The Pros and Cons of Henna Hair Dye


Updated 08/14/11 3:44 AM · Posted by · 8 comments

How to Use Henna 2011-08-10 04:05:49

Henna is one of the oldest and most popular ways to change your hair color, but for such a commonly used dyeing agent, there's comparatively little information around on why, how, and when henna is a good choice and when it isn't. If you're contemplating coloring your hair with henna instead of a peroxide or ammonia-based dye but don't know whether you're making the right decision, here's a Read more

10 Beauty Decisions You Should Always Sleep On


Updated 04/19/11 9:45 AM · Posted by · 11 comments

10 Hair, Skin, and Makeup Decisions You Should Always Sleep On

Everybody has a "eureka!" moment once in a while, where you realize exactly what you want and how to get it. When it comes to your appearance, though, things often require a little more thought. After all, there's nothing more personal than your body, and some regrets can last a lifetime or cost you some major cash to fix. See the 10 beauty decisions you should always give at least a couple good Read more

Celebrity Colorist Johnny Bueno's Spring 2011 Hair Trend Report


Updated 09/15/11 4:31 PM · Posted by · 14 comments

Johnny Bueno's Biggest Spring 2011 Hair Color Trends

Colorist Johnny Bueno may be best known for creating Real Housewife of DC (and infamous White House dinner attendee) Michaele Salahi's perfect buttercream blond. But he's also created a whole host of other gorgeous hues, and innovative color techniques are his specialty. To find out about what the new season's cutting-edge color trends will be, just keep reading. Read more

I'm Not Grey About My Gray


Updated 10/19/10 2:29 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Advice For Coloring Your Hair Gray

Check out this excerpt from OnSugar blog Face Your Addiction: By the time I was in college I'd tried practically every hair color out there, from Fudge's Raspberry Beret to Manic Panic's Green Envy. I should have just worked at Sally's or something, but I'd take my lunch money to buy my staple developer and bleach. At the time, my hair was long and curly, so I had my Ronald McDonald red 'fro Read more

Great Drugstore Hair Color: Tried, Tested, and Loved


Updated 09/08/10 10:37 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 7 comments

Best Drugstore Hair Color: Five That We Love

When you want to save money on hair color, there are plenty of good, easy drugstore options. But the hair color aisle can be confusing, and not all box dye is created equal. I've been coloring my own hair since I was in seventh grade, and in that time I've learned a little bit about which products really do what they say. So to see my favorites for changing your hue at home, just keep reading. Read more

Dyeing to Be Different: My Kids Color Their Own Hair...Literally


Updated 08/25/10 9:55 AM · Posted by LilSugar · 1 comment

Hair Color For Kids

Some kids draw on the walls, mine color their hair. My daughter and son think being blond is "too boring" and took changing things up into their own hands . . . and heads. Since we exhausted wigs and hair pieces and dye has been vetoed, my 6-year-old let a red marker bleed onto a carefully selected clump of her hair (Julia Roberts style), and a few days later my son drew a blue circle on his Read more

5 Tips For When Temporary Box Color Goes Too Dark


Updated 08/18/10 9:20 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 9 comments

How to Correct Too-Dark Hair Color

As a dark, natural blonde, I'm a big fan of semipermanent box color. It lets you brighten up a shade and look truly "blond" without requiring you to bleach. Usually, I'm a Clairol Natural Instincts kind of girl, but this time around I decided to give Garnier HerbaShine in Medium Ash Blonde ($8) a try. The results? Pretty, but way darker than previous experience (or the box) would have had me Read more

Get the Right Shade of Red For Your Hair


Updated 08/05/10 10:13 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 1 comment

How to Choose a New Red Hair Color

Many of us will, at least once, go red with our hair. But the experience can be a glorious one or a total disaster depending on how your shade interacts with your skin tone and eyes. So how can you make sure you get a flattering hue? Color experts Vickie Vidov and Kristina Barricelli — they're the ones who keep Julianne Moore looking so ravishingly red — have great advice on selecting a Read more

4 Ways to Keep Your Color From Fading This Summer


Updated 07/27/10 9:05 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 0 comments

How to Keep Hair Color From Fading

Summer sun, surf, and heat can fade hair color, but it doesn't have to be that way. Stylists Vickie Vidov and Kristina Barricelli of Manhattan salon Gemini 14 specialize in keeping color looking healthy and vivid. (That's why stars like Miley Cyrus can be found popping in.) To get their advice on doing just that, just keep reading. Read more

Want to Be a Sultry Brunette? Try One of These Colors


Updated 10/08/10 12:03 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 3 comments

How to Choose a Brunette Hair Color

Most of us, at one time or another, will get restless with our hair color. Depending on the shade you choose, though, it can be an extremely satisfying or a pretty traumatic experience — especially if you're doing the color at home. So to help you get a cool new brunette shade with ease, we've found some sweet hues for your hair and skin tones. To find out which one is right for you, just keep Read more