Hair Talk: Haircolor

Today is starting out to be a productive day for me... I woke up early, did some chores around the house, exercised, started reading a new book, replied to emails, and now I am working on my blog -- I told ya, productive, haha! ;)

I've been meaning to publish this post for a while now... I know a lot of us color our hair for different reasons -- maybe we want to try a new look or maybe we like ourselves better as a brunette, blonde, or as a redhead.

No matter the reason, here are 10 Rules for Perfect Haircolor:

(Article from Lucky Magazine)

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1. The sun fades haircolor.

2. Don't forget your brows.

3. Don't over-highlight.

4. Do deep treatments weekly (but no more than that).

5. Shampoo less.

6. Go opposite your skin tone.

7. Watch the bleach.

8. Address roots and ends separately.

9. Take a cold shower for shine.

10. Get creative to disguise roots.

It's great to keep these tips in mind because after all, our hair is our crowning glory. ;)

This then brings me to my question:

How do you approach hair coloring?

Do you go to the salon or do you take advantage of the many at-home coloring kits available to us?

Since I am turning 23 years old (on Thursday, eeeek!), I am seriously considering starting my search for my very own hairstylist like most adults do... Do you guys have any suggestions on where I should start?

While my hairstylist search is underway, I wanted to share with you guys my favorite at-home coloring kit:

Garnier HerbaShine Color Creme with Bamboo Extract:

The only haircolor with Bamboo extract. Fortified color. Certified brilliant. 

 Introducing Garnier Herbashine, the only haircolor product with Bamboo extract. Herbashine improves the condition of hair by fortifying the hair cuticle while wrapping it in radiant, shiny color. Hair looks and feels stronger for radiant color that's truly shiny and luminous. Designed like a beauty elixir, its luscious cream texture is both rich and silky. Easy to apply, it provides a sensation of intense care and comfort during coloring. Thanks to a perfect balance of the formula components, the results are quick - Herbashine works in just 10 minutes. The color is radiant and shiny and grays are covered naturally.

If you are looking for an at-home coloring kit, I suggest you go for Garnier.

It is ammonia-free -- it smells great, not like other hair dyes.

It leaves your hair shiny, soft, and smooth.

They also include fairly good quality gloves and a substantial amount of conditioner.

The price depends on where you buy it, but you will spend nothing more than $10.

What do you guys think -- Do you dye your own hair?

Have you used Garnier hair dye before? Do you have a favorite hair dye brand?

I hope you are all having a wonderful start to July! :D

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