I have always had my hair colored professionally. How difficult would it be for a first time user?
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Its pretty easy. I have been coloring my own hair for years. They give you step by step instructions. That you can follow or just use them as a guide.
1525779
It wasn't hard at all. Follow the directions. Ask for a friend's help. Much better
1525780
The trickiest part, I think, is just trying to section your hair so you color just the roots and not the ends. If you can do that, you'll be fine. I've used this kit a handful of times now and the only thing I did once was get a bit darker ends than I wanted, but it was because the hair was short in that section. The colors come our very luminous, which I love.
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I did it as a first-timer, and it was pretty easy. And I thought it looks every bit as good as the pro job! I'm about to do it for the second time (about 7 weeks later). I would highly recommend it. Just get a throw-away cape or something. Everything else comes with the kit.
1525782
Very easy to do. Just make sure to cover sinks and places where it might drip
1525783
I found it to be very simple. The instructions are well written and include pictures. If you've been getting your hair done professionally, you have more experience than you realize....sitting and watching the colorist has been your "on the job" training.. :) I hope this helps
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I know this is an all question but I would like to say that if this is your first time ever coloring your hair I mean if you have a virgin hair you don't need a 40 developer,that's too strong for your hair,you can do well with a 10 to 20 developer,since you never colored your hair before it will work fast.A 40 developer it is for someone who use hair color and wants to go from dark hair to blonde.
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I dye my hair too ! In chocolate ! And i never had a problem ! And i being doing it for a while! But you should ask a professional in the matter !! Good luck !!
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I went in for a color consultation before picking my colors & it has worked great for me. Then you need developer.
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it is safe to use, but the color result will be different than it would be on your natural hair color.
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Almost all pravana requires bleaching first. Especially if you want a true color. I would recommend bleaching to a level 9-10. And make sure your hair is completely dry and free of conditioners before coloring.
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ummm its extremely hard, you'll pull out most of your hair and the color will fade a bit. Overall, better off not to torture your hair with chalk haha
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I have the same color hair and used this product. I recommend doing a strand test first. Gather up some of your hair from a hairbrush (it can be a big wad of hair), mix a bit of the henna as per instructions, and put your test hair in the henna. Keep track of the time and check it every 10 minutes (wash the hair off). It will give you a good idea of what you're up against. I left mine on for 20 minutes and the color was definitely red but not flaming red. Everyone's hair is different - so definitely do the strand test first.I documented my henna experience on my blog - complete with pictures. Sedonavortexter is the blog name - search for that word and you'll find it. It's in the 2012 entries.Good luck! I have the same color hair and used this product. I recommend doing a strand test first. Gather up some of your hair from a hairbrush (it can be a big wad of hair), mix a bit of the henna as per instructions, and put your test hair in the henna. Keep track of the time and check it every 10 minutes (wash the hair off). It will give you a good idea of what you're up against. I left mine on for 20 minutes and the color was definitely red but not flaming red. Everyone's hair is different - so definitely do the strand test first.I documented my henna experience on my blog... » Read More I have the same color hair and used this product. I recommend doing a strand test first. Gather up some of your hair from a hairbrush (it can be a big wad of hair), mix a bit of the henna as per instructions, and put your test hair in the henna. Keep track of the time and check it every 10 minutes (wash the hair off). It will give you a good idea of what you're up against. I left mine on for 20 minutes and the color was definitely red but not flaming red. Everyone's hair is different - so definitely do the strand test first.I documented my henna experience on my blog - complete with pictures. Sedonavortexter is the blog name - search for that word and you'll find it. It's in the 2012 entries.Good luck! « Show Less
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I you know how to properly. successfully color your hair, and fellow directions to the T, then you should not have a problem. Note: After applying Step I and leave on the hair as directed in the instruction, rinse your hair for the entire recommended time thoughly. This is the most critical time. Step 2 apply as you would Step 1 and leave on for 5 mins. Then rinsed for at least 10 to 15 mins in the shower for best practice.
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Not knowing your basic hair color, it is difficult to say..However, why not take this opportunity to add a touch of light caramel strands by using Clairol Nice 'n Easy Hair color 116B ...Mix the color and with your hairbrush dip in mixture and brush through your hair very lightly once at the crown...once on eac side and once in the back of your hair. Test for color change at 5 minutes... 8 minutes..etc until you see the desired shade of caramel you like. Sure beats going to a pricey hair salon and I think you will be pleased. If your frosting of caramel comes out too heavy, just repeat this process with Clairol frost and tip blonde color
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As long as you follow up with a conditioner you should be fine. If you have colored ends I would do something with keratin and moisture to keep the integrity of the hair. :) (I am a licensed cosmetologist fyi)
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Not necessarily but keep in mind that the uneven color will lift unevenly with the developer you mix. You could end up with various colors in your hair due to previous dyes. IMO, just dying your hair with this a few times will eventually even it out. I would wash out as much of the manic panic as possible to get an even canvas to start with.
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Hey Blondie _ been there, done that!!! I know the balancing act. I Live it. Yes, this is the color you want, follow instructions and no brassy at all. Yay but, I fell asleep with it on for three hours, playboy white is what I got, not my favorite "Land O' Lakes" I have to fix it (been super busy) I will put a color on after doing roots to fix. Ok so your question- keep it about 1 hour with a shower cap (throw away process) yes it will be purple, and you will not have white hair it will be sexy blonde. From one to another xo
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I have colored gray hair, but not a lot of gray. I had professional color about a year ago and have been using Root Touch Up or a simiilar product (L'Oreal or Clairol, I switch off). The professional color was close to my own shade anyway, with some lighter highlights. Anyway, keratin is the vital ingredient here and it's all good. I haven't noticed any color alteration or any negative effect from the OGX treatment. If there is some subtle change I'm not aware of it, because having my hair feel so much better is what gets my attention. I don't think you'd have any problem. There may be a phone number on the directions inside that would be more specific. Personally, I feel very safe with it.
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It is hard to say. It depends on how "intense" you want the color and what color your hair is to start with. I think it does a good job and each "pen" could be used multiple times to create streaks. I'm sorry - not sure if this helped or not! :)
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I wouldn't. I own this product & the colors you see are true to color! I got the Medium Blonde & it looks exactly like my hair. It is very sensitive to water. It seems to fray. So I bought a flat Iron and that took the fraying out. It tells you in the packaging how to take care of it.
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Yes. My daughter, a beautician, started me using it when my hair was colored.