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It's been a while now and I'm really excited.
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has anyone tried Alterna Caviar Blonde Leave-in Conditioner?
i dont see any reviews for it on MakeupAlley
for me, its between getting Alterna $32 online/$36 instore or Bumble and bumble leave-in conditioners $40 which arent for blondes so thats why im thinking about this one instead. since this month im just going in for a root touch up and no highlights
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i dont see any reviews for it on MakeupAlley
for me, its between getting Alterna $32 online/$36 instore or Bumble and bumble leave-in conditioners $40 which arent for blondes so thats why im thinking about this one instead. since this month im just going in for a root touch up and no highlights
Ulta
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i really love that! ^^^
looks so shiny + healthy aswell!
looks so shiny + healthy aswell!
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Isa, i love it and its an adorable cut!
okay so i ended up getting my usual highlights today along with my root touch up. im so glad i did, it looks great! and i adore my hairdresser!
i found out what she uses on me when she curled my hair with the CHI flatiron last time, which resulted in the softest curls ive ever had!
^ this is on my wish list. i didnt get it today because i havent really had a desire to curl my hair even though i bought two new curling irons like a month ago. im lazy! this is definitely an ideal product since i hate even 'flexible' hold hairsprays. i feel like if i bought it today it will probably go un-used because i cant bear waking up any earlier to actually style my hair. im a wash & go girl, i dont even bother blow drying but i do brush my hair occasionally
so today i bought purple shampoo & conditioner to maintain my color. ill use it every other day as instructed.
my HD said she was happy to see that my hair was still healthy but its definitely because i take care of it and try not to do too much heat styling. i bought this for maintanence because im trying to grow my hair out so there i avoid even the tiniest trim as much as i can.
^ they always use it on me when i get my hair done and my hair feels good when i leave the salon even after all the monthly highlights so i trust that this stuff has been working.
Bumble and bumble.
okay so i ended up getting my usual highlights today along with my root touch up. im so glad i did, it looks great! and i adore my hairdresser!
i found out what she uses on me when she curled my hair with the CHI flatiron last time, which resulted in the softest curls ive ever had!
^ this is on my wish list. i didnt get it today because i havent really had a desire to curl my hair even though i bought two new curling irons like a month ago. im lazy! this is definitely an ideal product since i hate even 'flexible' hold hairsprays. i feel like if i bought it today it will probably go un-used because i cant bear waking up any earlier to actually style my hair. im a wash & go girl, i dont even bother blow drying but i do brush my hair occasionally
so today i bought purple shampoo & conditioner to maintain my color. ill use it every other day as instructed.
my HD said she was happy to see that my hair was still healthy but its definitely because i take care of it and try not to do too much heat styling. i bought this for maintanence because im trying to grow my hair out so there i avoid even the tiniest trim as much as i can.
^ they always use it on me when i get my hair done and my hair feels good when i leave the salon even after all the monthly highlights so i trust that this stuff has been working.
Bumble and bumble.
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^ im gonna print these photos of Doutzen next time for my HD, i love the lighter blonde on the bottom look, its getting there!
Style, ImaxTree, DookieKakaShiet
Doutzen Kroes @ Versace
^ im gonna print these photos of Doutzen next time for my HD, i love the lighter blonde on the bottom look, its getting there!
Style, ImaxTree, DookieKakaShiet
any idea how to get it or what I should ask a hd for??
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^ pretty! Mel! bring in the picture definitely. ask for lightest pieces to be in the middle layers(so it shows) and the highlight to start from bottom the half down instead of starting at the root.
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i just got this and i love it. i didnt buy it intending it for every day use but its nice and natural so it could if i wasnt so lazy 
i got it for when i bleach my brows the night before i get my brows tinted/hair done...i dont want to go to the salon with 'invisible' brows! my brows are dark blonde right now and its perfect for my hair and face so i wont be using this everyday but if you have dark blonde brows like me and just want more oomph then this would be good for you! its like the perfect greyish brown/blonde color(i see a lot of orangey 'blonde' brow gels). when you see the wand its looks like neutral-beige concealer, it goes on light at first and darken in a few mins but not too much. i like that the finish looks really soft and airbrushed looking instead of weird and separated like MAC brow set. also, the amount of product it distributes on the want is perfect. with the MAC one i hated having to wipe off most of it before i applied and it would get on my skin as well because the brush wasnt very good.
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i got it for when i bleach my brows the night before i get my brows tinted/hair done...i dont want to go to the salon with 'invisible' brows! my brows are dark blonde right now and its perfect for my hair and face so i wont be using this everyday but if you have dark blonde brows like me and just want more oomph then this would be good for you! its like the perfect greyish brown/blonde color(i see a lot of orangey 'blonde' brow gels). when you see the wand its looks like neutral-beige concealer, it goes on light at first and darken in a few mins but not too much. i like that the finish looks really soft and airbrushed looking instead of weird and separated like MAC brow set. also, the amount of product it distributes on the want is perfect. with the MAC one i hated having to wipe off most of it before i applied and it would get on my skin as well because the brush wasnt very good.
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Well guys, I am no longer blonde as I have finally took the plunge and gone auburn. So don't think I will be posting on this thread for a while, until I decide to go back to blonde again!!
I think I might have found my natural hair colour... I don't know what it's called, but this is two weeks after using a toner called golden beige blonde (which made me a brunette)
It looks a bit darker when it's not in direct sunlight.
It looks a bit darker when it's not in direct sunlight.
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I would like to try a toner or a color glaze for my hair, but I don't know anything about them. Is there a difference between those two? What are some popular brands that hairsalons use? And are they really not permanent?
I would like to try a toner or a color glaze for my hair, but I don't know anything about them. Is there a difference between those two? What are some popular brands that hairsalons use? And are they really not permanent?
Toners are definitely not permanent. A toner (that I do at home, eg Goldwell, Wella, etc) lasts about a week. I don't think a colour glaze is permanent either. Even when I go to the hairdresser I get a semi over my foils which lasts 4 or so weeks.
For the ash blondes out there, I have been using a Wella toner in a very light ash blonde colour after going beige blonde and deciding I didn't like it, and my hair is now a gorgeous cool shade. It comes in a squeeze bottle and you can use it either as a normal toner (ie after shampooing and towel drying hair) or as a toning shampoo - will find it later and post the name if anyone's interested. The girl at the hair place said most customers found it better than the Goldwell toners for blondes and I was sceptical but she may have been right. FYI I am a level 8 natural blonde who gets foils every 8 or so weeks.
The other toner I like is the Schwarzkopf Igora in Iceflower for a very ashy look. I also want to try Champagne which is less ashy and mix the two together.
For the ash blondes out there, I have been using a Wella toner in a very light ash blonde colour after going beige blonde and deciding I didn't like it, and my hair is now a gorgeous cool shade. It comes in a squeeze bottle and you can use it either as a normal toner (ie after shampooing and towel drying hair) or as a toning shampoo - will find it later and post the name if anyone's interested. The girl at the hair place said most customers found it better than the Goldwell toners for blondes and I was sceptical but she may have been right. FYI I am a level 8 natural blonde who gets foils every 8 or so weeks.
The other toner I like is the Schwarzkopf Igora in Iceflower for a very ashy look. I also want to try Champagne which is less ashy and mix the two together.
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Thank you for the information, I'm more confident about asking at a beauty supply store or hair salon now.
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Met the best SA at the beauty supply store. I told her she should create a blog about coloring hair, she explained everything so clearly for once.
She told me I have an ashy base that lightens to a honey color, so I can choose either undertone to enhance my hair color. A cool toner or glaze will look more natural on me, and a warm one more striking. There was only L'oreal Casting Creme Gloss (a semi), and similar formulas to choose from. Hoping for something less strong, so I will ask at a salon as well.
For those interested in Casting, if you want to enhance your natural hair color, first match your hair color to a box, and then go for the corresponding lighter shade. (Not necessarily the lighter shade in terms of number, but also in tone.) For example, 713 Iced Beige is a close match for my hair, so I would use 810 Pearl Blonde. It won't come out that blonde, but add more dimension to my hair. If I used the Iced Beige, the result would be too dark.
She told me I have an ashy base that lightens to a honey color, so I can choose either undertone to enhance my hair color. A cool toner or glaze will look more natural on me, and a warm one more striking. There was only L'oreal Casting Creme Gloss (a semi), and similar formulas to choose from. Hoping for something less strong, so I will ask at a salon as well.
For those interested in Casting, if you want to enhance your natural hair color, first match your hair color to a box, and then go for the corresponding lighter shade. (Not necessarily the lighter shade in terms of number, but also in tone.) For example, 713 Iced Beige is a close match for my hair, so I would use 810 Pearl Blonde. It won't come out that blonde, but add more dimension to my hair. If I used the Iced Beige, the result would be too dark.
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