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Lift Dark Red Hair Color  Not rated yet



I have naturally strawberry blonde hair. I used color with a blue undertone to go light blonde. But then I decided that I want to try platinum ...

Colored Roots are Too Light!  Not rated yet



I had about one inch of gray hair dyed my hair a light golden brown color. I waited 40 minutes and used ion 20 developer peroxide. My natural hair ...

Silky Shiny Hair  Not rated yet



Hi! I am a 19 year old male from Pakistan/Iran. My hair is shine-less and has become very thin. How can I get the fresh looking hair and add a ...

Brown Hair to Blonde Hair  Not rated yet



I've been contemplating going blonde for about four years now, but don't know what shade is best for me. My hair is naturally dirty blonde with ...

Keep Getting Split Ends  Not rated yet



Why do I keep getting split ends?

I cut off most of my split ends 2 months ago and since then I haven't used heat to my hair. I don't understand ...

Teenage Dandruff  Not rated yet



I have used 2 different brands of dandruff shampoos and I still have dandruff. I used each one for about 2 weeks separately. I am a male and 13....

Layered Haircut Problem  Not rated yet



I layered my hair at home and seems that for the life of me I cannot get both sides to match. It seems like one side is softer and curves inward ...

Clarify Rebonded Hair?  Not rated yet




Hi, I rebonded my hair about 5 months back. They used Schwarzkopf products for straightening. I also use Schwarzkopf shampoo and conditioner....

Bad Hair Problems  Not rated yet


Hi, I really do not know what is wrong with my hair. As you can see from the pictures, my hair is coarse, very dry, lacking color (should be dark ...

Confessions of a Shopaholic Hair  Not rated yet



How do I curl my hair so it looks like Amy Adams in the movie Confessions of a Shopaholic? Thanks!

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Amy Adams is not ...

Hair Color Fades  Not rated yet



My hair has been bottle blond for so long and I am trying to go back to my natural brown color because I am tired of all of the damage that the ...

Hair Breakage from Bleach  Not rated yet


I have bleached highlights done with foils, just on the roots, not taken through to the ends, plus a level 6-7 ash brown lowlight to match my natural ...

Born Blonde Ultra Blue by Clairol  Not rated yet


Is Born Blonde Ultra Blue by Clairol considered hair color or bleach? If it is hair color what are the specifications, for example: it is 9 or 10 ...

Henna and Shikaki on Rebonded Hair  Not rated yet



Hello, I want to know if I ought to apply a shampoo that contains henna and shikaki on rebonded hair? I mean, will it spoil the hair rebonding?...

Rebonding Hair after Highlights  Not rated yet



I want to rebond my hair but I did highlights one week ago. Do you think its okay to rebond my hair now? Or will it damage my hair?

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Rebonding ...

Hair Rebonding Hair Loss  Not rated yet



Hello, I had gone for chemical hair straightening (hair rebonding) about 5 months back. I use Schwarzkopf repair rescue shampoo and conditioner....

Eliminate Yellow Blonde Color  Not rated yet


I bleached my hair recently and it came out really light on the top, too light for me. It looks like a fake yellow color. I heard that I was supposed ...

New Long Hairstyle  Not rated yet


I am looking for a new hairstyle. I have long dark brown hair and no bangs. I am scared to cut my hair cause I love it, but I am getting older (30)...

Best Cheap Shampoo  Not rated yet
What is the best cheap shampoo you can get from Walmart that will not damage your hair and will keep it soft and shiny.

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Well,...

Frizzy and Dry Hair  Not rated yet



My hair is a bit past my shoulders. The roots are healthy and straight and my ends are straight. I let it air dry most of the time. I don't use ...

Dry Hair and Scalp  Not rated yet



Hi! I am suffering with a hair problem which is horrible. My hair is so dry and dull. I also have dandruff.

What should I do? Shamas

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It ...

Eliminate Orange Red Colors  Not rated yet


I want to color my light reddish orange hair the same color as my medium brown roots. Do I need a filler? How do I get an even color?

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To ...

Brittle and Dry African American Hair  Not rated yet



My African American hair is very short and curly. It is longer on the top and bottom and is very short in the middle. It is very dry and brittle ...

Dark Brown Hair to Auburn Red  Not rated yet



I have dark brown hair (naturally), and I want to dye my hair an auburn red (like orange-red). Do I need to bleach my hair first before I can ...

Smooth Straight Hair  Not rated yet


I have long and slightly curly hair, but it gets dry easily and feels rough to the touch.

I want smooth straight hair. Can you please give me ...

Hair Color Over Highlights  Not rated yet


Hi! I highlighted my hair a week ago. I decided that I want to dye all of my hair the same color. How long should I wait?

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Oily Hair or Dry Scalp  Not rated yet



Well, I've always had problems with my hair. Every time I wash it, it looks good and healthy, but after a day or two, it becomes very oily and ...

Dry and Frizzy Hair  Not rated yet



My hair is very dry and frizzy. I wash it once or twice/week and use hair masks and/or hot oil (olive oil) treatments, but it is still dry. I used ...

Straight Roots with Curly Hair  Not rated yet



Hi my name is Lauren and on a recent trip to Florida (because of the high humidity), I let a hair stylist put a mild relaxer in my hair. I was ...

Color Over Black Hair  Not rated yet



I want to dye my hair from black to dark red or very dark purple/violet. I want it to be permanent and stay for a long time. Here are some pics ...

Cut Curly Hair Wet or Dry?  Not rated yet


I have mid back length curly hair. Should I trim it when it is wet or dry?

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This is a fantastic question! Thanks for asking ...

Remove Green Hair Tint  Not rated yet


I originally had brown hair with blonde and platinum highlights going through it. I used a medium ash brown color from Loreal. It turned my hair ...

Overlapping Hair Color  Not rated yet


I was just wondering if I do a full color every 6 to 8 weeks, will I have color build up? How long does build up take? Is it ok to chemically strip ...

Dry Hair and Scalp Problems  Not rated yet



My hair is black ethnic Pakistan/Indian. My scalp and hair is dry with no shine and life in it. It also looks very damaged.

I have heard that ...

Brown Hair Color Fades  Not rated yet



I have dark brown hair naturally. I bleached my hair 3 times to get it blonde, kept it for a few weeks but then decided to go brown again.

I ...

Lift Golden Highlights to Platinum  Not rated yet


How can I achieve a uniform platinum color? I'm naturally a level 5 and had some gold highlights applied previously to going blonde. I bleached ...

Eliminate Oily Hair  Not rated yet



I have oily hair even after I wash it. I can spend forever washing it and it always ends oily. I get all the soap out and its still oily.

I'...

Sun In with Hair Color?  Not rated yet



Hi! I used Sun In on my hair about a year ago and now I want to color my hair. Is it possible or will it ruin my hair? Many thanks!

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The ...

Layers in Curly Hair  Not rated yet


I already have thick and very curly hair. I want to get layers for the nice style it gives your hair when it's blown out, but I don't want more volume....

Why Women Don't Donate Hair  Not rated yet



Well, I was wondering why women don't donate their hair to Locks of Love. Have you heard about the program?

Our salon is running a charity and ...

Remove Brown Color from Blonde Hair  Not rated yet


I have light blonde hair and decided to have my hair dresser dye it brown with a temporary dye. It was too light with the first color application,...

Lighten Black Hair to Brown  Not rated yet


My hair is naturally brown and for a while I have been dyeing it black. I would like to go back to my natural color but this black refuses to fade ...

Perm after Coloring  Not rated yet


I got my hair colored 3 weeks ago, how long should I wait to get it permed?

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How long you should wait all depends on what ...

Long Layered Hair  Not rated yet



I have long layered dark hair and want to know how I can make the layers stand out more. Can you help please?

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You ...

Increase Hair Growth  Not rated yet



I have been taking Biotin and pre-natal vitamins everyday for almost a year now, and I have noticed that my hair is growing. I also use plenty ...

Dry Hair Relief  Not rated yet



How do you keep your hair smooth and soft, but not dry?

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Well, that's a great question. In the winter months when the ...

Shampoo for Rebonded Hair  Not rated yet



Hi! I just had my hair rebonded one month ago. I'm from Bangladesh originally but migrated to USA just before one month. Can you please suggest ...

Dyed Hair and Ocean  Not rated yet



I just dyed my hair darker and I'm going to be spending four months in the Caribbean with only a few fresh water showers. Will my hair be ruined?...

Slightly Frizzy Hair  Not rated yet


I have slightly frizzy hair but its not that bad. I use a straightener and that seems to work fine. But I want my hair to be straight even when I ...

Badly Damaged Hair  Not rated yet


My hair is platinum blonde and it is breaking off and very thin and won't grow anymore. How do I help my hair grow and be healthy again?

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Blonde ...

Damaged Hair Structure  Not rated yet


Hi - I'm 56. For the past 15 years my medium-textured, fairly straight-to-slightly-wavy hair, which has been predominantly gray for probably 20 years ...

Hair Grow Long  Not rated yet


I want my hair to be long but it never gets that way. I nourish it well and my diet is good too. Because of my religion I can't trim my hair so suggest ...

Hiding Blonde Highlights  Not rated yet



I just recently (2 days ago) colored over my blonde highlights to a color that is as dark as my natural hair color (brunette). I waited 24 hours ...

Hair Colour Problems  Not rated yet


Help! I am 53 years old. I am natural brunette and colour my hair with permanent dye regularly but it seems to take less and less and fades and is ...

Best Hair Rebonding Brand  Not rated yet



I want to get my hair rebonded so please tell me which brand I should use but would be available in Pakistan too.

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From ...

Hair Rebonding  Not rated yet


I have very dry hair and curly too. I really want to get my hair rebonded because I want straight hair and so it will look good.

Is it a good ...

Haircuts for Hair Growth  Not rated yet


My hair used to be really long when I was a little girl but now its breaking off. I know some of the options to get your hair to grow but do you ...

Accelerate Hair Growth  Not rated yet



Hey! I'm a huge fan of your hair videos , and I have used your techniques a few times and work great. Thanks so much! You're saving me loads of ...

V-Style Haircut with Layers  Not rated yet


Would you be able to explain to me how create a little bit of layers into already V cut hair that has no layers.

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Sure!...

Product to Remove Brassy Tones  Not rated yet



There used to be a hair product that I used and I am pretty sure it was called dabber. It was a hair product you used to help get remove yellow/...

Keep Colored Hair from Getting Dry?  Not rated yet


OK all over the internet I've heard all different kinds of ways to keep your colored hair from getting dry, but I'm not sure if it applies to my ...

Very Dark Hair Color to Very Light Hair Color  Not rated yet



I have naturally dirty blonde hair, currently dyed black. It's extremely curly (after a few hours of not brushing it, it forms spirals that resemble ...

Light Blonde to Light Brown  Not rated yet


I have been coloring my hair Extra Light Ash blonde for over one year now and I'm sick of it. Its too light and the ends are fuzzy and damaged. I ...

Eliminate Brassy Hair Color  Not rated yet


I started putting highlights in my hair which was a dark brown color and then used a toner of 9.1 ash voilet on it. I have been going lighter now ...

Golden Blonde Highlights  Not rated yet


I have dark brown hair and want to add golden blonde highlights. I am going to use Kaleidocolors from Sally's but which would be better( blue, violet,...

Thinning Hair in the Front  Not rated yet



Hi. I am a 19 year old young boy. I am suffering from the problem of thinning hair. My left and right upper portion of my forehead is totally hairless....

Purple Hair Color  Not rated yet



I dyed my hair Darkest Brown from Clairol then I used dark brown from Clairol Instincts, and when I dried it, it was purple. How can I correct ...

Dye and Highlight Hair  Not rated yet



I have about 20% gray hair. Instead of doing a root touch up, I apply the hair dye all over my head every 8-9 weeks. Is this damaging/drying ...

Dyed Hair with Highlights  Not rated yet



I have dyed my hair light brown then added highlights its looks great. Problem is the brown has lightened. What do I do when my roots start to ...

What Makeup Colors?  Not rated yet


My hair is naturally blonde... platinum blonde but i just streaked it with tiny auburn streaks all over.. It looks good and my hair look some what ...

Hairstyles for Long Curly Hair   Not rated yet




I'm a brunette, and I have very, very naturally curly hair, and I don't cut it so if it weren't for the curls bringing it up, it would be about ...





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