those links didn't work. I'll try again:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/kevi_n_isha/3498144685/in/photostream/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/kevi_n_isha/3498958552/in/photostream/

A. Just so you know, the links do not work...But I buy my highlighting kits at Wal Mart-I usually opt for something like Garnier or something..but I have also used those cheapy frosting kits. I personally like putting in the extra time and using a kit that uses the old fashioned pull through cap like you may have in a salon. They have more accuracy in highlighting the areas you really want..Some of those "brush in" kits can come out funny-Trust me!! lol. So I hope this helps, it's really easy to do at home, and good luck :-)

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I need help with hair dye!!!?

Q. I have blonde hair but i would like it to be lighter. I have never dyed my hair before and are a little scared about what it will look like when i am done, I dont want my hair to turn orage. Also can u dye your roots at home once they grow out? What brands would you recommend for blonde? Also can u buy hair dye at the store that will give u multiple shades/high lights?

A. I would just go with darker hair.

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Can you dye your hair at home after getting your hair highlighted professionally?

Q. For about two and a half years straight, I've gotten my hair highlighted blonde all over at a salon. Lately, I've been trying to save some money, and it would help a lot if I could dye my hair at home. The catch is, I want to go back to my natural color--a medium brown color. Is it safe for me to try and do this myself, or should I get a professional to do it?

A. If you want your EXACT natural color back, go to a salon so they can strip your hair and get it back to it's original base. If you have a pretty close idea of the natural color, then you should have no problem doing it at home. Go for a more expensive brand (like that new Natural Match dye, or even Herbal Essense)... just make sure it doesn't contain ammonia which can fry your hair.. depending how long your hair is, you may want to use 2 boxes to ensure that you covered all of it.. it's also good to have a friend help you to make sure you cover all your roots and underneath.

Just make sure you don't dye your own hair at home too soon after you've had it done professionally. Give your hair at least 3-4 weeks break before dying again, to once again, avoid frying your hair.

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How do you dye your hair at home?

Q. I want to dye my hair at home bu last time it faded (dyed it darker). This time I want to dye it lighter (in some places) and darker in others. SO what dye should I use?

A. Hopefully you know what you're doing, haha. Don't buy box dye; it fades quickly and can actually get very expensive. Go to Sally's or a local beauty store and buy the dye and the mix. Ask the clerk for help; hopefully she will know what she's talking about. To go lighter, you will have to buy bleach. Also, in order to get some areas darker than others, you will need to foil your hair because the dark may leak into the bleach or the bleach will leak into the dark. You will also need to get a dye applicator brush, a plastic bowl, a dye applicator bottle, and a few pairs of latex/non-latex gloves.

Unless you have done this before, I actually suggest going to a salon.

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How to dye my hair at home?

Q. I need a hairstylist or someone who dyes their hair at home a lot to help me.

I know to just follow the directions on the box but I'd like some extra tips.

My friends sister turned into a b*tch and won't do it for me anymore. She had some good tools and now she's "charging."

Sooo any tips? THanks tons!<33

A. Just do what it says on the box and you will be fine. It is not hard at all.

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How do i dye my hair at home for the first time?

Q. i want to dye my hair. but not all of it. JUST the bottom.
my plan was: to get a haircut the week before getting layers and then dye my hair at home because i found out getting that done at a salon is pricey- for me. i have black hair/VERY dark brown. and its fairly long.. what do you think is the best hair dye and how do i dye JUST the BOTTOM part?

A. Only dye the bottom. its not hard at all. And if you get a hair cut, take the cut hair home and try the dye on that hair first. That way you will see how the dye looks on your hair.

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