Saturday, July 19, 2014

RED-y

Sometimes a girl just needs a little change.
Last weekend I decided to make that change, and it is one I've been planning since last fall...
I dyed my hair red!


Why red?
Because every time in the past that I have tried to color my hair a nice brown color,
it turns out with a red tint to it. I always tell them 'warm' tones, maybe that is where I went wrong...??
My grandma has told me that her hair always throws red when she tried dying it,
so maybe it is just in my hair code?
Anyway...I thought I would give in and actually color it red this time.
 I also did a little choppage while I was at it...just simple stuff...split ends, an attempt at layering in the back, and evening up my not-bangs.


Although this isn't the first time I've colored my hair, it is the first time I have done it at home by myself!
I was a little nervous, but once you jump in and get started, it really isn't rocket science.
I like the results fine, but I was hoping for that deeper, darker red tone, truer to the depiction on the box.
Just one week later, I already see it fading, even though it is supposed to be permanent.
Originally, I wanted to use Henna as a dye. But after a little research, I learned henna is very permanent.
You can't remove it or dye over it, or your hair might start smoking!
So, if I didn't like the red, I was stuck until it grew out.
I figured for $3 bucks I could get an ammonia free dye at Wal-Mart and do a far less scary test run.

Let me take this opportunity to draw your attention to the jean vest I'm sporting.
It was thrifted quite a few months back, but ended up sitting atop my large refashion pile
because it was just a bit too bulky.
Finally, I sewed some darts into the side seams and took it in. Simple fix.
It doesn't really qualify as a refashion, but I figured I could squeak it in this way.

This top.
I am in love.
Also a piece that has been in my refashion pile for a long time. But I really don't know why!?
I literally pulled it out just a couple days ago and there is nothing wrong with it. 
I've been wearing it ever since- it is so comfortable and I just love the print. 
You can't tell with it tucked in, but it has a loose fit and rounded hem.

 
 And these shoes!
They are currently my favorite pair, and my most recent thrift score.
And when I say recent, I mean two months ago. I haven't been thrifting a lot lately.
Too busy and broke! That, and I feel bad buying more clothes when my refashion pile is overflowing!
(That might be a sign I need to get back to refashioning, huh?!)
 Outfit: Jean Vest: thrifted ||Top: from a friend, Aeropostale ||Skirt: thrifted, refashioned 
Shoes: thrifted ||Belt: Bealls, old


How about you?
Is there a change you have been contemplating for a while?
Have you colored your own hair, and if so what products do you recommend?

8 comments:

  1. I used to colour my hair with dye, but now use henna, as the last time I used dye it burnt my skin. I like red as well, as I have mousy brown hair. The henna does fade a bit over time (although people tel you it won't), but last much better than conventional dye. Henna does grow a bit darker over time, so if it seems a bit orangy at first, it can turn darker. Good advice that I received in using henna is to mix it with a bit of lemon juice which will also make it less Bozo the clown and more real red. Ultimately, the colour of your own hair determines the end result.

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    1. Wow, thank you for sharing that! That is so helpful to know! Now that I know I like the red, I plan to do it in henna next time. Do you know if you can henna dye over already colored hair?

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  2. You look absolutely lovely with your new red hair and it looks like you were born with the pretty red :) I have a lot of red tones in my hair and when I'm in the sun it really stands out so I guess if I ever colored my hair dark than I would probably be like you and go with red. I had blonde hair once and loved it, but it was just too much upkeep. . .now I just keep it natural.

    Anyway, you look amazing, Des! Hugs to you!

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    1. Now my cheeks are blushing red, thank you, Stephanie! Hmm, I bet you looked beautiful with blonde hair! I can understand the work of upkeep, especially if you go to a lighter color though. You wear your natural color wonderfully! :)

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  3. you look amazing...
    ang i get you about having a huge refashion pile... and i was given another huge pile recently...

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    1. Thank you, Magda!! I'm really loving it- I only wish it didn't fade so fast. Amazing, isn't it, how that pile seams to grow on its own? ;)

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  4. Fun to try new things and you look beautiful in RED. I think your natural color is lovely too.

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    1. I love trying new things, and my hair is certainly not exempt from what gets experimented on. :) Thank you! I really love the red! I have to admit, I rarely like my natural color, but thank you for saying it is pretty too. :)

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