My brightly colored hair was part of who I was — and I changed it A LOT. It’s been every shade of blue, purple, pink, red, and orange you could imagine. But it wreaked havoc on my hair — and my life. Through all the mistakes I made with my own hair, I’ve learned what it really takes to get healthy unicorn hair. And trust me, there’s a LOT you need to know. If you’re thinking about going rainbow, buckle up. Here’s everything you need to know about unicorn hair — and you might not like what I’m about to tell you. If you don’t bleach your hair and go straight to slathering your hair in purple goo, you’re going to really sad when you realize it didn’t do anything but leave a mess in your bathroom. Just beware, going platinum blonde comes with its own set of Terms and Conditions. This is why you’re best off with a professional who has access to healing chemical bonds like Olaplex, a pair of trimming scissors at the ready, and a whole lot of hair knowledge. Or, you can do what I did — deny the damage for as long as possible before inevitably having to cut six or seven inches off at once. Manic Panic, Arctic Fox, and Ion are all good examples of affordable brands who sell just those. Depending on your lifestyle and how dedicated your are to your hair game, you might find yourself touching up your roots and re-dying your hair once every two weeks. The lighter and less vibrant your dye, the easier it will be to back pedal. You can blow-dry, curl, or straighten hair frequently without seeing immediate results, but the less you touch your hair, the longer the dye will last. Be careful with white tops, too. Sweat doesn’t cause the same amount of bleeding that straight-up water does, but if you’re sweating after a recent touch-up, you might find some dye creeping down the back of your neck. Not going to lie, though, it was a great lesson in Not Giving a Fuck that I’m glad I learned when I did.
title: “The Terrifying Truth About Having Unicorn Hair” ShowToc: true date: “2024-08-29” author: “Ashley Lopez”
My brightly colored hair was part of who I was — and I changed it A LOT. It’s been every shade of blue, purple, pink, red, and orange you could imagine. But it wreaked havoc on my hair — and my life. Through all the mistakes I made with my own hair, I’ve learned what it really takes to get healthy unicorn hair. And trust me, there’s a LOT you need to know. If you’re thinking about going rainbow, buckle up. Here’s everything you need to know about unicorn hair — and you might not like what I’m about to tell you. If you don’t bleach your hair and go straight to slathering your hair in purple goo, you’re going to really sad when you realize it didn’t do anything but leave a mess in your bathroom. Just beware, going platinum blonde comes with its own set of Terms and Conditions. This is why you’re best off with a professional who has access to healing chemical bonds like Olaplex, a pair of trimming scissors at the ready, and a whole lot of hair knowledge. Or, you can do what I did — deny the damage for as long as possible before inevitably having to cut six or seven inches off at once. Manic Panic, Arctic Fox, and Ion are all good examples of affordable brands who sell just those. Depending on your lifestyle and how dedicated your are to your hair game, you might find yourself touching up your roots and re-dying your hair once every two weeks. The lighter and less vibrant your dye, the easier it will be to back pedal. You can blow-dry, curl, or straighten hair frequently without seeing immediate results, but the less you touch your hair, the longer the dye will last. Be careful with white tops, too. Sweat doesn’t cause the same amount of bleeding that straight-up water does, but if you’re sweating after a recent touch-up, you might find some dye creeping down the back of your neck. Not going to lie, though, it was a great lesson in Not Giving a Fuck that I’m glad I learned when I did.
title: “The Terrifying Truth About Having Unicorn Hair” ShowToc: true date: “2024-09-23” author: “Lisa Bryant”
My brightly colored hair was part of who I was — and I changed it A LOT. It’s been every shade of blue, purple, pink, red, and orange you could imagine. But it wreaked havoc on my hair — and my life. Through all the mistakes I made with my own hair, I’ve learned what it really takes to get healthy unicorn hair. And trust me, there’s a LOT you need to know. If you’re thinking about going rainbow, buckle up. Here’s everything you need to know about unicorn hair — and you might not like what I’m about to tell you. If you don’t bleach your hair and go straight to slathering your hair in purple goo, you’re going to really sad when you realize it didn’t do anything but leave a mess in your bathroom. Just beware, going platinum blonde comes with its own set of Terms and Conditions. This is why you’re best off with a professional who has access to healing chemical bonds like Olaplex, a pair of trimming scissors at the ready, and a whole lot of hair knowledge. Or, you can do what I did — deny the damage for as long as possible before inevitably having to cut six or seven inches off at once. Manic Panic, Arctic Fox, and Ion are all good examples of affordable brands who sell just those. Depending on your lifestyle and how dedicated your are to your hair game, you might find yourself touching up your roots and re-dying your hair once every two weeks. The lighter and less vibrant your dye, the easier it will be to back pedal. You can blow-dry, curl, or straighten hair frequently without seeing immediate results, but the less you touch your hair, the longer the dye will last. Be careful with white tops, too. Sweat doesn’t cause the same amount of bleeding that straight-up water does, but if you’re sweating after a recent touch-up, you might find some dye creeping down the back of your neck. Not going to lie, though, it was a great lesson in Not Giving a Fuck that I’m glad I learned when I did.
