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Using Older Unopened Hair Color?I have kept my Splat oxide bottle in a cabinet under my sink for about a year. Is it still safe to use?

 

Woman with dyed wet hair

Rinsing Hair Dye Out of Your HairThere are a number of ways to rinse the dye out of your hair without splashing it all over the walls and floor. The shower is a popular place to do this step. You might also try the deep sink in your laundry room, if you have one. This is a page about rinsing hair dye out of your hair.

 

Lemon juice in a bowl and cutting board with fresh lemons on it.

Using Lemon Juice on Gray Hair?The only confirmed advantage to using lemon juice or even vinegar on gray hair is to reduce the yellowing that occurs due to environmental contaminants and pollutants. It will not return your hair to its original color. This is a page about using lemon juice on gray hair.

 

Dyed hair with lighter roots.

Fixing Roots After Dyeing Hair?Root color correction is a constant challenge when dyeing your hair. Whether it is the need to dye them as they grow out or because their did not take the new color the same way as the rest of your hair, they often need special attention. This is a page about fixing roots after dyeing hair.

 

DIY Ombre Hair Colouring - blue and green hair

DIY Ombre Hair ColouringLooking for bright modern hair but without the expensive salon bill? Check out the step by step instructions for DIY ombre hair colouring.

 

Closeup of Adding Highlights to Dyed Hair

Adding Highlights to Dyed Hair?Once you have dyed your hair to the color you like, add some highlights to make your new color really pop. Adding highlights to dyed hair will add additional contrast to your hairstyle.

 

Woman With Thinning Hair

Thinning Hair After a Hysterectomy?This is a page about thinning hair after hysterectomy. Hormonal changes after a hysterectomy can cause numerous side effects. One of those side effects can be hair thinning.

 

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Lightening Hair That Was Dyed Too Dark?I was wondering if anyone can help with advice? I dyed my hair 3 days ago and it's far too dark for me. So the next day thought I would get a lighter colour; it did nothing. I read that Head and Shoulders helps to rinse colour out, or should I use a colour stripper and then dye it again?

 

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Using Permanent Hair Color Over Temporary Color?I have recently coloured my hair with Missha 7 day hair colour treatment. But I want to dye it to burgundy. So my question is, if I colour my hair with a long lasting hair dye over this hair treatment colour, will it last? Or will it wash away with the 7 day treatment?

 

A girl with blue hair and piercings.

Re-dyeing My Hair Blue?This is a page about re-dyeing hair blue. If you have recently dyed your hair blue and are unhappy with how it turned out, here are some tips that may help you achieve the color that you want.

 

Mature woman turning head, eyes closed, close-up

Going Permanently Gray Gradually?If you have been dyeing your hair to cover the gray you may want to work with a hairdresser to decide on the best approach to showing your natural hair color. A new shorter style or temporary color or highlights may work for you. This is a page about going gray gradually.

 

Woman Getting Perm

The Effects of Medications on a Perm?Certain medications can adversely affect your perm. This is a page about the effects of medications on a perm.

 

Woman Shaving Her Legs with Body Lotion

Shaving Your Legs with Body LotionOut of shaving cream, no need to worry, try using body lotion. It has the added advantage of not requiring water, so it makes a good dry shaving cream. This is a page about shaving your legs with body lotion.

 

Woman with blue hair covering her face with her hands.

Hair Turned Blue After Dyeing?Dyeing your hair can have unexpected and unacceptable color results. This is a page about hair turned blue after dyeing.

 

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Hair Dye Left Hair Greenish?I am 52 yrs old. I was born with black hair and over the years I have been using ammonia free blonde to lighten my hair in preparation for grey. There is a nice grey colour, so I was a light colour. I dyed my hair another blonde and then put the grey through it and a green tinge came out.

 

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Bleaching Hair

Bleaching Your HairMuch care must be taken when bleaching your hair not to burn your scalp, and to get just the color you want. This is a page about bleaching your hair.

 

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Re-dyeing Hair?I want to remove the hair dye out of my hair. How long do I need to wait till I can dye it again? I have grey hair and I want to dye it brown. Currently my hair is black.

 

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Changing Hair Dyed Dark Brown to Blonde?I had my hair silver and then tried lavender. It failed, I got mint green. I put dark purple on to hide the green, but the dark purple kept fading so I went dark brown. My hair has some light shades of brown because I was letting the darkness fade. Do I have to remove the previous colors in order to go light blonde again?

 

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Re-dyeing Hair with Semi-permanent Dye?I coloured my hair on Friday with a semi-permanent light brown to my already darker coloured hair. The re-growth is still too light. Is it safe to colour over this with a darker brown of the same brand and also semi permanent? It's Monday. Or will my hair fall out?

 

A blonde woman with over processed hair.

Solutions for Over Processed HairPerms and coloring can leave your hair dry and brittle if done too often or improperly. Until new hair grows out you will need to treat your hair with safe, gentle products developed for damaged hair. This page offers solutions for over processed hair.

 

DIY Temporary Ombre Hair - finished hair

DIY Temporary Ombre HairI love to change the colour of my hair very often. To keep it super cheap (and fun) I do it myself at home. The trick is to skip on the $10-per-colour temporary hair chalks and use a $5 case of soft pastels from a craft store and have unlimited colors!

 

Straightening
Curly Hair

Straightening Curly HairWhether your hair is naturally curly or you have had a perm, you may want to straighten your hair style. This is a page about straightening curly hair.

 

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Protecting Hair from Sun Damage?I have been going to the beach every week and my hair has lightened, but I put coconut oil on it. I was wondering if exposure to the sun would damage my dry curly hair and is it a good idea to add camomile tea or lemon juice to my hair and should I do anything before or after?

 

Use a Wide Toothed Comb Instead of a Brush - red comb

Use a Wide Toothed Comb Instead of a BrushI switched over from a paddle brush to a wide tooth/detangling comb several years ago. I can see a big difference, because when I used a paddle brush, I would see tons of hairs stuck between the bristles.

 

Coconut Oil for
Hair Lightening

Use Coconut Oil for Hair LighteningUsing coconut oil in your hair before chemically lightening it can help protect it against damage. This is a page about use coconut oil for hair lightening.

 

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Talking to Mom About Shaving Legs?I am really afraid to ask my mom about shaving or waxing etc. My legs are really hairy and I hate it! I'm 14 and I asked my mom last summer and she said no. Also, when she got me some new razors for my underarms this year she said ''don't you think about shaving your legs''.

 

Coconut Oil Conditioner - coconut oil

Coconut Oil ConditionerCoconut oil can be used as a hair conditioner to moisturize your hair after washing it. This is a page about coconut oil conditioner.

 

A brunette with red highlights.

Getting Rid of Bright Red Highlights?If the red highlights you had put in your hair are too bright, you should speak with your hairstylist about fixing their error. You can also wait for the color to fade over the next few weeks. This is a page about getting rid of bright red highlights.

 

Blue plastic grocery bag.

How to Use a Plastic Bag for a Shower CapIf you need a shower cap and don't have one handy, a plastic shopping bag can be used as a substitute. This is a page about how to use a plastic bag for a shower cap.

 

Baking Sod

Using Baking Soda to Remove Hairspray from Your HairAdding baking soda to your shampoo can help remove all of the hairspray residue in your hair. This is a page about using baking soda to remove hairspray from your hair.

 

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Woman Dyeing Hair

Changing Hair Color from Dark to LightChanging naturally dark hair or hair that has been dyed a dark color to a lighter one, does require additional steps. This is a page about changing hair color from dark to light.

 

Hair Dye Brush and Container

Hair Turned Orange After DyeingThis is a page about hair turned orange after dyeing. When your hair color does not come out the way you want it, there is often a way to fix it.

 

A woman's hairy legs.

Removing Hair from Your Legs?This is a page about removing hair from your legs. Shaving is the most common way to remove hair on legs, but there are a few other ways that may work better for you.

 

A woman shaving her legs with a razor.

Shaving Legs With Sensitive Skin?This is a page about shaving legs with sensitive skin. Your choice of shave cream and razors can help leave your leg skin healthy, silky and smooth.

 

A jar of coconut oil next to a cracked coconut.

Using Coconut Oil for Damaged HairThis is a page about using coconut oil for damaged hair. Coconut oil is a great moisturizer for hair, skin, and nails. A small amount goes a long way.

 

woman with straightened hair

Perming Chemically Straightened Hair?If you have had your hair chemically straightened, you may not be able to get a perm for a long while. This is a page about perming chemically straightened hair.

 

A hairy forearm.

Bleaching the Hair on Your Arms?If you want to reduce the appearance of hair on your arm, lightening them is one solution. This is a page about bleaching hair on arms.

 

A woman brushing her long brown hair.

Brush Hair Daily to Help it GrowOne of the easiest way to make your hair grow fast is by brushing 100 times a day. Yes, I say 100 times a day; from the scalp to the tip of your hair.

 

A pile of cut lemons an a dish of lemon juice.

How Do I Lighten My Hair Without the Sun?There are a few methods for lightening your hair that do not require you to use commercial dyes or sun triggered products. This is a page about, "How do I lighten my hair without the sun?".

 

A man touching his hair.

How Do I Thicken My Hair?You can improve your hair's thickness by using shampoo for thinning hair, taking vitamins or by improving your diet. This page contains tips on how to get thicker hair.

 

woman with straight hair

Chemically Straightened Hair is DamagedThis is a page about chemically straightened hair is damaged. If you have gotten your hair straightened, it may have gotten damming in the process.

 

Close up of a woman getting perm.

Fixing a Bad Perm?This is a page about fixing a bad perm. If your perm does not take well, you can either go back to the stylist or try to fix it at home.

 

woman with shiny hair

Using Mayonnaise in Your HairThis is a page about using mayonnaise in your hair. For years many people have used mayonnaise to condition their hair and give it a healthy looking shine.

 

A woman noticing dandruff in her dark hair.

Using White Vinegar for DandruffThis is a page about using white vinegar for dandruff. Instead of trying expensive medicated shampoos, try using vinegar instead.

 

A woman blowdrying her thin and fine brown hair.

Adding Volume to Thin or Fine Hair?This is a page about adding volume to thin or fine hair. When hair is fine or thin you may find ways to style it or some hair products to make it look fuller.

 

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A woman looking at her hair with dismay.

Problems Growing Long Hair?This is a page about problems growing long hair. Many people want to grow their hair long but have trouble.

 

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Remedies for Thinning Hair?Can anyone tell me anything I can use to stop my hair from thinning? It started all over my whole head. When I really paid attention I realized I had been losing long strands for a while. Now the top of my head looks like a new born baby's.

 

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Perming Hair After Coloring?I have partially colored hair. Is it safe to do a home perm? If so, which one do you recommend?

 

Close up of woman with stenciled eyebrow

Using Eyebrow StencilsThis is a page about using eyebrow stencils. Having beautifully shaped eyebrows helps accentuate your eyes.

 

African American Woman with hands in her long natural hair

Growing Hair NaturallyThis is a page about growing hair naturally. Having hair that is slow to grow or trying to grow back hair after an illness can be frustrating and seem to take forever.

 

Mother cutting the her child's hair

Cutting Your Kids' HairThis is a page about cutting your kids' hair. For some parents, one way to cut costs is to cut their children's hair at home.

 

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Lightening Hair After Dyeing?Recently I wanted to dye my hair darker so I used a store bought box and the color turned out way too dark. Because of this I wanted to start over and go back to my normal color so I used a Color Oops and then used a box that was the color my normal hair was. It turned out being way too dark again.

 

African American woman with natural hair holding a strand and looking at it with concern

Remedy for Hair Damaged By Relaxer?This is a page about remedy for hair damaged by relaxer. The chemicals in a hair relaxer can sometimes do damage to your hair.

 

Victorian Braided Up-do Hairstyle

Victorian Braided Up-do HairstyleThis is a page about Victorian braided up-do hairstyle. This lovely hairstyle is perfect for special occasions.

 

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Coloring Your Hair at Home?What is the best home hair colour to use after normally going to a salon (it has become too expensive)?

 

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Unhappy with Highlight Hair Color?I highlighted my hair about 4 months back and I really don't like the colour. I had black hair and now I have dirty blonde highlights. What should I do?

 

Woman with shiny soft hair set in waves

Getting Shiny and Soft HairThis is a page about getting shiny and soft hair. The environment, diet, and hair care products and treatments can leave your hair dull and dry.

 

Woman having her eyebrows dyed

Re-Dyeing Your Eyebrows?This page is about re-dyeing your eyebrows. When your eyebrows are not the color you want, there are safe ways to change the color.

 

Woman with long hair smelling coffee beans in her cupped hands

Darkening Your Hair Color With CoffeeThis page is about darkening your hair color with coffee. Finding a natural alternative to enhance your hair color can save you money.

 

Man with spiked mohawk against brick colored background

Using Glue to Make a Mohawk with SpikesThis is a page about using glue to make a mohawk with spikes. There are many products you can use to style your mohawk with spikes.

 

Shave For $10 Per Year

Saving Money Using Double Edge Safety...This is a page about saving money using double edge safety razors. Sometimes old school ways are not obsolete, but rather a cost effective alternative to the current trend.

 

Hair being dyed a bright red color.

Fixing Hair Coloring MistakesThis is a page about fixing hair coloring mistakes. It can be a challenge to get the hair color you want and even harder to fix a mistake.

 

Woman with faded green blonde hair standing against a wood wall.  She is looking over her bare shoulder at the camera.

Green Hair After Dyeing?This is a page about green hair after dyeing. Your natural hair color and the type and shade of dye used can create surprising results.

 

Back view of a woman's sudsy hair as she washes it.

Washing Your Hair After Dyeing It?This is a page about washing your hair after dyeing it. Many people wonder if they can wash their hair soon after dyeing it or how long they must wait.

 

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Curling Iron Turned Hair Red?The other day I was curling my hair; I am blonde. I accidentally burned my hair and part of it turned red. Is there anything I can do about that?

 

female hand shaving legs

Asking Your Parents to Let You Shave?This is a page about asking your parents to let you shave. Young girls and boys are often hesitant about asking their parents to let them begin shaving.

 

woman having facial hair removed

Removing Facial HairThis is a page about removing facial hair. There are a variety of methods for having unwanted facial hair removed.

 

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Asking My Mom to Shave?I am 13 about to be 14. I want to ask my mom to let me shave, but I always back out. I'm a shy girl so I get really nervous. When we go to a party or anything else I always wear jeans. I'm always afraid of wearing shorts in summer, because I'm afraid of people talking about my legs.

 

Woman Brushing Fine Hair

Dealing with Fine HairThis is a page about dealing with fine hair. It can be very frustrating to detangle and style delicate fine hair.

 

Woman using Hair Dye

Fixing a Hair Dye DisasterThis is a page about fixing a hair dye disaster. Sometimes when you get your hair dyed, it just doesn't come out the way you expected. When this happens, getting your hair back to a color you are happy with is a major priority.

 

Woman Dyeing Her Hair

Removing Black Dye from Hair?This is a page about removing black dye from hair. Changing hair color can be a challenge when you are not happy with the way it is.

 

Woman Fixing Hair Color

Fixing Hair Color?This is a page about fixing hair color. It is common to dye your hair only to find that the result is not at all what you had expected.

 

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Rebonded and Dyed Hair Damaged?I just had my hair rebonded and dyed last Sunday. From the hair root to about 4 inches of my hair is smooth and shiny the latter is a little porous (buhaghag) and frizzy at the nape. They keep telling me my hair is resistant that's why the result is not as good as I expected.

 

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Straightened Hair With Frizzy Ends?I had my hair chemically straightened (Matrix Opti Soft) by a salon. On my way home I accidentally spilt a tiny but of water on the ends of a small section. I wiped it off as soon as possible. 5 days later I washed my hair for the first time. I then had fried and curly ends, where I can only guess, I dropped the water. I put a treatment on, but it did not fix it.So I went to a salon and had my hair cut all over to remove the dead ends, and cut out the above said frizz. It was all gone and no more frizz. Washed my hair again, and now it's back. Same section of hair! Help?

 

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Hair Extension Training?What techniques would I learn during hair extension training?

 

Dark Hair

Dyeing Hair Dark Naturally?This is a page about dyeing hair dark naturally. There are a number of ways you can dye your dark hair naturally, without the use of harsh chemical dyes.

 

Woman Washing Her Hair

Reducing Build up on Your Hair?This is a page about reducing build up on your hair. Many popular hair care products can leave buildup in your hair making it look dull and feel sticky.

 

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Remedies for Frizzy Hair?I have frizzy hair from the roots. No matter how much conditioner i leave in my hair it is still dry and frizzy. I think my hair is damaged by chemicals. I had it dyed once and permed it quite a lot of times. I think that is what causes it to be dry and frizzy.

 

Woman with Short Hair Style

Choosing a Short Hair Style?This is a page about choosing a short hair style. Finding the most attractive hair style for you hair type and face shape can be a challenge. Short hair generally takes less time for styling and care.

 

A woman washing her hair.

Hair Washing Tips and TricksThis is a page about hair washing tips and tricks. Keeping your hair healthy and manageable begins with shampooing.

 

Woman Cleaning Hair

Deep Cleaning HairThis is a page about deep cleaning hair. Many of the hair care products we use, as well as, environmental pollution can leave your hair dull, lifeless, limp, and generally unclean looking.

 

Using Kool-Aid to Color Hair

Using Kool-Aid to Color HairThis is a page about using Kool-aid to color hair. Using Kool-Aid is a cheap way to temporarily dye your hair with bright colors.

 

A woman combing conditioner into her hair.

Using Hair Conditioner?This is a page about using hair conditioner. Choosing the best products to use for your hair will be determined by a variety of factors.

 

A box of cherry Jell-O

Dyeing Hair With Jell-OThis is a page about dyeing hair with Jell-O. Jell-O works great as a nonpermanent hair dye.

 

Synthetic Hair

Cleaning Synthetic Hair?This is a page about cleaning synthetic hair. Cleaning synthetic hair, such as a wig, requires a special process and products.

 

Home Perm

Perm Tips and TricksThis is a page about perm tips and tricks. When you do permanents at home, you want to make sure you do it correctly to get just the amount of curl you want.

 

A man applying coal tar shampoo.

Using Coal Tar Shampoo?This is a page about using coal tar shampoo. tar shampoo is used by persons with psoriasis, dandruff, and other skin conditions.

 

Striped Sock

Using A Sock as a Volumizing Hair BunThis is a page about using a sock as a volumizing hair bun. An old sock is the perfect start of a great thick hair bun. Another use for those solitary socks that we seem to always have lying about.

 

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Keeping Your Hairstyle While Sleeping?I am looking for a soft, makeshift curler form to hold the set of a page boy style while sleeping. What can I use? Any ideas?

 

Dyeing Red Hair

Dyeing Hair Red?This is a page about dyeing hair red. Whether using commercial hair dye or natural henna, you may want your hair a shade of red.

 

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Brightening Bleached Blond Hair?I am a bleached blond African American. Can I use Clairol Shimmer Lights conditioning shampoo to take the dull yellow out?

 

Man with Beard Stubble

Softening Beard Stubble?This is a page about softening beard stubble. The stubble that grows back in after you shave is often quite stiff and scratchy.

 

Colored Hair Extensions

Storing Hair ExtensionsThis page is about storing hair extensions. Keeping hair pieces safe from being flattened, styled and ready to use is the goal.

 

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Hair Dye Too Orange?I dyed a bit of my hair red a few months ago and now it's like a orange/pink color and I hate it. I don't really want to dye it as my natural hair color. I just want to bring it back to red.

 

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Natural Hair Color Fading?My hair is naturally black. Now it's fading into brown. How can I get my original hair color back?

 

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Dyeing Hair a Lighter Color?I was blonde as a child and grew into a dark blonde/brown. I want to go lighter, subtly. I am looking for the best hair color for dark brown eyes. Do I use a frost and glow and go over that with a neutral light blonde?

 

Photo of a hair stylist holding a blow dryer.

Finding a Good Hair StylistThis page is about finding a good hair stylist. Always getting your hair cut and styled exactly the way you want it is a real challenge, but there are ways you can make it easier.

 

A dark haired woman dying her hair.

A Green Guide to Hair DyesThis is a page about a green guide to hair dyes. Many commercial hair dyes contain various chemicals and dyes. If you are looking for something a bit more ecofriendly and safer for you to use, there are other options.

 

Woman with highlights in her hair.

Growing Out Hair With Highlights?This is a page about growing out hair with highlights. Highlights lend a dramatic effect to your hair. However, when they start to grow out they no longer look that nice.

 

girl with highlights

Highlighting Your HairThis is a page about highlighting your hair. Adding highlights to your hair is a process that you can do at home by following a few simple steps.

 

Girl with puffy hair.

Styling Puffy Hair?This is a page about styling puffy hair. Puffy or very curly hair can be a challenge to style.

 

A woman coloring her hair.

Choosing a Hair Color to Complement Skin Tone...This is a page about choosing a hair color to complement skin tone and eye color. Choosing the best color to dye your hair will depend on your intent.

 

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Colouring Hair Makes Scalp Itch?I colour my hair once a month, when it turns to grey hair. I have loads of grey. When I colour it gets itchy. Is this normal?

 

Man with a mohawk.

Sleeping With a Mohawk Haircut?This is a page about sleeping with a mohawk. Keeping your mohawk styled for a time means you will need to sleep with it. This can be done fairly easily.

 

A girl with a mohawk.

Mohawks on GirlsThis is a page about mohawks on girls. Mohawks are not just for guys. Many girls also sport this distinctive haircut made popular in the '80s by punk rock bands.

 

dyeing hair

Dyed Hair Turned Yellow?This is a page about dyed hair turned yellow. Before you go spend a lot of money to repair the unacceptable results of your dye job, there are some ways you may be able to fix it yourself.

 

Using a flat iron to straighten hair.

Remedies for Hair Damaged by a Flat Iron?This page is about remedies for hair damaged by a flat iron. Regular heat from a styling iron can damage your hair.

 

dyed hair

Using Temporary Hair DyeThis page is about using temporary hair dye. Sometimes a change in hair color can be fun when it's not permanent.

 

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