From Red 2 Blue

This is totally overdue. BUT nonetheless here is my adventure of going from RED hair to BLUE hair.

I did this a while ago, about lets say 2months ago to be exact. First I did a clarifying shampoo mixed with baking soda a few times the first day. (pic in glasses)

I then added a bit of 20 Vl Oreal developer in the mix and my hair got a bit lighter on day 2. Now I did this in a 3 to 4 day timeframe and did intense deep conditioning leave in after each time. Which I must admit, is HIGHLY crucial and necessary. After all of this and to the point where I felt it was time, I did use a lightener by Ion and the 20Vl Oreal Developer and got it to the much needed tint (pic after me in glasses or 5th pic on top). 

The day after I added the Manic Panic line of blues (pic #6) in my front area and the rest with conditioner and let it sit under the steamer for about 15min and left on for most the day. I rinsed in cool water and WALA I have my blue back. How much I loveeeee and missed my blue hair. The red even though I have had it so many times in the past just wasn't doing anything for me. The blue is true to me/a keeper.

Now I must say, condition, condition & moisturize, moisturize is the key when performing such a tedious task on ones strand. I did trim my ends during the mist of my adventure because well, it needed it. but other than that. My hair is fine... I keep it moisturized and will be doing a protein treatment before my protective summer bday style. I will be refreshing my blueness after my protective summer style.

Secondly, I must say, I am a professional.. I have been doing color forever (since the 90's) so I know a thing or two. If you are NOT familiar then DO NOT ATTEMPT AT HOME. Consult a beauty salon/professional colorist that is familiar with YOUR hair type and texture.  

Lastly, if you have done this before and interested well check out Sally Beauty local stores or online for the products I have used minus the baking soda and the clarifying shampoo even though they do carry that, I purchased mines from local dollar store I believe.

Anyhow, thanks for reading. :0)