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Tanya
Im really bored with my hair and I'm thinking of dying it. Right now it's like a light brown colour (think paper bags). I have a colour in mind, but I first wanted to know what colour is the easiest to maintain? Or the lowest maintenance? I'm pretty lazy when it comes to my hair and would prefer to not have to touch it up all the time.
Answer
The lowest maintenence for light brown hair would be to opt for some golden or blond highlights versus single process color, it would give your hair a boost but you wouldn't have to upkeep roots. Usually highlights only need retouching every few months, and are easily grown out if you tire of them.
The next best thing would be a semipermanent all over color close to your own-I'd suggest a dark golden blonde or caramel color. It washes out gradually so you wouldn't have to maintain the roots, and if you did have roots there would not be a lot of contrast.
red hair is the hardest to maintain. And, any color that contrasts a lot with your natural shade will require regular maintenence, if its permanent.
ETA: I disagree about the black hair. While the dye may not fade as much as red or gold tones, it will be a stark contrast from your light hair so you would have to do your roots every 4-6 weeks or look like a skunk, until it grew out.
The lowest maintenence for light brown hair would be to opt for some golden or blond highlights versus single process color, it would give your hair a boost but you wouldn't have to upkeep roots. Usually highlights only need retouching every few months, and are easily grown out if you tire of them.
The next best thing would be a semipermanent all over color close to your own-I'd suggest a dark golden blonde or caramel color. It washes out gradually so you wouldn't have to maintain the roots, and if you did have roots there would not be a lot of contrast.
red hair is the hardest to maintain. And, any color that contrasts a lot with your natural shade will require regular maintenence, if its permanent.
ETA: I disagree about the black hair. While the dye may not fade as much as red or gold tones, it will be a stark contrast from your light hair so you would have to do your roots every 4-6 weeks or look like a skunk, until it grew out.
Trying to surprise my boyfriend with some changes. I have light brown hair; what color should I change to?
countrywom
We have hit the "seven year itch" stage where he is bored with everything. He is talking about moving away, other women, etc.. I know we need more than hair color, but I want to show him something different, just to see if it helps. Should I color, or just highlight? Never had a need to color my hair until now. HELP!
Answer
What color you dye your hair will depend on your coloring; as well as your hair natural color. Experts recommend going no more than 2 shades lighter, or darker, than your natural hair color. Lucky you! Your hair color is in the middle of the spectrum, so you could go either lighter, up to a medium blonde, or darker, down to a dark brown.
Your coloring refers to the underlying tones in your skin. Often we hear about warm and cool colors, usually with regard to choosing clothes, makeup, or hair color. There are many ways to figure out whether you are a "cool" or a "warm":
- Do you look better in clothes that are "cool" (blue, green, or purple) or ones that are "warm" (orange, red, yellow)?
- When you look at the veins in your skin (for example, on the underside of your forearm), do they have more of a blue tinge to them ("cool" coloring), or are they more of a green tinge ("warm" coloring)?
- Do you look better in silver jewelry ("cool") or gold ("warm")?
Usually someone is either one of the other, but if you're a mix of the two (I have cool skin and eyes, but lots of "warm" reddish undertones in my natural hair color), or if you're not sure, go with a neutral shade. They look good on everyone!
Once you've figured out whether you're a "cool", or a "warm", or decide to go with a neutral shade, here's some more information about how to pick a shade:
If you have fair skin and blue, green or gray eyes: consider choosing shades with cool or neutral tones. Cooler shades will help protect against brassiness. These shades may have the word "ash" in the name.
If you have golden, olive or dark skin and dark eyes: consider choosing shades with warm or neutral tones. Warm hair color shades also are great if you want to brighten hair that has a tendency to look mousy. Look for shade names with "warm," "golden," or "copper" in them.
If you're unsure, go neutral. Look for shade names with "neutral" or "natural" in them.
As well, take into consideration your personality and your budget when you choose a color. If you have more money, or want to do something drastically different, that's going to require more frequent appointments and a higher level of upkeep. Are you working with a lower budget (as many of us are these days), or a natural beauty, low maintenance kind of person? Consider going with something that requires less visits to the beauty shop or costs less. Sometimes what we think of as a small change actually makes a big difference!
Another bit of advice, and it's from someone who's been there - if you can, skip the boxed buy-it-at-the-drugstore hair color and go to a professional, especially if you haven't had much experience with it. Some of the worst hair "disasters" I've had have been with the buy-it-at-the-drugstore stuff (it's also the most damaging to your hair, I don't care what the boxes say, or how that after-color conditioner makes your hair feel!), even when following the above advice, and the instructions, to the letter. Also, from what I've heard from the professionals, it is best to either get your coloring supplies from a beauty supply place, or to see someone who is licensed. Yelp.com is a great place to find a colorist!
Remember that to keep your color pretty and fresh looking, special care will be needed. Use the right hair care for your new shade, and keep your hair out of the sun as much as possible! It will fade your color and then it will look washed out.
I wish you the best of luck with your hair! Hope it turns out great.
What color you dye your hair will depend on your coloring; as well as your hair natural color. Experts recommend going no more than 2 shades lighter, or darker, than your natural hair color. Lucky you! Your hair color is in the middle of the spectrum, so you could go either lighter, up to a medium blonde, or darker, down to a dark brown.
Your coloring refers to the underlying tones in your skin. Often we hear about warm and cool colors, usually with regard to choosing clothes, makeup, or hair color. There are many ways to figure out whether you are a "cool" or a "warm":
- Do you look better in clothes that are "cool" (blue, green, or purple) or ones that are "warm" (orange, red, yellow)?
- When you look at the veins in your skin (for example, on the underside of your forearm), do they have more of a blue tinge to them ("cool" coloring), or are they more of a green tinge ("warm" coloring)?
- Do you look better in silver jewelry ("cool") or gold ("warm")?
Usually someone is either one of the other, but if you're a mix of the two (I have cool skin and eyes, but lots of "warm" reddish undertones in my natural hair color), or if you're not sure, go with a neutral shade. They look good on everyone!
Once you've figured out whether you're a "cool", or a "warm", or decide to go with a neutral shade, here's some more information about how to pick a shade:
If you have fair skin and blue, green or gray eyes: consider choosing shades with cool or neutral tones. Cooler shades will help protect against brassiness. These shades may have the word "ash" in the name.
If you have golden, olive or dark skin and dark eyes: consider choosing shades with warm or neutral tones. Warm hair color shades also are great if you want to brighten hair that has a tendency to look mousy. Look for shade names with "warm," "golden," or "copper" in them.
If you're unsure, go neutral. Look for shade names with "neutral" or "natural" in them.
As well, take into consideration your personality and your budget when you choose a color. If you have more money, or want to do something drastically different, that's going to require more frequent appointments and a higher level of upkeep. Are you working with a lower budget (as many of us are these days), or a natural beauty, low maintenance kind of person? Consider going with something that requires less visits to the beauty shop or costs less. Sometimes what we think of as a small change actually makes a big difference!
Another bit of advice, and it's from someone who's been there - if you can, skip the boxed buy-it-at-the-drugstore hair color and go to a professional, especially if you haven't had much experience with it. Some of the worst hair "disasters" I've had have been with the buy-it-at-the-drugstore stuff (it's also the most damaging to your hair, I don't care what the boxes say, or how that after-color conditioner makes your hair feel!), even when following the above advice, and the instructions, to the letter. Also, from what I've heard from the professionals, it is best to either get your coloring supplies from a beauty supply place, or to see someone who is licensed. Yelp.com is a great place to find a colorist!
Remember that to keep your color pretty and fresh looking, special care will be needed. Use the right hair care for your new shade, and keep your hair out of the sun as much as possible! It will fade your color and then it will look washed out.
I wish you the best of luck with your hair! Hope it turns out great.
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