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Steve G
Steve G Fort Collins, CO on Jun 20, 2012
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How do I keep the bathroom clean when dying my hair?

I am doing a fundraising bike ride, and I told my potential donors I would dye my hair a crazy color (or shave my legs, but hair dye won) if I raised enough money. I actually might have to follow through because I am close to the goal.

I remember a nutty college roommate dying her hair crazy colors and just trashing our rental apartment or dorm bathrooms. How do I dye my hair without turning the bathroom pink? Also, do I literally dunk my hair in bleach to lighten it first, or how do you "bleach" hair?

I know it's not really a home improvement question, but y'all seem to know about everything.

And yes, I will update my profile picture with pink hair if I have to go through with all this.

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  • Dee W Rock Creek, OH
    Not a problem, I have a few things I needed to get anyway. I just want to make sure cost wise which is the better way to go. How soon are you doing this?
    on Jun 21, 2012 · Like 0
  • Steve G Fort Collins, CO
    The ride is next weekend, but I am about $115 short of my promised goal, so if I can get it by then, I will be dying my hair sometime next week probably.
    on Jun 21, 2012 · Like 0
  • Dee W Rock Creek, OH
    so you dye your hair if you REACH your goal? sounds backwards to me but I am glad I can help make it happen! :>)
    on Jun 21, 2012 · Like 0
  • Dee W Rock Creek, OH
    Steve here is what I found: I went to Sally Beauty Supply

    2 sprays --1) Streaks and Tips:Neon Pink $5.49 -- 2) Color Bond: Air Head Pink $6.29 Sprays are good until hair is shampooed.

    Or---- Temporary color(good for 4-6 wks.) You do need to pre-lighten.

    Beyond the Zone: Bleach Kit-includes everything you need (bleach, peroxide, ...»

    bowl,brush,frosting cap/pick) and really good instructions $8.00

    Beyond the Zone: Color Jam 2-Party Time Pink $6.29 (this is appled directly to your hair after lightening- no mixing required)

    You would also need a garbage bag with a hole cut out for you head to go thru or you can buy a cape $10 and gloves which they sell at the counter by the pair for 49 cents. Get at least 2 pair.

    If I was doing your hair I would buy the spray as well as the products for temp. color. (Just to see how well the spray works.) Then decide if you want streaks or to do your entire head. Maybe just the top? Might as well go funky.lol When you decide then you will know whether or not you need the frosting cap. When bleaching, you want your hair to be as close to yellow (not orange) as possible. If you have any itching or burning rinse in cool water as soon as possible and shampoo lightly..don't try to tough it out. Chemical burns get worse before they get better!

    You are on your own now..I hope this helps and if you have any questions at all feel free to call me-you can e-mail me for my # @ ....vineyardflute@yahoo.com.

    Good Luck and I can't wait to see pictures!!!

    on Jun 22, 2012 · Like 0
  • Dee W Rock Creek, OH
    Went to the site and am having problems donating in your name. Help- Advice? After all I want you to reach your goal.. ..haha
    on Jun 22, 2012 · Like 0
  • Steve G Fort Collins, CO
    Thank you very much. The site is not as good as the organization.

    The link I posted should go to the donation page in my name, but it's not really obvious. There is some small text at the top that reads: "With this donation, you are Joining the Movement toward a world free of MS! Your donation to the 2012 Colorado Bike MS on behalf of Steve Graham is greatly appreciated." ...»

    Thanks so much for the tips. I think I will go get the Beyond the Zone stuff at Sally, and just go for it.

    on Jun 22, 2012 · Like 1
  • Dee W Rock Creek, OH
    Steve, kinda late on this but you do know you can color over the pink whenever you want, right? Sorry I didn't think of it sooner-you won't need to let it grow out.
    on Jun 27, 2012 · Like 0
  • Steve G Fort Collins, CO
    Thanks. I kind of like it, and my hair is really short and grows really fast, so I'm not worried about it, but thank you.
    on Jun 27, 2012 · Like 0
  • Dee W Rock Creek, OH
    It's done?,,,,,and you didn't post a pic? C'mon, I wanna see-and laugh...hehe
    on Jun 27, 2012 · Like 0
  • Steve G Fort Collins, CO
    I emailed you the photos, but maybe it didn't go through. Here you go. And laugh you should.
    on Jun 27, 2012 · Like 2
  • Dee W Rock Creek, OH
    Oooooohh!!! This is a riot-I have been waiting to see these. Wow-wow...love it, what else can be said? The spots are a great addition to the look, HA-you have made me laugh and smile, thank-you. Thank-you also for taking time to make a difference in people's lives in many ways. Praying for cool weather, stamina, safety and a wonderful time of fellowship with your friend and the other riders. :>) Dee ...»

    ps-didn't come thru the e-mail...thanks for posting here

    on Jun 27, 2012 · Like 0
  • Steve G Fort Collins, CO
    Yeah, a friend of a friend offered a $200 donation if I added purple spots. Someone said I look like a ladybug.
    on Jun 27, 2012 · Like 3
  • Bernice H Yakima, WA
    This is so super! How fun for us to follow your experience! yeah, a NICE lady bug!

    And has it grown out yet? Or are you semi pink, purple and brown haired?

    on Jul 07, 2012 · Like 0
  • Steve G Fort Collins, CO
    Ha. Bernice, thanks for asking. You are exactly right, my hair is a mess of pink and purple and bleached blond, with dark brown roots. I think my wife is going to buzz my hair tomorrow, hopefully just down to the brown roots, and everything will be back to normal.
    on Jul 07, 2012 · Like 1
  • Sharon B Green Bay, WI
    Did this happen, did u meet your goal and dye your hair????
    on Nov 05, 2012 · Like 0
  • Bernice H Yakima, WA
    You know what? no, you do not know what. Why do I always say that? Anyway..I was just rereading this, and way up above, about the bleach, for some reason Dee W I thought Steve G meant laundry bleach. Laundry bleach???Good gravy. What was I thinking. Steve when your kidlet is older this will be a super lesson for him to give of himself to others and, not take himself so seriously. Good parenting big guy!
    on Nov 05, 2012 · Like 1
  • Steve G Fort Collins, CO
    Ha, thanks Bernice. And Sharon, I raised $2,300. Stay tuned for more goofy dares and silliness next year, as I want to raise $3,000.
    on Nov 05, 2012 · Like 3
  • Sharon B Green Bay, WI
    so did u dye your hair pink???????
    on Nov 05, 2012 · Like 0
  • Steve G Fort Collins, CO
    Sharon, scroll up. That is not a mutant leopard in those photos. That is me with ridiculous pink hair and purple spots. All for a good cause. I have a dear friend who suddenly came down with MS a few years ago. He is the same age as me (37) and is showing no symptoms yet, but we ride together in the MS150 and I raise as much as I can.
    on Nov 05, 2012 · Like 1
  • Dee W Rock Creek, OH
    You're a good man and a great friend Steve. Nice to see this post getting a little more attention. ~~Dee~~
    on Nov 06, 2012 · Like 1
  • Steve G Fort Collins, CO
    Thanks Dee W. The MS150 is also really fun, so it's not all altruistic.
    on Nov 06, 2012 · Like 0
  • Marg C Middletown, NY
    hehehe the purple spots really take it to the top! Kudos to your friend who offered $$ for those spots!!! What a great group of guys you must be with hearts of gold. I can hardly wait for next year :)
    on Nov 06, 2012 · Like 1
  • Bernice H Yakima, WA
    OH OH Marg C that sounds like a challenge to Steve G ? What can his friends come up with next year even more outrageous? oh dear.
    on Nov 07, 2012 · Like 2
  • Susan S Fredericksburg, VA
    Steve G - AWWWW - I'M SOOO SORRY I missed the beginning of this!! What a great guy you are and it takes a really confident secure Man to be willing to go Pink w/purple polka dots!! Quite frankly, I love it!! Congrats on reaching your goal - 150/2 day ride is pretty ambitious. You definitely have to be in shape for that! I'm lucky to make it to the end of our street!!
    on Nov 07, 2012 · Like 2
  • Steve G Fort Collins, CO
    Thanks guys. Yeah, I'm kind of scared of what people are going to come up with next year. My 150 miles on a road bike is really pretty easy, especially when I see much older folks riding it on heavier bikes that are not made for distance. I have put 3,600 miles on my bike in three riding seasons, so it's not a big deal for me.
    on Nov 07, 2012 · Like 2

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