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Seamonkey
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09-07-2000

Friday, September 24, 2004 - 6:37 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Dumb question: what is a "low light"?

My hairdresser does what she calls a "weave".. obvioiusly not weaving actual hair in, but weaving in bleach.. where you take small sections of hair and then weave the (thing like the tail of a comb) through that section so that half of the hair stays to be processed.. then you put a foil under that, paint on the bleach over the root area (or the whole hunk, if it is the first time) then slap on cotton because you don't want the bleach hitting your scalp cuz that doesn't feel like a Peppermint Pattie but like, well, bleach burning.. then you sit with all the foils sticking out a wacky angles (and when my hair was long with lots of hair sticking out at equally odd angles.. and when it is deemed "done" (timer and then she looks too).. so what I have is all of my natural colors.. some dark, some white or grey and then the bleached colors, which vary from time to time..

I'm happy and have no desire to try to maintain a solid dark color.. wouldn't be natural at my age, anyway. My SIL is Japanese and she and her sister do maintain the dark hair while their two brothers are natural.. and while that looks distinguished on the brothers (one is even a judge) they do look older than their sisters.

So, what would a low light be? Weaving in a darker color?

I'm just being curious


Urgrace
Member

08-19-2000

Saturday, September 25, 2004 - 11:36 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Sea, I'm not positive, but think a 'low' light just means the colors and amount of hair treated is more subtle; thinner in application.


Abby7
Member

07-17-2002

Saturday, October 02, 2004 - 4:30 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
How often do you go the the salon for touch-ups to your hair (after having color put in)?

For the first time ever, I had color put in my hair. Just to cover up the white strands. I was told every 4 weeks by my hair stylist/colorist. I thought 6 weeks was standard. It's been 4 weeks now, but I think it's too early to go. The roots grew in brown, the color of my hair (not white). I'm thinking of waiting 2 more weeks. Since that was my first time I've had my hair colored, is it best to go every 4 weeks for several months? I thought the colorist told me something about wanting to get the hair use to holding the color (?)

Also, how much do you spend to get the touch up?



Mocha
Member

08-12-2001

Saturday, October 02, 2004 - 5:19 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Abby I think it depends on how fast your hair grows or how fast the color fades but I think 6 weeks is standard. Can't help you with the price though but maybe someone else can.

Abby7
Member

07-17-2002

Saturday, October 02, 2004 - 5:34 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Thanks, Mocha. I think I'll wait 2 weeks. I don't want to be spending so much on my hair. My hair grows fast. However, the roots are growing in brown instead of white. I had white hair/strands on the top of my head. My hair isn't white or grey on any other parts of my head for some reason.

When she colored my hair, she didn't do any type of highlights. Just colored it one color (I think) to cover the white on the top. I asked her about highlights/low lights (even though I know that is no longer the style.) She said that would then become high maintenance. I didn't understand that because she already had told me to come back every 4 weeks (without any highlights). I thought,how much more high maintenace can it be than every 4 weeks?

I'm going to wait 2 more weeks I think. I'll just go by how it looks now (and it looks fine) and not worry about it holding the color "in the future" (it's holding the color perfectly now).

Thanks.

Mocha
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08-12-2001

Saturday, October 02, 2004 - 5:39 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Lol Abby. I know highlights involves more than 1 process, not sure about lowlights but I think that's what she means. It's much easier to put 1 color all over and be done which is low maintenance even if it's every 4 or 6 weeks.

Grannyg
Member

05-28-2002

Saturday, October 02, 2004 - 6:18 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Abby, I must be high maintenance. She puts on a medium brown hair color all over and then does the highlights. It's called a double process. The I go back in 6 weeks and just have the roots done. And then another six weeks and we do the double process all over again. Yep, high maintenance. Some people I know have the double process done every 6 to 8 weeks but that's too much money for me. So I cheat with the root job every other time.

Abby7
Member

07-17-2002

Saturday, October 02, 2004 - 6:49 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
thanks granny. that makes sense.

funny, how i found this colorist. one night i was in chat and had just received an e-mail from my niece in Montana. she wanted advice on coloring her hair/hairstyle. so, i asked if anyone knew of a website. Curious told me about
www.georgecaroll.com

that site was great for my niece as it showed so many hairstyles/colors, etc.

later, when i checked the site further, i realized that the guy who owned the salon/website had a salon just blocks from my house.

so, that's when i went to the salon.

anyway, i like the results, but i think i'm going to have to become a high-maintenance girl. i deserve to spend some money on myself :>).

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regarding the website:
strange, because the prices on the website are much lower than what i was charged, but i think the price was fair. in fact, the salon doesn't even have internet...so when i wanted to show them how i wanted my haircolor, a photo from the site..i couldn't. i paid 120 and i'm not sure what i have to pay next. then, i realized, later i gave way too much for a tip. feel like an idiot about that. but, i haven't really done much with my hair since the 80's. then, i went to well-known hairdressers. just for cuts, though. highlights a few times. so, i'm out of the loop. however, i'm happy being out of the loop because i don't want to spend 200 every 4 weeks on hair. just don't feel comfortable doing that.



Grannyg
Member

05-28-2002

Saturday, October 02, 2004 - 7:11 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Abby, I pay $95 for the double process including cut and having my eyebrows waxed. Then when I have the just the roots done and cut and wax, it's $45. But I refuse to be natural. I'm not sure what that is but I know the roots are white. LOL

Abby7
Member

07-17-2002

Saturday, October 02, 2004 - 7:21 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Well, I'm not going to Beverly Hills like I used to. But, I think the price she is charging is fair. Just need to get use to spending money on myself again (meaning "beauty-wise").

Luckily, I have always had hair that just naturally takes care of itself. The people at the salon always told how healthy my hair is and how I keep such great care of my hair (? I don't do anything with it! I guess that's been a good thing because i don't know what i'm doing when it comes to my hair :>))

Urgrace
Member

08-19-2000

Saturday, October 02, 2004 - 9:31 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Abby, if your hair has been natural for a long time it is probably much healthier than someone's who has been treating their's for a while. Also you just may be blessed with great hair!

The prices I pay and the timeframe are the same as GrannyG's. Your price is comparable for the state you live in.

If you are comfortable with your hair after four weeks, it is not absolutely necessary to go back yet. If you can wait six weeks without compromising your look, then go for it. I've waited too long a couple of times and regretted it. If your salon requires an appointment a couple of weeks in advance, you might want to get started on it.


Abby7
Member

07-17-2002

Saturday, October 02, 2004 - 10:41 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Thanks Urgrace. I will get started on touching up on my hair.

It's so much fun talking about hair for some reason.

I live in Los Angeles, my sister is a business woman and lives in central California. 200 miles north of Los Angeles. She has just invested with a hairdresser to start a Paul Mitchell Hair School in Fresno, CA.

I'll be going to the grand opening in November (?, I think).

My sister is one of two partners. My sister handling the business end, and a hair stylist handling the "hair" part.

I doubt any of you know of any teens/adults who would want to attend this beauty school...but if so let me know. All I know, right now, is those who first sign up get a kit for free (the kit is worth 1,200 and required for attending the school). My sister said they already have many students signed up (forget how many she said)..and they haven't even officially opened the shcool yet.That's from what my sister told me when I last saw her at the very end of August. (as we spoke during a funeral service...very tacky!). I know Paul Mitchell already (at least I think so) has schools in Costa Mesa (Orange county in CA) and San Francisco...then a few others, maybe. I'm not really sure.

eta: just so I don't get in trouble from my very business minded sister. don't regard anything i post (ever) about her business as being valid or true.

:>) that's for my sis' so i don't get her (meaning me) in any trouble

Urgrace
Member

08-19-2000

Sunday, October 03, 2004 - 1:29 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
LOL great disclaimer! It feels great to pamper yourself sometimes, especially after years of taking care of someone else like your children and making sure they always come first. Congratulations to your sister, Abby!

Juju2bigdog
Member

10-27-2000

Sunday, October 03, 2004 - 4:08 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I color mine every three months. Just recently moved up to the expensive stuff, Preference by L'Oreal. I try to buy it on sale at $7.99 instead of the usual $10 a box. However, I am a cretin, and don't have a lot of gray in the first place.

Calamity
Member

10-18-2001

Thursday, October 07, 2004 - 9:27 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Does anyone know how to wash combs and brushes? Since I'm thrifty and have sensitive skin, I'd prefer something that's homemade.

I don't use hair spray and only occasionally use anti-frizz serum or shine products. But I still get a build-up of natural oils on my detangling comb. I usually scrub it in soapy water but that doesn't always work too well. I tried baking soda once but it just made a globby mess.

I have long hair and have read that it's good to have those oils on your comb because they'll be distributed down the hair shaft. That's great but I still want clean combs!

Thanks in advance.

Mocha
Member

08-12-2001

Thursday, October 07, 2004 - 9:36 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Calamity, I just use shampoo with a tooth brush to clean my combs and brushes.

Calamity
Member

10-18-2001

Thursday, October 07, 2004 - 9:49 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Thanks Mocha, that's what I do. But often there's still smudges of stuff between the comb tines (or whatever they're called) - I use a pin to clean between those tiniest spaces, which takes forever. Guess I just need to scrub harder, lol. Or leave them soak for a long time.

Texannie
Member

07-16-2001

Thursday, October 07, 2004 - 12:03 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Just let them soak. I use shampoo too.

Urgrace
Member

08-19-2000

Thursday, October 07, 2004 - 3:21 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Me three.

Fluff
Member

07-25-2002

Tuesday, October 12, 2004 - 8:21 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Hey Mocha, was that the Lustrasilk Cholesterol, or just plain ole Lustrasilk Tea Tree Conditioner? I've used their Tea Tree Cholesterol and didn't get those same results. I love the peppermint patty feeling. I want it too!

*waves Hello to everyone else in the room*

Ladytex
Member

09-27-2001

Tuesday, October 12, 2004 - 9:44 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
FLUFF!!!

Ginger1218
Member

08-31-2001

Tuesday, October 12, 2004 - 9:51 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Seamonkey, I am answering your question of September 24th. Lowlights are when you need to put a little darker color in your hair, instead of highlighting to get lighter strands, you use a darker color to add some depth and contract to lighter color.

Mocha
Member

08-12-2001

Tuesday, October 12, 2004 - 10:53 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Fluff!!!!! I believe it was plain old Lustrasilk Tea Tree, no cholesterol. It's an ice blue color in a jar with blue top.

Seamonkey
Member

09-07-2000

Tuesday, October 12, 2004 - 8:22 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Thanks, Ginger..

Seamonkey
Member

09-07-2000

Tuesday, October 12, 2004 - 8:26 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I go in every 7-9 weeks but get my hair cut and the weaving at the same time.. I think with a solid color and if you have a fair amount of white or grey you have to go in more often.. my SIL goes every 6 weeks, but she has very very dark hair to maintain.