So I have naturally dark brown hair. I want to dye it red for over the summer so if I don't like it, I can change it back before school. I'm thinking of doing it myself, but I might go get it done at a salon. I want it RED. Like Ariana Grande red. Not orange-y red. Red Red. Any hair dye I could use? Or
any tips or tricks to keep it looking good?
This red!
Thank you! It'll be a HUGE help!
Tips and tricks from a long-time redhead: red is going to be a fast fading color. The particles that make up the red are too large to penetrate the hair shaft, so they sit on top and fade faster than, say, hot pink.
I avoid shampooing every day (and try for every three days,) wash in cold water with a non-stripping shampoo. (I like LUSH Cosmetics' Blousey, but anything without sulfates, citrus, or salt should work. You don't want to be removing the natural oils, so if your hair is squeaky clean that's no bueno.)
I don't use heat styling tools, but generally you want to avoid those or use them sparingly. Same with styling products.
Once you've dyed your hair a few times, the dye will stick better due to the porosity and you'll have a better gauge of how you can treat your hair.
Hopefully all this made sense, it's kind of late here...