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Jennifer Lawrence's new dye job: Should you go dark for fall?


 
Jennifer Lawrence looked seriously stunning with her dark locks at the Toronto Film Festival. David Babaii created a “high fashion look” for Jennifer’s premiere of her new flick, Silver Linings Playbook. Are you craving change? Fall is the perfect time to go darker and virtually anyone can go brunette, but before taking the plunge, check out these tips:

 

1. Do some research

Don’t just go for the first color you see. Figure out what shades are the best match for your skin tone. For example, girlies with fair complexions should go for hues with more honey and caramel undertones. Your stylist will know what’s best for your skin tone.

 

2. You can always go darker

As invigorating as going from bleach blonde to jet black sounds, most stylists recommend that you stay within two shades of your natural hair color. It’s easier to maintain and it’ll really pull together your skin and eye tones. Wanna go darker later? That’s cool, but just remember that it’s hard to go lighter once you’ve already gone too dark.

 

3. Know the differences
There are three basic dye types and depending on what you’re going for, you’ll wanna know them all. Temporary dye lasts only one wash and works well for short-term toning.  Semi-permanent dye lasts up to 10 washes and is great for the gals that aren’t quite sure whether they want to commit. Lastly, permanent dye is the longest lasting that grows out with the hair over time. This is the best option for rich, full color.

 

4. Don’t freak
If you wanna go a little darker this fall, go for it! Just follow the above steps and have fun with the whole process. Don’t take it too seriously because most mistakes can be fixed if not reduced. Transform your locks and check out how awesome it can be to rock a different shade!
 
 

BY ALEXIS GAVRELIS ON 9/25/2012 2:00:00 PM

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I actually loved Jennifer Lawrence's dark hair in the Hunger Games, but I don't really like it in this picture...

by jo_crox on 9/29/2012 10:15:21 PM

 
 

OMG! j-Law! she is totally my hero! i love her! I'm so happy you guys have her on the site ! Yay! more articles plus tips on her please!

by ler27 on 9/28/2012 8:52:47 PM

 
 

Never use chemical dye--it kills your hair, and drys your hair and scalp. Use Henna, it is all natural, dyes your hair, AND it is great for your hair! It condition's and strengthens your hair, and it works for all scalp types. A lot of people think henna is either red or a tattoo, but it comes in black, red, brown, and blonde for hair. For tattoos, black henna is non-existent. If someone tells you you can have black henna tattoos, they are lying. hennaforhair.com leads you to mehandi.com, which is where
I buy my henna. Dying my hair tomorrow night!

by awesomegirl4everandalways on 9/28/2012 6:42:18 PM

 
 

She looks fine with dark hair, just I wish she didn't style it like that! Her hair looks greasy, and her head looks big. I love her though!!! xoxo

by AlwaysDreamer on 9/26/2012 4:54:02 PM

 
 

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hey, what do people mean when they say "remember that it’s hard to go lighter once you’ve already gone too dark" when they are referring to dying your hair darker? I want to dye my light-medium brown hair (with natural blonde tips) to a darker, richer brown to match my eyebrows. If i decide to let my hair grow out and not re-dye it, would my hair still come back as the light-medium brown it was? And also, can dying your hair affect it's texture in any way? Thanks in advance, Alyssa Smile

 

 

Hey girl, dying your hair could affect its texture in that it could make it less shiney and healthy if you do it too often or if you use a lot of bleach. When your hair grows back it should be the same texture and color it was before you dyed it. When people talk about going lighter after you went darker, they mean that it's physically hard to dye your hair back again. the color doesn't take the same. Talk to your mom or a hair stylist before you dye to find out whats best for you. 

Lauren I.

by parischick2 on 9/26/2012 4:34:44 PM

 
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