My husband is getting these super funky irons for me for valentine. They may not be GHD, but I’m shallow that way, I just love colourful things that look good!  I’ll do a review on them once they arrive.

However Sally’s has discount offer on between Feb 7th-14th 2010, so if you want to grab a pair, now is a good time…

GVP Limited Edition Winged Heart Flat Iron

• 1″ ceramic plates Professional salon quality model
• Curved edge plate design to curl, straighten and flip
• Ceramic ionic technology eliminates frizz, creates silky shiny hair
• Instant heat up to 410°F
• Ceramic plates generate far infrared heat to straighten hair from the inside out
• Plates emit ionic reflectives which enhance hair’s condition and shine
• 9-ft. 360° tangle free swivel power cord

Price $59.99 $49.95 (Online only at Feb 7th - 14th 2010. Enter promo code: 555111 at checkout)

Damaged hair comes from a lack of proteins (Hair is composed primarily of proteins, 88%. These proteins are of a hard fibrous type known as keratin). This lack of  ‘keratin’ protein causes the cuticle layer of the hair shaft to become brittle and break. That’s why I recommend a protein based hair mask, to help replace the lost protein in your hair….

ApHogee Intensive Two Minute Keratin Reconstructor This concentrated blend of keratin and vitamins does wonders to restore strength and softness to hair. It is recommended on bleached dammaged hair. Size: 16 oz. Price: $9.99 USD $2 off Coupon Code: 444504

If you just was to try this product first you can get small sachets (Size: 0.75 oz.) for just $2.49 here: ApHogee Intensive Two Minute Keratin Reconstructor.

TIP: When doing any hair mask, wrap a warm towel around your head. The heat from the towel will open the hairs cuticles, helping the mask to absorb into the hair shaft more easily.

Hi Anya,

First I wanted to tell you how much I love your E-Book “Any Colour of The Rainbow” and your blog. Where I live  (small village in Germany) it is impossible to find a hair stylist who knows what he/she does, so I color/cut my hair myself and the E-book and blog really helped me.

So, now my question:

I have shoulder length, white-blonde hair with some yellow bits in it.  For my prom dance (is it the right word?)  I want to dye the bottom layer green (lime green from crazy color), top layer purple and leave my bangs white-blonde, or maybe dye them a dark blue.  Would these colors bleed alot when  I wash my hair?

And what purple do you recommend? I’m searching for a nice blueish purple that doesn’t look too bad when it fades and doesn’t stay too long,because my hair is kind of damaged and I don’t want to bleach it to get rid of that color,but I have to work in a shop  three weeks after the prom dance and colorful hair isn’t allowed there,  so my hair should be  back to the white-blonde it is at the moment when I start to work there.

Thank you so much for your advice

Prom Queen.

Hi Prom Queen,

Thank you so much for your email and for your kind words, I’m so glad you enjoyed the eBook and blog. Its great that its helped you with doing your own hair.

In answer to your question “…would these colours bleed a lot when I wash my hair?”

You may get a tiny amount of bleed, but it will not be noticeable. As long as you don’t have a dark colour next to a light one, as darker colours run more.

For example; If you had dark blue next to lime green, you may find the blue bleeding to the lime green. (Although as green has blue in it anyway it would just make the green more of a darker, aqua shade.)

Can I suggest you don’t use dark blue on your bangs, but instead use a light blue? Because the dark blue will probably still leave a residue in 3 weeks time, and of all the colours you want to put in your hair the dark blue is the most likely to bleed.

Here are my suggestions for dyes to use:
1) Bottom layer “Lime Green” from Crazy Colour is good.
2) Top layer light purple use “Violette” from Crazy Colour.
3) Bangs light blue use “Sky Blue” from Crazy Colour.

All these colours are light shades and will have washed out before
you go back to work. And because they are light, they will bleed
much less than a darker shade.

Also I suggest you colour you hair only a day or so before the dance,
so that the colours will be their most vibrant. If you colour it a week
before the dance you might find the colours have started to fade already
as they are lighter shades.

Hope that helps, and thanks again for your feedback.

Peace,
Anya

Hey Anya,

Thanks for your answer! Since the date of my dance has changed and I was kind of bored with my all white-blonde hair, I dyed a blue underlayer in it…

(NOTE: Prom Queen’s Blue and Blonde Hair.)

I know that this will probably affect my plan for the dance, but the blue is already washing out and there’s quite a lot time left for it to wash out.

Greetings from Germany ;D

Prom Queen.

Screaming Banshee by =Ophelias-Overdose

“Hey i need some hair color advice. in a week im gona dye my hair black, any tips?”

- Black Jack

Hi Black Jack,

Don’t use a permanent black hair dye. The reason I say this is because should you, at any time in the future, decide you fancy changing to another colour, you will have to strip the hell out of you hair to get it light enough to then dye the new chosen colour.

Permanent black hair dye is the WORST to remove or change. This is something you should consider… are you ready for the “till it grows-out” commitment that comes with dyeing your hair black? If so, great, go with permanent. But if you think you might like to play around with you hair colour in future stick with a semi-permanent black dye. At least it is a little less work to pull out when you change your mined.

For Semi-permanent black dye try one of these two. They are both ammonia and peroxide free, and so cause no damage. ‘Raven’ is a pure black, and the ‘Blue Back’ has a wonderful blue shine to it in the light. (Just click on the image or the name of the dye to go to the site you can buy it from)

Manic Panic Raven Black Pure, shiny, black shade. Lasts 3-6 weeks. Size: 4 oz. Cost $8.99 USD

N Rage Demi Blue Black Has a wonderful blue shine to it in the light. Lasts 3-6 weeks. Size: 4 oz. Cost $9.99

If this is the first time colouring your hair black definitely go for the semi dye first, as you might have a shock and then be stuck. Remember: If you love it you can always use a permanent dye the next time. But if you use a permanent dye first time then hate it, you will have to damaged your hair to get it back to your normal colour. Not worth it.

Hope that helps!

Peace,

Anya

Mistress.of.Light by =Ophelias-Overdose

A Very Pin Up Xmas II by ~nitr0gene

Looking for some last minute gift ideas? Well here are a few great hair products that I highly recommend! All the ideas suggested below are $10 (USD) or less, so they would make great little stocking fillers. (Just click on the image or name of product to go to the site you can buy it from)…

Ion Color Solutions Color Defense Extra Control Shaping Hair Spray This non-yellowing hair spray is great for blue, purple or platinum hair colours. It has UV protection to help prevent color fade. Is fast drying, humidity resistant and adds a healthy natural shine without the gunky residue! Cost $6.49.

Beyond The Zone Turn Up The Heat Protection Spray This humidity-resistant heat styling aid adds a “Heat Defence” barrier that protects the hair from thermal heat. Apply before the use of flat irons, curling irons or any heat styling appliance. Leaves hair soft, silky, smooth and smells great! Cost: $7.49

Ion Curl Solutions Curl Defining Shampoo This shampoo gently cleanses and moisturises, restoring manageability while building body and adding bounce to naturally curly, wavy, and permed hair. Leaves hair soft and manageable creating beautifully defined curls. Safe for colour treated hair. Cost: $5.99

L’ Oreal Ineral Hair Fixer Hair Repair Kit This kit is ideal for chemically straightened, perm damaged or bleached abused hair. The Intercellular Bonding System penetrates and restructures the hair fiber, forming strong bonds that reinforce weakened hair (6 applications per kit). Cost: $8.99

Hope that’s helped give you some ideas! If you have found this helpful let me know, and I can always post some more suggestions.

Enjoy the holiday season!

A Very Pin Up Xmas IX by ~nitr0gene

Hows all your Christmas shopping going? I hope you are well and not getting to stressed out with last minute prezzie panic.

This year I’ve decided to get back to the meaning of Christmas, and do something to help those in need at this time of year. So I’m donating 50% of all Decembers profits to the Salvation Army’s Christmas appeal. The Salvos do an amazing job of helping the homeless and family’s in crisis during what can be the loneliest time of year for some.

If you’d like to join me in donating, go to the Salvation Army website.

And if you wanted to buy a copy of  ‘Any Colour of the Rainbow- The Ultimate Guide to Alternative Hair Colour’ for Christmas, this is the best time. As 50% of the profit of your eBook will go to those who need it the most.

Hope you have a wonderful Christmas,
Peace, Love and Goodwill to all men (and women!).
Anya

Ice and fire - burn by =DianaCretu

Have some fun with your hair this Christmas!

Red is a great colour to warm those cold winter nights, and if you want to stand out at your Christmas party why not try red with green ends? These festive colours look great together tied up with some holly in your hair.  (Or if your feeling cheeky, a little mistletoe!)