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If I wanted pink, would I just use red?

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I would use red with the tiniest bit of blue. That way it will add that slightly purple color that distinguishes pink and magenta from red.

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My hair is super dark brown and I want to dye it blue. How long should I leave the dye in for?

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You should leave it in for at least one hour, maybe a little more.

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How can I make the dye last a shorter amount of time?

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Don't leave the food coloring in your hair for too long. Try leaving it in for two minutes and then rinsing it out.

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How long will it last for super dark brown hair?

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It depends on how much you wash your hair. It can last 2-4 weeks if you wash your hair infrequently.

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How long will it stay visible in blond hair?

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It should last a couple weeks, give or take a few days.

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Is this harmful to hair?

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No. Since food coloring has no harsh chemicals, it won't damage your hair at all.

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Can I air dry my hair after applying the dye?

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I would advise against that, because your hair could become crusty as it dries with the food coloring. Instead, try leaving it in for a long time and then rinsing it out after you feel the job is done.

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How can I get the color dark brown?

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You can buy brown food coloring or just mix some red and green food coloring. Some brands do not make brown food coloring, but Wilton does. If you are using Wilton, a little drop if gel paste will go a long way.

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How would blue turn out on dirty blonde hair?

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It will show. Just follow the directions and you will get good results.

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Can I dye my black hair blue?

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Yes, but you might have to leave it in for a bit longer. If you'd like more of an aqua color, add a hint of green.

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If I have already gotten my hair professionally ombréd, will this ruin it?

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No, it will not ruin it not at all.

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Can I use any kind of food coloring?

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Yes, you can.

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What if I want the dye to wash out after 2 days?

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Wash your hair repeatedly until it comes out. There is no guarantee it will come out in 2 days, though. It depends on a lot of factors, including what color your hair is naturally and what color dye you use.

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Will chlorine make the dye come out?

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That all depends on how many times you would go in the pool. It usually takes two to four times before color comes out.

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I have black hair. What color should I dye it?

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Since you have dark hair, you should dye it dark purple, green or red.

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After washing out the dye, will it stain any furniture?

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Not if you blow-dry your hair until it is completely dry.

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Can I use food coloring powder on black hair?

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Yes. You will just need to add water to the powder and stir well. Use a bright color for your black hair.

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What colors would you advise for dark brown hair? I'd love to do mine green or purple.

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Honestly, you can do whatever color you want, but you need to bleach it so the color shows up properly.

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Would green show up in dark brown hair?

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It may, but it will not be as noticeable as it would be in lighter hair.

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If you leave it in for two hours with dark brown hair hair, how long will it last? Plus, does this actually work?

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Leave it in longer than two hours so it will last for up to 2 weeks! Also, this dye does work, just make sure to add a lot of food dye so that the dye will stay in.

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What if your conditioner is really thick?

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Apply the dye thinly to your hair. You may have to repeat the dying process more than twice.

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Will my parent be okay with me doing this?

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Well, I would ask first, obviously, but your parents might just want the same natural image of you. Show them the benefits of this, and most of all, make sure to understand their reasoning why they wouldn't you to do it.

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If I put purple on my dark brown hair will it show?

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If you leave it in for about 2 hours, It should show! If that doesn't work, use more dye in your mix.

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