Results 1 to 13 of 13

Thread: I don't want green-glowing hair!

  1. #1
    Member
    Joined
    Oct 2005
    Posts
    64
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts

    Default I don't want green-glowing hair!

    I'm getting highlights, but I don't want my hair to glow green in the blacklights like some of the girls with blonde hair or highlights...

    Is it the ashy blonde color that glows like that? If I get golden blonde should I be cool?
    Last edited by Ms. Slut; 11-10-2005 at 03:03 PM.

  2. #2
    Featured Member
    Joined
    Jul 2004
    Posts
    947
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 6 Times in 3 Posts

    Default Re: I don't want green-glowing hair!

    Glow green in what type of lighting?

  3. #3
    Member
    Joined
    Oct 2005
    Posts
    64
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts

    Default Re: I don't want green-glowing hair!

    Sorry--i think it's the blacklights that cause that effect...

  4. #4
    God/dess Emily's Avatar
    Joined
    Feb 2003
    Location
    Las Vegas
    Posts
    11,302
    Thanks
    4
    Thanked 143 Times in 72 Posts

    Default Re: I don't want green-glowing hair!

    I have golden blonde and I don't get green hair in UV light. The teeth, yeah, but the hair is fine.

  5. #5
    God/dess Vyanka's Avatar
    Joined
    Aug 2004
    Location
    Cash-Stack-istan Island
    Posts
    14,704
    Thanks
    6,564
    Thanked 11,625 Times in 3,697 Posts
    My Mood
    Angelic

    Default Re: I don't want green-glowing hair!

    All I know is that any hair dye that is "Ash", can turn your hair looking green if done wrong....at home dye that is.

  6. #6
    God/dess
    Joined
    Feb 2002
    Location
    OUTTATHISWORLD
    Posts
    7,219
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 23 Times in 15 Posts

    Default Re: I don't want green-glowing hair!

    I don't know if it's ashy or golden but I have definately seen processed blonde hair take on a greenish hue in the black light. Maybe it's only if you go super platinum?

  7. #7
    God/dess
    Joined
    Jan 2005
    Location
    NJ
    Posts
    3,786
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts

    Default Re: I don't want green-glowing hair!

    It's gotta be the ash colors which I think have a green base. The golden ones should have a red base and therefore should be fine.

    Maybe one of our resident cosmetologists can further clarify.

  8. #8
    Featured Member Crystal_eyes's Avatar
    Joined
    Jun 2004
    Location
    Montreal, Canada
    Posts
    848
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post

    Default Re: I don't want green-glowing hair!

    I have platinium hair and it does glow in the dark, those black lights catch white so if you don't go super pale you shouldn't have that happen.

  9. #9
    Featured Member former_LV_dancer's Avatar
    Joined
    Jan 2005
    Location
    New York City
    Posts
    794
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 8 Times in 2 Posts

    Default Re: I don't want green-glowing hair!

    I never recommended ashy tones for anyone. I don't think they flatter any skintone personally. You have to consider what your natural hair color is and how light you are going to go with the highlights. If your hair in very dark you have to go light enough that your highlights aren't brassy looking. That looks bad in any light.
    Stick with natural (not ash) or golden/ivory blonde tones and you should be ok. Also go to salon....at home highlights can be horrid. I did so many color corrections for people who thought they could do it themselves.

  10. #10
    Veteran Member sunkissedbeachbunni's Avatar
    Joined
    Jun 2005
    Location
    Philadelphia, PA
    Posts
    217
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts

    Default Re: I don't want green-glowing hair!

    I think girls with platinum blond hair look hot on stage, it really makes them stand out. Guys are attracted to blondes for some reason and that really helps

  11. #11
    Featured Member
    Joined
    Jul 2004
    Posts
    947
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 6 Times in 3 Posts

    Default Re: I don't want green-glowing hair!

    Ash and extremely light blondes can get a bit more green. I agree- stick with golden undertones.

    Some ash tones can be very flattering if your have a lot of red undertones in your skin. Let your colorist know the situation, i.e. i don't want my highlights to look green under florescent/blacklights. A proficient colorist will be able to know and work with you.

  12. #12
    Veteran Member soybeangirl's Avatar
    Joined
    Oct 2003
    Location
    down south
    Posts
    542
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts

    Default Re: I don't want green-glowing hair!

    I would go with a neutral color. Tell your colorist that you would prefer a little warmth (golden) in the blonde. This will cut down on the reaction. I wear my hair really really light with platinum highlights and unless my head is less that a few feet from the blacklights, I never glow.

    Colorists con't exactly see what the hair looks like in the blacklights but fortunately!!!! I am both a stylist and a nudie dancer so I can totally understand what you are talknig about.

    I think the best way to combat this is to stay away from platinum, all-over color and try to break it up with some golden streaks. The more warmth (red/gold) the less you will glow like a light bulb!

    Good luck.

  13. #13
    Featured Member
    Joined
    Jul 2004
    Posts
    947
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 6 Times in 3 Posts

    Default Re: I don't want green-glowing hair!

    ^^ If a colorist works for photo shoots and is familiar with lighting, she will know what you're talking about. Unfortunately, lighting and adjusting color to lighting isn't taught in cosmetology schools...

Similar Threads

  1. Don't adjust your monitor... Puppy IS green!
    By Madcap in forum The Lounge
    Replies: 5
    Last Post: 05-10-2008, 09:05 AM
  2. can u get hair extensions that don't get knotty?
    By jaizaine in forum Body Business
    Replies: 14
    Last Post: 03-11-2008, 11:52 AM
  3. glowing in the dark ?
    By Melonie in forum Member Boards
    Replies: 0
    Last Post: 09-16-2007, 01:14 PM
  4. Glowing diamonds?
    By AudreyLeigh in forum The Lounge
    Replies: 18
    Last Post: 12-29-2005, 10:47 PM
  5. Glowing on Stage!!!
    By Molly Morroe in forum Newbie Board
    Replies: 4
    Last Post: 01-09-2005, 09:58 PM

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •