Dorkface: dye

As many of you know, I love a good makeover; especially with my hair. Every few months a change of colour or style can feel like a great refresh, and I was especially excited to bring in Autumn with a new look. Autumn isn't quiiiite here yet officially, but I'm excited.

Up until last week, my hair was a light turquoise/greenish shade, and I decided I wanted a change. I still wanted to stay colourful though, of course! So I decided a deep royal blue, and purple ends would be a fantastic change. What better way to stay colourful but still embrace the cooler months? Go for cold colours, yay!

So last week I got some extensions from Hot Hair* and some hair dye from Colour Freedom*. Many of you will already know I'm a huuuuge fan of hair extensions, because the problem with colouring my hair so much all year round; is that I need to get it trimmed often to keep it looking healthy, and that can mean it's hard to grow longer. Extensions means I don't have to worry, I can have the best of both world. However sometimes it can be tricky to find a supplier that I love and trust.

Let me start by saying this isn't a tutorial, (there are millions on Youtube!) and I am not trained in any way concerning hair and beauty. I'm a blogger, I write about my experiences. I do however think my experiences have provided me with some wisdom and tips I'd love to share with you guys. So if you've thought of taking the plunge on a vibrant hair colour, or are simply interested; read on!

Before:
1. Deep condition your hair the night before you bleach it. 2.Wear old clothing, have an old towel and prepare to probably get dye all over the bathroom. 3.Rub Vaseline all around your hairline, ..unless you want stains on your face. 4.If your hair is dark, accept the fact that bleaching it will turn it orange. This is okay. If you want vibrant hair, such at this, then you can dye straight over it with your chosen colour. However if you want pastel hair, like this, then you'll have to keep the bleach on longer, or do two bleaching sessions to make your hair white. During:
1. Apply bleach to the ends of your hair first if it's dyed already. The roots will be easy and won't need as long developing. 2. Keep an eye on your hair as it develops with the bleach. If you don't need it to go completely white, then don't. Wash the bleach off as soon as you reach the lightness you need. Dark brown hair with bleach on (for me) takes about 45 minutes to reach an orangey/blonde shade. Then I pop on my green, leave it for like an hour and it's great. 3. Add conditioner to your dye, if you're going for a pastel shade and make the process less expensive! Don't buy a pastel shade, buy a vibrant one but add plenty of (white) conditioner to it! It makes the dye go a lot further so you buy it less often, and you still achieve the pastel shade!

After:
1. Use coconut oil at least once a week until hair feels soft/healthy again. 2. Have warm showers rather than hot. It will make the colour last longer, and keep hair healthy. 3. Use cold air only when drying your hair. Heat is no longer your friend. 4. Which means, avoid straighteners/curlers unless you absolutely have to. I hope some of this helped any of you who may have considered going a bright colour :) Good luck! post signature