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    Default I want to dye my hair black...

    I've never changed my hair color. I have medium brown hair, and I just want to know what I'd look like with a black (or darker) hair color.

    What brands would you recommend?

    Do you know if it's possible to only dye my hair for a few shampoos? (I came across a few websites that made it sound like once you dye your hair black, you basically have to wait for it to grow out again...but is this true for semi-permanent coloring too?)

    Any other words of wisdom? I'm LOST when it comes to hair coloring...so I need HELP! Any advice would be much appreciated.

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    Default Re: I want to dye my hair black...

    When going with a color as dramatic as black, I would recommend going to a professional. Also you might go to a wig shop and try on some wigs that are similar to your own hair style so you can get a better idea of how you'll look as a raven haired beauty!

    My natural hair colr is dark blonde/light brown(I'm currently burgundy) and I've gone black a few times. I really love it,but I got quite a few goth comments because my skin is so pale. Good luck with your new look! Cheers! Harlow

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    Default Re: I want to dye my hair black...

    I use Revlon Color silk(BLACK) on brown hair(i have blonde on top and dark on the bottom) and after about 10 washes it sorta fades back into dark brown. so you could try that.,..in case you decide to not stick with the black for too long
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    Default Re: I want to dye my hair black...

    Black is a really hard color to pull off and get rid of.

    On an odd whim, I used semi-perm black dye, and have used the strongest shampoos possible for months, and nope, it's not budging.

    Just as a suggestion, you may want to try a very dark brown. It's less harsh to a complexion then straight black, and easier to fade.

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    Default Re: I want to dye my hair black...

    I love my black hair! I was super nervous when I did it the first time but I got so many compliments. My natural hair color is like yours. I use Loreal the shimmering kind. And I use the warmer black I think it says natural on it. It's in a silver box.

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    Default Re: I want to dye my hair black...

    I dye my hair black.... even tho I permanently dye it, it still fades pretty quickly. I have naturally dark brown hair..

    black hair can make some girls look really exotic. personally I don't like the look that much on women who are very fair skinned(not really into the goth look, and usually black hair and fair skin gives off this vibe). but if you already have dark brown hair, I don't think black is THAT big of a change so you should be fine.

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    Default Re: I want to dye my hair black...

    I always dye my own hair and do my own highlights. I've been doing it for ever now though, so if it's your first time I suggest going to a pro or at least a friend who knows what they're doing. I used Herbal Essence dye for red and black and it worked great. My hair looks so much healthier and when it's black too.

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    Default Re: I want to dye my hair black...

    So as long as it's just a semi-permanent dye, it should wash out relatively quickly?

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    Default Re: I want to dye my hair black...

    ^It really depends on your individual hair. For some people, semi-erm dye will wash out in a week or two.

    For others, like me, it will have a death grip on your hair, and refuse to leave.

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    Default Re: I want to dye my hair black...

    ^^ Yikes. All right. Thanks for the help everyone! I don't think I'll take the risk...

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    Default Re: I want to dye my hair black...

    i have naturally medium brown hair...i get the underneath dyed a darker brown with copper and gold chunky highlights on the top half...my stylist uses a dark chocolate and its relatively dark, but warm-toned...

    it does depend alot on an individuals hair...but as a rule of thumb (my mom was hairdresser and most stylists ive been to say this...) black fades the slowest and red fades the quickest...but it also will depend on how porous (sp?) one's hair is, thickness, health.

    Happy hair-do fun to you! ;-)

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