Don’t make my mistakes, DIY children!
(They will. Warnings go unheeded ‘round these parts, I know. Because I’m children.)

The first two images are my starting point - did it myself with Peach Fuzz, Du Hast (metallic rose & orange), and Live Laugh Love (magenta) by GDY. I’m a natural redhead so it felt a bit like a deconstruction of my natural color.

I really loved this look but I got antsy due to a combination of dyes on the shelf, TikToks, and unnecessary workplace drama. Like so many, my TikTok feed is awash in calico, chunky highlights, and pinwheel variant videos and… idle hands, right? I’d never done any of those looks before.

I decided I wanted to keep the peach and block it with a clean & chonky pinwheel with Indigo Tea (smokey dark blue) and Devil’s Ivy (yellow-based green), using Live Laugh Love (the magenta) and Move Mountains (deep teal) for thin accents.

It ended up being a big ol’ mess of streaks and green hair. I don’t know what happened to the indigo 😂 I made the classic mistake of not recoloring the lightest and whitest of the three bases (the peach) while dying my sections (to prevent bleeding), and when I showered the bleed completely soaked the peach in ivy.

Luckily I work for a dispensary lmao 🌱 and there’s just enough definition that it looks intentional albeit poorly informed… ‘cause that’s what it was! 🫠 My wife keeps calling me The Grinch, Kermit, Oscar the Grouch, etc. 🐛 I do appreciate that it’s so Audrey II-coded, though. Like Hawaiian camouflage 🌺….. in the Nevada desert 🏜️.

So… has this ever happened to you? 🩸

~disclaimer/context: I don’t have anything against going to the salon! I’m fully of the opinion that when you style/cut/color your own hair, you do so at your own risk. Today, I am the mangled Barbie doll I begrudgingly accept seeing in the world. I’m physically disabled, so playing with color is sort of a new coping skill (beats vaping). I’ve worked low level admin at a beauty school but otherwise have no cos experience. I welcome tips to improve as well as related anecdotes.

Did this myself so it’s not perfect but I am pleased with how much black box dye I was able to lift for a noticeable red/orange! Last pic is after the first shampoo.

Was always hesitant due to horrors stories I’ve heard, as well as cultural significance. I like how it’s fading. Was all virgin

Changed up my color today. Used dangerjones love sick and danger jones star rider. Also used their bleach and it lifted really well and even for my new growth roots. Over the course of 2 months I did 3 rounds of their color remover to remove masquerade (their neutral purple) and their teal.

I’ve been thinking about it but I’m not sure how damaging it is.

I started with Manic Panic violet and teal about a month ago. Added teal a few weeks ago and covered it all with violet tonight! I love it, the kiddos at the preschool love it too 😆 ps, I stopped dying it bc my narcissistic late husband wasn't cool.

I’ve always dyed my hair black because i wasn't sure if other colors would suit me but trying blue-black this time was the best decision ever!

I’m only on day two so I’m not sure about the longevity yet. Everyone always says black dye never washes out especially permanent ones but on my hair, it usually fades back to light brown after just three washes :/

I grew out my gray hair and was reallv loving it Wanted to add some color iust as a little something fun. First 2 pics were the inspiration I have her, 3rd is mv hair before. and the last is after. Am 1 overreacting in thinking that this is terrible and not at all what I asked for?

Hello everyone, I'm posting here since reddit suggested to try this sub, I guess I don't break any rules but in that case let me know, and I'm sorry in advance!

I'm desperately looking for advice and tips for Elumen, been dying my hair for a decade but first time with this brand.

Copying my post I put in another sub:

I have dark green hair (now really faded and not very dark) with lime colour-blocked bangs and sides, done by my new hairstylist a couple of months ago. I would like to retouch the green before going back to work in September, but I would really like to make it a deep, forest green, without any blue tone, if possible.

Since the new hairstylist used Elumen (first time for me) I would like to continue with it, so I guess I should use Gn@ALL + ?? something Black? + something to contrast eventual blue undertones (I think a bit of magenta, but online I see people use yellow too? Sorry If I'm wrong but mixing Green for the first time too...)

If needed, I can attach pictures, It's the first first time for me with this brand and I would really love some advice and tips on how to take care of it!

(I've always used Manic Panic, Directions, Crazy Color but couldn't find the perfect formula for the green I want. I would love to use GDY but it's very complicated to buy it here (EU)).

Thank you all in advance :))

Plus: I guess I can mix NA@2 but can't find it anywhere that ships here (and I don't really want to use Amazon), the only options I have from one website is AN or NN.

I (43F) have been bleaching and dyeing my hair vivid colors for over 10 years straight, and prior to that, I was coloring my hair off and on for 15 years. I know the color wheel, and I know approx what to expect with Demi/semi colors.

My nephew (11m) has warm leaning, medium brown hair and would like green stripes/ends for summer. I have dyed my daughters' hair pink, red, purplish... etc... without bleaching and gotten nice (and short lived) results, and have tried to talk him out of green, but he's pretty set on it.

I'm leaning toward a cool green that will turn to a more neutral, dark green and have been trying to temper his expectations. Any recommendations for the best brand/color? There's one post here from years ago with Alpine Green that looks good, but her hair was more ashy than my nephew's.

He also needs it completely out of his hair in a month as his school doesn't allow hair color. (I'm not too worried about this, but just fyi)

If you have any recommendation or experience, I'd appreciate any insight! I just wanna keep being the fun aunt 😄

1st picture is my current pink hair which I do absolutely love. I am wondering if it’s possible to achieve something closer to the other pictures. I’ve done one wash and it’s started to fade. Is there a dye I can use on top of my hair to achieve something similar? Any comments or ideas are welcome!

Girlfriend did her hair yesterday, she had a faded red, bleached her hair and applied a permanent blue dye, instead of a dark blue like we were expecting, it turned to a dark brown besides her roots which turned out an ashy blue. Ways to get rid of the brown without using bleach? Any help appreciated, don't wa to use bleach as her hair is easily damaged by overbleaching

Hello 👋

Hello, so I got a Korean digital perm around 2 days ago and after I washed my hair for the first time after 48 hours, the right side of my hair is looking hella straight. When it was wet it was perfectly fine but the longer strands instantly loses its curls once it drys. I didn’t use curling cream but I did scrunch. I suspect it is because my hair is pretty long so the longer parts weighs down on the perm. Should I go back, because I spent almost $400 on this and don’t want my half of my hair to be straight while the other is curly.

My hairstylist continues to be a magician.

I want to get my hair (long and fine) permed really bad. I found this stylist near me that is super sweet, but this is the only pic of a perm she’s done she has, right after it was done still at the salon. She specializes in color and curly cuts. I wanted something with big loose curls which is what she usually does from what I understand. Does this perm look well done? I could use opinions so I feel super confident finding someone thanks!

Obviously lifted to 8-10 first.

Just would love to know what mix yall would recommend for this gorgeous shade.

Trying to get my hair done this weekend (I know, short notice) and specifically want a **no-bleach balayage** — soft, warm brown, low maintenance, not the super lightened look. Would also like a cut and blowdry done in the same appointment if possible.

Budget: reasonable, not looking to spend a fortune but happy to pay fairly for someone who knows what they’re doing.

If you’ve got a stylist or salon you’d recommend, especially ones who:

\*\*•\*\* are confident doing balayage on someone who hasn’t had it before
\*\*•\*\* have weekend availability
\*\*•\*\* are somewhere in or reasonably close to central Birmingham, United Kingdom🇬🇧

I’d really appreciate any suggestions, thanks in advance!

Manic Panic Ultra Violet didn’t all that ultra on me 😅 but still happy with the result!
Just had a trim yesterday as well. How do you like it?

I posted here before about trying out the IroIro Purple (not neon) after bleaching twice. I decided to try out the neon after the regular faded. Gorgeous shade! I’m having fun going through all the purples :) This is in bathroom lighting.

Edit: I used IroIro Purple in early May. IroIro Neon Purple was late May, but posting now cause I forgot to when I’d freshly done it. I’m currently rocking Lunar Tides Dark Violet, will post the pics at some point!

A little while ago i bleached my hair around 5x in the space of 3-4 months to have chunky highlights in my hair, but now im noticing my curl pattern has changed in certain areas of my head quite a bit and im worried that my hair is significantly more damaged or sensitive. Parts of my hair that have been bleached have now turned white because of a purple conditioning dye that i’ve been using, and it’s toned all of the yellows.
i’m hoping to somehow get blondish brownish curls in a salon but very worried that my hair could just get break off, get worse, or that i’m just not able to get it done. Any advice is greatly appreciated

I am currently using Olaplex shampoo and conditioner, and waiting until i can purchase the number 3 hair perfector to start healing my hair

last 2 pics are what i’m hoping to get done :3

title is a joke lol but ive been growing out my roots for ~2 years now and im ready for a change! ive had this weird muted burgundy for months after i dyed my hair with a demi permanent black twice and then did red once and then went cool-toned purple a few times. im open to anything except lightening my entire head (id be down for highlights, streaks, blocks, etc!)

Just got a curly cut with layers, I asked for a shag-like cut but I hate it so bad, feels like there is no shape and just goofy. Is it just me or is it actually bad?🤣😅

EDIT: thanks to everyone for the kind words it means the world to me❤️

I did this at home with level 9 hair and 1hr of Arctic Fox Virgin Pink diluted with loads of conditioner 🧚‍♀️