Kay33

My beauty tip is hair coloring, and how easy it is to do it yourself (unless you do highlights or whatever that may require a 'professional')...

I had my stylist color my hair (mostly roots) that we're dark with grey hairs...It was time consuming and expensive! One time, she left me too long under the dryer and I came out too light.
Frustrated, I went to Sally's and got some guidance on a color, the developer and all the other stuff (gloves, bottles, conditioner).
Home I went to experiment. Now, if I want to change, or mix colors, shades, I can do it myself...I go lighter in the summer, darker in the winter...it's so much more convenient and CHEAP!!!

I discovered if I messed up, it could be fixed...I went from too dark to just right in one weekend...my hair didn't all fall out, it was a bit dry, but otherwise, fine....I prefer to do this on my own, then try to explain to my hairdresser, or look at the swatches they have, ....I know my hair better than anyone...I've learned what base to look for, etc.
It's great, and not very hard...you have more flexibility at beauty supply stores, as far as how light you want to 'lift' the color..moreso, than buying the total box kit of color at Target or other places-- they may not have the right base for your hair color, etc...and does your hair always look like the color on the box?

Anyway, hope this helps others.