// //pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js KENRA Demi-Permanent Color is perfect for doing glosses/glazes, accenting highlights, adding low-lights, toning, and so much more! If you’ve never used the KENRA demi-permanent color line then I do suggest practicing a but with it before you go full swing. I was a little surprised at times because it did not process like other demi-permanent…

How Often Should I Color My Hair?

How often should I color my hair? It’s a common question that my clients and readers ask and everyone wants to know for different reasons. Some are trying to save money, and some just want their hair to look tip-top all the time. Here’s what you need to know to maintain your hair color on a schedule that fits you and your budget! How often you color your hair depends on the technique that was…

Only a few more hours to donate for demi-permanent hair dye.

Here is the indiegogo link:

http://igg.me/at/asylumcolor/x/289022

I already donated and I wish I could of donated more.  They only need $250 more to reach their goal.

Taylor's newest do! Her standard Chi 9CG for retouch and then we lightened the ends a little with Light Masters by Matrix with 20 volume. Rinsed all that out and let it air dry. Then where we lightened it I went in with Raw(N Rage) demi permanent color in Twisted Teal and Deep Purple.

Last night after my model I had time to apply a demi-permanent on my classmate Anna!

First of all, let me explain how "crazy" or "wild" hair color works.

Bold colors like blue, purple, pink, candy apple red, yellow, green, etc usually only come in the form of semi permanent or demi permanent. These colors act as a stain to the hair and you get better results of the hair is pre-lightened (bleached) prior to applying. Since a semi/demi permanent color contains no ammonia, the hair cuticle isn't actually penetrated and so the color molecules don't actually get all into the hair shaft like a permanent color would. Instead, the color molecules just attach themselves to the hair surface (which is why fantasy colors fade so easily). 

Now that you know how that works, let me actually get into the brands that have worked the best for me. 

Pravana Vivids is my favorite brand of fantasy hair color. The only down side to this color is that it is only available to licensed professionals (or beauty school students). But if you can get your hands on Pravana, I swear you will never want to use anything else ever again. ALSO, the number one thing that I love about this color is that it is infused with silk and keratin protein so it leaves your hair all smooth and shiny :D (will last about 8 weeks before it starts to fade out)

RAW Hair Dye is my second favorite brand of color. You can get this at Hottopic and it leaves you with super bright and vibrant colors. (will last about 6 weeks before it fades out)

Special Effects (sfx) You can also find this at hottopic and its not as great as RAW but it works. (will last about 6 weeks before it fades out)

Beyond the zone/N'rage Two different brands but you can find both at Sally's. These are pretty decent. will last about 4 weeks depending on how often you wash your hair (i wash mine every other day, sometimes every 2 days and I always use cool water)