dying for the first time

[@@lisa@@]

i usually get my hair highlighted at the salon (model night - bargain ) but they couldn't fit me in before xmas (and i'm way to tight to pay for a stylist to do it ) so i was thinking about giving a semi perm colour a go!

i've never-ever dried home dying (not even in my youth) so am a total novice.

i've read through alexandras thread (how did your hair come out alexandra? - another unanswered question lil )
but still have questions....

1. i'm a dark blonde.. any recommendations?
2. i only wash my hair about every 5 days (am i right in thinking they last 6 washes?) so will it last about 5 weeks?
3. if i hate it and wash my hair every day for 6 days will it go away?
4. will the highlighted bits in my hair come out lighter?
5. as a total novice.. am i going to totally f**k up
6. should i just wait til after xmas and have it highlighted... can i stand the grey bits in my roots til then

helpppppppppp

lisa xx

[wendym]

Hi Lisa, your friendly ex-hairdresser here

Semi-permanent wash in's will not make your hair lighter, only things you mix peroxide with will do that. If anything it will darken your hair or look like there is hardly any difference.

You can get the "highlight" kits now, you could give one of those a try, but only do very thin pieces of hair or you will go stripy & look like a tiger!!

I spend a fortune getting my highlights done, but I feel really crap if my hair looks naff, so just go & get it done & worry about the cost later!! Only have it done as a full head twice a year, so think I can justify that!! Is there another salon you could try that has a model night?

Lucky you, only having to wash your hair every 5 days, I have to wash mine every morning, look like a mad banshee woman if I don't.....

Let us know how you get on.

Love Wendy xxx

[Judy]

Wendy,

I HAVE to wash my hair EVERYDAY too!

It's like baby hair (but I have quite a lot of it) and needs that kinda washing!

Must be a Berkshire-thing!

Hugs Judyxxx

[Lilias]

nope......if I dont wash mine I look like 'her from down the chippy'......clearly not just a 'berkshire' thing!...........I got eight inches cut off my hair last week but need my colour done......which is highlights but cant afford just now and everybody but everybody has asked me if I have darkened my hair.........lol.....err no that my natural colour......mousy brown......eughhhhh!

Go for it Lisa!

Lil
X

PS Highlights are easier in the long run because of root regrowth.....ie doesnt look so bad!