My hair

[danaeris]

Everyone should vote! Check all boxes that apply. My natural hair colour can be seen in the picture next to the post (minus the blonde highlights). Better resolution can probably be found here.

I'm trying to fix damage done by previous bleachings. Thus, any colouring that will require bleaching is OUT. I can go darker, or alter the shade slightly, but I cannot go lighter or exotic.

[Poll #59722]

Comments

[feyandstrange.livejournal.com]

I can't remember your coloring for certain, but guessing from userpics, you'd be better off with a dark brown or auburn than with black.

If you're going to dye it yourself, use a water-based semipermanent - I think the Clairol Hydrience and woever's Natural Instincts are water-based. These do a good job and have some nice shades, and won't do any further damage. (And you don't get the messy pillowcases like you do with punky semi-perm colors!) If you can find colorless or clear henna, henna does wonders for damaged hair. But don't use henna dye unless you're absolutely certain you want that color for the rest of your life, because henna does NOT strip out of hair, ever.

[plymouth.livejournal.com]

funny, when I used henna it faded out faster than just about anything else I've used. the only thing that faded faster from my hair was manic panic aftermidnight blue. and blues are just difficult anyway :)

[cobweb.livejournal.com]

*Do Not* use store bought hair color. My best friend is a very well respected hair stylist in Boston and I too have been dying my hair now for 10 years. Store bought color = bad results and damage. If you are looking to change your hair (and you care about it being healthy) let a professional do it.

That being said - I think your natural color is nice. I would stick with it. If you get sick of it you can always dye it. I'm all for dye jobs, I've had a million. But there is nothing like having your *real* hair all soft and silky. If you get bored once its grown out then dye it, but give it a chance.