My 9 year old has been begging for blue streaks in her hair for about a year now. The only problem was that she's got medium brown, fine hair. I was afraid that the bleaching necessary to make Manic Panic show up on her would totally fry her hair.
The answer: get crafty! Pick up human hair extension weft, and clips at Sally, and bust out the Dharma Procion dyes. I did the turquoise and magenta in an acid bath, much like I'd do wool yarn. The blue piece used Special Effects dye, which I also had on hand. It didn't dye as evenly, and I have a feeling if we wash the pieces, the dye will come out. If that's the case, I'll re-do it with more Dharma dye.
I hope the girl is pleasantly surprised when she gets home from Girl Scout camp!
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
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Oh now that is a good idea! I'm going to copy this idea for my 13yo who wants blue strips in her hair.
Hugz,
Jo/MomOfHeathens
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