As women, we take so much pride in our hair. It's our lion's mane, our pride. It shows our personality and can make or break our day depending on how it turns out. For me, hair appointment day is like Christmas. Let's be honest, there's nothing like walking out of the salon with perfect hair to add a little swagger to your strut.
For years I colored my own hair. My mother was a hairdresser so she always guided me in what to do. I would highlight to be a blonde and then switch back and forth to brunette when I would get tired of the upkeep. I always secretly desired being a red head but it scared me. I didn't feel like I could pull it off. Bold red requires confidence to pull it off. It wasn't until the last year that I became daring enough to give it a go. Red is not an easy one to do on your own. I leave my gorgeous hair color, "Caught Red Handed", in the hands of my amazing hair stylist Kelly at Mia Capelli Salon.
I say, if you can afford to go to a salon, do it. That's your safest bet. If you decide you want to do it on your own, there are things you need to know.
What's your skin tone?
Warm: Dark, golden or olive skin tone. You always get a gorgeous tan and you probably have dark brown eyes. Cream probably looks better on you than white and your veins are more green than blue tinted. You also look better in gold jewelry than silver.
Cool: You probably have pale skin. Also, lighter colored eyes and you might burn before you tan. Silver jewelry compliments your skin better. White probably looks better on you than cream. And, your veins probably have a bluer tint to them. (Check your wrist)
How do you know what shade?
Don't trust the color on the box. Especially if your hair is already colored. Read the descriptions on the box instead. To be safe, 2 shades darker or 2 shades lighter to begin with. A good rule of thumb, go by what your hair was as a child. That's the most natural choice.
If you're a warm:
Golden tones will work best. Think caramel, bronzey browns etc.. If you decide to go blonde, be careful because you could be orange very easily. If you are adament about it, I'd say go to a professional so that your new nickname is not Sunkist.
If you're a cool:
Avoid golden tones. They will not flatter your skin tone. You want a color that is labeled as ash or cool.
What else you need to know...
Deep condition your hair prior to. Even if it's a couple of days before. Having your hair in great condition prior to will make the color better. Remember, that a new hair color may require you alter your makeup colors too. Personally, if I am going to color my own hair I do the whole shebang! I color it, style it and then put my makeup on. It just feels great to see the finished product.
If you decide to do it on your own, picking a color at the drug store is fine but I prefer going somewhere like Sally Beauty Supply where their staff is trained and they can answer questions to make sure you are going in the right direction.
After your coloring process is done, don't rewash your hair for a few days. Especially if you're a redhead. Red hair color comes out quicker than any other. You honestly, shouldn't wash your hair everyday anyway even if it's not colored.
Another important thing, which is something I leave to the professionals, is making sure your eyebrows compliment your hair color. I actually get mine colored at the same time my hair is getting done. You can always go to a salon to have it done or use an eyebrow kit that comes with the right powder shades to fill in your brows. Nothing looks more unnatural than a beautiful blonde with black eyebrows. It's like wearing a beautiful cocktail dress and throwing on sneakers.
If you're feeling brave, give a new color a try. You can always do temporary if you're nervous. If you're want something really daring...see a professional to make sure it gets done perfect!
Good luck!
Have a beautiful day!
xo
Bethany
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