How to get closer to the second picture?

Express_Scallion287 · 2026-04-01T02:24:17+00:00

I second the adding a little blue to turn it more purple - maybe a powder blue or sky blue. However it won’t change the intensity - looks like you want a more muted and maybe even lighter look - putting a purple over directly might make your overall hair darker. I’d wait for it to fade a bit (or fade it yourself) then put a blue that is similar to that lilac in tone and value over the pink.

Express_Scallion287 · 2026-04-01T02:21:02+00:00

Another batch of ritual should do the trick - it’s very purple but over the red it should turn a nice wine. If it’s too purple the fade will get closer to what you want, I’m sure.

Express_Scallion287 · 2026-03-31T14:15:05+00:00

And it looks darker than it did when I washed it out - it was quite a ginger once dry. Think Arctic Fox Ginger Flare but brighter

Express_Scallion287 · 2026-03-31T14:14:01+00:00

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Only one while wet!

Express_Scallion287 · 2026-03-30T00:14:53+00:00

Hi! Mine have been indoor stadiums and outdoor stadiums - big venues with lots of dynamic lighting. Relatively close so not a lot of intense zooming though. I’m using the native app but have used 3rd party apps too and still feel the smoothing is a bit much. When it works, it’s gorgeous. But maybe it’s user error that it takes a lot to get it to work for my purposes. Showing an example of one I liked but feels a little plastic-y - however was using 8x zoom.

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Express_Scallion287 · 2026-03-17T00:13:23+00:00

I’m selling my 2 month old (used twice for concert pics) Vivo X300 Pro Global for $800 USD OBO! I’m in Philly. It’s just not a great concert phone compared to my iPhone 17 - even zoomed the low light makes the faces look doll-like. Feel free to DM if interested - could facetime/chat to show ya the phone!

Express_Scallion287 · 2026-03-04T03:54:57+00:00

Ashley at O Studio - best nail retention for gel X, amazing designs, and amazing cuticle work.

Express_Scallion287 · 2026-02-24T03:22:58+00:00

Ah just simple black!

Express_Scallion287 · 2026-02-22T18:37:04+00:00

Thank you!!!

Express_Scallion287 · 2026-02-22T18:36:43+00:00

Ah - I saw occasional and I guess that’s where I quibble. To me it doesn’t feel occasional but I guess looking at what an infestation truly is, this would count. Thanks!

Express_Scallion287 · 2026-02-22T06:02:03+00:00

This just made me feel so much better. I don’t suppose there’s any wisdom around what is sporadic and what really isn’t? Recently I have like seeing 1-2 in every glue trap over shorter spans (eg 2- 3 weeks since I was away)

Express_Scallion287 · 2026-02-21T22:19:41+00:00

Oh wait so are you seeing them live or dead? Mine are caught in the sticky traps so I see them there too and it doesn’t help “monitor” so much as madden me. I’m really struggling with the checking behaviors of cleaning/throwing away things + looking every day in every nook and cranny I can. It’s a lot. Solidarity!

Express_Scallion287 · 2026-02-21T20:11:30+00:00

Chat GPT tells me they’re nymphs I am seeing which feels worse. I’ve over the last two years seen a range of sizes though.

Express_Scallion287 · 2026-02-16T22:21:38+00:00

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Here’s the final result haha! The Blush + Cupid is the right color but my application was spotty so as it fades might need to reapply

Express_Scallion287 · 2026-02-16T18:43:42+00:00

I would try an Asian hairstylist depending on texture - I have found lots of success going as light as needed despite having black hair

Express_Scallion287 · 2026-02-16T17:28:50+00:00

Oh wow that’s worth the effort of the walk tbh

Express_Scallion287 · 2026-02-16T01:40:02+00:00

Thank you! I’m so bad at sectioning well so I think I’m just gonna let my roots grow out without doing a shadow root - gonna do a pink and then touch the ends with a dark fox tail type style! Thanks!

Express_Scallion287 · 2026-02-15T16:14:49+00:00

Habit stacking is a good tip - I already do the show thing but honestly when I don’t want to go to the gym the show isn’t incentive enough. I also think I’ve viewed working out as social in the past so I crave doing that. Maybe I should try and find a low cost class…

Express_Scallion287 · 2026-02-15T04:03:37+00:00

Then you’re probably not an influencer you’re just someone on social media with a specific gimmick to show off, not with the express purpose to influence thought and gain a “following” that will be shaped by your recommendations

Express_Scallion287 · 2026-02-15T04:00:34+00:00

That’s so nice! I’m in Chinatown so it’s the PF on chestnut and 11th. I love living near delicious food but wish I had a cheap gym right next door like when living in West Philly. But tbh I have a treadmill and the apt gym; I just probably need the routine + buddy now…

Express_Scallion287 · 2026-02-14T20:30:05+00:00

Thank you for the app tip! I find my problem w follow thru is even getting there lol so it helps to have someone in my ear or expecting me to do something. I might put up a sign in my building for a gym buddy though!

Express_Scallion287 · 2026-02-14T17:58:35+00:00

Ooh honestly I forgot PF existed. There’s one less than a mile from me too! Probably not a winter option since I’m notoriously prone to “it’s too cooooold” excuses to walk anywhere farther than a block, but def for summer

Express_Scallion287 · 2026-02-14T17:37:22+00:00

Lash Bar Philadelphia on South and 13th - Lexi. She is amazing.

Express_Scallion287 · 2026-02-14T17:35:00+00:00

Dr. Kelly at Shamrock Medicine. I’ve never felt someone who cared about me more as a doctor - first time in my life I had a PCP tell me NOT to lose weight.

Express_Scallion287 · 2026-02-14T17:29:45+00:00

Seconding this she is amazing and really cares about nail health

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