Anyone ever try food dye

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to temporarily color their hair? Just the roots--the rest looks great, but I don't have time to wash and set it again, and the grey in the roots is spoiling the effect.

Just a couple of drops to temporarily paint the inner portion, and to do a real dye come the weekend. Is this a huge mistake?

[TZ]

1. My mom actually used to use iced tea for her hair

But I suppose that only works if you are a brunette...

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3. Nope

Afraid not. Redhead. I just want to comb a little on in the part that shouts I'm not a real redhead! Actually, I am, but I began going gray when I was 22, so it's not fair. :(

[joneschick]

2. what color food dye?

I seem to remember that it can be more permanent than desired. I've heard of using markers, but I've never tried it good luck :hi:

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4. A few drops of red and yellow,

and a little water to get it to the right spots. I'm going to try it before I'm supposed to go out.

[siligut]

6. Do you have red hair?nt

[siligut]

5. Gray hair can be tough to dye.

I think you have to mix the food color with soap; this is to open the hair cuticle and allow the dye to enter. Then you have to leave it on for an ungodly amount of time. I was thinking try crayons or magic markers. Haven’t done this, but I know the crayon will only coat the hair, not dye it. Good luck.

[khashka]

8. Tough but not hard

Easy.... Bleach it first! A lot of hair won't hold dye unless you do that first.

Khash.

[khashka]

7. It works for awhile

Back in my punk days we used to do it. Washes out pretty soon. But as a quick fix, yeah it works.

Khash.