I was in one of those moods where I really need a change. A couple of months ago I decided to buy the La Riche Directions Semi Permanent colour in Alpine Green. Ever since Kylie Jenner had her green dip dye, I've been obsessed. I did a lot of research on this hair colour and for the price it sounds perfect (I will review it properly in the coming weeks). The first thing I did was use some supermarket bleach and strip the ends. As my hair is so dark and has been coloured a few times already it only really lifts down to and orangey gold. However this is perfect for a Forrest green. I wrapped all the individual sections in tin foil to make sure I didn't make a mess while processing too. Once developed I let it dry completely, I then started at the bottom and dyed my roots and mid lengths with a dark brown, I wanted to refresh the base colour of my hair to make the green really pop. I then applied the green to the lightened hair section by section until all my hair was done. I then carefully rinsed the base colour then took out the foils and rinsed the green. I then applied a treatment and let it air dry. I haven't properly styles my hair yet as I wanted to give it a break (this also gives an idea in the photos just how dead straight my hair is!) but I love the colour! In real life it's vibrant in the light but blends in quite well in normal light. I think as I wash it, the colour will become more vibrant as it gives which I'm looking forward to! It definitely makes me think about dying the whole thing Forrest green! It's surprisingly more subtle then you would think..in natural lighting anyway! Let me know if you like the new hair and I'll do an updated post with a full review of the product I used after I've washed and styled it a few times Nicole x
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1/2/2015 04:46:23 pm
I love the look of the green in your hair! Like the others have said it's so subtle but absolutely stunning on you!! Wish I could do something like that with my hair but I'm not allowed unnatural colours for work :P
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Nicole
2/2/2015 12:47:23 pm
Thanks! I love how subtle it is..and I'm soo lucky to work somewhere that doesn't mind :)
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Nicole
2/2/2015 12:47:47 pm
Thanks so much :)
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Nicole
2/2/2015 12:48:41 pm
Thanks Lena I'm absolutely in love with it :) might have to do it all next!
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Nicole
3/2/2015 08:50:49 am
Once you start colouring it you'll never stop! It's so addictive! I really wanted it to come out a Forrest green, I took inspiration from Kylie Jenners dip dyed hair and I think as it fades it'll look more like that! This is a lot easier to adjust to though and I have to say I'm really liking it! I think because it is so dark it would look great all over too!
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