MY HAIR - Ombré Effect

So I talked about wanting to go blonde for the summer and here it is!
Well kind of..
I wanted an ombré effect because well.. I like how it looks. All over head color without it being my whole head.
My first attempt was with L'oreal Excellence Extreme Blonde in B1. It didn't do much. It brought it to a brown color on my ends.
The second attempt which is pictured here was done with Clairol Textures & Tones in Honey Blonde.
I colored it a week after trying the first time.

It's not the blonde I want and I might do a third attempt at some point.
For now I'm giving my hair a break.
Watch my second attempt below and do subscribe to my channel if you're not already :)

Product Review - Shea Moisture Hair Color System

As promised

Here is my hair after coloring it with Shea Moisture Hair Color System 

in Medium Golden Blonde
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My Review of the Color is now live on my YouTube channel!

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Enjoy =)

Colo(u)r Tips

So following from yesterday's rant about Hair Colo(u)r

thought I would give some tips for those thinking about diving into the pool of color.

I am not a professional hair expert, stylist or guru. Just a gal sharing what has worked for her.

Before Coloring

 *Assess the condition of your hair

Since coloring the hair involves some form of chemicals, you want to make sure your mane is in tip-top shape beforehand. 
Check to see if there is significant breakage and split ends.
 Trim those damaged ends (if you have any)

*Strengthen hair

Do a protein treatment the wash before you decide to color it. 

*Decide if you want to do it yourself or get it done professionally.

If you're scared, I say go to a professional. If you're ballsy & on a budget, get a box color. 
If you know someone who has colored their own hair before, ask them to help you out!

After Coloring

*TAKE CARE OF YOUR HAIR!

This is a given but you need to pay attention to it even more than before.

*Deep Condition Regularly

Once a week is good enough but amp up your deep conditioner with oils.

See posts on homemade DC's here & here.

*Incorporate Protein into your Hair Regimen

I know some ladies are protein sensitive but your colored tresses need more protein now since the hair is weaker.

 Look for leave-ins with proteins (I've been using Mixed Silk Leave In which is now discontinued *bawls*) 
or deep condition weekly with a light protein conditioner like Aubrey Organics GPB or a homemade one. 

Having color treated hair isn't a death sentence for healthy hair or length retention.
It's a great way to mix it up now and again but neglect is a huge no-no!

Bleaching can be done but again, on healthy hair and get someone who is skilled to do it.
The section of my hair is bleached on top of a box color.. my hair has not broken off or dropped off my scalp.

Happy Colo(u)ring!