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20th Apr 2009, 05:58 AM

I really want to dye my hair a platinum gray color or a white color with dark-grayish-black roots like Meryl Streep's hair in The Devil Wears Prada. Or the same color as Anderson Cooper's hair. Watcha think guys????

Just Adam · 20th Apr 2009, 06:05 AM

well ive always wanted silver hair with neon pink stripe lol so i say go for it haa will look awesome

Lazy · 20th Apr 2009, 06:15 AM

Have fun with all the maintenance and regrowth.

Just Adam · 20th Apr 2009, 06:17 AM

regrowth?

cant you just wash dye out these days

tallship · 20th Apr 2009, 06:18 AM

I've got grey hair I'll swap you

MusicIsLife · 20th Apr 2009, 06:20 AM

Dye hair white? That's a new one.

I hate to be negative but all the bleaching it will take will probably kill your hair, just soz you know.

Jeimuzu · 20th Apr 2009, 06:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Just Adam

regrowth?

cant you just wash dye out these days

It's not dye, it's bleach. It takes the pigment OUT of your hair, not puts new ones in. If it was dye it'd be easy.

As it is, dying your hair can damage it. Bleaching it absolutely wrecks it, generally people who bleach white have problems with their hair simply snapping off. It makes it very brittle and weak.

BeautifulStranger · 20th Apr 2009, 07:45 AM

You don't dye your hair white.
You bleach it blonde and then tone it white.

And it's damn expensive to do since toning isn't permanent and you'll have to deal with constant root growth. You'll have to keep dying and toning (When I go platinum I have my hair toned once every two weeks) if you want it to look as natural as possible.
Not to mention the best quality products come from salons.

If you're really that commited, get it done professionally or buy salon quality products by actually going to a salon. Then buy a salon quality toning shampoo. It'll prolong your hair from going brassy and back to blonde. It won't stop it because again, toning is NOT permanent. If you get a toning shampoo, use it 2 times a week or so. Cut back if your hair takes on a purplish-blue sheen.
And before you ask... No, the stuff you buy in drugstores is NOT the same.

Yeah... I get my stuff from drugstores, but that's because I'm cheap and for the most part, I generally don't care if my hair is killer.
Except when it comes to my abnormal hair colors. In the US I fork over $13 for a jar of Manic Panic. Here, I splurge and spend 7€ on a jar of Directions.

White is the hardest color to achieve.
Don't attempt this by yourself unless you're a hairdresser and you have the high-quality products needed.

20th Apr 2009, 07:55 AM

oookkaaaaay. i'm soooorrrryyy then. I WANT TO BLEACH IT BLONDE THEN TONE IT WHITE.

Just Adam · 20th Apr 2009, 08:05 AM

cant you just get a can of spray paint sounds easyer? lol

Derek the Wolf · 20th Apr 2009, 04:04 PM

Grey isn't bad, but solid white is amazing. That's my recommendation.

pianomike · 20th Apr 2009, 06:28 PM

i've always loved Paula Deans hair...

**Owen** · 20th Apr 2009, 06:51 PM

I did that before, but it was with spray-on dye and came out in the shower. Generally the reaction I got was a simple "why?" from anyone I talked to, so if you go ahead with this, have a good reason prepared for when people ask you why you did it.

Jacobs · 21st Apr 2009, 04:58 AM

I think it would be fabulous!

Courtneyyy · 21st Apr 2009, 07:11 AM

If you want to dye your hair WHITE, it is very difficult. My friend Sean likes to dye his hair fun colors like hot pink or cotton candy blue, last winter he did white. Because he's half Filipino he has very dark hair. He had to bleach it, but bleaching turns it a yellow-ish color, so after he bleached it he had to put some purple into it to counteract the yellow ish color from the bleach. It did look really cool tho...

Peter · 21st Apr 2009, 08:04 AM

Hard to dye your hair lighter than it is, but it is possible. Why not try to have some highlights, just a few streaks of light colour so as to see the work involved. My general recommendation: do it. You are young, if it doesn't look good, you can easily colour it some darker colour until it grows (or gets cut) out. Enjoy! There is no real risk involved. And if you look as awesome as you hope, it will have been worth it.
On the other hand, you can wait a bit and it will do it on its own, mine did.

BeautifulStranger · 21st Apr 2009, 08:08 AM

Okay, judging by your avatar, you're asian

Asian hair DOES NOT take well to coloration of any kind.
If you bleach it, the chances of your hair becoming brittle and the follicles letting go are huge.
I do not recommend it if you want to keep your hair.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kyle Tristan

oookkaaaaay. i'm soooorrrryyy then. I WANT TO BLEACH IT BLONDE THEN TONE IT WHITE.

By the way... don't give me attitude.
I was offering advice.

21st Apr 2009, 08:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peter

On the other hand, you can wait a bit and it will do it on its own, mine did.

Love that! Hahahaha

TheMusicMan · 21st Apr 2009, 04:43 PM

Hmm, check out Adam's Adventures. Lots of pics, even some of white hair.

KittyBoy · 22nd Apr 2009, 11:41 PM

White is a very good idea, I once went really white blonde - but I had to dye it dark brown cause my teaches got annoyed lol. That site, Adam's Adventures, is totally awesome!

20th Apr 2009, 05:58 AM	#1
Kyle Tristan Guest Posts: n/a	I want to dye my hair WHITE! I really want to dye my hair a platinum gray color or a white color with dark-grayish-black roots like Meryl Streep's hair in The Devil Wears Prada. Or the same color as Anderson Cooper's hair. Watcha think guys????

20th Apr 2009, 06:05 AM	#2
Just Adam Just passing through Full Member Gender: Something Orientation: Dunno Out Status: If they ask i will tell them Location: Wherever Age: 23 Posts: 6,002 Join Date: Mar 2009	Re: I want to dye my hair WHITE! well ive always wanted silver hair with neon pink stripe lol so i say go for it haa will look awesome __________________ There Used To Be A Point Of Things.

20th Apr 2009, 06:15 AM	#3
Lazy Newbie Regular Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Brisbane Age: 21 Posts: 7 Join Date: Oct 2008	Re: I want to dye my hair WHITE! Have fun with all the maintenance and regrowth. __________________ You can't see me!

20th Apr 2009, 06:17 AM	#4
Just Adam Just passing through Full Member Gender: Something Orientation: Dunno Out Status: If they ask i will tell them Location: Wherever Age: 23 Posts: 6,002 Join Date: Mar 2009	Re: I want to dye my hair WHITE! regrowth? cant you just wash dye out these days __________________ There Used To Be A Point Of Things.

20th Apr 2009, 06:18 AM	#5
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20th Apr 2009, 06:20 AM	#6
MusicIsLife EC Addict Full Member Gender: Not even sure anymore. Something in between. Orientation: I like girls :) Out Status: Everyone on orientation 7 people on trans issue. Location: Montréal, QC Age: 23 Posts: 1,595 Join Date: Dec 2007	Re: I want to dye my hair WHITE! Dye hair white? That's a new one. I hate to be negative but all the bleaching it will take will probably kill your hair, just soz you know.

20th Apr 2009, 07:45 AM	#8
BeautifulStranger GaGa's Knight in Flaming Armor Full Member Gender: 여왕 Orientation: Boys Boys Boys Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Jukjeon-dong, Yongin-si Age: 20 Posts: 1,823 Join Date: Aug 2007	Re: I want to dye my hair WHITE! You don't dye your hair white. You bleach it blonde and then tone it white. And it's damn expensive to do since toning isn't permanent and you'll have to deal with constant root growth. You'll have to keep dying and toning (When I go platinum I have my hair toned once every two weeks) if you want it to look as natural as possible. Not to mention the best quality products come from salons. If you're really that commited, get it done professionally or buy salon quality products by actually going to a salon. Then buy a salon quality toning shampoo. It'll prolong your hair from going brassy and back to blonde. It won't stop it because again, toning is NOT permanent. If you get a toning shampoo, use it 2 times a week or so. Cut back if your hair takes on a purplish-blue sheen. And before you ask... No, the stuff you buy in drugstores is NOT the same. Yeah... I get my stuff from drugstores, but that's because I'm cheap and for the most part, I generally don't care if my hair is killer. Except when it comes to my abnormal hair colors. In the US I fork over $13 for a jar of Manic Panic. Here, I splurge and spend 7€ on a jar of Directions. White is the hardest color to achieve. Don't attempt this by yourself unless you're a hairdresser and you have the high-quality products needed. __________________ Co-Founder of the 'Sailor Moon Made Me Gay' club EC's official Diva Extraordinaire Future 'Mr. Kellan Lutz' "Since women have vaginas, they also have drama to fill the void."

20th Apr 2009, 07:55 AM	#9
Kyle Tristan Guest Posts: n/a	Re: I want to dye my hair WHITE! oookkaaaaay. i'm soooorrrryyy then. I WANT TO BLEACH IT BLONDE THEN TONE IT WHITE.

20th Apr 2009, 08:05 AM	#10
Just Adam Just passing through Full Member Gender: Something Orientation: Dunno Out Status: If they ask i will tell them Location: Wherever Age: 23 Posts: 6,002 Join Date: Mar 2009	Re: I want to dye my hair WHITE! cant you just get a can of spray paint sounds easyer? lol __________________ There Used To Be A Point Of Things.

20th Apr 2009, 04:04 PM	#11
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20th Apr 2009, 06:28 PM	#12
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20th Apr 2009, 06:51 PM	#13
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21st Apr 2009, 04:58 AM	#14
Jacobs Member Regular Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Canada Age: 20 Posts: 61 Join Date: Jul 2008	Re: I want to dye my hair WHITE! I think it would be fabulous!

21st Apr 2009, 07:11 AM	#15
Courtneyyy ColbieMarie Full Member Gender: GIRL Orientation: Lesbian Out Status: Mom, brother and close friends Location: Flagstaff, AZ Age: 23 Posts: 975 Join Date: Jan 2009	Re: I want to dye my hair WHITE! If you want to dye your hair WHITE, it is very difficult. My friend Sean likes to dye his hair fun colors like hot pink or cotton candy blue, last winter he did white. Because he's half Filipino he has very dark hair. He had to bleach it, but bleaching turns it a yellow-ish color, so after he bleached it he had to put some purple into it to counteract the yellow ish color from the bleach. It did look really cool tho... __________________

21st Apr 2009, 08:04 AM	#16
Peter Just a guy Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Anyone who is interested Location: Milton Keynes, England Age: 56 Posts: 474 Join Date: Oct 2008	Re: I want to dye my hair WHITE! Hard to dye your hair lighter than it is, but it is possible. Why not try to have some highlights, just a few streaks of light colour so as to see the work involved. My general recommendation: do it. You are young, if it doesn't look good, you can easily colour it some darker colour until it grows (or gets cut) out. Enjoy! There is no real risk involved. And if you look as awesome as you hope, it will have been worth it. On the other hand, you can wait a bit and it will do it on its own, mine did. __________________ Peter "God leaves us free to become whatever we like. We can be ourselves or not, as we please. We are at liberty to be real, or to be unreal. We may be true or false, the choice is ours." (Thomas Merton)

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