I'm thinking about dying my hair. Any advice?

I don't want to go lighter at all, and my hair has to be a natural hair color (not my natural color, just one that occurs on human heads) for work, so I can't dye it purple or anything (not that I really want to anyhow.)

This is my natural hair color. (It took me ages to find a pic where my hair was not tied back- this is a year old but I look the same.)



Any thoughts?

and just a couple of lighter ones around the face :hi:

I recommend highlights... you'd look very pretty with some copper or red-hued highlights. Maybe two-toned. :hi:

:thumbsup:

Something subtle and natural looking, but with a bit of fire to it. :7

maybe caramel or copper/auburn..

so I can't think of anything that it could benefit from.

Not enough that you'd get too much red but just a lovely auburn cast. It would flatter your skin tone.

I use a henna shampoo now, but it doesn't seem to be doing much good.

I can order vegan dye or probably buy some locally at the food co-op. I'd never consider it if I had to use a animal-tested/animal product dye. :)

(Unless you're blond, perhaps.) I've been using Avigal Henna for some time & like it.

But here's where the real experts hang out: www.hennaforhair.com/

but then you know how guys are.

They're especially great to have in winter; they really make you feel like your appearance is brightened up. You'd better post pics when you get something done!

A nice bare head will really change your look. It may also give you a greater appreciation for your naturally beautiful hair.

I vote for leaving it as is. :)

You'll get beautiful red highlights, and your hair will be stronger, thicker, and shinier. It's a freaking mess to put on, but it's all-natural. You can get henna hair dye at any "whole foods" type place with a health and beauty section, and you can get it at Lush too.

If that picture is true to color, your hair is extremely dark brown. The only way you're going to be able to color it and have the work be noticeable is if you lighten it.

I tried it two ways. First, I lightened your hair a little, and it looked good.

Then I left it the way it is and made your lips a dark wine color. That looked a lot better.

If you want the two images, send your e-mail address and I'll be happy to oblige.

So...leave your hair alone and wear a dark wine lipstick.

the highlight in your picture isn't your hair... :blush:

some lighter highlights or streaks would look fabulous. But not too light.



But, hey — it's your hair. You can abuse it as you wish. :P

You got good hair don't mess it up.

Looking through personal collection of LeftyMom's pics to provide feedback on hair color can be very, VERY distracting.

Not. saying. why.

:think:

In comparison, Playboy is clothing optional.

Freak.

Signed,
Not Complaining in Tampa

It sounds better than "bare assed (and boobed) naked." :D

Edit: Sleepy girl don't spell so good. Night night. :boring:

venturing anything else is masochistic. :evilgrin: Aren't I a big help?

it's amazing. i do it when i'm bored in class.

just go to www.clairol.com and click on "try it on" studio". join (it's free), upload your picture and try on haircolors.

I was once a licensed cosmetologist... If you want to just make it shinier with a few highlights - use a dark or medium ash blonde (not loving care as it has no peroxide and wont do squat unless you go darker) with your complexion this would work well for you and the "ash" combats the red molecules that come up in the lightening process. Or you could use henna for reddish highlights that aren't permanent if you dont like them. But what I think would really compliment you is simply bleaching the front part of your hairline blonde which gives you the option of using temporary color (green, blue or purple if you're in the mood) and you can always go back to a traditional shade if you want to blend in with the drones.. Your hair is a gift - use it to express yourself!

from Joanne98's sister Cindy

I have half sleeves on both arms. (shoulder to elbow)
Surprising, but guys like them.

Not so worried about impressing guys though, I have one and I seem to impress him no matter what. He's pretty great himself. :D

I think those colors would work very well with your skin tone.