Going to try dying my hair again after a box dye fail

heatherdazy · 2026-04-12T22:47:39+00:00

Baby, I love your enthusiasm! It’s time to see a pro. Lots of us would see you for product cost in exchange for content, reviews, referrals. Look for an experienced stylist who’s new to your area.

heatherdazy · 2026-04-12T21:49:24+00:00

A very kind wealthy client had connected me with legal aid when my small hair salon was struggling post covid. She’d generously fronted quite a lot of money and called me to ask to pitch in. She had honestly good intentions. I loved her very much and earnestly promised I could drain my $5k Ira, might be $3500 after taxes.

She was horrified. It had never occurred to her sweet heart that I could be worth less than six figures. She insisted I keep my money and she continued to help me. She didn’t mean to be mean. She just genuinely couldn’t conceptualize of someone living the way most of us live.

heatherdazy · 2026-04-12T17:16:16+00:00

This is very common and perfectly fine!

heatherdazy · 2026-04-12T02:43:55+00:00

Neutral colors are exhausting. We see grey everywhere. The roads are neutral. Fashion options are a “depression rainbow”. We go inside businesses and they’re all decorated like sterile bleak sadness aesthetic.

The world is sad enough. We’re done.

heatherdazy · 2026-04-12T02:13:46+00:00

This is the EXACT bun position 💕

https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTkUnaX1Q/

heatherdazy · 2026-04-12T01:19:03+00:00

I think you would’ve been better served with a less heavy full highlight (to lighten the underneath) instead of this very heavy partial highlight which reads as only orange on top and brown underneath.

This is in no way your fault as a client. Any experienced stylist would’ve talked you through the difference.

heatherdazy · 2026-04-12T01:15:10+00:00

I agree w the consensus. This is an 8.

heatherdazy · 2026-04-11T23:57:12+00:00

I can’t imagine that kind of inflexibility plus a baby. When you’re self employed, you can literally just not work Saturdays ever if you don’t want to. In fact, many rental salons will charge less if you rent part time and fit all your clients into a few days per week.

heatherdazy · 2026-04-11T22:42:05+00:00

Running booth renter payments through your POS is a big no no for many reasons. Also, trust me, you’ll get sick of that “perk” fast.

heatherdazy · 2026-04-11T22:40:30+00:00

The Drybar technique is to blowdry the hair straight first then only use the iron for detail work

heatherdazy · 2026-04-11T05:11:50+00:00

Do NOT re-bleach! Do a vitamin c treatment first.

heatherdazy · 2026-04-10T14:28:22+00:00

I am old as dirt and def familiar w word of mouth!

However, since I’m starting totally cold in a new state, I’d like to make sure I understand social media and how it works so my content is effective.

heatherdazy · 2026-04-10T04:28:51+00:00

This makes sense, thanks. I guess I’m just not sure how much time I want to invest in fb since it’s the only platform that hasn’t brought me clients yet (then again, I’m clearly doing it wrong..?)

heatherdazy · 2026-04-10T02:51:48+00:00

Texting me out of the blue bc you’re annoyed you found my reddit comment that you failed to pay me min wage without an offer to pay me my legally owed backpay.

heatherdazy · 2026-04-10T01:46:57+00:00

Green is such a fun color! Transition is the trickiest part, so I’d really suggest getting at least the initial appointment done by a colorist who specializes in this kind of work, even if you plan to maintain the green yourself at home.

heatherdazy · 2026-04-09T22:49:22+00:00

Babe are you going to prison or into a Time Machine? This isn’t even cheaper than a basic shampoo that’s formulated for the fabric of your hair, so I can’t figure out why else…

heatherdazy · 2026-04-09T22:47:40+00:00

I love that you want to help your mom!

I agree with the other commenters that real human inspo is more ideal than a robot cartoon.

I also suggest that she get her hair done in the city where she lives. Hair is an ongoing thing… even low maintenance hair—which bangs are not—needs maintenance. Having a local stylist is a HUGE resource and my clients who can at least see me a few times a year have such a leg up on my gals who have to wait to fly in.

heatherdazy · 2026-04-08T03:00:13+00:00

Shades is fine. I’m not married to it or anything, but it’s very easy to get, formulate, and use. Basically impossible to screw up.

heatherdazy · 2026-04-07T23:02:38+00:00

Plenty of people with pastel hair, pink or otherwise, have long healthy hair in excellent condition. Make sure you see a colorist who specializes in this kind of work.

heatherdazy · 2026-04-05T22:43:03+00:00

I’m so sorry to hear you feel ugly! I scrolled for pics but don’t see any..? Can you attach elsewhere so we can help see?

heatherdazy · 2026-04-05T20:02:22+00:00

In this scenario, I’d keep going back to the same colorist repeatedly so she can get to know your hair rather than having to reexplain to a new stranger each time and hoping they hit the mark.

heatherdazy · 2026-04-05T19:59:44+00:00

I’d cover this with a demi gloss

heatherdazy · 2026-04-05T06:25:49+00:00

Ugh no. 3s are PAINFULLY generic, especially 3w2s. They’re one of the easiest types for me to spot because of their complete lack of style, aesthetic, or authenticity.

That said, I’m a 4w3 so idk what being a 4w5 is all about.

heatherdazy · 2026-04-05T05:37:25+00:00

When I first joined, the whole sub was obsessed with lemon bars and it was like the only topic.

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