Dying My Hair with Hydrogen Peroxide

RE: Dying My Hair with Hydrogen Peroxide Post By darkocean (Guest Post) (12/01/2008) If you have dark hair, brown/black using peroxide will make it orangy at first. keep using it it'll get lighter. Don't leave it in to long if you have naturally dry hair as it'll stress it out and make it dryer and cause breakage. The kindest way to do this is to wash your hair, squeeze out excess water, mix 1/4 cup peroxide with water pour all over your hair and massage in, avoiding the scalp as much as possible. Put in a bun if long. let hair dry, rinse out. Put your best conditioner in and let that sit in your hair for a 1/2 hour. rinse. Got a ceramic hair straightening iron? Say good buy to any frizzys! Straighten it. Apply a nice moisturizing hair cream I like Secret Weapon. Repeat each day until happy with the color. Oh ya you can also go and get 2 light strawberry blond hair kits. Use them a week before, this will give you reddish-brown hair (if you have dark brown or black hair) and speed things up. And when your in the in between stage of using the peroxide you wont get that weird orangey look it'll just get blondish red and then eventually get lighter and lighter. Way cheaper then going to the salon. And very gradual people won't notice until your hair gets really light.. I also use lemon juice + water and spray that on my hair, then condition it well after words. Been doing this from age 14 or so. I only do this when I'm tired of my dark brown hair. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Dying My Hair with Hydrogen Peroxide Post by pamphyila (498) | (11/28/2008) Profile | Blog! | Contact I have used regular drug store strength hydrogen peroxide to give my light brown/dark blonde hair highlights with great success. I started with Sun In & then discovered that applying the hydrogen peroxide with a cotton ball on dirty hair, and leaving it & then using color shampoo & conditioner (1/2 red + 1/2 blonde) gives me strawberry blonde highlights. Then I just apply the peroxide to the new growth near my part and scalp, etc. - it's not necessary to apply it to the ends of your hair. It comes out beautifully and looks very natural. I have perplexed hairdressers who can figure out if my hair is colored or natural! You can learn how to do it & which combination works for you. Peroxide does tend to give you reddish tints. I think lemon juice - even SunIn would be more purely blonde. It's great for me, as I have sensitive skin & when I trry commercial touchups, it gives me skin irritation... Report Spam or Abuse RE: Dying My Hair with Hydrogen Peroxide Post By Lizzie (Guest Post) (11/26/2008) I just tried to lighten my hair with hydrogen peroxide the 50/50 way. Before, I had died black hair, now it seems just a tad bit lighter with a red tint to it. It looks good, I will definitely try this again. I recommend to anyone trying this for the First time, Do not leave it in too long, watch it closely so it doesn't change the color too much. A little at a time. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Dying My Hair with Hydrogen Peroxide Post By Sequoa (Guest Post) (11/26/2008) I have reddish hair. How will it turn out? Report Spam or Abuse RE: Dying My Hair with Hydrogen Peroxide Post By Brit (Guest Post) (10/09/2008) Well my original hair color is blond but I dyed it red about two months ago, and it's a darkish red. I wanted to use hydrogen peroxide. How would I go about it? Report Spam or Abuse RE: Dying My Hair with Hydrogen Peroxide Post By (Guest Post) (09/19/2008) I used Hp when I was 17 yrs old and I loved the results. I washed my hair - towel dried and then soaked with the hp. left it in for a while dried and got a nice blond. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Dying My Hair with Hydrogen Peroxide Post By Betty Jean (Guest Post) (09/16/2008) I have red, auburn hair. I was wondering what color my hair would go if I used peroxide on it? Report Spam or Abuse RE: Dying My Hair with Hydrogen Peroxide Post By Jaimie (Guest Post) (08/30/2008) I have light brown/ dirty blond hair. I've tried lemon juice then went tanning. I've tried lemon juice and hydrogen peroxide and went tanning. but nothing seems to work. would i get better results if I tried JUST peroxide (and the peroxide is just a house hold product). Report Spam or Abuse RE: Dying My Hair with Hydrogen Peroxide Post By Haley (Guest Post) (08/24/2008) What type of conditioner do you use? Report Spam or Abuse how do you dye hair with peroxide? Post By heather (Guest Post) (08/16/2008) I've never tried it but isn't it going to stay permanent and ruin your hair. Editor's Note: Peroxide is permanent. It bleaches your hair. Hydrogen peroxide, the kind for first aid, is not very strong so it wouldn't do much but hairdressers peroxide does bleach and is permanent. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Dying My Hair with Hydrogen Peroxide Post By SunSurfDude (Guest Post) (07/28/2008) I'd only recommend hydrogen peroxide for a little lightening, not a whole dye job. A stylist told me I have natural red highlights (I have dark brown hair) and I wanted to bring out the red more for a different look. So I researched this use of hydrogen peroxide first and experimented. First with a 1:1 solution. Worked through the hair and let it dry. Then a little stronger say 2:3 and it really brought out the red and lightened the brown enough to give that beach sun look. Didn't leave my hair dry at all (guess it depends on your hair type). Cheers! Report Spam or Abuse RE: Dying My Hair with Hydrogen Peroxide Post By Guest (Guest Post) (07/16/2008) I used 3% hydrogen peroxide to clean my face for a month or so and one day noticed that the little bit of hair near my face and my eyebrows had turned this beautiful pure blond (I naturally have dark blond hair and dark eyebrows). It took a really long time for this to happen though, now I am experimenting with the rest of my hair. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Dying My Hair with Hydrogen Peroxide Post By guy with bad haircut (Guest Post) (06/15/2008) My roommate just gave me a bad haircut and I'm testing the peroxide theory. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Dying My Hair with Hydrogen Peroxide Post By cassidy (Guest Post) (06/13/2008) No worries if it turns reddish, its expected sometimes. I've used store bought platinum blonde and my hair is a light, light brown, and it barely changed my hair, just made it lighter. So washed it out and re -did it right away and left it in almost an hour after the box said to. I had forgotten about it. Yet my hair is now finally a nice blonde. Peroxide will turn dark hair reddish, but just keep working with it. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Dying My Hair with Hydrogen Peroxide Post By Gabby (Guest Post) (06/12/2008) I used color from a drug store and my hair turned a brassy orange; it was naturly a dirty blonde with light blonde highlights. The highlights stayed the same but my natural color turned orange. should I use hp on my hair to take the orange away? or what should I use? Report Spam or Abuse RE: Dying My Hair with Hydrogen Peroxide Post By Allison (Guest Post) (06/04/2008) Have been dying my hair w/ peroxide for 15 years and my hair is still in good shape. I put a little on the roots every 3 months or so. My natural color is medium blonde. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Dying My Hair with Hydrogen Peroxide Post By guest (Guest Post) (05/24/2008) Hey I tried hydrogen peroxide on my black hair with a 50/50 solution and I did that for a couple days. I used some pretty good conditioner though. My hair turned to a reddish brown color. My friends says it's a good color for me. I may go lighter. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Dying My Hair with Hydrogen Peroxide Post By Melissa Benoit (Guest Post) (05/23/2008) Depending on what your orginal hair color is determines how brassy it will turn out. Dark hair will turn orange. No Doubt. Blondes can clean out the buit up impurities with a 50/50 solution or adding it to your shampoo weekly for a lighter look. I would suggest if it is your first time putting chemicals in your hair, do a small patch test before commiting to your whole head. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Dying My Hair with Hydrogen Peroxide Post By nayer (Guest Post) (05/22/2008) I am just about to dye my hair. It's dark black and I thought to lighten it with hp then put live chestnut brown dye on it. Will the hp affect my hair in any way? Report Spam or Abuse RE: Dying My Hair with Hydrogen Peroxide Post By Rachel (Guest Post) (04/23/2008) I am about to do the same with the peroxide but, I have seen many bad results and many many good results. So my thoughts are that if you simply put it in a little section at a time then rinse and condition, it will indeed work without making your hair "rubbery and stretchy"... =] Report Spam or Abuse RE: Dying My Hair with Hydrogen Peroxide Post By maddie (Guest Post) (04/05/2008) I just died my dark brown hair with Hydrogen Peroxide. I look so ugly! My hair turned this ugly reddish brownish color.I learned that I was pretty the way I was & that I shouldn't have changed my self. NEVER USE hydrogen peroxide on your hair! Report Spam or Abuse RE: Dying My Hair with Hydrogen Peroxide Post By Manda (Guest Post) (04/02/2008) My hair was a REALLY dark brown, my mom's friend try dying it blonde with store bought sye, t only turn a medium brown. I use sun-in alot of it. But my hair still stays the same... Will hydrogen peroxcide work for me? Report Spam or Abuse RE: Dying My Hair with Hydrogen Peroxide Post By kelsie (Guest Post) (03/30/2008) I was going to get normal highlights but my mom didn't want me to. Then she told me about hp and so I might do it to my hair, but my hair is like a darker brown, but nothing close to black.Trust me, you can tell there is brown. What color will the highlights be? Report Spam or Abuse RE: Dying My Hair with Hydrogen Peroxide Post By Guest Post (Guest Post) (03/30/2008) I am about to dye my hair with hp. I am a little worried, though, because I have seen some bad results but then some good ones. Do you think I should do something else? Report Spam or Abuse RE: Dying My Hair with Hydrogen Peroxide Post By angi (Guest Post) (03/14/2008) My hair is all different colors I don't mind it I just need a change. I haven't been able to dye my hair because I was pregnant. I was wondering if the hydrogen peroxide will work, with my hormones being out of whack and my hair being all different colors and all, someone let me know. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Dying My Hair with Hydrogen Peroxide Post By sam (Guest Post) (03/09/2008) I want to have a honey blonde hair color what do I do? Report Spam or Abuse RE: Dying My Hair with Hydrogen Peroxide Post By cat-eye (Guest Post) (02/26/2008) Ii have really dark brown, almost black hair, and I used hp on it, but, I never got any results! Report Spam or Abuse RE: Dying My Hair with Hydrogen Peroxide Post By Celeste (Guest Post) (01/11/2008) Well this is my first time dying my hair with hydrogen peroxide. And I'm about to try it with lemon juice. I just hope it works. Although, a few days ago, I dyed my hair with some kind of natural dye to lighten my hair to dye it again but a little golden brown, but since I had my hair black it only dyed the tips and the tip of my forehead, so I really hope this works. Thanks for the tips...they're helping. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Dying My Hair with Hydrogen Peroxide Post By (Guest Post) (01/01/2008) It will work but deep condition it and you have to apply heat Report Spam or Abuse RE: Dying My Hair with Hydrogen Peroxide Post By debbie (Guest Post) (11/24/2007) Been doing it for years. I use a capful about twice a month. I pour it on the top of my freshly washed and dried hair and then comb in. Each time I wash my hair I apply a little to my eyebrows, keeps them with a little blond highlights. Looks golden. I have a naturally dirty blond color. I had stopped for a few years, don't know why I quit (I am 51) and when I started back it seemed to make my hair healthier. More shiny. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Dying My Hair with Hydrogen Peroxide Post By Marissa (Guest Post) (09/08/2007) Hi, I had dirty/darkish blond hair and this summer my cousin showed me one way to dye it with Hydrogen Peroxide. We would just go to the beach or lay out side and then wet our hair once and pour the peroxide on. I got great results and my hair is now a nice light blond but not like white or anything. Just make sure to use a hydrating conditioner soon after because it dries out your hair a lot! :D Report Spam or Abuse RE: Dying My Hair with Hydrogen Peroxide Post By Kelly (Guest Post) (08/15/2007) Hi, I have dark brown hair and use peroxide to lighten it and usually dont have a problem but this time i have a orange brassy look to it, does anyone know how i can get rid of the orange, maybe try lemon juice/water.... please help"" Report Spam or Abuse RE: Dying My Hair with Hydrogen Peroxide Post By Nikki (Guest Post) (08/09/2007) it took me a couple of tries to lighten my hair, but the truth is that there is no one true way for everyone to lighten their hair unless they get it done professionally. I recommend that you try out different methods, such as vinegar, peroxide, lemon juice, olive oil, and any other types of natural lighteners. It is all about your color and your texture. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Dying My Hair with Hydrogen Peroxide Post By megan (Guest Post) (07/31/2007) hey . does peroxide really work? i'm trying it tonight how do i use it? Report Spam or Abuse RE: Dying My Hair with Hydrogen Peroxide Post By Suggestion (Guest Post) (07/31/2007) Please mention the color of your hair when writing comments, as results may vary with each color, and it would be helpful to know. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Dying My Hair with Hydrogen Peroxide Post by pamphyila (498) | (07/26/2007) Profile | Blog! | Contact For years I have been using ordinary household peroxide on DIRTY hair (& mine tends to be oily) -to create strawberry blonde highlights. I apply once a week or so - and then usually am taking a bath - so I leave it on 5 mins. or so - then apply colored shampoo (1/2 & 1/2 red and blonde), wash once, re-apply, put on a shower cap and sit in the tub for 20-30 mins., rinse and then use colored conditioner. I apply the peroxide to the new growth around the roots, at my part and around my face, leaving the ends, as they are already blonde. Works great for natural-looking and inexpensive highlights! And as it is gradual, it is easy on the hair, too. (Mine is dark blonde to begin with - your results may vary....) Report Spam or Abuse RE: Dying My Hair with Hydrogen Peroxide Post by Arouka (1) | (07/26/2007) Contact I have salon peroxide and want to create sun in with it. I know that salon products are more intense than store products....has anyone used this? And if so....what was the ratio of peroxide/water. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Dying My Hair with Hydrogen Peroxide Post By Anna from Costa Ric (Guest Post) (06/24/2007) I posted the original inquiry about this in October of last year. I have never had problems using Sun-in or any of the other lighteners of similar composition. Since Hydrogen Peroxide is listed as one of the ingredients, I went ahead and tried it. It worked good, but I actually got better results with Sun-in {{more notice-able lightening}} I have used Infusium 23 leave-in conditioner for many years, so once my hair was dry, I used the Infusium 23. I have not noticed any problems with the condition of my hair. If you've never used it, perhaps try it on an inconspicuous area. Could you snip a section as a test piece, possibly? Report Spam or Abuse RE: Dying My Hair with Hydrogen Peroxide Post By Amanda (Guest Post) (06/23/2007) hey i'm trying to dye my hair blonde but my hair is red and has blonde steaks. Well all i can afford right now is hydrogen peroxide and i was wondering if that would work. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Dying My Hair with Hydrogen Peroxide Post By Juicy123 (Guest Post) (06/16/2007) I dyed my hair with hydrogen peroxide and now its bleach strawberry blondish Report Spam or Abuse RE: Dying My Hair with Hydrogen Peroxide Post by jinnel1973 (1) | (06/04/2007) Contact when i was 17 i did the 50/50 hdrogen peroxide bleaching thing, after a few weeks my hair got really rubbery & strecthy and broke off. i had to wait for it to grow out and cut all the "dyed" parts off. now i'm 33 and i'll never dye my hair again. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Dying My Hair with Hydrogen Peroxide Post By Paula Jo Carr (Guest Post) (10/31/2006) I did 50/50 with water sprayed onto light brown hair in front of my bathrooms makeup lights for a week, while indeed putting on my makeup (about 20 to minutes) AND the results were wonderful! Of course my hairdresser said it was amazing that my hair hadn't of turned a nasty orange color BUT it didn't. I would suggest snipping a piece of your hair in the back near your neck line and try it on it first. Good luck I know that I will do mine again next year as it looked so natural that my neighbor said I can tell you have been out working in the sun in your yard...it looks that natural that even my own parents never mentioned it when they saw me! Good luck! Report Spam or Abuse RE: Dying My Hair with Hydrogen Peroxide Post By guest post (Guest Post) (10/28/2006) I have dark brown hair and have used regular hydrogen peroxide to lighten my hair for years. I just pour some on after washing and conditioning my hair. Leave it just a few minutes and rinse out. It will slowly lighten each time. Been doing this since I was 16 and am now 48 with no problems. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Dying My Hair with Hydrogen Peroxide Post By (Guest Post) (10/28/2006) If you use just hydrogen peroxide on your hair; it will turn a brassy orange color; see a pro!! Report Spam or Abuse