Who here colors their hair ?

[Simply_Kelz]

I'm thinking about coloring my hair .. not til March 09 ..

Lol. Still.

Who here colors their hair?

Are you relaxed? Natural? Texlaxed?
Is it permanent? Semi-permanent? A rinse? Henna?
What special things do you do to keep it healthy?
Who colors it? Does anyone do it themselves?
How often ?

TIA !

 

[LadyKaypnyc]

Are you relaxed? Natural? Texlaxed? NATURAL

Is it permanent? Semi-permanent? A rinse? Henna? PERMANENT

What special things do you do to keep it healthy?
Right after I color my hair I do a deep protein condition with eggs and mayo or Sebastian's Penetrait. I moisturize daily, and I deep condition once a week. I also avoid shampoos with Sulfates in them, so far, I haven't suffered from any dryness and when I do, I just braid my hair up. Oh, and I avoid mineral oil and petrolatum

Who colors it? Does anyone do it themselves? I'm a serious DIYer

How often ? I touch up the color 3 times a year (every 4 months)

 

[SpyCats]

Are you relaxed? Natural

Is it permanent? Semi-permanent? A rinse? Henna? It's permanent. I use Henna.
What special things do you do to keep it healthy? I don't add terps(lemon juice to release color) to the henna, I find it very drying. I add very warm water, I add a squirt of conditioner and a squirt of coconut oil. I DC on dry hair every week. No sulfates in shampoo.

Does anyone do it themselves? Yes, I henna myself.

How often ? Hmmm, approximately every 2-3 months

 

[stargazer613]

Are you relaxed? Natural? Texlaxed?---Natural
Is it permanent? Semi-permanent? A rinse? Henna?---semi-permanent. I use Clairol Natural Instincts in Midnight.
What special things do you do to keep it healthy?---lots of deep conditioning, protein treatments, moisturize daily and sealing with oil.
Who colors it? Does anyone do it themselves?---I dye it myself
How often ?---maybe 2-3 times a year for root touch-ups.

 

[chebaby]

i am relaxed. transitioning(7 months)
its bleached with rinse over it.
i make sure i deep condition and co wash. and i moisturize twice daily.
i use Adore rinse in cinnamon.

 

[TaurusAngel]

I'm thinking about coloring my hair .. not til March 09 ..

Lol. Still.

Who here colors their hair?

Are you relaxed? Natural? Texlaxed?
Is it permanent? Semi-permanent? A rinse? Henna?
What special things do you do to keep it healthy?
Who colors it? Does anyone do it themselves?
How often ?

TIA !

I'm relaxed. I have a permanent color. I used Dark and Lovely brand. My stylist applied it. I don't do anything special to it but keep it moisturized. Color, at least on my hair can be drying so giving it lots of moisture helps.

 

[lurkersincejan]

i am relaxed. transitioning(7 months)
its bleached with rinse over it.
i make sure i deep condition and co wash. and i moisturize twice daily.
i use Adore rinse in cinnamon.

Do you have a pic? I have some adore in my bathroom as well as some bleach powder, its been there for 2 months because I am sooo scared to bleach my hair.

 

[tiffers]

Are you relaxed? Natural? Texlaxed? *Relaxed*

Is it permanent? Semi-permanent? A rinse? Henna? *Semi permanent*

What special things do you do to keep it healthy? *I keep it moisturized with daily co washes and deep conditioning twice a week. I only use heat 3-4 times a year and don't use shampoos with sulfates. When my hair isn't constantly wet, I baggy at night and moisturize every day*

Who colors it? Does anyone do it themselves? *DIY all the way*

How often? *I don't really have a set schedule, but I'd say every 3-4 months or so*

ETA: I use Bigen Xpressions in a red color (forgot the name)

 

[chocolate01]

Are you relaxed? Natural? Texlaxed? My hair is natural

Is it permanent? Semi-permanent? A rinse? Henna? I have highlightes, they are permanent
What special things do you do to keep it healthy? I use a shampoo and conditioner formulated for color treated hair and deep condition 2x a month

Who colors it? Does anyone do it themselves? I have mine done at the salon, I don't trust myself to do it

How often ? So far I have only had my hair done once, which was last Aug. but I plan on going back and getting them re-done before the summer starts

 

[chebaby]

Do you have a pic? I have some adore in my bathroom as well as some bleach powder, its been there for 2 months because I am sooo scared to bleach my hair.

sorry i dont have any pics yet but as long as you keep the hair moisturized you shouldnt have a problem. my color is growing out now. its about half way gone.

 

[Simply_Kelz]

Thanks guys!

I'm so nervous to do it though .. I know as long as I keep it moisturized it'll be fine .. but .. still erplexed

Does anyone here use heat regularly [I'm thinking rollersets weekly] or something.. without co-washing .. and have it colored either perm. or semi-perm?

 

[chocolate01]

Thanks guys!

I'm so nervous to do it though .. I know as long as I keep it moisturized it'll be fine .. but .. still erplexed

Does anyone here use heat regularly [I'm thinking rollersets weekly] or something.. without co-washing .. and have it colored either perm. or semi-perm?

I've been wearing my hair straight for the past few months by flat ironing but I only do this about 2x a month. I always deep condition first and of course moisturise. I have not had any problems with dryness or breakage.

 

[LayneJ]

This thread is right on time for me. I've been rinsing since Jan., but I want something permanent. I just bought Textures&Tones Bronze to do the job; I'll probably do it tonight.

It's kind of light, but if I look crazy, I'll just put a brown rinse over it.

 

[RocStar]

Hi,

Are you relaxed? Natural? Texlaxed? I am relaxed.
Is it permanent? Semi-permanent? A rinse? Henna? I have highlights that are permanent.
What special things do you do to keep it healthy? I really make sure that it stays as moisuturized as possible. The first month of so after I make sure I do protein treatments to gain some strength back in my hair that the coloring/bleaching takes out/weakens. I also use some products specifically for colored hair. I try to deep condition with heat 2x a week if possible. I also make sure I moisture, moisture and then moisture. I have found that the Mizani H20 Nighttime Treatment has done wonders for me for moisture and strength.

Who colors it? Does anyone do it themselves? I go to the salon to have them done.

How often ? I get my highlights done about 2x a year (maybe about every 8 months or so).

Make sure your hair is in good condition, healthy, and strong before you add any color.

Good luck!

 

[vonte422]

I planned on posting pics as soon as I find my camera cord but,

I am relaxed,
The only permanent I will use again or/and recommend from experience is Bigen.
Now I only use semipermanents/rinses. I have used adore, beautiful collections, and jazzing (current). I do them myself, I like to mix it with a little conditioner before applying.
I cowash frequently, my hair feels dry after the rinse. I'm thinking of not using shampoo for the rest of the summer and weekly co washes (I dont want to lose my color to quickly). I moisturize like a maniac at least twice a day. I keep my hair in a wrap or pinned up when I am not going anywhere, I do not do unnecessary manipulation. Also sealing the strands is very important.
Oh yea I am official a DIYER

 

[Simply_Kelz]

Thanks again guys, keep em coming.

Heres something I never understood though: can you use a rinse to make your hair lighter, without bleaching?

 

[pisceschica]

Thanks again guys, keep em coming.

Heres something I never understood though: can you use a rinse to make your hair lighter, without bleaching?

no, a rinse, semi, or demi cannot lighten your hair. Only permanent color can. The use of bleach depends on how light you are going. If you are going 5 or more shades lighter than your natural color you are going to have to do a double process color which means you lighten it with bleach and tone it with a demi or semi permanent color.

 

[Simply_Kelz]

Awwww

I just wanted to go one shade lighter .. boo..


Anyone else?

 

[Simply_Kelz]

And another thing, those who are relaxed, when do you color your hair, in relation to relaxing it?

 

[Ramya]

Who here colors their hair? Me!

Are you relaxed? Natural? Texlaxed? Relaxed
Is it permanent? Semi-permanent? A rinse? Henna? permanent (off black)
What special things do you do to keep it healthy? deep conditioning twice a week
Does anyone do it themselves? I do my own color
How often ? once every 4-6 months

 

[karezone]

Who here colors their hair?
I do

Are you relaxed? Natural? Texlaxed? Relaxed
Is it permanent? Semi-permanent? A rinse? Henna?
Demi Permanent

What special things do you do to keep it healthy?
My hair loves protein, so I do a lot of protein and deep conditioning. I don't flat iron as much as I used to and wear a protective style.

Who colors it? Does anyone do it themselves?
I do it myself I get the stuff at Sallys. Color Charms Dark Brown mixed with Clear . I used to use black, but it made me look really pale in the winter

How often ?
I used to use it 4-5 times a year and now only 1-2 times

 

[wheezy807]

I color my hair.

Are you relaxed? Natural? Texlaxed? Relaxed

Is it permanent? Semi-permanent? A rinse? Henna? semi-permanent

What special things do you do to keep it healthy?Nothing out of my normal routine

Who colors it? Does anyone do it themselves? Both times i had my stylist do it.

How often ? Well i've just started getting into it so this summer i plan on playing with more colors.

 

[SimpleKomplexity]

Sometimes I color my hair, but it is always just a rinse because I get bored quickly, and I'm afriad of damaging my hair. I have fine thin hair so I don't want to take any chances.

Are you relaxed? Natural? Texlaxed? I am relaxed
Is it permanent? Semi-permanent? A rinse? Henna? A Rinse
What special things do you do to keep it healthy? Same thing I always do and throw in a few extra DC, and occasional protein treatment, and keep it moisturized.
Who colors it? Does anyone do it themselves? My bff rinses it for me since she works in an African shop
How often ? I prolly do it about 4 tiems a year even though it washes out in like a month. I just get rinses when I want something different.

 

[AsTheCurlzTurns]

Who here colors their hair? I do.

Are you relaxed? Natural? Texlaxed? Natural

Is it permanent? Semi-permanent? A rinse? Henna? Permanent

What special things do you do to keep it healthy? Nothing out of my normal regimen. I do DC at least 2-3x a week, also do protein treatments as well when needed and co-wash frequently. I keep my hair very moisturized and I would baggy at least once or twice a week if that.

Who colors it? Does anyone do it themselves? I do my own hair, so a total DIYer here.

How often ? This is my first one as a natural head. But previously as a relaxed head, I would color, then touch up the roots like at least 2-3 times a year. But being that I'm natural now, I'm unsure how frequent the touchups of my color will be. Guess it'll depend on how much it grows.

 

[cocoaluv]

And another thing, those who are relaxed, when do you color your hair, in relation to relaxing it?

I color my hair 2 weeks after relaxing it. I never do it myself though. I am too scared.

 

[momi]

I color my hair.
I am natural.

It seems to grow slower and need to be trimed more often the rest of my hair ( I only color the front and crown area)

I deep condition every other week.

I have it done at the salon about 3x per year.

 

[justNikki]

Are you relaxed? Natural? Texlaxed? Natural
Is it permanent? Semi-permanent? A rinse? Henna? Permanent highlights
What special things do you do to keep it healthy? Up'ed the oil to a daily thing, otherwise, nothing else special since I already DT once a week pretty much.
Who colors it? Does anyone do it themselves? Professional colorist
How often ? I've only had it done once back in late February, however, I'm definitely going to have a few more done before the summer is over. After that, I plan on once or twice a year.

 

[Extremus]

Are you relaxed? Natural? Texlaxed? Relaxed

Is it permanent? Semi-permanent? A rinse? Henna? I have blonde hair that was dyed black 9 months ago and Henna'd w/ Indigo a month ago. So I have permanent and henna dye

What special things do you do to keep it healthy? Nothing, just keep on with the LHCF practices

Who colors it? Does anyone do it themselves? now it's jet black

How often ? whenever there's visibly two colors

 

[lonei]

I'm thinking about coloring my hair .. not til March 09 ..

Lol. Still.

Who here colors their hair?

Are you relaxed? Natural? Texlaxed?
Is it permanent? Semi-permanent? A rinse? Henna?
What special things do you do to keep it healthy?
Who colors it? Does anyone do it themselves?
How often ?

TIA !

I have semi perm colour by rage and react. I am relaxed and I colour it myself, once every 12 weeks when I relax. It is a special formula to fill in any cracks in the hair shaft so it doesnt make my hair unhealthy. Good luck

 

[Finewine]

Are you relaxed? Natural? Texlaxed?

texlaxed
Is it permanent? Semi-permanent? A rinse? Henna?
permanent. sometimes I put a colored rinse on top of it for shine and a richer color.
What special things do you do to keep it healthy?
hmmm, nothing really. I DC, I like to pre-poo the ends (all of my hair, if time permits), seal the ends with oil
Who colors it? Does anyone do it themselves?
i do it myself.
How often ?
I've been dyeing my hair for years, so the answer to this depens on the time period. I currently only have highlights and I haven't dyed it since I started LHCF b/c the colored hair has to be trimmed more often (this may also be attributed to the overprocessing of my ends, so take that with a grain of salt). When I get to MBL I'll highight it again.


I have a few suggestions, depending on how light do you plan on taking your hair?