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Demi Permanent Hair Color – How to Really Keep Your Hair Healthy!

Arianne SuggsUpdated on June 29, 2018June 29, 2018

Demi Permanent Hair Color or Semi permanent hair color… ladies, that is the question! This hair debate never seems to end; however, one thing is for sure. Regardless, of which method you choose, you most likely want to not only keep your strands healthy; but also maintain if not grow more hair in the process.

Can it be done? Of course it can! Remember healthy hair clings or holds onto any applied hair color the best. So then, if your hair is dry or brittle, the color will most likely fade faster than normal. Yikes!

Demi Permanent Hair Color – How to Really Keep Your Hair Healthy

In this article we’re getting into the nitty gritty of hair color. We will explore and dive into what can be done to keep your tresses in top notch shape, even while you change up your color like a kid in a candy store.

In order to keep strands extremely healthy while implementing dyes, you must develop an excellent haircare routine specifically for hair color; and never deviate. For instance, what products do you currently use for your color treated hair? If they are the same ones you were using before you began your hair color journey; those same products may not still be as effective.

That’s why it’s important to use products specifically formulated for color treated hair or focus on heavy deep conditioning treatments. This would include regular hair masks, applying high quality hair oil to lock in moisture and deep conditioning treatments that can sit on the hair for at least 30 minutes before being rinsed out.

Also, if strands seem weak; a break from coloring may be in order. We know playing with the rainbow can be fun; but breakage and losing all your hair is not. So if your hair is not at its strongest, take 2-4 weeks to get them stronger before applying more hair color. This step is also beneficial to do before coloring your hair in general at all.

During this time of much needed hair rest, really condition your strands. This little break will give your tresses time to heal, restructure and fix a lot of damage. As a result, once you do add your color of choice, your hair will be able to man up and handle it effortlessly.

Demi Permanent Hair Color – How to Really Keep Your Hair Healthy (Continued)

Hair color can take a little more work and effort to maintain. However, the result is healthier tresses that continue to grow. Score.

Nevertheless, what types of hair color products should be utilized? Should you opt for Demi Permanent or perhaps Semi Permanent hair color items?

First of all, ask yourself, am I dealing with light graying; do I want to use no chemicals or perhaps do I need more coverage? If you wish to stay away from having a full head of permanent bleached strands then demi or semi permanent hair color is the way to go.

There’s not as much fuss with these types of dyes because unlike using permanent hair color… they’re not well, permanent. Every wash will cause the color to fade. Till eventually it’s completely gone.

Demi permanent lasts much longer than semi permanent hair color but it does has its drawbacks. You see Demi color can only darken hair and does contain small amounts of peroxide which helps the color to look richer. So then, if you wish to go lighter or want to stay chemical free you may not enjoy the Demi route.

Furthermore, for the above reasons, many opt to use semi permanent because it does not contain chemicals. You’re able to achieve coloring minus harmful elements.

Demi Permanent Hair Color – How to Really Keep Your Hair Healthy (Conclusion)

Nonetheless, always remember that the most important part is protecting your hair with the right products before and after processing. If you treat your hair like a treasure, it will look like one. So then, have fun with your hair, it’s your crown and glory! Just keep it well polished with an awesome regimen and you will be good to go.

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2018 Hair Color Trends: Blue Gray Hair As Seen on Eve!

Arianne SuggsUpdated on June 24, 2018June 21, 2018

Leave it hip hop’s finest to have us girls wanting to pour a bottle of dye all over our heads! Recently, rapper Eve debuted a new vibrant look with an effortlessly cool vibe. Eve’s blue gray hair color is a part of a growing hair trend where wearers are opting not to go too blue or all the way gray either.

Nevertheless, you may wonder is this a hairstyle look that is easy to achieve? Also, what type of maintenance is involved? Moreover, is it safe for strands especially if focused on achieving more hair growth? We answer all of those questions and more!

2018 Hair Color Trends: Blue Gray Hair As Seen on Eve

Now if you are thinking of trying this exciting hair color, you may want to consult and utilize a professional. Yes, that means breaking out the wallet a little more, but it’s worth it. This is because getting a grayish blue hue usually takes more than one process. Consequently, looking for a highly recommended hair colorist that is experienced taking clients’ tresses to platinum, silver and gray tones; will help you get to this stellar look safely. You can also try Revlon Colorsilk.

Furthermore, another thing to keep in mind, is that it may be an arduous procedure to get to a blue gray hair shade. Translation: This kind of transformation can be tough on your hair. Moreover, the finished results can sadly be quite fleeting.

This fun hair pigment can fade faster than a summer crush. Therefore, it is imperative to take measures to keep any attained hair color as vibrant as possible.

2018 Hair Color Trends: Blue Gray Hair As Seen on Eve (Continued)

This can be done through at-home maintenance. Always use shampoo specially formulated for color treated hair. Using a blue shampoo can help prevent strands from turning “yellowish” down the road.

Furthermore, if possible try to stretch your time between washes. Remember this particular hair color fades WAY quicker than most. So the less often you cleanse the longer the color will last.

Also, remember hair dyes can dry out strands. So then, hydrate your hair often by using a good conditioner for color treated hair. Additionally, you can also apply hair oil to your tresses to give them plenty of shine, nutrients as well as moisture.

What types of oils are among the best to use? Apply coconut oil, vitamin E oil, or also Macadamia Nut oil. Use and apply these types of oils consistently for the best results.

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Hair Quickie: How to Quickly Figure Out The Best Hair Color

Arianne SuggsUpdated on September 6, 2016September 5, 2016Leave a Comment

How to Quickly Figure Out The Best Hair Color? This post will dive into how to choose the right color for your skin tone. Of course, there are plenty of fun colors trending right now. For instance, Vogue Italia for their big September issue is featuring four models with blue, orange, pink and yellow hair. You may want cotton candy or fire engine red hair but will it really be the best color for you? Here are a few tips and tricks to keep in mind.

Hair Quickie: How to Quickly Figure Out The Best Hair Color

Tip #1 The best hair color is one that is flattering to your skin tone and eyes. Most likely you already know your natural eye color well. To figure out your skin tone take a glance at the inside of your forearm. This area is usually not contacted by the sun giving you a pretty accurate picture of your skin tone. Test out different tints using this color (skin tone) as your guide.

Tip #2 Just freaking wig out! Not out of stress but seriously head to a beauty supply store and test out different colored wigs. For free you will be able to see which colors look best.

Tip #3 Find your celebrity twin. Hair experts swear by this trick. Look for a celebrity who shares the same eye color and skin tone as you. Celebrities tend to change their hair color often in order to seem innovative and on trend. Therefore, if they look fabulous in certain hair hues you know you will too.

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Brittanie Evans-Our Black Hair Color Crush

Arianne SuggsUpdated on February 18, 2016February 18, 2016Leave a Comment

We have loved Brittanie Evans whether she is drawing a masterpiece or showing how she transforms into Black Barbie. One of her latest fun hair color looks involves two very bold tints, orange and pink. Normally, we would never think that orange and pink hair could look fabulous together. However, Brittanie Evans has made us believers and she even revealed how she achieved this bold hairstyle! Brittanie explained,

“I’m wearing 4 bundles of The Vanity Box brazilian wavy extensions cut into a bob. This hairstyle only took a few hours to achieve. I used two boxes of SPLAT platinum blonde to lift the color (The Vanity Box hair colors very well). Then [I] went over it with a pink and orange semi-permanent hair dye from ADORE. The hair was curled with my PYT Hair Bombshell curling wand. Voila!”

What a total doll! Plus, she definitely knows how to dye some hair. Therefore, if you are looking for some inspiration to add some splash to your strands Brittanie Evans multi-colored bob is a good choice.

Beauty Notes: Besides amazing hair Brittanie Evans is also known for her beautiful makeup looks. Here is what she used to create this one:

Skin– Makeup Forever Ultra HD Foundation, Anastasia of Beverly Hills Cream Contour Kit in Medium and Anastasia of Beverly Hills Powder Contour Kit in Medium to Tan.
Eyes– House of Lashes Femme Fatale and Noir Fairy Lashes stacked together.
Lips– Kylie Jenner Posie Matte Lipstick.
Glow– Gerard Cosmetics Marilyn Highlighter.
Brows– Anastasia of Beverly Hills Brow Definer in Chocolate.

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How Cold Water Helps Your Hair Color

Arianne Suggs August 28, 2015August 28, 2015Leave a Comment

If you want your hair color to look salon worthy as well as to last you will want to use as many tricks from your hair arsenal as possible. First, always start with a healthy head of strands. If your tresses are not in a good condition adding chemicals is only going to make matters worse.

The tip we will discuss in this post is going to apply when you have finished applying hair color and allowed it to process. While rinsing your strands it is better to rinse with cold water than a warmer temperature. This is because warm water opens the cuticle which in turn will allow your precious hair color to escape. Moreover, if your strands have been processed with more than one color or tint, rinsing with cooler water will also help to lower and reduce any bleeding.

How cold does the water need to be when performing the rinse? Of course, colder is better, but you do not want to freeze yourself. Go as cold as you can comfortably stand and you will be able to still reap the benefits.

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Revisited: How to Remove Hair Dye Stains From Skin

Arianne SuggsUpdated on August 14, 2015August 14, 2015Leave a Comment

We received a lot of response in regards to a previous post that delved into how to remove dye once it’s come into contact with skin. If you have ever experienced or encountered this situation you already know that it is not any fun. You can rinse yourself silly and the hair dye will remain right where it’s landed.

Last time, we had mentioned that using toothpaste can help to resolve this hair color issue. If you do decide to take the toothpaste route make sure that you are using a non-gel form. Nevertheless, we mentioned that this topic is being revisited, so what new light can be shed on this topic?

Recently, we did a little testing with the baking soda method. We had heard about it through a hair care professional but was still skeptical. Therefore, we decided to do a quick experiment to put our skepticism to rest once and for all.

During our experiment we focused on removing hair color stains that had attached themselves around the hairline as if you had forgot to apply Vaseline in order to stop the dye from running. We combined baking soda and dish detergent and stirred until the two ingredients formed a paste. The paste was then vigorously brushed onto the hair color skin stains using a toothbrush.

What was the results of the baking soda method? The hair color stains were removed proving that this hair fix truly is effective. The skin was left clean appearing as though no stain had been there before. Now we will say that we had to seriously put some elbow into it but the baking soda & dish detergent did their jobs.

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The Risks of Dying Your Hair Purple

Arianne SuggsUpdated on July 21, 2015July 21, 2015Leave a Comment

To be honest, when we first saw purple hair popping up we thought it was another cool, hip, punkish trend that would stick for a bit then vanish. However, it seems that more and more ladies are joining in on the purple hair trend. So then, what makes this bold hair shade such a draw for several voguish women?

For thing one, the purple color trend is the for the gal that doesn’t like to take the road that everyone else is rolling on daily. She’s fierce, boisterous and a kick butt risk-taker who takes names and then hands it back once she’s fully done with it. Basically, purple dyed hair is for women that aren’t the mold, they are the creators telling the mold what to do.

So okay, boldness is key to walking into a salon and demanding a pastel tint be applied to your tresses stat. However, is it really that easy to look that fab with a purple strands? As mentioned, this style is for ladies that like to take risks so of course there are some warnings and hair hazards to keep in mind.

Show Me the Benjamins Baby– This hair trend is expensive because after the initial coloring job you will need to go in for touch-ups regularly.

Beach Please– It’s hot as H to the E hockey sticks outside and all you want to do is take a dip. Uhm, how about no, that is if you do not mind losing your hard-earned hair color. One dip could possibly leave your hair color a different shade after the post dip shampoo and conditioning.

It’s Like You’re at the Beauty Counter– Whoa man you may feel like you are tripping out or having deja vu once you begin your journey of dying your hair purple. Finding the right shade of purple to match your skin tone is like searching for the perfect foundation. Trust us, one shade does not fit all.

Warned You Will Be– That’s the best advice Yoda will ever warn you about when dying your hair purple. There is not one professional salon or stylist that will not tell you about the risks of purple hair. For example, for a pastel purple color your hair will most likely need to be dyed platinum blonde first. Think Mary J. Blige then go even blonder…yeah, that could leave a mark.

Alrighty, so let’s say you were able to make it past all the risks and achieve the purple dyed hair of your dreams. Now what do you do besides celebrate with the hair gods? Maintenance dears, it is all about maintenance.

1. Invest in a VERY good conditioner that will help your strands maintain moisture. Dying can suck the moisture out of strands and ultimately have them looking quite lifeless.

2. Don’t you dare but a sulfate infested shampoo on your hair! Sorry for the exclamation point, but just wanted y’all to take us very seriously. When it comes to purple dyed hair aim for a sulfate free shampoo that is specially formulated for color dyed hair.

3. Back to summer activities such as hitting that swimming party that your crush is going to be at. Just make sure you look really cute instead and avoid the swimming pool water at all costs. Chlorinated water can fade hair color, so if you want your purple hair to fade then by all means go for it.

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Coloring Your Hair and “The Wait”

Arianne Suggs April 1, 2015April 1, 2015Leave a Comment

Hair Quickie: If you have just colored or dyed your hair try to wait at least 48 hours or more before washing your strands. This is because every time you wet the hair the cuticle opens and you want to give your hair time to seal in the color. Therefore, if you are planning activities where you know you will need to shampoo your hair it is best not to color your hair right before that time.

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Glaze Hair Between Hair Color Appointments

Arianne SuggsUpdated on March 5, 2015February 3, 2015Leave a Comment

To glaze or not to glaze, that is the question. We say glaze and in this quick post we will share a few good reasons that may help you make your own hair decision. Fading and dullness is often a complaint of women who regularly color their tresses. Therefore, to keep hair color on point longer it is highly recommended to use a hair color glaze which can be found at the local drugstore.

Hair glazes help add as well as infuse moisture back into color treated hair, smooths strands and helps to fill in rough spots or holes in your hair cuticles. All of these benefits culminate to make color last longer, look better and stay brighter. So then, adding a hair glaze to your hair routine will help your color last until your next appointment.

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Change Parts to Prevent Uneven Hair Color Fading

Arianne Suggs January 22, 2015January 22, 2015Leave a Comment

Hair Quickie: All this week we have been dishing out tips to help all our girls with the color-treated hair. One simple tip to keep in mind is to change up where you part your hair. Do not keep your locks parted in the same place continuously. By switching things up you help prevent uneven fading since different sections are exposed.