How do I keep the bathroom clean when dying my hair?

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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.

Woodbridge Environmental Tiptophouse.com · Answer

Having no hair makes it difficult to advise, but my wife works for L'Oreal in the plant that makes  hair dye so I do have an in if it ever grows back.  They have a foaming dye that works great or so I am told.
 
But you may want to use the stuff that washes out. Any costume show should carry all sorts of washable hair dyes that you can use.  Not nearly as messy as the old style stuff they used to sell.

Bernice H · Answer

Ohhhh steve ,did you really get in the mix! No no no. don't do a permanent dye.  Even Beauty supply shops will help you with a wash out color. Or ask some kid with red or pink or purple hair what they use. When I do my hair, I spread an old towel out on the counter so drips fall on it and not the cabinets or floor. no no no...do not use bleach!!!
You might google or bing 'how to ' temporarily dye hair

Christy M · Answer

two words- COLORED HAIRSPRAY.... check party city or other costume shops...

Dee W · Answer

By the way-what is the fundraiser and how can I contribute to it and the madness?  hehehe

Dee W · Answer

Bernice-although you can achieve punky colors just with color, some people do require pre-bleaching to gain the effect and to make it last.

3po3 · Answer

Thanks so much for all the help and advice. I knew I came to the right place. I am planning to dye it bright pink. That is what the voters have chosen. And my hair grows pretty fast and is really short, so coloring it until it grows out shouldn't be a problem. I don't know if temporary stuff would work. Since the hairspray and other temporary stuff washes out, I am worried that it will bleed all over my clothes and bike and such while I am sweating out two 75-mile rides. Also, my hair is pretty dark, so I don't know if pink dye will take without first bleaching. So is there hair bleach at Sally Beauty Supply stores? And if my wife helps me, can we pull this off without making a huge mess? The event is an MS Society fundraiser, a 150-mile 2-day bike ride, raising money for Multiple Sclerosis research and patient support. I am riding with and for a friend who has MS. Here is a link for donations, but I really didn't post this question to ask for donations. You are helping by giving your advice. Of course, you are welcome to donate, though =) http://tinyurl.com/72fp6ng

Dee W · Answer

Steve, I didn't forget about you-yes, you and your wife can do this as long as you are careful. I am going to Sally's tomorrow so I can tell you exactly what to buy and give you an approximate price-then you can see if you'd rather go to a salon.  I normally work with Wella products for my at-home clients but I will also check to see if anything else there will do the trick more simply. I will 'message' you with what I find out as it can get lengthy.

Dee W · Answer

OK, I just looked and I don't see how I can send you a private message.

3po3 · Answer

Yeah, I just noticed this evening that the messaging feature seems to have disappeared. Hopefully it is just a temporary glitch. Thanks so much for your help. Please don't spend a lot of time researching on my behalf. I don't want you to go out of your way. You have already been very helpful.

Dee W · Answer

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?

3po3 · Answer

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.

Dee W · Answer

so you dye your hair if you REACH your goal?  sounds backwards to me but I am glad I can help make it happen!  :>)

Dee W · Answer

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!!!

Dee W · Answer

Went to the site and am having problems donating in your name. Help- Advice? After all I want you to reach your goal.. ..haha

3po3 · Answer

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.

Dee W · Answer

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.

3po3 · Answer

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.

Dee W · Answer

It's done?,,,,,and you didn't post a pic?  C'mon,  I wanna see-and laugh...hehe

3po3 · Answer

I emailed you the photos, but maybe it didn't go through. Here you go. And laugh you should.

Dee W · Answer

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

3po3 · Answer

Yeah, a friend of a friend offered a $200 donation if I added purple spots. Someone said I look like a ladybug.

Bernice H · Answer

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?

3po3 · Answer

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.

Sharon B · Answer

Did this happen, did u meet your goal and dye your hair????

Bernice H · Answer

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 @ 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!

3po3 · Answer

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.

Sharon B · Answer

so did u dye your hair pink???????

3po3 · Answer

@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.

Dee W · Answer

You're a good man and a great friend Steve. Nice to see this post getting a little more attention. ~~Dee~~

3po3 · Answer

Thanks @Dee W. The MS150 is also really fun, so it's not all altruistic.

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