Mitsue Rock
Former model Mitsue Rock is an up and coming Hip Hop/R&B/Rock Starlet from NYC. Her style is different from the norm. She experiments with colors we love. From the pinks, green, blue, whatever, she has done it or will do it. Vissa is truly a fan of her style.
Take a look at this beautiful ad for the new line from House of Dereon. Loving the hair. It is a grown out blonde due styled in a classy updo.
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What are your thoughts?
Ms. Vissa approves, and not because Ms. Vissa is a blonde too!
2010 and forward is the year of the Blonde
@NellysTruNature informed that you can also use Cinnamon Hair Lightening to brighten your locks.
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A dreadlock, in essence, is a hanging lock coil of matted hair. The structure of the dreadlock Is both a blessing & a curse when it comes down to hair dye. Because this lock of hair is not processed, it creates a stronger barrier for the dye to permeate. For this reason, natural dye is that much harder to utilize.
Henna
Is the method most people turn to with dreadlocks because of its strength. Walnut powder, black tea, & Cassia (for already lightened hair) can also be utilized. Those dying with dreadlocks have to remember the vinegar rise before & after, & to get results, the process may have to be repeated several times depending on the length & porosity of hair.
Chemical Dye
Is also an option. Because of the makeup of the coil, rinses will not last as long as a permanent dye or a bleach, however, because the hair is matted, special care has to be taken to ensure all of the product is removed from the dreadlocks, especially closer to the scalp where the hair is straighter. When applying any kind of dye, always start from the front & work backwards, making sure all of the lock is covered, or if you are working on the ends only, ensure there is enough product to fully saturate the hair. Conditioning is a crucial step, as the hair will need time to adjust. Overnight would work best, or a minimum of 1 hour. A cool blow dryer will speed up drying time, however sun exposure is the preferred method.
Before you decide which Is best for you, you should honestly take a hair analysis. If your hair is overly bleached, processed, shedding, or breaking off…do not color it. Deep condition & gain your hair’s strength back. A healthy head is more important than a colored one. If you are looking for a temporary color change, or just something that can wash out in a few washes, a rinse may be just the thing you are looking for. It will not bleach your hair, but It can add some zest to a flat color. Darker colors such as black will last longer, and may not wash out as soon as a brown or copper color. Below you will find some information about the different hair color types. Educate yourself & form an opinion. Hair color should not be done on a whim.
This usually comes in a shampoo, gel, spray or foam form. This is a temporary treatment composed of large molecules of color. It usually comes in bright, unusual colors such as blues, reds, greens & even orange to be worn for special events. Because the molecules are so large, they cannot penetrate the cuticle layer of the hair. These molecules instead are absorbed/bonded to the hair shaft for easy removal on healthy hair with a single shampoo. If the hair is damaged however, it will seep farther into the follicle & last longer.
Semi- Permanent – This method involves smaller molecules than a temporary dye so it partially penetrates the hair shaft. Low levels of developer, ammonia, or peroxide may be prevalent depending on the color of the dye. P-Phenylenediamene, which is a contact allergen, may also be present. (Note the strand test on the box of dye). This chemical is a derivative of ammonia & can cause scarring & extreme skin defects. Semi-permanent dye will also not lighten hair. Because this color is not uniform (depends on the hair makeup) it is only a temporary solution for grays & would have to be repeated often.
This is a permanent color, however ammonia is usually not involved in the process. Ethanolamine or sodium-carbonate are used. When used with a developer, peroxide levels are still lower than a permanent dye so this will also not lighten hair. This process also does not fully remove pigment from the hair shaft, but is more uniform so in turn is also more effective on grays.
Permanent Color- The main two components of a permanent color are am alkalizing agent (the tint),, & a developer ( the oxidizing agent). When these 2 chemicals are combined, the chemical reaction causes the hair follicle to swell & the tint reaches the cortex where the melanin that colors our hair is. Permanent color does not wash out, but it does fade, and is the only process that can lighten hair. When using this method, you should seek a professional, as it is highly intrusive & only a professional would know how to avoid undertones clashing & giving you a weird color, like sunset green.
