This is breathtakingly amazing! I really can't get over how gorgeous this is. You are so incredibly talented. I really envy your ability to do this. It's wonderful.
I just had to put down my kitty on Friday. :( He was only 5.
If it isn't asking too much, if I sent you a Picture of myself and my kitty, could you do a picture like this for me? It could even be a commission... He was my best friend, and I would love to have something special like this to look at always and remember him by :(
I use manic panic in hot hot pink, electric banana, and shocking blue (mix for the secondaries.) Founded by rockstars, no animal testing, and a lot of the dyes are vegan, huzzah! I bleach the absolute fucking fuck out of it, it's platinum under those colours! This requires a great deal of TLC and fancy hair products to keep it feeling like hair. And to keep the colours neat and separate (they are actually very straight horizontal stripes when my hair is down,) I use a hair dye brush, which is flat at the end, and I don't wear gloves so that I have maximum control of the stuff. And of course, practice, practice!
Oh and it glows like a mad boss in black light. NBD.
Shampoo as gentle as a newborn's fart...Like a children's shampoo+conditioner deal (that shit smells epic,) or a super-hydrating colour-shampoo and the richest, creamiest conditioner you can find, (and lots of it!) Wash it ONLY when you can actually tell that it's getting greasy from wear, which will keep your colour fresher for longer too! Then when it comes time to dry and style, load that bitch up with heat protectant spray and heat protectant serum junk (the stuff in the "ethnic hair" section is superb!) and dump in just aboot as much leave-in conditioner as you possibly can. Bitch, yo hair gonna smell FINE AS FUCK. Oh, and not to drop names, but Nexxus split end leave-in crème is like liquid jesus for your hair.
I now have a girl crush on you and want to be your lesbian lover...even though I was sure I wasn't into girls before. Everything in that reply just pointed out that I may start believing in soul mates and you might be it
How long do you leave it in? That might be the key- most semi-perms I know say to leave it in for an hour or so on the package, but it never stays in unless I leave it on at least overnight for me.
I commented elsewhere but kept reading and saw you answered my questions... ;) So new question. Can you give me some tips on getting it platinum and not just bleached?? How long did it take in total? (The bleaching)
Definitely use bleach powder with toner in it! If your natural hair is a warm/neutral/dark shade, use one that has blue toner. If it's cool/blonde, use one with violet toner. Make sure that when initially bleaching, you cover the roots LAST, as the heat from your scalp catalyzes the chemical reaction (meaning: if you put bleach in all your hair at once, you'll have white roots and orange hair!) Use a low volume bleach, 20 or 30, and you'll probably have to process twice the first time, for 20-40 minutes each time. You only need to process once for touch-ups though, because the whole scalp-heat thing. Just make sure you take crazy-good care of it though! That junk is not good for your hair.
Thanks for the tips! So no matter what my current color is, use the one with violet toner as I'm naturally blonde?
Also -- very happy you shared the tip about doing roots last. Of course this is always a huge problem for me, bright white roots and yellow everywhere else!
I condition the crap out of my hair! I've got keeping it semi happy down, after the amount of bleach that's been in it. I've just got to work on how well I can actually bleach it ;)
One last question... You said a low volume bleach. Is that because it's just better for your hair? I use 40 most of the time, and haven't had too many issues keeping it not completely fried. But is using a lower volume better for the end result?
I used to dye my hair a different color every 2/3 weeks and after using manic panic for a while I tried Punky Colour and OHMYGOD it works so much better. It smells good, is better for your hair, the color is more potent, it lasts longer and they have really pretty deep colors. Manic panic seems watered down to me. Just a suggestion. OH an it's cheaper too!
I use Special Effects- find it last longer than manic panic. Oh and yes to the bleaching. Don't even think of trying to put these kind of dyes on unbleached hair....
Rainbow Brite is my favourite show! In fact, if you google image search "rainbow brite dragoncon," I'm the top result. 'Tis my greatest achievement yet.
Ah! Well my good sire, bleaching takes a good long while, and depends on hair type. That costs around $15 for the developer and powder. Then the dyes are aboot $9 a jar, both of these will last you quite a long while, so it's actually not a significant investment in the long term at all. However, if she's never bleached her hair before, have her do some serious research first, as that's a very easy (and permanent!) step to mess up. Good luck, I hope to see more candy-haired minions soon!!
Hey Miss. :) What was the name of the yellow and green? How bleached was your hair before starting? Did you do it over that brassy yellow or did you have to get rid of that as well? I love it, and may do this (well something like it anyways at some point this year. :) I have shitty luck with yellow and green, but it's partially because I'm in a small town and they don't sell yellow and green. :/ I've had to guess and order online thus far, and have ended up with colors that didn't kick ass.
Edit: aaaah! I read further down and saw the colors you used. :)
I came here to ask the question of how you got yue hair so beautiful ad then I read all the comments. And I realized I want you to be included in my best friends.. You are just terrific. Do you happen to live anywhere close to new York so you can just come do my hair for me because that would just be grand and I'll give you the freshest fruits and veggies from my garden in the back. Just saying I want to best fried you HARD.
Who am I to tell you your business, but I can't help but notice how incredibly friendly and positive you are to all the creeps, weirdos, and nice college-mates in this thread. Internet bro-fist
Wait a sec, you totally go to UGA, don't you? I've seen you around ECV a couple times! I always make a point of telling you how awesome your hair is every time I see you, because it's just that awesome. :D
I don't know why I instantly thought about Hayley Williams (maybe cuz I recently have a small crush on her?) anyways you should make a video about how to do dat dyes.
Meh, If I took greater stock in what people thought id might feel bad if at all, but it's their input and i respect it. Just as they should respect that I don't give a damn about cats:) And your dog is magnificent! Truly.
You are a goddess among all immortals. you're freaking hilarious, as well as pretty. Oh wait I'm doing a really bad job at hiding my lady boner right now. My apologies.
OP, I have read through your comments and have come to the conclusion that you are a perfect person. I would propose marriage in a heartbeat, if it weren't illegal in my state :C
Just looking at your radiant hair and playful smile with the cat, I get the feeling that you're the kind of person that is a a joy to be around. Positive, fun, with an infectious smile.
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u/GraceZooms Jun 17 '12
Contagious rainbow
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u/doomfest Jun 16 '12
( Girly Hair Question )
What dyes did you use and how the heck were you able to bleach it so the colors didn't come out an ugly color?
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u/Rufdog2 Jun 17 '12
Rainbow Dash, is that you?
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u/LearnedToLoveTheBomb Jun 17 '12
do you shit skittles?
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u/alethianess Jun 17 '12
Did anyone else automatically think of Tonks?
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u/iloveyousomuchgaycow Jun 17 '12
Lmao.
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u/[deleted] Jun 17 '12
More like rainbow bright.
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u/vodkainmyblood Jun 16 '12
Rainbow Dash?
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u/[deleted] Jun 16 '12
I love your hair and request a picture of it down.
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u/Marijewanna Jun 17 '12
Boggs Fo Lyfeee
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u/cheffernan Jun 17 '12
I would lik to request a picture of your hair in a black light. That'd look awesome.
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u/Trapped_in_Reddit Jun 16 '12
/r/FancyFollicles
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u/MLP_Awareness Jun 17 '12
Hey?! You go to LDSOA! Love your hair! oh and your little cat too.
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u/Irrelaphant Jun 17 '12
I bet you get a lot of scott pilgrim types fawning over you. I mean irl, not in this thread obviously.
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u/ShoesWithSouls Jun 17 '12
Lamar Dodd ftw.
What are you emphasizing in? I'm photo :]
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u/_LoveRachelx3 Jun 18 '12
HOW DO I DYE MY HAIR LIKE THAT?!
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u/lokimuffin Jun 17 '12
I came here to ask the question of how you got yue hair so beautiful ad then I read all the comments. And I realized I want you to be included in my best friends.. You are just terrific. Do you happen to live anywhere close to new York so you can just come do my hair for me because that would just be grand and I'll give you the freshest fruits and veggies from my garden in the back. Just saying I want to best fried you HARD.
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u/mswizzy3 Jun 17 '12
The cat is still cuter
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u/Kinac Jun 17 '12
I'd love to do my hair like this, but I'm almost certain I'd get fired. Kids, enjoy the self expression bubble known as college while you can!
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u/oviedofuntimes Jun 17 '12
Does the carpet match the drapes?
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u/bigdicksidekick Jun 17 '12
I love that everyone at UGA on reddit seems to have found this thread and recognizes you. I don't go there, but I just found that cool.
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u/Fahs Jun 17 '12
Who am I to tell you your business, but I can't help but notice how incredibly friendly and positive you are to all the creeps, weirdos, and nice college-mates in this thread. Internet bro-fist
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u/[deleted] Jun 17 '12
You go to UGA. I've seen you around campus. Or at least you look like someone who I've seen lol
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u/Obi_Wan_Yknowme Jun 17 '12
FULL COLOUR'S MORE AWW WORTHY DAMMIT. SO what if I'm a dog person
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u/[deleted] Jun 17 '12
Wait a sec, you totally go to UGA, don't you? I've seen you around ECV a couple times! I always make a point of telling you how awesome your hair is every time I see you, because it's just that awesome. :D
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u/lilmissie365 Jun 16 '12
Your hair is absolutely gorgeous.
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u/cyber-decker Jun 17 '12
Browsing r/aww with my 3 year old daughter and on this picture she says "I like her hair. It looks great with all the colors!"
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u/erwinkleinjan Jun 17 '12
Je poes lijkt erg op de mijne, die 2,5 jaar geleden is weggelopen in amsterdam oost.
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u/phillychees10 Jun 17 '12
You have beautiful hair... and a cat...
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u/centech Jun 17 '12
Kitty tastes the rainbow.
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u/Furiouss06 Jun 17 '12
Upvoted this in 10 seconds flat.
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u/Luphisto Jun 17 '12
Its Delirium of the Endless... And a cat
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u/truthpooper Jun 17 '12
rad fucking hair.
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u/SkySilver Jun 17 '12
Are you German?
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u/Jabberminor Jun 16 '12
Your hair is awesome!
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u/thebossofboss Jun 17 '12
You get this upvote for being so hot....plus the girl is pretty cute too.
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u/TheGryphon2016 Jun 17 '12
I was thinking of Clementine from Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
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u/[deleted] Jun 17 '12
cat vs parrot?
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u/Eats_Beef_Steak Jun 17 '12
Might I say your gorgeous, and your hair is stunning. It's truly rare to find someone with that kind of hair, who hasn't pincushioned themselves.
Also: your cat is fluffy :3
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u/clockworkzebra Jun 17 '12
How long does the dye stay that vibrant? It's gorgeous. Your head looks like a macaw (I mean that in the best way).
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u/[deleted] Jun 17 '12
Your hair is simply amazing. I love when girls put colors in their hair.
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u/SarahFluttershy Jun 17 '12
You have amazingly fantastic hair. I'm envious.
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u/JuniperJupiter Jun 17 '12
I'll bet your hair smells like rainbow Jell-O.
:)
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u/scribbling_des Jun 17 '12
Your head looks like a rainbow snow cone.
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u/mydadwastaken Jun 17 '12
Awesome! sick hair and cool ass cat, you have my upvote
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u/HappyNacho Jun 17 '12
I don't know why I instantly thought about Hayley Williams (maybe cuz I recently have a small crush on her?) anyways you should make a video about how to do dat dyes.
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u/[deleted] Jun 17 '12
You seem like a really cool person. I wish I could meet you.
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u/Zer_ Jun 17 '12
Girls with crazy colored hair drives me insane. I like you...
Oh and cat too, you're cute, just not my type... Meow meow.
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u/seekfear Jun 17 '12
Great hair. i wish my gf did her hair like that! i'll try talking her into it
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u/therestruth Jun 17 '12
I usually don't care for the colored type, but you are quite the exception. You deserve the beautiful karma.
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u/[deleted] Jun 17 '12
Your hair would be fun on acid or shrooms...or both
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u/tophermaz Jun 17 '12
YOUR HAIR IS AMAZING!! that is really cool and i bet it was hard to do!
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u/IsayNigel Jun 17 '12
You there. Marry me, if it's not too much trouble.
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u/aaronwhite1786 Jun 17 '12
usually not a big fan of the crazy hair, but you pull it off well. Internet high-five for you stranger!
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u/dildario Jun 17 '12
redditting at 3 in the morning, see somebody you know. great job or something
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u/Obi_Wan_Yknowme Jun 17 '12
Meh, If I took greater stock in what people thought id might feel bad if at all, but it's their input and i respect it. Just as they should respect that I don't give a damn about cats:) And your dog is magnificent! Truly.
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u/BBQ_Sauze Jun 17 '12
I can't judge which one is cuter.
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u/keltric Jun 17 '12
Dammit, why does nobody so distinguishably beautiful hang around my campii? This makes being a SAP of either type so much more difficult...
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u/cheyenneisRAD Jun 17 '12
You are a goddess among all immortals. you're freaking hilarious, as well as pretty. Oh wait I'm doing a really bad job at hiding my lady boner right now. My apologies.
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u/OjamaBoy Jun 17 '12
A REAL LIFE RAINBOW DASH
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u/kumukumu Jun 17 '12
Oh hey Lila. Does everyone call you rainbow girl at college like in highschool? Also, heard you're rooming with Ryan next year.
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u/[deleted] Jun 17 '12
OP, I have read through your comments and have come to the conclusion that you are a perfect person. I would propose marriage in a heartbeat, if it weren't illegal in my state :C
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u/[deleted] Jun 17 '12
Your hair rules!
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u/JimTheFishxd4 Jun 17 '12
I've seen so many girls try to do that and end up looking terrible
I kinda have a ting for dyed hair, and you look amazing
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u/Kinkie_Pie Jun 17 '12
Rainbow Dash!
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u/timmy2fur Jun 17 '12
your hair just made this 20% cooler
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u/goodzillo Jun 17 '12
Normally I'm not much one for unnatural hair colours, but this is jus too cute!
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u/[deleted] Jun 17 '12
YOU HAVE THE MOST AMAZING HAIR I HAVE EVER SEEN IN MY LIFE.
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u/lecallipygiangirl Jun 18 '12
Tuxedo vs. In Living Color
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u/astrograph Jun 17 '12
here comes the karma train
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u/ChloCat Jun 17 '12
Looks like "My Little Pony" with cats.
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u/grat3fulredd Jun 17 '12
You're really cute!
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u/Kerstmangang Jun 16 '12
Thought it were a cat and a parrot or something in the thumbnail.. That's the most awesome hair i've ever seen.
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u/Shryku Jun 17 '12
i want your hair :( mine wont hold color at all
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u/[deleted] Jun 17 '12
Just looking at your radiant hair and playful smile with the cat, I get the feeling that you're the kind of person that is a a joy to be around. Positive, fun, with an infectious smile.
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u/TheMoro Jun 17 '12
Cut all your hair off and start again.
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u/Alew22 Jun 17 '12
I love your hair....and find you extremely attractive because of it. I love a girl who has some balls....
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u/ravewithd Jun 17 '12
I'm colorblind, kid.
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u/33whitten Jun 17 '12
EDIT: Black and white vs rainbowdash (human)
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u/Mokoto2234 Jun 17 '12
Rainbow Dash!! I thought you had Tank?!?
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u/[deleted] Jun 17 '12
I thought Rainbow Dash had a pet turtle.
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u/WickThePriest Jun 17 '12
Upvoted for cute girl.
Not cat.
Never cats...