| How to Get Purple Hair Posted: 22 Feb 2020 12:00 AM PST Dyeing your hair bold colors is a great way to express yourself. Purple is a color that symbolizes prosperity, power, and excitement, and it looks good on a variety of different skin tones. If you want to dye your hair purple, you may need to bleach your hair first, although you may be able to create a base on dark hair with plum or burgundy dye instead. However, if you'd prefer to try out purple hair without committing to dye, there are options for you, as well! [Edit]Bleaching Your Hair if Needed - Bleach your hair to get the most vibrant purple results. If you have dark hair and you want your purple dye to be very bright, you'll need to lighten your hair as much as possible first by bleaching it. Since bleaching is a harsh chemical process, it's best to have it done at a salon by an experienced colorist, but you can do it yourself if you're comfortable experimenting with your hair.[1]
- Most rainbow-colored dyes, including purple shades, are semi-permanent or temporary, which means they will not lighten your hair when you apply them. Because of this, they may not show up as well on dark hair.
- Bleaching may not be safe for your hair if it's been previously colored or chemically treated. Also, if your hair is very thick or dark, it may take several bleaching sessions before you get the color you desire. If any of these are true for your hair, consult a stylist before attempting to bleach at home.
- Apply coconut oil to your hair the night before you bleach it for extra protection. Soaking your hair in coconut oil the night before can help prevent damage due to bleaching, especially if your hair is thick or coarse. Rub a small amount of coconut oil into your palms, then distribute it evenly through your hair. Only use a little, since you don't want the oil to prevent the bleach from soaking into your hair the following day.[2]
- The amount of coconut oil you need will depend on your hair thickness and length. Start with a pea-size amount, then use more if needed.
- Protect your workstation and skin from the bleach. To prevent the dye from staining your skin or the surfaces in your home, lay down towels on the floor around you and drape a towel over your shoulders. Rub a little petroleum jelly around your hairline and the tops of your ears, then put on the gloves that came in the bleaching kit.[3]
- It may be helpful to have an extra pair of gloves nearby in case yours tear.
- Mix the ingredients according to the package directions. Typically, bleaching kits will come with a packet of bleach powder and a developer. Read the instructions thoroughly, then mix the products together, either in the provided container or in a glass or plastic bowl.[4]
- Do not mix bleach in a metal bowl, as it could create a chemical reaction.
- Use a brush to apply the dye to your hair. If you want your whole head to be purple, you'll need to bleach all of your hair. Part each section of hair and brush on the bleach as close to your roots as you can without applying it directly to your scalp. Then, brush the bleach mixture all the way down your hair before moving to a new section.[5]
- If you only want a few purple streaks, you only need to bleach those areas.
- Leave the bleach on for the recommended amount of time, then rinse. Since bleaching is a harsh chemical process, it's important not to leave the dye on for longer than instructed. Set a timer, and when the timer goes off, rinse your hair with cool water.[6]
- If your hair isn't the color you wanted, you'll need to wait a few weeks before you bleach it again. In the meantime, deep condition your hair frequently to keep it as healthy as possible.
- If you're happy with the color, you can proceed to the purple dye. Since most purple dyes are non-toxic, you can apply them immediately after you bleach your hair.
- Condition your hair if you won't be dyeing it purple right away. Some bleaching kits come with a nourishing conditioner. If you're using the purple dye as soon as you finish bleaching, you may choose to wait and use this conditioner after that process. If you're not planning to dye your hair purple immediately, apply the conditioner according to the packaging instructions, then rinse it out after 3-5 minutes, or as directed.[7]
- Many temporary and semi-permanent dyes should be applied to clean hair, so a thick conditioner might interfere with your hair's ability to absorb the purple hue.
[Edit]Applying the Purple Dye - Use plum or burgundy dye first if you have dark hair and don't want to bleach it. If you have dark hair and you want to dye it purple without using bleach, start by creating a base with permanent dye in a plum or burgundy shade. You can visit a stylist for this, or you can use a box dye at home. If you use a box dye, you can either apply it all over your hair or just to the areas you want to dye purple, such as highlights, the ends for an ombre effect, or the bottom layer of your hair for a peekaboo effect. Leave it on according to the package instructions, then rinse it out.[8]
- This will create a purplish base that will help your color show up better.
- The final result will depend on your hair's color and texture, but if you use a highly-pigmented purple dye over this base, you should get a deep, rich purple hue.
- Keep in mind that using a box dye may be cheaper, but a color correction with a professional stylist will be expensive if you don't like your results.
- Protect your work area before you apply the purple dye. Rainbow hues are notorious for getting everywhere when you use them, so before you dye your hair purple, you should probably remove anything from the area that you don't want to get dye on, and lay trash bags on the floor. That way, if you spill or splatter the dye, it can't soak through and stain your floors. Also, wear gloves and old clothes that are okay to get stained, and drape a towel or hairdresser's cape around your shoulders so the dye doesn't get on your skin.
- You might also want to keep a damp towel nearby to clean up any spills.
- Wash your hair with shampoo, then lightly towel-dry it. While most permanent dyes work best on unwashed hair, semi-permanent and temporary dyes are best applied on freshly-washed, damp hair. The color will fade with each wash, so starting with clean hair will help to reduce the amount you need to wash your hair after dyeing it. Just use your regular shampoo, then blot your hair with a dry towel to get rid of excess moisture.[9]
- There's no need to condition your hair. Conditioner seals your hair's cuticle, so you don't need to apply it until after rinsing out the dye. If your hair tangles easily, you can use a small amount of a lightweight conditioner. Just be sure to rinse it thoroughly.
- Spread a layer of petroleum jelly around your hairline to protect your skin. Some of the dye is likely to get on your skin when you're coloring your hair, and while semi-permanent and temporary dye are typically non-toxic, it can still leave stubborn purple stains. To keep the dye off of your face, create a barrier by spreading petroleum jelly all the way across your forehead, on the tops of your ears, and behind your ears around to the back of your neck.[10]
- You can also use coconut oil or even a thick moisturizer.
- Use a comb and clips to divide your hair into sections. Comb your hair to detangle it, then use your comb to part your hair into sections, and clip each one up. The exact number of sections you'll use will depend on the length and thickness of your hair, but the idea is that you want it to be easy to fully saturate each section with dye.[11]
- If your hair is short and thin, you might only need to divide it into 2 sections in the front and 2 in the back. However, if you have very long, thick hair, you might need to clip your hair into 8 or more sections.
- It's important to comb your hair before you dye it, since tangles could make the dye go on unevenly.
- Apply the purple dye all-over if you want to dye your whole head. You can use your hands if you like, but make sure to put on a pair of gloves first! For a more precise application, use a paintbrush or a foam craft brush to apply the dye to your hair. Starting with one of the front sections and working your way back, saturate the section with dye from the roots to the tips. Clip that section back up, then move to the next one. Continue until you've dyed all of your hair.[12]
- With most semi-permanent and temporary hair dyes, there's no mixing required. Unless the instructions state otherwise, all you have to do is open the container and apply the color to your hair.
- If the dye came in a bottle, you may need to squeeze it into a bowl if you want to use a brush. Keep in mind the bowl may get stained.
- Some people prefer to dye from back to front, since the back of your hair takes longer to accept color.
- Brush the dye on in sections for a highlight-like effect. If you only want to dye certain sections of your hair, clip all of the rest of your hair out of the way, then apply your purple dye with a brush. The brush allows for precision, although keep in mind that when you shampoo, some of the purple dye will probably transfer to the rest of your hair. To minimize this, rinse your hair quickly focusing on the highlighted sections first.[13]
- For instance, you might dye just the underside of your hair, or just your bangs.
- Dye just the ends of your hair for an ombre effect. If you only want to dye the ends of your hair, you can either brush the dye on, or you can dip your hair into the bowl or container of dye. Try to create a straight line where the dye ends. If some of your hair has the last dyed but the rest only has purple on , it will look messy.[14]
- This is a fun way to try out a bold color without committing to an all-over look.
- Cover your hair with plastic wrap and leave the dye on for 45 minutes. Once you've applied the dye, wrap your hair in plastic wrap or cover your head with a shower cap and let the dye soak into your hair for however long the directions say—typically about 30-45 minutes. However, if you're using a non-toxic dye, it won't hurt your hair to leave the color on longer if you want, and it can help produce a more vivid purple hue, especially if you have coarse or thick hair.[15]
- If you don't have plastic wrap or a shower cap, you don't have to use them. However, this will help lock in the heat from your scalp, which can help the dye penetrate deeper into your hair, helping it last longer. A plastic grocery bag will also work as a cover for your hair.
- Rinse the dye with cold water and vinegar. Once the time is up, unwrap the plastic from your hair and rinse your hair under very cool water until it runs clear. This can take a while, so be patient. Once the water is clear (or mostly clear), wash your hair with a mild shampoo and rinse it again. Pour white vinegar over your hair, then rinse it well and condition your hair as usual When you're finished, towel-dry your hair with an old towel, as a little of the dye might still transfer.[16]
- Do not use clarifying shampoo to wash your purple hair, as it will strip the color.
- Sulfate-free shampoo is best for color-treated hair.
- If you don't want to use vinegar, you don't have to, but it may help your new hair color last longer.
[Edit]Maintaining Your Color - Try to shampoo your hair as little as possible. Since most rainbow-colored dyes just color the outside of your hair's cuticle, they're going to fade a little every time you wash your hair. Try to wash your hair only every other day at the most.[17]
- If your hair gets oily between washes, use dry shampoo to help keep it looking clean.
- Use a sulfate-free shampoo and cold water when you do wash your hair. Sulfates are harsh detergents that can strip the color from your hair. If you want to preserve your purple dye as long as possible, look for a sulfate-free shampoo wherever you normally buy your hair supplies. Hot water can also fade your color, so use the coolest water you can stand when you wash your hair.[18]
- Many drugstores and supermarkets now carry affordable sulfate-free shampoos.
- Deep condition your hair every time you wash it. To preserve your color and keep your hair looking healthy, use a thick conditioner on your hair every time you wash it, especially if you bleached your hair. If all you have is your regular hair conditioner, apply it to your hair generously and leave it on for at least 3-5 minutes before you rinse it out.[19]
- Don't forget to rinse your conditioner with cool or cold water!
- Boost the purple with a color refresher shampoo. If you want to keep your color looking vibrant, purchase a shampoo that's made to intensify purple color. You can also mix a little of your original purple dye with your shampoo or conditioner to get a boost of color every time you wash your hair.[20]
- Reapply semi-permanent dye every 6 weeks or as needed. Semi-permanent dye typically lasts for about 6 weeks, although you will likely notice your color fading after about 3-4 weeks. You can enjoy the range of purple shades as your color fades, or you can re-color your hair to keep it looking bold and bright. Luckily, since these products are typically not damaging to your hair, you can use them as often as you like![21]
- Many semi-permanent dyes contain rich conditioners, so they can actually make your hair healthier when you use them, as opposed to permanent dyes, which contain harsh chemicals.
- Minimize your use of hot tools. Just like the heat from the sun, hot tools, like a flat iron or a hair dryer, will cause your color to fade more quickly as well. Let your hair air-dry whenever possible, and avoid styling your hair with heat if you can. If you do use your hot tools, set them to the lowest heat possible first, and use a heat-protectant spray.[22]
- Avoid chlorinated pools or wear a swim cap. Chlorine is harsh on everyone's hair, color treated or not. Aside from the damage, though, chlorine will make your hair color fade quickly, so it's best to avoid getting your hair wet with chlorinated water whenever possible. If you do want to get into a chlorinated pool, try not to put your hair under the water, or wear a swim cap if you're planning on going underwater.[23]
- Wear a hat if you'll be in the sun. Sunlight and heat can cause your purple hair to fade quickly. If you know you'll be spending the day outdoors, protect your hair with a hat. Wide-brimmed hats are especially effective, as they'll cast a shadow that can protect more of your hair from the sun.[24]
[Edit]Things You'll Need - Trash bags
- Towels
- Old clothes
- Gloves
- Purple dye
- Plastic wrap or shower cap
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Vinegar
- Paintbrush or foam craft brush (optional)
- Bowl (optional)
- Bleaching Kit (optional)
- Burgundy or plum dye (optional)
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| How to Improve Your Grammar and Vocabulary Posted: 21 Feb 2020 04:00 PM PST Having a good grasp on grammar and vocabulary is important for your writing, speaking, and general interactions with other people. Improving your skills in each area is a great personal growth exercise that can benefit your everyday life. Start at the beginning and review the basics of sentence structure, spelling, punctuation, and word roots. Grow your vocabulary by reading, looking up words, and committing to use those words in your normal speech. For more help, enroll in courses and use language games and apps to make learning fun. [Edit]Reviewing Basic Grammar - Study foundational grammar rules. Even if you're a native language speaker, it never hurts to go back to the start and re-learn some of the basic grammar rules. Getting a grasp of technical rules can enhance your speech and writing while avoiding common mistakes. Either use an old textbook or look online for pages about grammar basics and study a bit every day to improve your grammar skills.[1]
- Books and online manuals like Purdue OWL and Chicago Manual of Style have information on all of the foundational grammar rules. Use them for the best information.
- Finding out which textbooks are used in college courses is another helpful way to find good resources.
- Review the rules of punctuation. Misuse of punctuation marks is a very common grammar mistake. While reviewing your grammar rules, pay attention to the correct usage of each punctuation mark to avoid mistakes in your writing.[2]
- Semicolons and dashes are often used incorrectly. Semicolons separate 2 independent sentence clauses that can stand on their own, but are related enough to make them part of the same sentence. Dashes connect groups of words in a sentence to emphasize a point, and are usually in the middle of a sentence.
- Remember that apostrophes show possession or indicate a missing letter in a contraction.
- Identify basic sentence structures to avoid mistakes. At a basic level, a sentence is a set of words or phrases that convey a complete idea. Typically, sentences contain a subject, verb, and object. There are many ways to construct a sentence, so review all of these building blocks to use them correctly.[3]
- Correct sentence order is usually subject, verb, and object. A simple sentence that follows this structure is "John opened the door."
- Watch out for sentence fragments. These lack a key part of the sentence structure. For example, "Opened the door" is a fragment because it's missing a subject. Make fragments complete sentences by adding another clause or word that fills in the blank.[4]
- Make sure your subjects and verb tenses agree with each other. For example, "They was running fast" is incorrect. "They were running fast" is the correct subject/verb agreement.
- Learn the prefixes and suffixes of words to figure out their meanings. In English, most words have Greek or Latin roots. Often, the beginning (prefix) or ending (suffix) of a word tells you something about that word's meaning. Study prefixes and suffixes so you can work out the meanings for words you've never seen before.[5]
- For example, you might not know what predisposition means. But because you've studied roots, you know that the prefix "pre-" means before, so you can at least get a basic grasp of the word's meaning.
- Suffixes work similarly. The suffix "-oid" means resembling, so you can tell that the word spheroid means something similar to a sphere.
- The nonprofit Center for Development and Learning has a comprehensive list of prefixes and suffixes at https://www.cdl.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Common-Prefixes-Suffixes-and-Roots-8.5.13.pdf.
- Eliminate the passive voice from your writing and speaking. The passive voice means that the subject of the sentence is not doing the action. For example, "The door was opened by him" is the passive version of "He opened the door." While it's not a grammatical error, the passive voice does make your writing wordy and much less clear. In most cases, avoiding it is best.[6]
- The easiest way to identify the passive voice is by asking yourself "Who or what is doing the action?" in this sentence. If it's not the subject, then you're probably using the passive voice.
- The passive voice is much more common in fiction writing as a stylistic choice. There are situations where it works for dramatic effect, so in these cases it's more acceptable.
- Say words and sentences out loud to identify mistakes. Sometimes, we can tell if a sentence or word is incorrect without actually knowing why. Something just sounds "off" about grammar mistakes. Get into the habit of saying your writing out loud while proofreading. This can help you identify potential problems and correct them.[7]
- Note that this doesn't always work. Some sentences may be entirely correct but sound strange. This tool is more of a guideline to identify potential mistakes.
- Analyze how other authors use grammar and punctuation. Reading widely is a great way to build your grammar and vocabulary. Look at different books, magazines, and websites to see how other authors construct their writing. Use their techniques in your own life.[8]
- Try to read things that have passed some kind of editorial process rather than unedited websites. Blogs, for example, may use incorrect grammar if no one is checking them, whereas magazines have editors that check for grammar accuracy.
- If you do read unedited things, try to identify and correct improper grammar as an exercise.
- Remember that reading older work may be less helpful because grammar rules change over time. A book from the 19th century, for example, will probably use grammar that you don't recognize, and using that grammar nowadays might be incorrect.
[Edit]Enhancing Your Vocabulary - Find new vocabulary words by reading different in subjects. Just like with grammar, reading is the best way to improve your vocabulary. Read widely, in many different genres, to encounter as many words as possible. Then keep track of the words you don't know to learn new ones.[9]
- Before looking up unfamiliar words, try to figure their meanings out by looking at prefixes, suffixes, and the sentence context.
- Try to focus on more advanced books and periodicals as your grammar improves. A higher-brow publication like The Atlantic will use more complicated words and grammar than the New York Post, for example, and you'll learn more vocabulary.
- Look up words you don't know in the dictionary. As you read, write down all the words you can't figure out and look them up later. Write down the word and its definition. Keep a journal of these new words and study them as you amass more. This will build your vocabulary in no time.[10]
- Either keep a dictionary near you or do an internet search for the word. Look up the other words on the page as well to learn even more.
- Use a thesaurus to find words related to the original word. In addition to simply defining the words you find, learn all the other words that mean the same thing. A thesaurus gives you all the synonyms of a given word. Looking up new words expands your vocabulary to include all the words that are related to the original word, building your knowledge more than just defining new words.[11]
- You can use a physical thesaurus, or look for one online and type the word in.
- A thesaurus also contains antonyms, or words that mean the opposite of a word. Looking at the antonyms builds your vocabulary even more.
- Incorporate the new words into your daily speech. Practice is the best way to enhance your vocabulary. As you learn more words, put them to use. Incorporate them into your daily speech to get used to using more advanced words.[12]
- Once easy way to do this is pick a new word each day and look for situations where you can use it. Try to use that word as much as possible throughout the day.
- When you get better, you can pick multiple words that you'd like to use throughout the day. Over time, you'll get very good at effortlessly using more advanced words in your normal speech.
- Eliminate nonspecific or filler words from your speech. Words like "umm" or "like" delay your speech and make you sound unsure of what you're saying. Try to eliminate them altogether. Also, general words like "good" and "bad" aren't very descriptive. Replace these words with more descriptive ones like "ecstatic" or "inconvenient." These make you sound more intelligent and confident in what you're saying.[13]
- Instead of using filler words, try to pause instead. This makes it look like you're thinking carefully about your responses.
- Always try to use the most descriptive words possible. General words don't say all that much, and make your vocabulary seem much smaller.
[Edit]Using Learning Aids - Enroll in a college course to review the rules of grammar. If you really want to improve your grammar, there are many courses you can choose from to refresh your skills. Local community colleges usually offer weekend or night classes for non-matriculated students who just want to learn new skills, so see if there are options in your area. There are also many online choices for you.[14]
- YouTube has many free instructional videos to improve your skills. For more in-depth, paid options, a site like Udemy has many courses that might appeal to you.
- If you don't want to take a whole course, get a textbook or test review book and work in it in your spare time.
- Pay attention to spell check while you're writing to catch mistakes. Most word processors now have a built-in spell check feature that highlights misspelled words and grammar mistakes. Pay attention to this feature to correct any mistakes. But also review why certain mistakes are wrong. If spell check identifies a sentence fragment, for example, look at what made that phrase a fragment. Then you'll expand your knowledge of grammar to avoid similar mistakes.[15]
- Remember that spell check doesn't catch everything. Don't rely on it completely. Proofread your work in addition to using spell check.
- Do crossword puzzles in your free time to learn new word definitions. These puzzles give you tons of new word options. Subscribe to a local newspaper and do the crossword puzzle every day. For more practice, get a whole book of crossword puzzles. Keep track of the new words you learn doing these puzzles to grow your vocabulary.[16]
- For an added exercise, pick one of the new words you learn in a crossword puzzle and use it in your everyday speech.
- Play word-based board games like Scrabble. These games are a fun way to grow your vocabulary with friends and family. Play for entertainment, but also keep track of the new words you see. Then write them down to use later on.[17]
- Add a challenge to your friends or family to use some of the words they learned while they talk. Include everyone on your mission to improve your vocabulary.
- Use vocabulary apps to learn new words. There are tons of free apps that will help you grow your vocabulary. The most common ones are "word a day" apps that give you a new word to use every day. Download a few of these apps and use them regularly. Over time, you can build a much larger vocabulary without a lot of effort.[18]
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