Do you dye your hair and have you had any disaster experiences?

no not the roots...when i dye my hair it colors my hair from root to halfway of my hair but from halfway down to the very tip of my hair...the old color stays the same...its like the the color didnt even reached the half part...

Are you pulling the colour all the way through your hair? Your entire head should be covered. When I have my hair done at the salon, my hair is covered in solution. They pile it all together and sometimes put a plastic cap over it. The heat helps the colour process and it lasts longer. When I used to do my own hair, I did the same thing. Did I get it right this time? Or am I still misunderstanding? sorry.

Hmm...Are you pulling the colour through? Or are you talking about your roots?

I have no idea who "Rosanna Rosanna-danna" is but my parents and their friends used to call me this when I was little! My name is Dana, but it was supposed to be spelled Danna and they still pronounced it that way even though it is spelled like Day-nuh. "Dan-nuh" is my name.

Oh. I'm so sorry about your lovely long hair. It must have been a horrible shock. Did you cry? I would have. What was wrong with green hair? I heard it was in fashion for a few years. If you wear it with a green mini-skirt and black halter top, you'd be a real knock-out! LOL So, what now? Are you keeping your natual colour or going to a salon to have it done? Nice to hear from you. Thanks for joining in.

Heck yeah I creid! LOL Well, green hair isn't good to have when yuo're trying to find a job... LOL Rosanne Rosannadanna was a character on Saturday Night Live back in the 70 and early 80's, which was played by the late actress, Gilda Radner. She was hilarious! Here's a pictuer of her so you can have an idea of what my hair looked like: http://imagecache2.allposters.com/images/pic/ATA/26403M~Roseanne-Roseannadanna-Posters.jpg

Ouch. Reddish pink and orange hair. Sometimes I think we're all crazy. Men don't do this to their hair. I had my hair stripped because I went red for awhile. Everyone told me the only way to get rid of the red was to strip it. My hair survived, but I was terrified. My hairdresser in NY came up with this color for me. His products are from Germany and there's no ammonia smell. I guess all of us should keep a supply of ball caps around the house!

lucky_mom_ ouch. That really is a bad hair disaster! I don't know if I could have gone to a prom.

I am young but I also have a lot of gray hair. I decided to dye my hair for prom. I decided I would do it myself and my mom was there to help me. I dyed it blond then wanted to get a little darker blond so I tried dying it a little more the next day (same color and type of dye) and it turned out looking more purple. To make it worse my prom dress was green, I was called Barney for a long time after that.

Well, since I've been gone all day, I guess you did your hair already. When I went back to blonde from red, I had all the color stripped from my hair. It was really scary but my hair didn't fall out. I'm back to the blonde that suits me. Let me know if you found your perfect colour. If not, I think there's a sale at Target on ball caps. Sorry. lol

You are right, I already took the plunge. But I'm happy to report that it turned out really well. I went to work and actually got alot of compliments on it. I can't remember the name of the product that I used, but its the best I've used to date. It actually did make it more blonde, instead of a lighter red. So no ball cap required, which is a good thing because I really don't like shopping at Target all that much. LOL.

I hate target as well! That's awesome your hair looks great. If people at work compliment you, you know your hair looks beautiful. Congrats on your new successful colouring experience. I'll find you somewhere later! Bye!

Oh no! What is it about hair turning orange? So many people writing in end up with orange hair. I imagine your skirt was beautiful. Sorry the orange hair distracted from it. I bet your workmates had a good laugh at your expense! Thanks for joining in with all of us.

Sometimes grey can be beautiful. At least all the problems are gone. Good thinking.

LOL I don't know why the hair dye fairy chose orange....I think I would have preferred pink or green. Thanks for your comments, and I've given up on Clairol now, and am letting the grey take over. Far less trouble LOL. Have a good day!

Some of us are naturally talented in the hair area. Some of us (like me) lack any skills whatsoever. While you're saving money by doing your own hair, I'm stuck saving money for my next hair appointment. Yuck. Good to hear from you again. Stop by anytime.

No way. Not a blonde disaster! Blonde is one of the harder colours to capture. Especially if it pulls red! No way am I ever doing my own hair again. I'll save up to have it done every six weeks. It helps my self-esteem. You punctured a few extra holes Oh, that's sad. Thanks for stopping by and dropping off a bright and shiny platinum blonde story for the rest of us to enjoy.

hey you live and you learn. I personally love to do my own hair...plus I save anywhere from $60-80 bucks a shot by just buying a box costing around ten bucks or so. Plus, like I said that magazine they provide is a God send. In fact, I think it is time I highlight again. Yeah!!!

Well I dye my hair red and anything red my mom finds to be brassy; whether it is or not. I ended up cutting it and having it look almost black for a while. A total nightmare. I bought it at Sally's Beauty Supply. I might have the spelling wrong but went by the sound of it. I do know so men who dye their hair so it can happen to them as well.

Oh no! Brassy is nasty, but I guess mom's can be wrong sometimes. I know I make mistakes. I try not go give advice anymore. I ask my kids 'well, what do you think?' You had to cut your hair to fix it! I hate hearing it. I think it's so sad. But sometimes the hair cut ends up looking better. Not often though. I never heard of Metalax. I'm glad you mentioned it, because someone might read this, and the process will work for them. Where did you buy it? And yes. Blonde hair does like to go green. Too bad guys don't have these problems.

Oh yes, definatley stay out of the chlorine with blonde hair! I also wait at least 24 hours before I wash my hair because the colour holds longer. I'm glad you got rid of the green. So, you can dye your own hair and put highlights in as well? Hmm. why can't I have those kind of talents? So far, I think I'm the only one who goes to the salon! Nice to hear from you again. Stay in touch.

What a lovely compliment from your son! I bet your natural hair is beautiful! My mom keeps her gray with her dark hair and it looks like she has perfect highlights. Some people have all the luck! Nice to hear from you again.

That is a well-thought out and complicated question. First, once you start colouring your hair, you do continue dying your hair to maintain the desired effect. You can damage your hair if you don't know what you're doing. Sometimes women have friends who help out. I think a woman's hair says a lot about her personality. Some women colour their hair but wait too long in between treatments. The roots show too much and it's not attractive. Not all women can keep up the four to six week cycle. Some are pressed for time or money. I don't think employers demand uniformity. I do think they appreciate a polished and professional look. That doesn't mean you have to colour your hair if you don't want to. If you are comfortable with your overall image, then leave your hair alone. Many women colour their own hair, because it is expensive to go to a salon. I would rather save up and have the money every four to six weeks and go to the salon. My hair plays a large part of my self-image and my ocnfidence level. If I don't like my hair, it's hard for me relax around other people. I've had some bad hair experiences, enough to ensure I go to a salon for a professional and flattering look. The rule of thumb for women who are over forty is that long hair doesn't flatter their face or their image. It's only a guideline. I have older friends with longer hair and they look attractive. Longer hair on me drags my face down and ages me. Some people think long hair is only for young women and for the most part, I agree. I know a woman who is an instructor and attends several high power meetings. Her hair is unkempt and long past time for colour. When I look at her I think_ 'If she would only fashion her hair, she would look much more attractive.' I wonder if her 'look' distracts other people, or if noone cares how she looks. I don't know. There are places of employment who expect to see a woman with a tidy, professional look. I don't know if the place where you work cares about that or not. If you have a chance to check out who works there, see what other women do with their hair. That doesn't mean they want everyone to wear their hair the same way. What flatters one woman, may not work for another. If you decide to start the regimen of colouring and styling, I would suggest you go to a salon. There are several books to look at to give you ideas about the colour of your hair and your cut. Also, if the colour of your hair is not uniform, you need the correct formula to cover the gray and get the colour you want. There are also some magazines with pages of possible styles and colour. They helped me. If you go the salon for your first attempt, it's possible that once you know what colour you want, you may be able to duplicate it and do your own hair. If you're worried, don't go for a huge dramatic change. Start small. You can always go shorter, but your hair can't be glued back on once it's cut. lol I hope I haven't overwhelmed you, and you can post here again and I'll try to watch out for your questions. When I look at people I always appreciate a professional and accomplished image. Good luck and have fun with your hair!

You have it the best then. If you can do your own hair better than the salon, I'd say you're one lucky girl. Thanks for joining in on the hair repair discussion!

Good job! Here's to hoping you never do have a bad experience. Thanks for stopping by.

That is one of the funniest hair stories yet! My hair pulls red as well. I know I need to choose a dye with a violet base. It sounds like you found the colour you like. I can't imagine what your boyfriend thought of your bright orange hair! Did you take a picture? Thanks for sharing your story. We can all get a good laugh at your expense. Sorry. At least I know I'm not alone!

Oh, come on. It would have been a great picture! lol

A picture? Are you nuts?!? I wore a towel on my head while driving to pick up my boyfriend, there was no way on earth I'd let anyone see that!

It shows good character that you can laugh about it. Thanks for joining in.

Ha. Good response to that guy's inquiry. That's cool your husband can do your hair. It sounds so loving. Sorry about your multi-coloured hair. What a relief when its fixed, right? Thanks for responding. I love hair stories.

Yea! May your good fortune continue! Thanks for sending in your comment.

It is incredibly expensive to go to a salon. It's a small luxury I work into my budget. You sound like you're an expert to me! You do your mom's hair and your own! Way to go!

HI. Now I know what Henna is. It sounds like an awesome product to keep your hair looking lovely. I'm so pleased you left a comment. Thanks!