Blondes come in all different shades, and each blond hue corresponds to a different personality. Dramatic blondes go for the platinum look. In contrast, believable blondes long to inspire the "I wonder if she's a natural" question. A...
Curly hair naturally reflects more light than straight hair, which means you have to be extra careful when selecting hair color. When you throw red into the mix, things just get harder. After all, you don't want to go around looking like a calico...
Craving some sun-kissed highlights in your dark brunette hair? Stars like Kim Kardashian and Monica Cruz have lightened up with beautiful results, and you can, too. The best part is that you won't have to spend a pretty penny at a salon like they...
Going for the gold can be almost as challenging to pull off with a home hair coloring kit as it is with your figure skates. OK, that's a bit of an exaggeration, but those golden blonde locks are notoriously tough to pull off without professional...
Hair on the rebound from bleaching needs TLC. The reason? When bleach strips your strands of color, it zaps them of moisture, too. So before you grab the first pretty box of hair dye on the shelf, remember that dyeing your hair is also stressful...
If you have the one-color dying thing down at home, and you’re ready to take your coloring techniques to the next level, it’s time to graduate to using more than one color when you dye. You can use a few techniques to get you there,...
Nothing screams "bad at-home dye job" like orangey-red, brassy hair. Whether you were going for a warm auburn, a rich chestnut or a sunny blond shade, that neon-orange shade makes every day feel like a bad hair day. But just because your...
Changing the color of your hair lets your inner diva shine through for the whole world to see. Although you can drop dozens of dollars at your favorite salon, you can also perform this trendy fashion switcheroo at home, as long as you follow some...
Steaming your hair is a good way to condition and nourish your follicles, roots and actual hair strands, not to mention giving you time to chill and catch up on your soaps or reading. Steaming hair is when you put various conditioners and oils...
Coloring your locks may look super-hot at first, but bleaching and chemicals can zap out moisture, leaving your hair dry, brittle and damaged. Replenish thirsty locks with a quick, simple and easy home remedy. Expensive salon treatments are great...
So you decided to forgo your salon appoint for a dye job to try to save some cash, but now you’re worried your hair will look like it’s been dyed by a first grader. Dyeing your hair at home is no quick task, and it’s important to...
If you've decided to dye your hair and the shades of black, brown, blonde and red available at the cosmetics counter isn't colorful enough, dye your hair a bright, zany color with food coloring. Food coloring is safe and inexpensive, making it a...
The jury's out on the wisdom of raiding the 'fridge for hair color aids, but there's no shortage of opinions. One school of thought says anyone caught with a finger in the mayo jar will do little more than become a walking head salad. Another...
For natural red tones without the chemical processing that leaves you with brittle, dried-out ends, try the power of beets. Though beets may not be your first choice with dinner, the root vegetables have been used since Colonial times as a red...
Every now and then, visiting your stylist to get your hair colored is fab, but if you don't feel like spending time and money at the salon, don't worry. Just because you're not getting your hair done by a professional doesn't mean it can't still...
Let's face it, going to the salon for a dye-job is downright expensive. And those at-home boxes of hair color aren't cheap, either. So what's a girl to do if she's sick of her hair color and wants a change? You don't have to go take out a second...
That color that looked so great on the box doesn't always look so hot on your head. If your home hair color experience has gone the way of Lindsay Lohan's career, then you need to send it on a trip, but not to a pricey rehab. To fade out hair...
If you think foil is just a cooking tool, think again. Foil is the perfect accessory to add a little color to your hair and glam up your life. Just simply wrap your hair with foil, paint away and show off your sizzling new look. Professional...
Home hair coloring is an adventure that rightfully scares many fashion-conscious divas, especially when color does not come out as planned. Michigan-based cosmetologist Kathy Mojet says hair color often comes out too dark because hair is more...
Many women opt to color their hair at home these days in exchange for saving a few dollars. There's nothing wrong with coloring your own hair but it's important to be aware of the type of kit you're purchasing. There are a variety of at-home...
Experimenting with your hair color can be a lot of fun. Unfortunately, the chemicals in most dyes make them very permanent and very hard on your hair. This means a color mistake could take your hair from fun and flirty to burnt-out and crispy. For...
You love the look of sun-kissed highlights, but you hate forking over for a salon dye job. Home dyeing is the key to transforming your hair at an affordable rate. Now that you've got your honey-hued hair, you're thinking you'd love them more if...
Pinch a few pennies and try coloring your hair at home. Skip the salon and spend your cash elsewhere instead. As long as you choose your hair color carefully and follow all the instructions in the package, your hair should turn out fab. When it's...
Salon prices for hair coloring continue to climb higher and higher. Coloring your hair is easy to do and can save you a bundle. It's a good idea not to reach for the cheapest dye on the shelf, but you have plenty of room to cut additional costs...
Color you gorgeous! Bottles of chemical colorants line beauty supply store shelves, but back-to-nature gals know that they can change the color of their hair or enhance their current color with herbs. You won't lighten your hair color, since herbs...
Tea dyeing your hair brings out natural highlights by enhancing your existing color instead of covering it up. Tea dyes also contain no chemicals, making them safe for pregnant women, those with sensitive skin and children. Teas also won't damage...
Spice up your hair with unexpected color from your kitchen cabinet. The wiggly jiggly childhood treat known as Jell-O comes in a variety of hues that will give your hair a pop of color without bursting your pocketbook. Have fun and play with color...
Red can be one of the most difficult colors to get rid of. When it goes bad, you have to show it you mean business by selecting the right color to reduce the flame. If you have two arms, you can put color on your hair, but you have to know a...
Coloring your hair at home can be a great money saver, especially if you are looking to add both highlights and lowlights. This option gives you the most natural look, and gives your hair more depth and dimension. If you want to make a statement,...
If you dye your hair and want to lighten it more, but don't want to subject your hair to more chemicals and processing, you might want to consider lightening your hair at home. You may already have some of the ingredients in your kitchen or you...
There are few things more disappointing than trying to color your hair that perfect shade of blond, only to end up with some orange-y mess. True, getting dumped by Mr. Right would be worse, but orange hair isn't going to help you snag that perfect...
So you've decided you want a hair change. You feel like going lighter and taking your brown hair to a blond shade. That's no problem, and you don't even have to spend a fortune to do it. Take that super-sexy confidence you're rocking and dye your...
Bold, colorful prints, West Coast cool and a touch of sexiness -- these personify the Trina Turk Swimwear line, a division of the larger Trina Turk brand. Designing an empire that consists of women's wear, swimwear, men's wear and home design,...
Great news! Coloring your hair doesn't have to be the most expensive element of your beauty routine anymore. Girls can achieve natural looking highlights and color that leaves their hair vibrant and their wallets healthy. Many cheap hair coloring...
Blondes really do have more fun --- especially when they're able to save all their hard-earned money by creating salon-worthy blond at home instead of visiting a pro. With all the home hair color kits out there, it's easier than ever to create the...
So, you're getting ready to bid adieu to your hair colorist and attempt a little DIY hair color at home. Why? Maybe your salon addiction is too pricey. Maybe you want to save some scratch. Maybe you've been boning up on how color theory works, and...
Independent women aren't afraid to take on an at-home dye job, but sometimes even the savviest stylist wannabes end up with hair that's a hot mess. From underwater sea-green strands to hair so brassy its glare is blinding, hair color disasters...
Not feeling like yourself? Funny how the wrong hair color can make you feel like a fish out of water. If you have accidentally colored your hair darker than you intended bleach could lift it. Unfortunately, bleach can be unpredictable --...
A mix of different dyes creates the sexy hair colors you see on models working the runway or the pages of your favorite fashion magazines. Colorists combine two or more tints to custom create that perfect hair shade and tone, reveals Beverly...
Dyeing your hair at home will save you cash and a trip to the salon, but the outcome might not be quite what you expected. If your home hair dye experience turns into a horror film, don't panic. You can take a few steps to correct your dye job and...
Life is way too short to be stuck with the same old hair color -- especially when a hair dye kit is all it takes to hop out of the shower a new woman. A box of hair color can take you from glam to goddess to goth and back again. So get ready to...
Whether it's bathing suit season or time to put on that hot, new mini, getting rid of unwanted hair is a must. Sure, you can run a razor over the areas, but then you're left with ugly razor bumps. Heading to the salon to get your fuzz waxed is no...
If you're ready for a brand-new look, a perm may be just what you need. You can choose long, cascading curls, bouncy corkscrew curls, spiral curls or loose waves, or add body to thin, limp hair. If a salon perm isn't in your budget, you can save a...