Saturday, March 27, 2010

make natural red hair dye


How to make natural red hair dye.
The most irritating thing about dyeing your hair red is the same as with every other color. You could end up bald just by using very strong chemicals. The natural method is friendlier, but getting that red hair going will not be easy. You will not succeed in dyeing your blonde or black hair unless you have the right natural red hair dye. To make a good red hair dye, carry out these steps.

Make sure you have made up your mind. The first step to having a red hair dye is to make sure that you really want to have one. Unless you are making the dye for another person, you have to decide if you are willing to go all the way. It will take you a couple of times to make the recipe because dyeing your hair red could take more than one application. Aside from that, having red hair might not suit you at all. You will need to clarify your decision with yourself several times before you make any move.

Gather the materials. You will need a cup of rose hips, 2 cups water, and unsweetened red Kool-Aid. You might want to cut the rose hips or squeeze them a little bit. This will facilitate the release of the fruit’s juices, and lessen the time you have to spend on this.

Making the dye. Place ½ cup of the red Kool-Aid into a casserole with the 2 cups of water then stir it. Heat the casserole on your stove. Adjust the stove to medium heat just before the mixture boils, and then put in the rose hips. Stir the concoction every now and then until the liquid turns into a paste. Transfer the paste into a cooler container then let it cool for a while

Using the dye. Test a small amount of the paste on your skin to see if you can tolerate the heat. Using the paste when it is cold and more solid might not be advisable since it can leave parts of your hair untreated. Testing the paste on your skin for 20 minutes will also determine if you are allergic to any of the ingredients.

Storing the dye. Place the dye in an airtight container, which should be stored in a cool and dry place. If the dye dries up anyway, stir it while adding a tsp of water until it regains its thick consistency. Repeat step 1 to make a new batch of the dye if it will not turn back into a paste.

When you decide to use the dye, use it like you would when you have the artificial one. Although this recipe could produce a more natural red hair, you might have to use it several times to get the hair color that you are looking for. Always be reminded to use the product on a smaller scale first before actually applying it on the rest of your hair.

perfect black hair color


How to choose the perfect black hair color.
Changing your hair color is fun, exciting and can drastically alter your look. If you decide to be a brunette and trade in your golden locks for silky black tresses, you have the option of having it done professionally in a salon or using a kit and doing it yourself at home.

A lot of people are able to carry off having darker hair color than lighter color. Just about any race and most skin tones will look lovely with dark tresses. Black hair can look exotic and look very dramatic against pale Caucasian skin. Asians and African Americans generally have black hair.

Black hair is relatively easy to do since there are not that many shades of the color in the way there are for blonde, brown and red hair colors. Black hair color is usually just jet black, or black with blue tinge.

If you are ready to have the sexy look and allure black hair offers, read on. Here’s how to choose the perfect black hair color.

1 Decide what kind of coverage you need. Do you want to dye your entire head black or do you need to just cover our roots. If you just need to color your roots, you may decide to do the hair dye yourself at home. Hair color kits are readily available in any beauty supply section of supermarkets and drugstores and are very affordable. If you are changing the color of all your hair, it’s best to go to a salon, especially if you are making a drastic change such as changing from blonde to black.
2 If you are drastically changing your hair color from blonde to black, it’s best to do it in degrees. Start with a semi permanent hair dye. Black can be rather ageing and hard on someone who’s always had light colored hair. Semi permanent dyes will darken your hair gradually and the color lasts anywhere from 4 to 6 weeks. This will give you time to adjust to your darkening locks. Also, try the product on a small section of your hair first.
3 Once you are ready to make the commitment to black locks, you may use permanent hair dyes. Avoid hair dyes that have peroxide. Permanent hair dyes don’t wash out but you will need regular touch ups.
4 Unless you are going for the Goth or Cleopatra look, jet black hair looks unnatural on most people. Add some dark drown highlights to your black hair to soften it. Highlights will add more depth and texture to your hair.
5 Have your hair color done in a salon by a professional if your hair has been processed before (such as permanent or hair relax) or if you are drastically changing your hair color. You will get the best result this way. Show the stylist a picture of the way you want your black hair color to turn out.
6 Care for your hair properly after you dye your hair. Permanent hair dyes are very damaging to the hair so use deep moisturizing treatments and conditioners formulated for colored or chemically processed hair. This will ensure that your hair color stays true and longer. It will keep your hair stronger and reverse any damage.
If you choose properly, you will get the best results. Enjoy your sexy black tresses!

your own hot oil treatment

HOW TO MAKE YOUR OWN OIL TREATMENT.

While you must have heard or read by now that hair in itself is a non-living entity that is produced by hair follicles – the living component that is in your scalp; there are still numerous reasons why you have to take care of your hair and continuously nourish it. Hair is made out of keratin and with enough care and treatment you would be able to maintain its natural glow, luster and strength.

You could always go to a parlor or a salon to get some form of hot oil hair treatment to make your hair extra smooth and shiny but that would cost you a lot of money. There are also hot oil creams that you could apply yourself at home but at the end of the day, these can still be some unnecessary expenses that simply could not be made in the face of a poorly performing economy.

If you want to have nice hair despite the floundering economy, try these techniques to improvise your own hot oil treatments at home.

Select natural oils that you can use for your own hot oil treatment. One of the most commonly used oils for this purpose is olive oil. Using oil on your hair can help make the hair strands less brittle and less prone to breakage. Dry and fragile hair can be bad especially if you do a lot of things to your hair. If you blow dry or put a lot of chemicals in your hair like dyes and similar
products it is possible that your hair is being damaged by what you are doing.
Combine different oils. This can help balance out the concoction. You may use various types of oils like carrot oil, grape seed oil and even castor oil. All natural oils have the ability to renew the natural ability of the hair to be shiny, smooth and soft to the touch. You may even use more exotic types of oil like jojoba and coconut oil. Both these oils have been known to have good effects on the hair and scalp.
Massage this oil combination your hair. Start from the scalp and make sure that you spread the oil from the base of your hair shaft to the very tip of it. This would allow you to really make each hair strand coated with the oil that would make it a lot healthier.
Activate the oil by going under a hair warmer. If you don’t have one, just get a towel and soak it in hot water. You may wrap it around your head and the effect would be very similar.
Rinse the hot oil off your hair with water and just stroke your newly rejuvenated mane of hair.
That’s how simple making your own hot oil treatment is. Just trick out some of the oil commonly found in your pantry and have fun with it!