I said the world needs a bit more fantasy, and I promised you whimsy! Here is how I achieved lavende

I said the world needs a bit more fantasy, and I promised you whimsy! Here is how I achieved lavender hair.First, I will note that I am not a professional. I use professional products and I have been practicing hair on myself, with much triumph and heartache over the years. If you are not sure what you are doing, or feel uneasy about DIY hair coloring and hair care then please go and see a professional.1.) Condition and prepare your hairI have naturally dark brown hair, and I had previously dyed my hair a bright orange ginger permanent color, and a demi-permanent black over the top of that a few months after. I let my hair fade for about ten months before attempting bleaching. I have fine, fragile hair, so I also did a stand alone olaplex treatment and a keratin treatment using aphogee two-step protein treatment.I purchased my olaplex and aphogee on eBay, and they were relatively easy to find. The olaplex is a bit pricey, but it is worth every penny. Step one and two of the olaplex are the most important parts of the process. The instructions for use are also relatively easy to find for both the olaplex and the aphogee. These are invaluable tools for anyone processing their hair, so these are the two products I would NOT skimp on.Basically, after I used the olaplex as a stand alone treatment, I sealed in the new healthy goodness with the step one portion of the aphogee two-step treatment. This product smells a little vinegary and you need to apply it to damp hair (not soaking wet or it will take forever to dry) rather quickly. This is because as it dries you will not want to touch your hair or you may risk damaging it by ripping it out. Aphogee dries into a hard, glue-like helmet on your head. To help set the product I will also blow-dry my hair on a warm setting.2.) You must bleach your hairAfter you are sure that your hair is prepared to take some beating, you continue your hair journey by bleaching your hair to at least a level 9, but a level 10 is best to maximize the effect. I used Schwarzkopf Blondme Premium 9 level bleach with the matching 9% or 30 volume Schwarzkopf Blondme crystal gel developer, because when you add the olaplex, which I will get to in a minute, it brings the developer strength down to about a 6% or 20 volume. I was able to find the bleach and developer on eBay as well.I also have been using Blondme bleach and tone. I am not really sure if it is worth the extra money yet, but it is a bleach additive that helps tone down the orange and brassy tones as you bleach. If you feel like trying it then be warned that it is POTENT. I add a tiny dab, no more than three chocolate chip-sized dabs. Hmm, not sure how official that unit of measure is, but the point is, be very sparing.The way I mixed up my formula was I added 1 part bleach to 1.5 parts developer. Then I added my olaplex. For ever 1.5-2 ounces of bleach you should add a ¼ oz of step one of the olaplex. Here is a link to the olaplex instructions. Towards the bottom is also has the instructions for using olaplex with a keratin treatment.http://www.olaplex.co.uk/faq/I applied a little coconut oil to my hair and around my ears and face and neck before I applied the bleach (this mostly helps me with any potential scalp irritation), and then I wrapped my hair in cling wrap. Then I let it sit for about an hour. I kept checking in after the 30 minute mark to make sure things weren’t getting ugly. The olaplex acts as a ‘seat belt’, but it is good to check in.3.) Toners!Once you have your hair to a level 9 or, preferably level 10, then you can add your toners and colors. I personally had to bleach my hair a few times over the course of about four months to finally get it to a level 10. I also used olaplex between bleachings and during bleachings. I used keratin after each bleaching too. If you want to keep length and strength, especially if you have hair that has already been processed before you begin bleaching AND if you have fragile and fine hair, this is essential. Take your time, and take care of your hair! Also, I use a lot of coconut oil before bed for the dryness.Some of the toners I have tried are the Schwarzkopf Blondme Ice and Steel Blue with 10 volume or 3% developer, like the curly light silver picture above shows. This was more blonde and subtle. It is good if you are looking for a silvery platinum as opposed to a smokey lavender.Where my hair is currently is the smokey lavender, which was equal parts Schwarzkopf Igora Royal 9.5-22, 0-22, 0-99, 9.5-29. The 9.5-29 is a color from the Pearlescence line. They are all available on eBay or most Sally’s Beauty Supplies have them too. I used the Igora Royal Oil developer in volume 10 or 3% and left on my hair for no longer than twenty minutes. BE WARNED! When I rinsed this out of my hair, because of how pigmented the 0-22 and 0-99 colors are my hair looked REALLY dark. I almost cried. But, I washed my hair a second time and it faded to the color I posted. I have rinsed it about five times now and it fades pretty quickly. I am almost back to the light silver. So, do not panic if it comes out a little dark at first. This color faded a lot in just a week. I am considering using a little less of the 0-22 and 0-99 next time, and it is totally fine to play with the ratios! Have fun with it.The thing to note is, when going towards a bluish tone, which I did with the smokey color, it is important that the hair is at level ten and you add  violet to your mixture. This prevents the hair from turning green. The violet cancels the  yellow out and then the blue doesn’t turn it green. Unless you want a swampy hair mess!4.) Purple ShampooPurple shampoo is good for keeping the yellow away between coloring. For the darker lavender color it isn’t entirely necessary until the color really fades out. However, if you are trying to maintain a white or platinum blonde, purple shampoo is required. In fact, depending on the look you are going for I have used just purple shampoo as a toner. If you leave purple shampoo in the hair for a while (like for me I have left it in for up to an hour) then it will add a slight purple cast without being quite as drastic as the purple dyes. Or if you leave it in for a few minutes in the shower it will just freshen up your blonde and take the brassiness away.The products that I have used and like in the ‘bang for your buck’ arena have been L’Oreal Professionnel Serie Expert Silver Shampoo and Quic Silver Horse shampoo. Yes, horse shampoo. First, I will say that the L’Oreal stuff is a good middle of the road option. It is L’Oreal Professionnel, so a bit better than the standard product line. You can find it on eBay or at Sally’s. It has a good amount of pigment without being overwhelming. It won’t turn your hair purple with standard use, which is good if you want to stay blonde. And if you do want the hint of purple then you have to leave it in for a while, so there is a lot of margin for error with this one. It also isn’t overly drying which is nice.Ok, now for the horse shampoo. Quic Silver is generally used to brighten up white horses, but it uses the same idea as with human hair – use purple to cancel out any yellow. This shampoo is much more pigmented, so use with caution! It is also a bit more drying and doesn’t smell nice. I mean, it doesn’t smell disgusting or anything, it just wasn’t marketed for humans. The reason I would recommend this one is because of how potent it is. It really gets the job done without messing around.I will be trying more shampoos soon, like Joico’s line, but if anyone knows more good ones please share! And please share any lavender and white hair products and triumphs in general. And feel free to ask me questions. -- source link

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