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<blockquote data-quote="susiestar" data-source="post: 365057" data-attributes="member: 1233"><p>Buying the same brand of haircolor is important. There is variation between lines and if you stick with a brand you will have more consistent results. Many techniques are actually quite simple to do. Many of the products are designed to be fairly foolproof. Most major brands have help lines you can call. </p><p></p><p>If you are up in the middle of the night it is NOT time to try to color your hair for the first time. Make sure the help line is open when you finish. It gives you a safety net!</p><p></p><p>Do NOT color your hair the day before a big event. Most haircolor would be fine, but it is inevitable that if you dye just before a big event then you WILL have problems.</p><p></p><p>If KT is cooperative about this kind of thing then make sure she is available in case you need help. </p><p></p><p>Do not jump into high and low lights right away. Wait a couple of weeks after you color to try that. It is better for your hair.</p><p></p><p>The easiest highlights are done using products from Sally's Beauty Supply or another beauty supply. You will want a kit with a cap, a hook (like a plastic crochet hook), and then the solutions to mix. Make sure you have a plastic bowl, spoon and brush for this step. The brush is a worthwhile purchase at the beauty supply. You can get away with any plastic bowl you can dedicate to this or throw away. Use plastic spoons. It is easier.</p><p></p><p>Then have Kt help you with the highlights. Follow the directions and it will be fine. The cap has holes and will guide the process. </p><p></p><p>NEVER use hair color that seems old. Sale items are OK but NOT closeout sales. Those items may have been sitting for quite a while and the color is not reliable. </p><p></p><p>ALWAYS DO THE PATCH TEST FOR ALLERGIES!!!</p><p></p><p>NEVER BRUSH YOUR HAIR VIGOROUSLY OR COMB IT HARD BEFORE YOU COLOR. It will burn when you apply the color.</p><p></p><p>Make sure you have a box of gloves on hand before you start. It will save a lot of mess. </p><p></p><p>When you rinse the color out it may stain your tub. Be SURE to rinse all the color off of the tub before you leave the bathroom. It wouldn't hurt to wipe down the tub or shower when you are done (or have kt help? LOL!).</p><p></p><p>Remember that the hair color companies have helpful websites!!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="susiestar, post: 365057, member: 1233"] Buying the same brand of haircolor is important. There is variation between lines and if you stick with a brand you will have more consistent results. Many techniques are actually quite simple to do. Many of the products are designed to be fairly foolproof. Most major brands have help lines you can call. If you are up in the middle of the night it is NOT time to try to color your hair for the first time. Make sure the help line is open when you finish. It gives you a safety net! Do NOT color your hair the day before a big event. Most haircolor would be fine, but it is inevitable that if you dye just before a big event then you WILL have problems. If KT is cooperative about this kind of thing then make sure she is available in case you need help. Do not jump into high and low lights right away. Wait a couple of weeks after you color to try that. It is better for your hair. The easiest highlights are done using products from Sally's Beauty Supply or another beauty supply. You will want a kit with a cap, a hook (like a plastic crochet hook), and then the solutions to mix. Make sure you have a plastic bowl, spoon and brush for this step. The brush is a worthwhile purchase at the beauty supply. You can get away with any plastic bowl you can dedicate to this or throw away. Use plastic spoons. It is easier. Then have Kt help you with the highlights. Follow the directions and it will be fine. The cap has holes and will guide the process. NEVER use hair color that seems old. Sale items are OK but NOT closeout sales. Those items may have been sitting for quite a while and the color is not reliable. ALWAYS DO THE PATCH TEST FOR ALLERGIES!!! NEVER BRUSH YOUR HAIR VIGOROUSLY OR COMB IT HARD BEFORE YOU COLOR. It will burn when you apply the color. Make sure you have a box of gloves on hand before you start. It will save a lot of mess. When you rinse the color out it may stain your tub. Be SURE to rinse all the color off of the tub before you leave the bathroom. It wouldn't hurt to wipe down the tub or shower when you are done (or have kt help? LOL!). Remember that the hair color companies have helpful websites!! [/QUOTE]
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