Lets talk PLATINUM BLONDE. [ Posted on November 11, 2009 @ 11:23 pm ] madradhair [______isometric] About my hair: Pretty fried cannot hold color well (red washes out in a couple weeks) A very dull neutral grayish brown. Natural color is a dark red-based brown. What I have: Jerome Russell Powder Bleach and 30 Vol cream peroxide What type of toner do I need to get that perfect whitish-Platinum blonde color? I also have manic panic cotton candy pink and have this fantasy of having light pinky hair .. dont know if this would be possible. please advise. Also, I've had blonde hair before, and doing roots was a nightmare. Any tips on how to maintain your roots easily? I want to know this before I take the platinum blonde plunge. Lastly, Would blonde or pink work with my skin tone?( PICS )   get off the bus

HELP PLEASE :D [ Posted on November 11, 2009 @ 11:38 pm ] madradhair [jennahaseyes] this is me, (yes, thats my natural hair. i didnt curl it) now, what color should i dye it? :D pictures are always nice. also, this is gonna be my haircut. -growing it out longer so just a trim on the ends, shorter layers, bangs cut shorter (sidebangs)- good? feel free to suggest haircuts too :) THANK YOU!!   Read (2) get off the bus

Time for a Trim [ Posted on November 12, 2009 @ 1:06 am ] madradhair [agroof] So, at the end of August I decided to get an asymmetrical hair cut. This was not my first time getting one, but I was so impatient and I didn't wait for my hair to grow out very long so it'd be more dramatic. This was how it was at first: (Sorry for the shitty webcam quality) ( and now.. ) get off the bus

Hello Mad Rad Hair folk! [ Posted on November 12, 2009 @ 12:05 am ] madradhair [orangesodaowns] [ music | Innerpartysystem ] I haven't been around in a while and I decided that I need a new look, sooooo here I am. I'll give you all a small timeline because you guys and gals seem to enjoy that sort of thing. :) ( Brown to blue to purple to black and back again! ) Read (1) get off the bus

My secrets (a book!) [ Posted on November 11, 2009 @ 10:17 pm ] madradhair [slightly_paved] Since many of you have been asking how i keep my hair in such healthy, shiny condition while putting it through intense color processing, i've decided to post it for anyone else who may be interested. To start, I would be lying if I said my genetics don't have anything to do with it. My hair is naturally fine, straight and a medium neutral blonde...this plays a HUGE part in the ability to change the color often. Since my hair has little eumelanin (which creates brown pigments) and little pheomelanin (which creates red pigments) synthetic hair color doesn't have much to attach itself to once placed inside my cuticle. But, because of my hair structure and effort to keep my cuticle closed (with products, cold water and treatments), i can retain color well, but easily remove it when i want to. A lot more goes into hair color than most people think and it's much more of a physics equation than grabbing a box off the shelf and thinking "i'm going to get this color overnight." Many people make the mistake of using these boxes of permanent color over and over again, not having any idea how the color works, what it does to your hair or even considering what has been on your hair before! BIGGEST MISTAKE: box color. the end. I understand that many women don't have the means to keep up with their hair color on a regular basis. I know that it can be expensive...I've been the devoted client (who wont touch her own hair), I've been the DIY client (whose screwed up the color and went back to the stylist for a fix), I've been the college student (with no money, a lot of courage and too much time) and I've been the stylist. However, I have never put box color on my hair. If you are brave enough to DIY, my best advice: school yourself. research, ask questions, understand why and how. Sally's (along with other beauty supply stores that allow you to purchase without a license) carries color that is as close to professional color that you can obtain without a cosmetology license. Purchasing from there will force you to learn more about hair color and what you need and should use. Most box color uses a high percentage of peroxide so it can lighten and deposit color simultaneously. However, the developer is typically not high enough to loosen the color molecules of synthetic hair color that was previously applied. This will always result in uneven coverage and cause more damage to parts of your hair that may not require it. When mixing color yourself and knowing why you would need 10 vol as opposed to 20, 30 or 40, not only saves your hair from over-processing but also allows better control in an even haircolor. Sometimes, however, this is really tough to do yourself and permits salons to charge up the ass for a color correction. If this wasn't bad enough for box color, some of them (mostly mens and some womens...progressive dyes) contain metallic dyes which coat the hair shaft. Metallic dyes are almost impossible to remove because bleach is designed to open up the cuticle and break up or dissolve color molecules...this cannot be done easily if the color sits on top. Also, if you are thinking about getting a perm or relaxer and have colored with box colored at ALL (unless its been cut out), think again. Your hair will literally disinegrate and i've seen it first hand! SO. learn about color, mix it yourself and follow directions VERY specifically. The second most important part: cut your fricken hair! it doesn't matter if it is a fraction of an inch, trim your hair every time you color your it or wait no more than 6-8 weeks. If you are using heat tools on a regular basis, you are especially prone to breakage because of the drying effects these tools can have. Also, turn your flat irons down (i know you love your CHI's but no heat adjustment??? no way) , use your dryer on low heat and get serious about using a heat protection of some sort. There are plenty out there and many of them are not expensive. just trim it. long hair is great but not if it's stringy and fragile. lastly: baby it i know many of you like to go days without washing your hair...it helps to hold the color and style easier. however, my hair does not do well with this...if i wash my hair in the late afternoon on Tuesday, by Wednesday morning I have this nappy, seperated hair with oily bangs and a matte finish all over. i believe it's best to at least wash your scalp every day or every other day. As much styling products as we use, that much is building up onto your scalp and possibly blocking the way for your natural sebum (that helps to give your hair the shine and luster) to proceed. But the same goes for overwashing which could create a dry scalp by stripping your hair of the natural oils or creating excessive production of sebum,(mostly for you fine hair folk) so you must be careful. condition, always. find the best conditioner for your hair and use it. deep condition once a week after a chemical process or if your hair is feeling dry...this is most important during the winter months or in dry climates. sulfate free shampoos get the thumbs up from me as well as leave in protein treatments. some of my favorite shampoos, conditioners and styling products: Pureology (entire line) Ojon (hydrating) Lanza Healing ColorCare Tigi's Dumb Blonde Conditioner Redken Extreme AntiSnap (absolute life saver) Redken Extreme Iron Repair Ojon Daily Intensive Shine Treatment Straight Sexy Hair Straightening Balm So that's that! I hope this could help some of you and answer some of your questions. Thanks for being so lovely! my website will be done in the next week or so, so check it out and save it on your browser. www.JenniferDefy.com and i'll leave you with one of my favorite hair moments! Read (5) get off the bus

yay! [ Posted on November 11, 2009 @ 6:42 pm ] madradhair [x_atlantis] dyed my hair on saturday. ( before and after ) Read (4) get off the bus

Color suggestions! [ Posted on November 11, 2009 @ 8:27 pm ] madradhair [____robot] Does anyone what brand/color dye i can use to achieve this color? ( Pictures here ) Read (1) get off the bus

[ Posted on November 11, 2009 @ 7:38 pm ] madradhair [gusterrhoid] Dear Madradhair, I've finally decided to go a natural color for most of my hair. Any tips on how to cover up the pink/red/purpleish nicely? I did not use Atomic Pink this time, so I'm thinking it might not be so bad? But I don't want it to turn out black, or really uneven. I'm not ENTIRELY getting rid of pink though! Leaving bits by my face :) Or should I suck it up and go to a salon? Now: How I want it again: ( Read more... ) Read (9) get off the bus

Need help. [ Posted on November 11, 2009 @ 5:46 pm ] madradhair [ultraviolent___] I've been looking for days for a style that pops out at me, but I have yet to find it. I want to cut my hair but I'm not sure how, I'm going to be dying it bright red with neon orange and yellow peakaboos, but I want to cut it before I do that. Heres a picture for reference of my face, my hair is currently icky bleach blonde and an inch or so above my boobs.( Read more... ) Read (1) get off the bus

advice [ Posted on November 11, 2009 @ 6:34 pm ] madradhair [trashcansinatra] what should i do for I( bangs ) Read (2) get off the bus

[ Posted on November 11, 2009 @ 2:49 pm ] madradhair [bamboo82] Hello all. I’m going to be coloring my hair soon, and I’m thinking about getting rid of the blond in my hair. I’m going to be going back to a red color I had previously, but I’m concerned about coloring over the blond. Is there a filler I should put on first? And is there a good brand you recommend? ( So it's not text only ) Read (8) get off the bus

new hair. [ Posted on November 11, 2009 @ 4:13 pm ] madradhair [goodgirlzero] before ( new hair ) Read (19) get off the bus

college destroys knowledge, media destroys information [ Posted on November 11, 2009 @ 3:41 pm ] madradhair [pixiesfetish] LIDDO ZEBRA LIDDO TREE/MOTHER NATURE ( Read more... ) Read (6) get off the bus

Never Mind The Buzzcocks S23E05 [ Posted on November 11, 2009 @ 9:43 pm ] buzzzcocks [miss_jaffacake] 39 Never Mind The Buzzcocks S23E05 Icons - Frank Skinner, Jon Richardson, Calvin Harris, Tinchy Stryder, Fearne Cotton - 30 textless icons - 9 quote icons - comment and credit and all that jazz Teasers ( i used to work at a bakery, and we used to make these bloomers. and at the end of the night before we chucked them out, we'd hollow them out and make them into shoe... ) get off the bus

help! [ Posted on November 11, 2009 @ 3:38 pm ] madradhair [0fthe_sea] [ music | akron/family ] i have pretty fine, naturally straight hair that doesn't hold a curl. if anyone else has hair like this, can you post some pictures of your hair and give me some styling tips? i'm getting a haircut tomorrow and soon i'll be studying abroad in new zealand, so i need something really fucking cute and low-maintenance. this is my hair now and i'll most likely be getting an a-line somewhere between my chin and my shoulders with lots of layers and cute choppy pieces.  Read (9) get off the bus

Part Questions! [ Posted on November 11, 2009 @ 1:43 pm ] madradhair [xkatiefmx]  This might sound really stupid but I want to know how to part my hair like below (See Picture/s below). Me in the cut! I do have side bangs normally I part my hair on the side with my bangs so they sweep across and i part it all the way back My Explanion of what I want Incase the pictures aren't clear: I just want my bangs to sweep across and then not have a part back all the way. Sorry These are Audrey Kitching. ( More Below Including My Part ) Read (8) get off the bus

Dyed hair [ Posted on November 11, 2009 @ 2:06 pm ] madradhair [laura_114] Hey everyone. I just joined because I need opinions. Today I tried to highlight my already reddish hair resulting in a horrible orange color. I then tried to correct it by dyeing over it with Revlon Light Auburn. Can you tell me if it looks okay? ( Before )</div> Read (9) get off the bus

Yes/No? [ Posted on November 11, 2009 @ 1:08 pm ] madradhair [lovelikesunset] Hey guys! So I'm getting my hair done Thursday and I need your advice(:   ( check it outttt.  ) Read (3) get off the bus

L'OREAL HiColor for dark hair... [ Posted on November 11, 2009 @ 12:29 pm ] madradhair [lizlicious] [ mood | busy ] [ music | Lavender purring! ] Hello my lovely ladies and the occasional gentleman! I have naturally very dark hair and I'm thinking about trying L'OREAL HiColor. I was just wondering if you could possibly post pics of your results from using one of the red or ginger/orange shades they have. Finnegan thanks you in advance! ( Natural ) Read (8) get off the bus

ABRACADABRA. [ Posted on November 11, 2009 @ 11:50 am ] madradhair [vivalagloria] HIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII EVERYONE. God damn, that would've come out really annoying if you could hear me say it out loud. So I'm going to include a SMALL TIMELINE here, because some people simply don't believe me when I tell them about all the adventures my hair has been on. ALSO ALSO ALSO LAKJFALSDFJAD I'M SHAVING MY HEAD IN JUNE! ( HI I'M BLONDE. )   ( HI I'M BLONDE. ) Read (5) get off the bus

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