Okay, so today, I wanted to try something new with my hair, and I thought, “Why not go for that misty brown look?” I’ve been seeing it all over the internet, and it just looks so classy and cool. So, I decided to take the plunge and do it myself. Not gonna lie, I was a bit nervous at first, but it turned out to be quite the adventure.
First off, I gathered all my supplies. Since my hair is already pretty dark—like, almost black—I knew I had to lighten it up a bit. I remembered reading somewhere online that bleaching is a must if you’re starting with a really dark base. So, I got myself some bleach. It promised to lighten hair up to eight levels, which sounded pretty intense, but I figured it would do the trick.
- Bleaching: I started by mixing the bleach according to the instructions. Then, I carefully applied it to my hair, making sure to coat every strand evenly. It was a bit messy, and the smell was something else, but I powered through. I left it on for the recommended time, checking every few minutes to see how it was progressing.
Once the bleaching was done, my hair was a lot lighter, but it definitely had some brassy tones. That’s when the toner came in. I applied it to get rid of the brassiness and give my hair that ashy undertone I was going for. Honestly, using a toner was new to me, but it seemed pretty straightforward. I left it on for a little bit, just like the instructions said.
After rinsing out the toner, it was time for the main event—the misty brown dye. I chose a color that looked pretty close to the pictures I had seen online. Applying the dye was kind of fun, actually. I made sure to cover all of my hair, from the roots to the tips, just like I did with the bleach.
- Dyeing: I left the dye on for the amount of time the box recommended. I was so excited to see the final result! When the time was up, I hopped in the shower and rinsed out the dye, then used the conditioner that came with it. That conditioner was amazing, by the way—it made my hair feel super soft.
The Big Reveal
After drying and styling my hair, I finally got to see the finished look. And let me tell you, I was thrilled! My hair was this beautiful misty brown color, just like I wanted. It looked so much better than before, and I felt like a whole new person.
I’ve been rocking this misty brown hair for a few days now, and I’ve gotten so many compliments. People keep asking where I got it done, and they’re always surprised when I tell them I did it myself at home. It just goes to show that you don’t need to spend a ton of money at a salon to get a great new look.
Oh, and one more thing—I read somewhere that understanding your undertones can really help you pick the right shade of brown. I think I have cool undertones, so that might be why this misty brown worked so well for me. Anyway, that’s my hair adventure for you. If you’re thinking about trying a new color, I say go for it! It’s a fun way to change things up and express yourself.
And about styling my hair, I used a texture spray to give it some beachy waves. It’s a simple trick but makes a big difference, making my hair look effortlessly cool.
That’s all for now, folks! Hope you enjoyed my little hair journey. Until next time, stay fabulous!
