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Unnatural hair colors have become a popular fad amongst all ages and genders. Once you dye your hair, it is easy to want to continue to dye your hair in more non-traditional ways. There are several colors and combinations that you can try out. Don’t feel restricted when searching for that perfect color. The beautiful part about hair is that it will always grow back. | Unnatural hair colors have become a popular fad amongst all ages and genders. Once you dye your hair, it is easy to want to continue to dye your hair in more non-traditional ways. There are several colors and combinations that you can try out. Don’t feel restricted when searching for that perfect color. The beautiful part about hair is that it will always grow back. | ||
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== Steps == | == Steps == | ||
=== Considering Warm and Cool Categories === | === Considering Warm and Cool Categories === | ||
| − | #Figure out if you're in the cool category. This can affect how well a dye will take to your hair. Cool categories are based on your skin tone, eyes, and natural hair color.<ref>http://styles101.homestead.com/haircolor2.html</ref> | + | #Figure out if you're in the cool category. This can affect how well a dye will take to your hair. Cool categories are based on your skin tone, eyes, and natural hair color.<ref name="rf1">http://styles101.homestead.com/haircolor2.html</ref> |
#*People in the cool category will have deep brown eyes, hazel eyes, gray-blue, or dark blue eyes. | #*People in the cool category will have deep brown eyes, hazel eyes, gray-blue, or dark blue eyes. | ||
#*The cool category includes both light and dark skin tones. Very dark skin and olive skin tones are included in the cool category. Medium skin tones, both with color and without color in the cheeks, and medium skin with golden undertones, are also considered cool. Pale skin with pink undertones, or pale skin with no color in the cheeks, puts you in the cool category. If your skin gets brown or bronze when you tan, you may be in the cool category. | #*The cool category includes both light and dark skin tones. Very dark skin and olive skin tones are included in the cool category. Medium skin tones, both with color and without color in the cheeks, and medium skin with golden undertones, are also considered cool. Pale skin with pink undertones, or pale skin with no color in the cheeks, puts you in the cool category. If your skin gets brown or bronze when you tan, you may be in the cool category. | ||
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#*Brown skin with pink undertones, brown skin with golden undertones, pale skin with peach or gold undertones, freckled skin, and ruddy skin are part of the warm category. | #*Brown skin with pink undertones, brown skin with golden undertones, pale skin with peach or gold undertones, freckled skin, and ruddy skin are part of the warm category. | ||
#*Deep brown hair with gold or red highlights, red hair, strawberry blond hair, gray hair with a yellow cast, and natural golden blonde hair are all considered warm hair types. | #*Deep brown hair with gold or red highlights, red hair, strawberry blond hair, gray hair with a yellow cast, and natural golden blonde hair are all considered warm hair types. | ||
| − | #Learn what colors look best and worst for the cool category. If you've determined you fall into the cool category, not every hair color will work for you. While you may be able to get around this issue with the right stylist, understand some colors will be more difficult. Other colors, however, would work more easily with your hair.<ref | + | #Learn what colors look best and worst for the cool category. If you've determined you fall into the cool category, not every hair color will work for you. While you may be able to get around this issue with the right stylist, understand some colors will be more difficult. Other colors, however, would work more easily with your hair.<ref name="rf1" /> |
#*Gold, yellow, red, and bronze tones in the hair are hard to achieve with cool hair colors. They may not come out well, and have a tendency to make you look somewhat sallow. | #*Gold, yellow, red, and bronze tones in the hair are hard to achieve with cool hair colors. They may not come out well, and have a tendency to make you look somewhat sallow. | ||
#*Shiny black hairs, ash browns, and cool blonds work well with a warm complexion. They also may be easier to dye over your natural hair color. | #*Shiny black hairs, ash browns, and cool blonds work well with a warm complexion. They also may be easier to dye over your natural hair color. | ||
| − | #Determine the best and worst colors for warm skin tones. Some colors may look bad, given your complexion and skin tone. Other colors would compliment your skin tone and complexion.<ref | + | #Determine the best and worst colors for warm skin tones. Some colors may look bad, given your complexion and skin tone. Other colors would compliment your skin tone and complexion.<ref name="rf1" /> |
#*Blue, violet, and ash-based colors can make your skin tone look washed out. | #*Blue, violet, and ash-based colors can make your skin tone look washed out. | ||
#*Darker colors work best. Warm browns, chestnuts, auburn shades, golden browns, gold and red highlights, and golden blond colors would compliment your skin tone and eye color well. | #*Darker colors work best. Warm browns, chestnuts, auburn shades, golden browns, gold and red highlights, and golden blond colors would compliment your skin tone and eye color well. | ||
=== Considering Your Hair Color === | === Considering Your Hair Color === | ||
| − | #Learn how the color wheel affects hair dye. You probably had to learn about the color wheel in elementary school. Google a copy of the color wheel to figure out how the wheel can affect your chosen hair color.<ref | + | #Learn how the color wheel affects hair dye. You probably had to learn about the color wheel in elementary school. Google a copy of the color wheel to figure out how the wheel can affect your chosen hair color.<ref name="rf1" /> |
#*Complimentary colors fall on opposite ends of the color wheel. If you dye your hair a complimentary color, you may end up with a totally different color than you expected. For example, say you have golden blonde hair. If you try to dye your hair blue, a color found on the opposite side of the color wheel, these colors will combine. You could end up with green hair. | #*Complimentary colors fall on opposite ends of the color wheel. If you dye your hair a complimentary color, you may end up with a totally different color than you expected. For example, say you have golden blonde hair. If you try to dye your hair blue, a color found on the opposite side of the color wheel, these colors will combine. You could end up with green hair. | ||
#*Instead, pick a color that would compliment your hair. If you have undertones you want gone, you'll have to pick a color to neutralize these tones. For example, if you have red undertones, they can be neutralized with an ashy, greenish shade. | #*Instead, pick a color that would compliment your hair. If you have undertones you want gone, you'll have to pick a color to neutralize these tones. For example, if you have red undertones, they can be neutralized with an ashy, greenish shade. | ||
| − | #See a professional for blond hair. Blonde hair is tricky to dye. It often has a variety of undertones that can affect how a dye will take. Blondes are at a greater risk of ending up with greenish hair during the dyeing process. A professional stylist, who knows how to work the color wheel to bring out the best shade, should be consulted prior to dyeing your hair.<ref>http://bust.com/style/13089-7-tips-for-maintaining-bright-hair-color.html</ref> | + | #See a professional for blond hair. Blonde hair is tricky to dye. It often has a variety of undertones that can affect how a dye will take. Blondes are at a greater risk of ending up with greenish hair during the dyeing process. A professional stylist, who knows how to work the color wheel to bring out the best shade, should be consulted prior to dyeing your hair.<ref name="rf2">http://bust.com/style/13089-7-tips-for-maintaining-bright-hair-color.html</ref> |
| − | #Consider professional lightning for darker hair. Darker hair is also more difficult to dye. Often, you will need to bleach or lighten the hair prior to the dyeing process. This can be tricky to do alone, especially if you don't have any professional training. See a stylist if your hair is naturally dark. He or she can figure out how to lighten your hair appropriately to get the right shade for you.<ref>http://galadarling.com/article/the-ultimate-guide-to-unnatural-hair-colouring/</ref> | + | #Consider professional lightning for darker hair. Darker hair is also more difficult to dye. Often, you will need to bleach or lighten the hair prior to the dyeing process. This can be tricky to do alone, especially if you don't have any professional training. See a stylist if your hair is naturally dark. He or she can figure out how to lighten your hair appropriately to get the right shade for you.<ref name="rf3">http://galadarling.com/article/the-ultimate-guide-to-unnatural-hair-colouring/</ref> |
| − | #Weigh your options if your hair is gray or graying. With gray hair, any color you choose will come out very bright. A dark blue dye, for example, can come out bright blue.<ref | + | #Weigh your options if your hair is gray or graying. With gray hair, any color you choose will come out very bright. A dark blue dye, for example, can come out bright blue.<ref name="rf3" /> Therefore, you may want to select a color that's slightly darker than you want prior to dyeing your hair. |
=== Reviewing Other Factors === | === Reviewing Other Factors === | ||
| − | #Know you may have to bleach to get an unconventional color. If your hair is naturally very light blonde, you may be able to get by without bleaching. For the most part, however, bleached hair is necessary to have an unconventional color, like red or pink, show up in your hair.<ref>http://www.bcpl.org/undiscovered/10-things-to-know-before-you-color-your-hair-blue/</ref> | + | #Know you may have to bleach to get an unconventional color. If your hair is naturally very light blonde, you may be able to get by without bleaching. For the most part, however, bleached hair is necessary to have an unconventional color, like red or pink, show up in your hair.<ref name="rf4">http://www.bcpl.org/undiscovered/10-things-to-know-before-you-color-your-hair-blue/</ref> |
#*The vast majority of unconventional hair colors are semi-permanent. This means they will not lift the color in your natural hair. You have to change the color yourself via bleaching. | #*The vast majority of unconventional hair colors are semi-permanent. This means they will not lift the color in your natural hair. You have to change the color yourself via bleaching. | ||
#*For bleaching, it's a good idea to go to a salon. This is especially important if you want to dye your whole hair an unconventional color. Bleaching can damage your hair, so it's a good call to have professional assessment prior to bleaching. | #*For bleaching, it's a good idea to go to a salon. This is especially important if you want to dye your whole hair an unconventional color. Bleaching can damage your hair, so it's a good call to have professional assessment prior to bleaching. | ||
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#*Bright Blue | #*Bright Blue | ||
#*Light Magenta | #*Light Magenta | ||
| − | #*Green<ref>http://www.theimagearchitect.com/articles/TheFourSeasonsofColor.pdf</ref> | + | #*Green<ref name="rf5">http://www.theimagearchitect.com/articles/TheFourSeasonsofColor.pdf</ref> |
| − | #Choose a color based on autumn. Autumn is the season where all the lush greenery prepares and dies for winter. During this natural process of death, nature produces an array of stunning colors. Autumn colors can better be labelled as muted warm colors.<ref>http://www.colormepretty.co/categories-2/4-season-color-analysis/</ref> You can see this in effect on a cool autumn day. Here is a list of warm cool colors of autumn: | + | #Choose a color based on autumn. Autumn is the season where all the lush greenery prepares and dies for winter. During this natural process of death, nature produces an array of stunning colors. Autumn colors can better be labelled as muted warm colors.<ref name="rf6">http://www.colormepretty.co/categories-2/4-season-color-analysis/</ref> You can see this in effect on a cool autumn day. Here is a list of warm cool colors of autumn: |
#*Rust | #*Rust | ||
#*Teal | #*Teal | ||
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#*Charcoal | #*Charcoal | ||
#*Mauve | #*Mauve | ||
| − | #*Burgundy<ref | + | #*Burgundy<ref name="rf5" /> |
#Dye your hair for spring. Spring is the season of birth where everyone begins to feel the warmth again. This season is notorious for having incredible colors because of new foliage. The color pattern is similar to summer, but the tint of each color isn’t as bright as summer. This is the season of baby colors. These colors all look great in hair because they do not pop out to the eye as much. Here is a brief set of example colors you could choose: | #Dye your hair for spring. Spring is the season of birth where everyone begins to feel the warmth again. This season is notorious for having incredible colors because of new foliage. The color pattern is similar to summer, but the tint of each color isn’t as bright as summer. This is the season of baby colors. These colors all look great in hair because they do not pop out to the eye as much. Here is a brief set of example colors you could choose: | ||
#*Coral | #*Coral | ||
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=== Choosing a Color Inspired by Yourself=== | === Choosing a Color Inspired by Yourself=== | ||
#Choose a color that you love. You know what colors you like and dislike. Treat yourself by dying your hair your favorite color. If you like blue, dye your hair a unique shade of blue that stands out to you. The same can be said if you like the color red and its varieties. Hair dye isn’t permanent and if you feel strongly towards a color, go for it. | #Choose a color that you love. You know what colors you like and dislike. Treat yourself by dying your hair your favorite color. If you like blue, dye your hair a unique shade of blue that stands out to you. The same can be said if you like the color red and its varieties. Hair dye isn’t permanent and if you feel strongly towards a color, go for it. | ||
| − | #Choose a color that you wear a lot. This works well if you like a monochromatic look. For example, if you love to wear green, choose a shade of green that is slightly different from your clothing. This way your hair won’t fully match the outfits you like to wear, but your hair will match your style.<ref>http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/HairColors</ref> | + | #Choose a color that you wear a lot. This works well if you like a monochromatic look. For example, if you love to wear green, choose a shade of green that is slightly different from your clothing. This way your hair won’t fully match the outfits you like to wear, but your hair will match your style.<ref name="rf7">http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/HairColors</ref> |
#*Sort through your wardrobe for inspiration. Look at your favorite outfits and decide if you love them based off their colors. | #*Sort through your wardrobe for inspiration. Look at your favorite outfits and decide if you love them based off their colors. | ||
#Choose a color that complements your eyes. Blue eyed people could go with yellow, orange, or blue. Green eyed people could go with blue, purple, or green. Brown/hazel eyed people could go with red, pink, or green. Unnatural hair looks good with any eye color. | #Choose a color that complements your eyes. Blue eyed people could go with yellow, orange, or blue. Green eyed people could go with blue, purple, or green. Brown/hazel eyed people could go with red, pink, or green. Unnatural hair looks good with any eye color. | ||
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#Keep your hair and skin tone in mind. Remember, not all hair colors work on all types of hair and skin tone. A blue tone can come out as yellow or green when applied to the wrong hair color, for example. Remember factors like the color wheel, your natural hair color, and your skin tone when finding a shade based on your personality. You may have to go with your second or third choice. | #Keep your hair and skin tone in mind. Remember, not all hair colors work on all types of hair and skin tone. A blue tone can come out as yellow or green when applied to the wrong hair color, for example. Remember factors like the color wheel, your natural hair color, and your skin tone when finding a shade based on your personality. You may have to go with your second or third choice. | ||
=== Dealing with Fading and Changing Hair Color === | === Dealing with Fading and Changing Hair Color === | ||
| − | #Consider permanent or semi-permanent colors. How long your color will stay in depends on whether it's permanent or semi-permanent. Many people think semi-permanent dye will fade, while permanent color will last. However, often a combination works best. The two colors act differently on your hair, and using permanent color throughout your hair may cause unnecessary damage.<ref>https://www.madison-reed.com/blog/semi-and-permanent-color</ref> | + | #Consider permanent or semi-permanent colors. How long your color will stay in depends on whether it's permanent or semi-permanent. Many people think semi-permanent dye will fade, while permanent color will last. However, often a combination works best. The two colors act differently on your hair, and using permanent color throughout your hair may cause unnecessary damage.<ref name="rf8">https://www.madison-reed.com/blog/semi-and-permanent-color</ref> |
#*Permanent dye is more powerful, and may change hair color more dramatically. It's best to use it on your roots, which will come out in your original hair color. | #*Permanent dye is more powerful, and may change hair color more dramatically. It's best to use it on your roots, which will come out in your original hair color. | ||
#*It's a good idea to use semi-permanent dye, in a gloss form, on the rest of your hair. This hair probably retains some of its original color, so it only needs to be lightly lifted with a semi-permanent dye. | #*It's a good idea to use semi-permanent dye, in a gloss form, on the rest of your hair. This hair probably retains some of its original color, so it only needs to be lightly lifted with a semi-permanent dye. | ||
| − | #Learn which colors are most difficult to maintain. All colors are not created equal. Certain shades will be more difficult to maintain, and you may have to take extra efforts to maintain those shades.<ref>http://www.refinery29.com/hair-color-maintenance</ref><ref>http://www.xojane.com/beauty/how-to-maintain-dyed-red-hair</ref> | + | #Learn which colors are most difficult to maintain. All colors are not created equal. Certain shades will be more difficult to maintain, and you may have to take extra efforts to maintain those shades.<ref name="rf9">http://www.refinery29.com/hair-color-maintenance</ref><ref name="rf10">http://www.xojane.com/beauty/how-to-maintain-dyed-red-hair</ref> |
#*Red hair is one of the most difficult colors to maintain. It tends to fade very fast. You can try not washing your hair for a week after getting it dyed red. This can help the color set. | #*Red hair is one of the most difficult colors to maintain. It tends to fade very fast. You can try not washing your hair for a week after getting it dyed red. This can help the color set. | ||
#*Blonde dye will be hardest on your hair's health, as a lot of lifting and lightening is used. You will want to use a lot of moisturizing products and do deep conditioning treatments after dyeing. | #*Blonde dye will be hardest on your hair's health, as a lot of lifting and lightening is used. You will want to use a lot of moisturizing products and do deep conditioning treatments after dyeing. | ||
| − | #Expect your hair will need touch-ups when it fades. Hair dye fades. Even if you used permanent dye, your hair will fade over time. You may like the color it fades into. You may end up with a tone lighter than your original, but your hair will continue to fade until you're left with your original color.<ref | + | #Expect your hair will need touch-ups when it fades. Hair dye fades. Even if you used permanent dye, your hair will fade over time. You may like the color it fades into. You may end up with a tone lighter than your original, but your hair will continue to fade until you're left with your original color.<ref name="rf10" /> |
#*Some colors need touch ups more often. Red hair, for example, requires a touch up every 4 to 6 weeks. | #*Some colors need touch ups more often. Red hair, for example, requires a touch up every 4 to 6 weeks. | ||
#*You can get a touch up done in a salon, but this can get pricey. You can also consider touching up your hair yourself at home. Just make sure you carefully read the instructions manual for any products you purchase. | #*You can get a touch up done in a salon, but this can get pricey. You can also consider touching up your hair yourself at home. Just make sure you carefully read the instructions manual for any products you purchase. | ||
| − | #Take steps to make your hair last longer. To avoid continual touch ups, you can slow the fading of your hair. There are several ways to maintain color more long term.<ref | + | #Take steps to make your hair last longer. To avoid continual touch ups, you can slow the fading of your hair. There are several ways to maintain color more long term.<ref name="rf2" /> |
#*Stay out of the sun as much as you can. Prolonged exposure to the sun can lighten hair. | #*Stay out of the sun as much as you can. Prolonged exposure to the sun can lighten hair. | ||
#*Add some hair dye to your conditioner. This way, you're dyeing your hair a little bit each time you shower. | #*Add some hair dye to your conditioner. This way, you're dyeing your hair a little bit each time you shower. | ||
