dyed tips?

[p1nk]

I have dark brown, loose-curly hair and I am deciding whether to dye the tips a dark blue or purple. I have never dyed before and I only want to do ~3 or 4 inches so that I can cut it off if I don't like it. I have long hair, down to my mid back. Thoughts? Would this look awful?

 

[SarahNull]

If you want to get the exact shade that is promoted on the box, etc. I highly recommend lifting your color a few levels before coloring your hair. Then, you want to tone your hair followed by applying a serum, to avoid any awkward tones after.