DIY Hair Color

  You asked, you shall receive!

Someone asked me what I recommended for do it yourself hair color for Fall/Winter. Now, I've got to be honest, I've never colored my hair at home, so I'm no expert. However, I have been seeing a new brand of DIY hair color that I am very curious about. It's called Fat Foam and currently only available at Walmart. Here's part of the pitch on their website:

• 100% Gray Coverage
• Long Lasting Color
• Conditioning Formula with Soy
• Easy Hand Application
• Less Application Time
  

Less Mess! Non-drip whipped foam means the color wraps every strand, stays in place, and won't drip. No-mistake hand application provides even distribution, especially to those hard-to-reach areas such as the back of the head. No dry spots, it's so simple.

Long lasting, rich color that covers gray completely with less application time. Conditions & Shines! Formulated with soy protein to leave your hair looking smooth, healthy, shiny and youthful. Retails for around $8.97.

For more information on Fat Foam and reviews, visit:

http://www.fatfoam.com/

Review-http://community.qvc.com/forums/Beauty-Banter/topic/97435/sami-fat-foam-hair-color-my-review.aspx

Hair Color 101

I came across this very helpful article from Daily Glow about coloring your hair...

• Wash you hair the day before you color it, not the same day.
• Color your hair when it is completely dry.
• Apply a thin layer of moisturizer along your hairline to prevent color from oozing onto your face and neck.
• If you are doing your own hair color treatment, part hair into small sections and apply color from roots to ends.
• Follow the package directions and apply the color properly. Leave the solution on your hair as long as the instructions say you should, then rinse hair for at least 5 minutes in warm water. Squeeze out excess water, then apply the conditioner that came with the color treatment.
• Do not wash your hair the day you color it, or on the day afterward. It’s best to do nothing on days one and two, then, on day three, “wash” with conditioner only. Remember that semipermanent color washes out, so the more you shampoo, the quicker it fades.
• Touch up your hair color regularly to prevent roots and gray hairs from showing and to keep the color even throughout your hair.

For more great information on hair coloring, check out this link:

http://www.dailyglow.com/articles/133/hair-colour/hair-coloring-products.html

Colors for Fall and Winter

Honestly, I don't think there's a certain color that's in or out for this Fall/Winter. I think whatever makes you feel good and compliments your skin tone is the best way to go! I'm personally rocking blonde hair that's probably a little too blond for winter, but I like the way it looks on me so I decided to defy the system. :-)

Happy coloring and let me know what you decide to use and/or if you need more information. Highlights are a different blog post all together!