I did it! Colored hair red..pics inside

[momof2gr8kids]

Well, actually reddish brown.....

I finally went for it last night and colored my hair using ION in Medium Red Brown. It came out a little darker than anticipated, but I've already had a few compliments on it today, so it must not be too bad (hubby thinks it's too dark, but oh well...)

Here's the before and after

BEFORE - Med Gold Brown (not my color either....natural is more med-dark brown with some red undertones/highlights)

AFTER - Med Red Brown

Now I just need to work on styling....I can't seem to get the volume and texture...maybe I'm not using enough product. Any suggestions? It just kind of lays flat, but I need some lift and piecey-ness.

 

[pinkbundles]

looks great! i like it better that way!

 

[janetsbreeze]

looks so pretty on you!!!

that's a great color with your eyes and skin

 

[kisska3000]

it looks awesome

 

[NYAngel98]

I like it!

It's subtle, but it definitely adds warmth to your skin. I would use a root lifter (Try BigSexyHair's Root Lifter) on the root, and a pomade (Try Paul Mitchell's foaming pomade) to make the ends more textured and piecey.

 

[babydoll1209]

very nice colour and suit you very much

 

[Nox]

Ohhh Red Hot Mama! I like it! That shade is really complimented by all of your other features. Beautifully done!

 

[luxotika]

I like it! You picked a very nice shade!

 

[selene]

Ironic that hubs doesn't like it, b/c it is subtle, and looks quite nice on you. If I had your hair, I would grow it long and take total advantage of the natural straightness.

 

[CuTeLiCiOuS]

You look Beautiful I love the change on ya The color really brightens and warms your face and makes your features stand out.

 

[sm91396]

Looks great. I have flat hair as well and it seems to do good with using Redken Guts. As far as the piecyness goes- I use texture paste-but my hair is short and choppy so that might not work for you.

 

[emily_3383]

it looks really nice a subtle!

 

[goddess13]

That looks fantastic!

 

[Guenevere]

very pretty, it really livens up your face!

 

[beautynista]

Yay for red hair! It looks great on you! I recently dyed my hair red too.

 

[Maja]

Very pretty and subtle! I like it!

 

[WhitneyF]

I like it!

 

[Midgard]

Very pretty! Great color!

 

[blackmettalic]

Very pretty!

Btw: For piecy-ness you can use a texturizing taffy.