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scary_dream · 08-09-2008, 07:22 PM

Ok, so I dye at least 40% of my hair all the time in shades that are unnatural (I do the underside), but this last time I dyed a good 80% of it purple and it's a huuuge change so I had to post it! I am so happy with the way it turned out. Luckily I work for my mom and dad so they're really lenient with my hair colors, plus, most of the customers at the restaurant seem to like it anyhow.

Here's the under side:

And here's how it looks from the front with my hair down:

Does anyone else here dye their hair in fun colors? I think I've done every color but green. I just got done with pink and blue, but I'll avoid green for now because I have light blond hair and I don't want my head to look like a chlorine mishap!

Sparky · 08-09-2008, 07:28 PM

AWESOME.

I can't dye my hair anything but black. It won't take anything else. I even tried bleaching part of it out so I could color it. My hair was so resistant to the bleach that they had to keep applying more and more, a stronger mixture each time, and I wound up with a chemical burn on my scalp (because I have uber-sensitive skin). So then I went to another salon later to have that bleached streak dyed blue...and NONE of it would stay. It would just rinse out. :/ Even though it was bleached.

Last month I went to dye my hair black for a cosplay at Comic-Con. I used a semi-permanent because I didn't think I really needed a permanent. It washed right out.

I did it a second time and just tried not to wash my hair much until the cosplay.

My hair is made of Teflon. D:

edit: Oh and you're lucky, my parents (especially my mom) was really mean about people who dyed their hair/had piercings etc. I pierced my nose in college (I was over 18 and everything) and my mom threw a temper tantrum any 2 year old would be proud of. -_-

Cassini90125 · 08-09-2008, 08:38 PM

Love it! As great as the blue you had awhile back. The whole look is fabulous.

You've got to try the green sometime, too. Bet it works out fine.

WiltsAKGirl17 · 08-09-2008, 09:44 PM

Whoa, cool!

I've never dyed my hair anything but a darker shade of brown, and considering that I now work at a bank, I probably shoudn't change that! My stepmom on the other hand once added a three inch streak of pink to her hair.

Her occupation: high school English teacher.

(The dress code for teachers is fairly lax in case you can't tell...)

Lynnie · 08-10-2008, 12:00 AM

Wow, I like the effect the purple and blonde make when layered like that, it looks really cool.

I've dyed my hair a total of four times so far, three of which were a very natural color, only a shade or two darker than my natural hair color. One time I tried going for an auburn (brown with a rich reddish tint), and I don't know if it was just how my hair took to it or the color on the box wasn't true to the results, but my hair turned a bright red. It was hilarious as everyone who knew me knew it wasn't like me to dye my hair such a bright color out of nowhere like that. I also was really embarrassed about it because it just wasn't me, and I feared I was portraying myself as someone I really wasn't. Seriously though, I could have passed for Ariel had my mermaid costume been in the same style as hers. And it grew on me after a few weeks (which was also after it faded a bit). I might color my hair again sometime, but after living in the Pacific Northwest for three years now, my natural color has had a chance to shine without getting much chance to get bleached by the sun.

And for the most part, I like my natural hair color. I haven't dyed it in years now.

Mac-a-lacka · 08-10-2008, 08:21 AM

Wow! That's a pretty color.

Imaginary Light · 08-10-2008, 10:40 AM

That's very awesome-looking. I like the purple and blonde together like that.

I've had the urge recently to dye my hair a really crazy color, but I can never decide what I want to do. I was thinking bleach blonde with black underneath (kinda like you have the purple underneath), but then I worry that I'll look ridiculous because my natural hair is so different from that (it's like a brown that changes in whatever light I'm in, ranges from reddish-brown to dark brown).

Nem · 08-10-2008, 03:41 PM

Most excellent!

When I was still in high school, I had my hair super short and spiky, and it was bright bubblegum pink. I loved it, I would do it again if I could, well I'd keep the length this time instead of chopping it off.

The white over the purple really flows well together, it looks fantastic =)

scary_dream · 08-11-2008, 01:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Sparky

AWESOME.

I can't dye my hair anything but black. It won't take anything else. I even tried bleaching part of it out so I could color it. My hair was so resistant to the bleach that they had to keep applying more and more, a stronger mixture each time, and I wound up with a chemical burn on my scalp (because I have uber-sensitive skin). So then I went to another salon later to have that bleached streak dyed blue...and NONE of it would stay. It would just rinse out. :/ Even though it was bleached.

Last month I went to dye my hair black for a cosplay at Comic-Con. I used a semi-permanent because I didn't think I really needed a permanent. It washed right out.

I did it a second time and just tried not to wash my hair much until the cosplay.

My hair is made of Teflon. D:

edit: Oh and you're lucky, my parents (especially my mom) was really mean about people who dyed their hair/had piercings etc. I pierced my nose in college (I was over 18 and everything) and my mom threw a temper tantrum any 2 year old would be proud of. -_-

That's crazy!! Is your hair really porous and can't hold color, or just very healthy and resistant to damage? Either way, it's too bad that you don't get to keep whatever you do for more than a day

Your mom sounds kind of like my grandmother, except my grandmother is less temper tantrum and more rude lol. It doesn't bother me, really, but seriously, every time I do a different color, she asks "Oh, KRISTI. WHAT did you do to your head? I liked it the old way so much better..."

I just ignore her mostly.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Imaginary Light

I've had the urge recently to dye my hair a really crazy color, but I can never decide what I want to do. I was thinking bleach blonde with black underneath (kinda like you have the purple underneath), but then I worry that I'll look ridiculous because my natural hair is so different from that (it's like a brown that changes in whatever light I'm in, ranges from reddish-brown to dark brown).

Aw

you shouldn't worry about looking ridiculous. If it makes you happy, go for it! That's a pro of hair color, you can go COMPLETELY different from your normal shade and love it. I say as long as you want it and think it'll look good, go for it

And thanks to everyone for the nice compliments! You guys are too sweet =)

Partymember · 08-11-2008, 10:38 AM

thats pretty metal.

i've only dyed my hair once, and it was like a wine-red color. I had a mohawk then. I didn't want to go through the hassle of bleaching my hair or i would've dyed it pink or blood red or something but i've got the blackest hair ever

but thats awesome, SD

08-09-2008, 07:22 PM	#1
scary_dream Ol' Grandpa Trout Now in radio-flavored. Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Jefferton Posts: 680	WHOA hair dye! Ok, so I dye at least 40% of my hair all the time in shades that are unnatural (I do the underside), but this last time I dyed a good 80% of it purple and it's a huuuge change so I had to post it! I am so happy with the way it turned out. Luckily I work for my mom and dad so they're really lenient with my hair colors, plus, most of the customers at the restaurant seem to like it anyhow. Here's the under side: And here's how it looks from the front with my hair down: Does anyone else here dye their hair in fun colors? I think I've done every color but green. I just got done with pink and blue, but I'll avoid green for now because I have light blond hair and I don't want my head to look like a chlorine mishap! __________________ Ultra-Intergalactic-Cybot G, Marina Liteyears. Her knife kick will punish you!

08-09-2008, 07:28 PM	#2
Sparky Undisputed Ruler of Terrencania Am not Slave-O-Matic! Am Johnny Five! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 5,715	AWESOME. I can't dye my hair anything but black. It won't take anything else. I even tried bleaching part of it out so I could color it. My hair was so resistant to the bleach that they had to keep applying more and more, a stronger mixture each time, and I wound up with a chemical burn on my scalp (because I have uber-sensitive skin). So then I went to another salon later to have that bleached streak dyed blue...and NONE of it would stay. It would just rinse out. :/ Even though it was bleached. Last month I went to dye my hair black for a cosplay at Comic-Con. I used a semi-permanent because I didn't think I really needed a permanent. It washed right out. I did it a second time and just tried not to wash my hair much until the cosplay. My hair is made of Teflon. D: edit: Oh and you're lucky, my parents (especially my mom) was really mean about people who dyed their hair/had piercings etc. I pierced my nose in college (I was over 18 and everything) and my mom threw a temper tantrum any 2 year old would be proud of. -_- __________________ Custom Machine Embroidery & More Last edited by Sparky; 08-09-2008 at 07:30 PM.

08-09-2008, 08:38 PM	#3
Cassini90125 The Postmaster Love gives you courage that's stronger than anything! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Saturn Posts: 6,658	Love it! As great as the blue you had awhile back. The whole look is fabulous. You've got to try the green sometime, too. Bet it works out fine. __________________ "Frankie! That weird kid is using a flower pot for a cup!" Sailor Moon. Best Anime EVER.

08-09-2008, 09:44 PM	#4
WiltsAKGirl17 Dorkfish Now all I need are dance fans and I can go to Cama'i! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bush Alaska, USA Posts: 583	Whoa, cool! I've never dyed my hair anything but a darker shade of brown, and considering that I now work at a bank, I probably shoudn't change that! My stepmom on the other hand once added a three inch streak of pink to her hair. Her occupation: high school English teacher. (The dress code for teachers is fairly lax in case you can't tell...) __________________ Anyone can cook, but only the fearless can be great. ~ Ratatouille

08-10-2008, 12:00 AM	#5
Lynnie Lady of Brightwood Dream maker, wherever you're going I'm going your way Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: The Emerald City, in the Evergreen State, where everything is GREEN Posts: 2,419	Wow, I like the effect the purple and blonde make when layered like that, it looks really cool. I've dyed my hair a total of four times so far, three of which were a very natural color, only a shade or two darker than my natural hair color. One time I tried going for an auburn (brown with a rich reddish tint), and I don't know if it was just how my hair took to it or the color on the box wasn't true to the results, but my hair turned a bright red. It was hilarious as everyone who knew me knew it wasn't like me to dye my hair such a bright color out of nowhere like that. I also was really embarrassed about it because it just wasn't me, and I feared I was portraying myself as someone I really wasn't. Seriously though, I could have passed for Ariel had my mermaid costume been in the same style as hers. And it grew on me after a few weeks (which was also after it faded a bit). I might color my hair again sometime, but after living in the Pacific Northwest for three years now, my natural color has had a chance to shine without getting much chance to get bleached by the sun. And for the most part, I like my natural hair color. I haven't dyed it in years now. __________________ MySpace-Facebook-LiveJournal-Y!Profile-Dragon Cave

08-10-2008, 08:21 AM	#6
Mac-a-lacka Equus Reptilicus Lance Armstrong, eat your heart out. Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tenino, Washington. Posts: 699	Wow! That's a pretty color. __________________ "Mac-a-lacka, so glad you could make it."

08-10-2008, 10:40 AM	#7
Imaginary Light Princess of Zingapore, Wisconsin Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: New York Posts: 1,746	That's very awesome-looking. I like the purple and blonde together like that. I've had the urge recently to dye my hair a really crazy color, but I can never decide what I want to do. I was thinking bleach blonde with black underneath (kinda like you have the purple underneath), but then I worry that I'll look ridiculous because my natural hair is so different from that (it's like a brown that changes in whatever light I'm in, ranges from reddish-brown to dark brown). __________________ Facebook Youtube Instagram

08-10-2008, 03:41 PM	#8
Nem At Home There's no "I" in team, but there's a "me" if you jumble it up a bit... Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Oregon Posts: 169	Most excellent! When I was still in high school, I had my hair super short and spiky, and it was bright bubblegum pink. I loved it, I would do it again if I could, well I'd keep the length this time instead of chopping it off. The white over the purple really flows well together, it looks fantastic =)

08-11-2008, 10:38 AM	#10
Partymember super-scientist GO TEAM VENTURE! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Lake George Posts: 1,500	thats pretty metal. i've only dyed my hair once, and it was like a wine-red color. I had a mohawk then. I didn't want to go through the hassle of bleaching my hair or i would've dyed it pink or blood red or something but i've got the blackest hair ever but thats awesome, SD __________________ Think you used enough dynamite there, Butch?