How-to: BLONDE TO PASTEL BLUE HAIR

I've been asked a good few times now how I got pastel blue hair and what I do to match up my extensions, so I figured, might as well make a video out of it!

I wanted to make a proper blogpost as well, but I just didn't keep up with taking pictures, so I have to refer you all to the video unless I get some feedback on IF I should work out a proper blogpost about the process?

To achieve the perfect color I use Directions Lagoon Blue & Violet dilluted with loads of conditioner

REVIEW: L'Oreal Préférence 03 ULTRA LIGHTENING

 

I decided to try out one of the Préférence lighteners, mostly because it was on sale. I used the 10.21 STOCKHOLM back when I had white hair, and I liked the, although weak potency, ashy color.

I will start off by saying that this review does not start from zero, since I had ALREADY bleached my roots ONCE with this same bleach, so if you want to get a feeling of my natural roots, I'll refer you to this review; Naturigin EXTREME ASH BLONDE 11.2
I have also mixed both blue and violet dye into the bleach to tone, so remember this, even though the package promises an ashier blonde.

T h e  B l e a c h: Mixing is no problem and a kind I prefer due to it being more liquid, rather than creamy. For my half an inch roots the product covers my full head neatly, even with leftovers. (40ml/80ml/4.4ml Hi-Shine elixer)
I kept the product on my roots easily, despite the liquid texture and it was very easy for me to apply evenly throughout my hair (with the help of a frontal and back mirror of course)

The first bleach had lifted the color to a natural orange, my roots ARE darker than the recommended usage, so I didn't expect it to come out much lighter than this.

I applied the dye evenly on my hair, and as it did the first time, it turned into a darker dye, because of the added color, so I wouldn't expect it to do the same if it hadn't been added.
I left the dye in for about 40 minutes so I could finish my American Horror Story episode.

I rinsed out the dye and added my usual blue-toned conditioner and this was the result. It's slightly darker on the picture than it is dry, and my sides are definitely lighter in color than the top, which still has a slight hue, but otherwise is light enough to get toned out.

Taking your time with weaker bleaches, instead of ONE strong one, definitely makes a difference when it comes to the health of your hair - my roots are not dry and my hair doesn't feel as coarse as it could have.

In conclusion, the Préférence line is NOT as potent as many other when it comes to their bleaches/lighteners, but if you want to keep your hair healthier and can handle a few off-hair days/weeks, it is definitely worth your time - especially in the long run if you're growing your hair out.
it definitely has "will try again"-value

How-To: FROM BROWN TO PASTEL PINK HAIR

First of all, happy new years everyone! I hope you had an awesome transition into it and that 2014 is going to be YOUR YEAR

I had my friend Emi over for a couple of days, mainly just to be the freaks that we are in a contained space, but also to play around with her hair, since she told me that she's been DYING to get pastel pink hair and how could I not jump that horse?

And so we did! While filming it, so we could share it with all you lovelies~

Dat hair + Dat Look: Burger Bun and Elephant

I have wanted to get some blonde extensions for a while, but didn't want to buy them before I could sell off another set, because  let me tell you... you CAN have too much hair.
Luckily my longest set matched my favorite mustacheers hair perfectly (like, I'm still amazed by how perfect), and she was glad to take them off my hands, and so I ordered a new pair from Hair Trade.

I choose a weft with 130gram in lightest blonde, but my hair is way lighter, so had to do some dying and toning. Which is risky business, since new extensions get stained really easily.

 I sew the set together myself, so I was sure that everything sat right and had the proper length. (Something I suggest everyone doing if they have the patience, it's a VERY long process, just sewing took me 4-5 hours)

With my, if I can say so, dumb-luck - I managed with ease to match the color perfectly.
In the front it's tedious but doable to make the hair look natural, but the hair on the back of my head, is still a little too short.
And also added some cobalt blue extensions, just to make it a little more fun. (and lolol it looks like I only have 3 eyelashes XD)

And just a summer-ish outfit from the other day, I actually bought a tank-top and I feel pretty comfortable wearing it and the print is just... I love it, haha. And my favorite beanie to hide the back of my head 8D

DIY'spiration: A little Cut, A little Patch

If you have followed the blog, for just a short while, you'd know I'm a creative one, I don't like to just sit around, even when doing my favorite thing; watching movies - I still need to work with something, so I do a lot of DIY, for decoration purposes and fashion.

So  I thought I'd share, with my fellow DIY'ers, two of the easiest things to custom-make yourself for cheap, instead of paying big money for 'a basic with a few holes'.

A  l i t t l e  C u t

You will need:
 - A basic top or legging (preferably something that's stretchy and doesn't shed)

 - A scissor

If you don't just want to give it a go from the start, make out a template of the shape that you want and draw it onto your shirt or leggings. No matter what, it's always good to have guidelines. Once you got that, you can either cut the exact shape that you want, or make small cuts and stretch out the holes like the second picture.
This is super simple and it's a fun way to be creative with old shirts you got lying around that you don't use anymore, or if you want to have your own unique, low-cost, wardrobe!

A little Patch

You will need:
- A basic of your choosing
- Beads, studs, fabric and lace. (whichever thing you're doing)
- Needle, thread and scissor

This one requires a little more work than the first, but is just as fun. You can be inspired by branded leggings like the top ones, or DIY's like the two bottom ones, or come up with your very own design!
Go on adventure in your own wardrobe, maybe there's some shirts there with some cool prints that are too small to fit or you just don't think fit you anymore, make use of them by customizing a basic. Maybe your local fabric or craft store

- Remember that if you're sewing in tight-fitting stretchy fabric, like leggings, it's a good idea to patch in one while wearing them, so the design fits on perfectly!

DIY: Stitching your Leggings

Since today was a quiet day for me, I figured I get some creative on, and this time around, I threw myself over my black tights

I rarely use my solid black tights anymore, just because they're too boring, but that's an easy fix with some needle and thread.

*Sorry about the photo quality, but my DSLR was NOT having it.

# First off you got to figure out your design, I usually go to either tumblr, pinterest or Etsy for inspiration, I kept it simple this time with crosses.

# Firstly I sketch the design out on paper, cut it out and pin it where I want it placed. If you don't have a mannequin, or.. a random fake leg laying around... wear your tights while doing this, and be careful not to jab yourself.

# Awesome, you found the perfect spot, now get on with the stitching  since I didn't have as thick thread as I wanted, I just doubled it up.
If you've done embroidery before, you know there's a lot of different ways to stitch, but if you're me, you're lazy, and won't use any of those ways.
Tip: roll down your tights so you can hide the knot on the inside.

# And after a lot of stitching, you're done! /Maybe... you can do more if you want to. 8D

Tbh this is a first time for me, but I can sense that I might get addicted to this.