Tips for Rocking a Non-Traditional Hair Color

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Outrageous hair color is no longer only for the punk kids making a statement or the artist that nobody understands. Bright, non-traditional hair colors have been pouring into the mainstream steadily over the past few years. It is still a bit risky and intriguing to try out pink or blue hair, but it is definitely more acceptable now than it has ever been. If you’re thinking about taking the color plunge, whether with streaks or all over color, we have five tips below to help your color stay brighter longer.

How to make your hair color last!

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One of the best feelings is when you leave the hair salon with your locks flowing, highlights glistening, and looking like a brand new you. Unfortunately, that feeling can be short lived if you don’t take the appropriate steps to care for your new hair color. Check out these products & tips before you let the sun get the best of your hair.

Would You… Try Hair Color Primer?

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Primers are the new “it” product in beauty. It began with face primers, meant to make your foundation go on smoothly and last through your hectic day. Then came eye primers, which made complete sense — everyone wants the secret to crease-free eye shadow, and this did the trick! Then came lip primers, mascara primers and before we knew it, there seemed to be a primer to use for everything.

Ways to add a touch of bright color to your hair!

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Bright and colorful hair is no longer only for the rebels, punks and outcasts. Any color you can imagine is available and it’s much more accepted now compared to 10 or 15 years ago. Whether you’re after a Katy Perry bright blue or an Avril Lavigne neon pink, adding bright color to your hair can give it a pop and an edge. But where exactly should you dye it? We break down some cute color trends below so you can decide which style to try.

Tips for Rocking a Non-Traditional Hair Color

Pink Hair (Image Credit: Hillary Boles)

Outrageous hair color is no longer only for the punk kids making a statement or the artist that nobody understands. Bright, non-traditional hair colors have been pouring into the mainstream steadily over the past few years. It is still a bit risky and intriguing to try out pink or blue hair, but it is definitely more acceptable now than it has ever been. If you’re thinking about taking the color plunge, whether with streaks or all over color, we have five tips below to help your color stay brighter longer.

Your first time… Coloring your hair

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Picture this: you enter your normal hair salon on a Saturday afternoon with a twinkle in your eye. As you plop down in the rising chair, you hand your beautician a picture of Nicole Richie and tell them you want to look just like her. They ask you, “do you want the pixie cut?” And you politely decline, telling them that you are content with your shoulder length bob. No, instead you want Nicole Richie’s hair color, a wispy white.

Why Do Women Change Their Hair Color?

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Women have an interesting relationship with their hair. Oftentimes, one can determine if a woman is bold or conservative, rugged or girly, high-maintenance or low-key by how she wears her hair. We use our hair to show our personality and style, and for that reason, most of us are quite attached it.

Yet. many women (myself included) seem to change their hair more often than they change pocketbooks. If hair seems to be so deeply rooted (no pun intended) in who we are, the question must be asked: what prompts women to change their hair color and style so often?