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If your new look involves just a subtle shade difference, you can do it at home. | Source: Shutterstock
Aside from a new haircut, a new hair color is another way to rock a totally new look. Whether you want to go dramatic (hey, hot pink!) or subtle, you have a ton of options. You just need to make sure you go about your style the right way to minimize damage on your locks!
If you want a subtle new look, you may want to go a shade lighter or darker (in the summer, lighter is generally the one most gals pick–but it’s up to you!). If you’re only changing your hair one shade in either direction, you can easily color it at home. Just be sure to follow all of the instructions on the box! And don’t forget that if your hair is longer than shoulder length (depending on the cut, layers, etc.) you may need more than one box of dye.
If you’re scared of doing anything too permanent, a demipermanent dye may be great for you. It won’t lighten your hair, but it can add tones and darken it–and instead of having to grow out roots, it washes out in about a month’s worth of shampoos.
If you want to try something tricky like highlights, don’t go it alone–get thee to a salon! It’s too tough to do those yourself.
You don't have to go this drastic with your new look--but if you dig it, rock it! | Source: Shutterstock
A fun trick to try at home before settling on a permanent hair color? Hair chalk is a new way to test out a new look without any commitment. If you’re fond of rainbow shades but scared of growing brown roots into purple or pink hair, this is a great option for you. And if it turns out you love green streaks, then you can take the plunge into a more long term new look. If you hate ‘em? Shampoo them out!
Once you rock a new hair color, be sure to preserve it. You may want to switch to a sulfate free shampoo and conditioner to keep it from fading.
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i have recently started to wear weave o.O LOL , but i’ve been getting tons of compliments on it (y) and i guess i’ve been trying out a girl look since i’m usually tomboyish . so i’d say transforming myself has been a great experience .
Ive got really red hair and pale skin (i wont tan, ughh, sooo annoying!), but i don’t really like my hair, i want to dye it but i dunno what color i should go… Any ideas??
Don’t we all wish we had Jennifer Aniston’s hair? No matter what the style, it aawlys looks amazing.I aawlys think I want bangs and then I end up regretting it and pinning them back 90% of the time. If you are’t like that though, I think bangs would look nice!
I love all the cuts. Similar but some have that a-line to it. I think you’ll look beautiful with eehtir one! I’m so not good when it comes to color since I have zero experience in coloring my hair, but I know whatever you choose will look lovely!
I have brown hair and when ever I get blonde high lights they always end up showing my roots later maybe if I highlight all my layers except for the very top would it look better growing back?
I’m a natural blonde but i just dyed my hair purple and it looks awesome!!!
me and my BFF both have natural blonde hair but we both are dying it lighter (well i already died mine) it look awesome!
Should I dye my hair hot pink?
Depends if you have dark hair like dark brown or black i would say just get some streaks or the tips of your hair done but if you lighter hair like blonde or light brown maybe dip dying would look good. If you are into the “scene” look then a whole head of pink hair would look epic! Really up to you but if you want to see how it looks first you can always just buy some temporary hair dye, coloured hair spray or you can Google virtual hair or something along those eyes. There are so many websites that can help you, the basic idea of the websites is that you can try different hair styles and colours on a photo without actually cutting or dying your hair.
Hope this helps
Gwyn
if you change your eyebrow shape it can make a lot of difference:) after summer you usually look different anyway e.g your hair is longer(noticeably) and your probably more tanned. ^ and for acne or just spots in general put toothpaste on them and keep the skin clear in the day
My Hair iz a werid color of brown and iz the same color as my eyez so Im dying my hair bright red (not to bright) with black streaks
I plan on going punk this year!! <3
I like all of this advice on changing your style, but for me when school starts again, I have to wear uniforms! Even though I go to a public school…
Same! Jeez schools are so annoying anyways remember u can add a scarf to your outift (school colours or a white or black scarf are acceptable) make sure the scarf is fashionable and not thin to make a statement, also long single necklaces are awesome and cute jackets in school colours… I also add stockings with fun patterns and ballet flats instead of school shoes. Check with teachers or uniform description to see what you can get away with wearing. Google Aria Montgomery (pretty little liars) because even though she doesnt wear uniforms her outfits are always really cute and easy to translate to a uniform. Depending on your school you might even be able to get away with a pair of nice boots (below the knee I guess) and even some long, extravagant earrings.
Hope this helps
Gwyn
Well I’ve decided to change my year long blonde locks a fiery red
a short red style too
Since it was long and blonde all year long
i wanna try to become more pretty so that guys would acually like me for once … i always get the crappy guys and not romantic ones
but this summer i m gonna look different <3
boys get ready
I want to become a Goth!!!!!!!!!!!
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Well it shouldnt be something you want to be it should be something that you already are otherwise your going to come off as a poser
I died my hair hot pink, and it’s pretty awesome
I’m dying my hair blonde and black!
I’m totally getting new clothes and dying me hair a firey orange with blond tips!!!
I’m a natural redhead so it will just enhance my color! 
U GO GIRL! XXXXXXX
- I have never, ever dyed my hair. My mom always desreibcd hair coloring like it was an addiction and therefore evil. Moms are great for that sort of thing. But, if I ever were to brave my mom’s wrath, I think I’d dye it ridiculously RED. Like crazy red, and then maybe I’d get comments on my hair and not my kids for a change. =)October 21, 2010 10:17 AM
Like a girl on fire! Nice!
i really wanna get bangs but im not sure how it’ll look and I have oily skin so it wouldn’t help my acne situation but then they’d cover up my acne so no one would be able to see my acne
i am cutting mine to because mine are as long as my hair and my hair is pretty long .. LMAOO!! <3 and just sop you know .. i think that would be an amzing idea to cut your bangs
I’m cutting my bangs! And I want to add more “grown-up” attire to my wardrobe. I’m tired of looking like a high school and I want to get into a sorority.