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KateSask (OP) User ID: 15170057 Canada 12/22/2012 03:20 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Thanks, hopefully next time I try it, I'll make the highlights not so chunky. |
BatMom User ID: 26987423 United States 12/22/2012 03:23 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | The highlights look good! Thats how I started doing my own hair. First with a box kit, and now I go to sally's and get the bleach and toner. It is scary at first ,LOL, but I get better results at home for a lot less money. |
KateSask (OP) User ID: 15170057 Canada 12/22/2012 03:26 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | The highlights look good! Thats how I started doing my own hair. First with a box kit, and now I go to sally's and get the bleach and toner. It is scary at first ,LOL, but I get better results at home for a lot less money. Thanks, well it was getting ridiculous how much I was paying and how often now because that grey is coming in fast and furious lately. LOL |
INK3 User ID: 25650162 United States 12/22/2012 03:28 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Hi OP, I've been coloring my own hair for over 20 years. My daughter spends about 150.00 for highlights, I do my own, and frankly mine is more even than hers. It takes a while to get it just right, but once you've mastered it, it's no big deal. "When tyrants tremble in their fear, and hear their death knell ringing, When friends rejoice both far and near, how can I keep from singing" page7 |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 24182468 United States 12/22/2012 03:29 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | The highlights look good! Thats how I started doing my own hair. First with a box kit, and now I go to sally's and get the bleach and toner. It is scary at first ,LOL, but I get better results at home for a lot less money. Looks great! Yep, my home highlights look just like my natural ones did when I was out skating all day! It takes patience, and boy, it is not so easy to do the back, but worth it. |
INK3 User ID: 25650162 United States 12/22/2012 03:30 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I usually go to a hair salon to get my hair done and it always costs me over $100.00 every six weeks. I was due to go again and changed my mind because of the cost this time. I ended up buying a L'Oreal color and doing it myself but this color is a 2 part, color and highlights. I was a little nervous doing it, the highlight step, but it did turn out not to bad for my first try! Quoting: KateSask The kit costs 14.99, sure beats over $100.00!!! Here's the kit I used, found it online, I'd recommend it now. It took me about an hour and a half to do it this morning. [link to www.drugstore.com] Here's how my hair turned out, covered all the grey roots too! :katehair: Looks good, but if you want less chunky highlights, take a comb with a tail and separate the strands you want to color. Take fewer strands than you think necessary, it comes out really nice that way. I've been using the foil method, and get good control with that. (not as difficult as it sounds). Last Edited by INK3 on 12/22/2012 03:30 PM "When tyrants tremble in their fear, and hear their death knell ringing, When friends rejoice both far and near, how can I keep from singing" page7 |
KateSask (OP) User ID: 15170057 Canada 12/22/2012 03:30 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Hi OP, I've been coloring my own hair for over 20 years. My daughter spends about 150.00 for highlights, I do my own, and frankly mine is more even than hers. Quoting: INK3 It takes a while to get it just right, but once you've mastered it, it's no big deal. Cool! Well, now that I've done it once, I think it will get easier. I wouldn't want to add up what I've spent over the years. |
KateSask (OP) User ID: 15170057 Canada 12/22/2012 03:34 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | The highlights look good! Thats how I started doing my own hair. First with a box kit, and now I go to sally's and get the bleach and toner. It is scary at first ,LOL, but I get better results at home for a lot less money. Looks great! Yep, my home highlights look just like my natural ones did when I was out skating all day! It takes patience, and boy, it is not so easy to do the back, but worth it. Ya, doing the back was a challenge for me, I had to use another mirror that I had to hold as I picked pieces with my other hand, but to save that kind of money, it was worth it. |
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BatMom User ID: 26987423 United States 12/22/2012 03:39 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Hi OP, I've been coloring my own hair for over 20 years. My daughter spends about 150.00 for highlights, I do my own, and frankly mine is more even than hers. Quoting: INK3 It takes a while to get it just right, but once you've mastered it, it's no big deal. Cool! Well, now that I've done it once, I think it will get easier. I wouldn't want to add up what I've spent over the years. Don't get me started, I have long hair and the last time I had it done they charged me $250, and I left with orange, gold highlights. I got fed up and taught myself how to foil my own hair on the internet. |
KateSask (OP) User ID: 15170057 Canada 12/22/2012 03:40 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Hi OP, I've been coloring my own hair for over 20 years. My daughter spends about 150.00 for highlights, I do my own, and frankly mine is more even than hers. Quoting: INK3 It takes a while to get it just right, but once you've mastered it, it's no big deal. Cool! Well, now that I've done it once, I think it will get easier. I wouldn't want to add up what I've spent over the years. Don't get me started, I have long hair and the last time I had it done they charged me $250, and I left with orange, gold highlights. I got fed up and taught myself how to foil my own hair on the internet. Hmmm, learned from a youtube video? Or what? |
Lindalee User ID: 28645452 United States 12/22/2012 03:40 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Looks good ! I also have used that kit in the past ... Recently my sister wanted me to bleach her hair out from dark red dye she had been using for years to a light blonde, which used to be her natural color when she was young, anyway first I tried the Loreal Haircolor remover kit and it only took it up to orange so I went into the Sally's salon supplies store and they sold me a powder bleach called Wella and a bottle of activator (all came to less than $10) and that stuff mixed up in a bowl and lightened her hair to very pale yellow and white ! Then we put Nice and Easy color "Ultra light Blonde" on her hair and it came out beautiful, after all that she went and go t a short spikey haircut and it's cute ! Also, Op , I love the picture on the wall behind you Circling the Sun @ 63,000 MPH <3 |
Shoot straight Johnny User ID: 29552936 United Kingdom 12/22/2012 03:42 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I usually go to a hair salon to get my hair done and it always costs me over $100.00 every six weeks. Quoting: KateSask So you spend about 1000 dollars on your hair each year? This is something I could never understand about women. I know other women spend a lot more than that. Just seems a waste to me, to be spending such sums on what is basically 'dead cells'. You must be loaded. The chariots of God are tens of thousands, and thousands of thousands. |
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Anonymous Coward User ID: 1550123 United States 12/22/2012 03:45 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | You did a great job! It looks really pretty! Here are two videos of cutting layers into medium to long hair yourself using the rubber band method if anyone wants to save even more money. There are more videos out there like this one. It is really easy. |
KateSask (OP) User ID: 15170057 Canada 12/22/2012 03:45 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Looks good ! I also have used that kit in the past ... Quoting: Lindalee Recently my sister wanted me to bleach her hair out from dark red dye she had been using for years to a light blonde, which used to be her natural color when she was young, anyway first I tried the Loreal Haircolor remover kit and it only took it up to orange so I went into the Sally's salon supplies store and they sold me a powder bleach called Wella and a bottle of activator (all came to less than $10) and that stuff mixed up in a bowl and lightened her hair to very pale yellow and white ! Then we put Nice and Easy color "Ultra light Blonde" on her hair and it came out beautiful, after all that she went and go t a short spikey haircut and it's cute ! Also, Op , I love the picture on the wall behind you Thanks Lindalee! thanks for the tips for other things to try. The picture on the wall is a Ducks Unlimited print, we collected them over the years, some beautiful wild life pictures. |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 1550123 United States 12/22/2012 03:47 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Hi OP, I've been coloring my own hair for over 20 years. My daughter spends about 150.00 for highlights, I do my own, and frankly mine is more even than hers. Quoting: INK3 It takes a while to get it just right, but once you've mastered it, it's no big deal. Cool! Well, now that I've done it once, I think it will get easier. I wouldn't want to add up what I've spent over the years. Don't get me started, I have long hair and the last time I had it done they charged me $250, and I left with orange, gold highlights. I got fed up and taught myself how to foil my own hair on the internet. Yup. I just go to YouTube to find out how to do things. Will have to when I start coloring my hair. I am plucking the grays right now as there aren't too many of them...yet.LOL |
KateSask (OP) User ID: 15170057 Canada 12/22/2012 03:49 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | You did a great job! It looks really pretty! Quoting: Anonymous Coward 1550123 Here are two videos of cutting layers into medium to long hair yourself using the rubber band method if anyone wants to save even more money. There are more videos out there like this one. It is really easy. Wow, THANKS! I would have never thought to look for some videos to learn how to cut my hair. I would have still gone to get that done. Youtube has just about everything out there these days. So cool! |
Angelic_Warrior User ID: 23290196 United States 12/22/2012 03:53 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I usually go to a hair salon to get my hair done and it always costs me over $100.00 every six weeks. I was due to go again and changed my mind because of the cost this time. I ended up buying a L'Oreal color and doing it myself but this color is a 2 part, color and highlights. I was a little nervous doing it, the highlight step, but it did turn out not to bad for my first try! The kit costs 14.99, sure beats over $100.00!!! Here's the kit I used, found it online, I'd recommend it now. It took me about an hour and a half to do it this morning. [link to www.drugstore.com] Here's how my hair turned out, covered all the grey roots too! Good for you OP! Looks good! I've tried Eclair .. might be same color. I had the same situation. At least $160 without the tip!! One time I was visiting one of my sisters and went to her stylist just outside of Detroit.. cost was over $250.. I just about fainted!! I really couldn't even see a change.. it actually LOOKED better before they touched me. No joke. Now I color my own and actually cut it myself as well. The cutting is tricky and it takes me hours but I rather enjoy the challenge. I do not work outside my home and just can not justify spending that kind of money on my hair when there are people who are desperate for food in this world. |
sTTsTTT User ID: 4852102 United States 12/22/2012 03:54 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Very pretty colour, KateS. You did a lovely job. And it looks glossy. I stopped salon coloring/cutting mine about 25-years ago because it was too spendy. Now I keep it elbow length and "naturally highlighted". Apocalypse: All shall be revealed. And all shall be revealed. ******* All Human Beings are Human. Not all Humans are Human Beings. ******* |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 1550123 United States 12/22/2012 03:54 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | You did a great job! It looks really pretty! Quoting: Anonymous Coward 1550123 Here are two videos of cutting layers into medium to long hair yourself using the rubber band method if anyone wants to save even more money. There are more videos out there like this one. It is really easy. Wow, THANKS! I would have never thought to look for some videos to learn how to cut my hair. I would have still gone to get that done. Youtube has just about everything out there these days. So cool! I know. I love YouTube because of this. The key though to cutting your hair is taking your time and just cut a little at first Some people do this dry if you have very straight hair or wet if it is medium to curly. I'll just do a little bit and let it dry and see how it is. Sometimes it has taken me a week to get it just right. |
geminilion User ID: 12895036 United States 12/22/2012 03:58 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I think I've been to a hair salon twice in my life LOL. I cut my bangs (sometimes goes horribly wrong) and trim my ends. Got some good tips for that on youtube. One of my best friends is a hair dresser and I drive her crazy with my lack of hair "doing". Last Edited by geminilion on 12/22/2012 03:59 PM ..."The soul is dyed the color of its thoughts. Think only on those things that are in line with your principles and can bear the light of day. The content of your character is your choice. Day by day, what you choose, what you think, and what you do is who you become. Your integrity is your destiny ... it is the light that guides your way." Heraclitus |
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BatMom User ID: 26987423 United States 12/22/2012 04:17 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Hi OP, I've been coloring my own hair for over 20 years. My daughter spends about 150.00 for highlights, I do my own, and frankly mine is more even than hers. Quoting: INK3 It takes a while to get it just right, but once you've mastered it, it's no big deal. Cool! Well, now that I've done it once, I think it will get easier. I wouldn't want to add up what I've spent over the years. Don't get me started, I have long hair and the last time I had it done they charged me $250, and I left with orange, gold highlights. I got fed up and taught myself how to foil my own hair on the internet. Hmmm, learned from a youtube video? Or what? OK, this is the 3rd time I've tried to post this, so here goes. Youtube and websites are great resources for how to. It won't let me link the website but google "bleach your hair" and click on the first link posted. Great info there |
BatMom User ID: 26987423 United States 12/22/2012 04:20 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I think I've been to a hair salon twice in my life LOL. I cut my bangs (sometimes goes horribly wrong) and trim my ends. Got some good tips for that on youtube. Quoting: geminilion One of my best friends is a hair dresser and I drive her crazy with my lack of hair "doing". Wow, your hair is gorgeous! Such a pretty silvery white. Last Edited by BatMom on 12/22/2012 04:21 PM |
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geminilion User ID: 12895036 United States 12/22/2012 04:27 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I think I've been to a hair salon twice in my life LOL. I cut my bangs (sometimes goes horribly wrong) and trim my ends. Got some good tips for that on youtube. Quoting: geminilion One of my best friends is a hair dresser and I drive her crazy with my lack of hair "doing". Wow, your hair is gorgeous! Such a pretty silvery white. Thanks...I'm too lazy and cheap to get it styled and I am terrible at doing hair anyway. All I have to do now is wash it and comb it..don't even blow dry lol. ..."The soul is dyed the color of its thoughts. Think only on those things that are in line with your principles and can bear the light of day. The content of your character is your choice. Day by day, what you choose, what you think, and what you do is who you become. Your integrity is your destiny ... it is the light that guides your way." Heraclitus |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 1550123 United States 12/22/2012 04:30 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I think I've been to a hair salon twice in my life LOL. I cut my bangs (sometimes goes horribly wrong) and trim my ends. Got some good tips for that on youtube. Quoting: geminilion One of my best friends is a hair dresser and I drive her crazy with my lack of hair "doing". Wow, your hair is gorgeous! Such a pretty silvery white. Thanks...I'm too lazy and cheap to get it styled and I am terrible at doing hair anyway. All I have to do now is wash it and comb it..don't even blow dry lol. It is very pretty! |