How I Cut & Colour My Hair at Home | Vintage Style

[@linalehna]

This is the most lifehack worthy middy cut I've seen! Will use this technique every time from now on. ✨✂️

[@SageLilleyman]

Hahah I’m glad I could help! 💕😂

[@lorisiedl8733]

I can't believe you dye your hair it always looks so natural I would have never known that was not your true color

[@SageLilleyman]

Well I am very flattered! Thank you!

[@mackenzieclark5763]

My hair is naturally red and so when I first her videos I was like "yay! Another redhead!!" But yeah I wouldn't've known she dyed her hair because it looks so natural

[@christiana_mandalynn]

You are so beautiful- both as a natural brunette and a redhead. The red compliments your vivacious personality! I’m so happy to learn your henna routine; I’ve wanted to try that for a while! Ps. I cut/trim/maintain my hair at home too!

[@SageLilleyman]

Thank you so much Christiana!

[@IamSilverStorm]

I have been looking for a hack to get the Middy cut as no hairdresser seems to have a clue what I am on about. I've been bodging a cut to get something 'similar', only to find out it is exactly what you do! I was so excited! No longer do I call it a bodged hair cut! Thank you for all your wonderful videos. They are all truely so appreciated! xXx

[@DaniGaro]

I’m also a natural brunette but have been dyeing my hair red (just like your color) for six months now! I love it! Thanks for the video

[@abby_stewart]

This henna color looks gorgeous with your complexion. I can’t wait to try my henna. 😊

[@SageLilleyman]

Thank you! 😊 Ohh I hope you like your henna!

[@Ashaliyeva]

You look amazing with that shade of red, Sage!! I used to color my hair with henna, too. ♥️ I did that for a handful of years, and it was super pretty. The henna I used was just pure, finely milled henna, the quality type that you’d use for mehandi. I’d mix it with lemon juice to really bring out the color compounds, and I’d get a nice, dark auburn color. Sometimes it looked burgundy! But truthfully, I did get tired of coloring my hair, so I let it grow out. It grew out nicely, almost like an ombré with light brown, gold and faded red. I wish I could have kept that, lol! My natural color was a dark blonde, but it’s darkened up a bit in the last decade for sure, lol. I do miss the gorgeous dark red, but I wanted to learn how to like my natural hair color again. I’m 36 and have very few grey hairs at this point, but I have a goal of going grey gracefully and naturally. I want to embrace my “silver strands of wisdom” with love and appreciation! And since my hair isn’t quite as blonde as it was when I was younger, I’ve been considering getting highlights or a nice balayage. 😊 Something that grows out nicely, so I don’t necessarily have to get it touched up very often. I also figured some blonde highlights would blend well enough with whatever grey hairs I do have, lol.

[@RPBSpeaks]

I’ve used henna for years as a hair treatment. It strengthens the hair. The color was an added bonus 🤩 great video!

[@sheilaspaulding8812]

I like your natural hair. It gives you a Hollywood-esk look with the dark hair and red lip!

[@christiana_mandalynn]

I didn’t know that trick for the horseshoe home hair trim!! 💖

[@kachnickau]

Omg, there was some internal screaming around using fabric scissors for anything else than fabric :-D I admire anybody brave enough to cut their hair themself, but I would definitely invest in hair scissors

[@cristinacouto]

Hi. My name is Cristina, I'm from Portugal. I just started making videos. I invite you to watch them. It have vlogs, recipes, DIY, ... Thanks

[@JoAnn12]

your channel is growing so so quickly!! i'm so proud of you!!!!!!

[@SageLilleyman]

Awww, Thank you so much!!

[@malamaurer4043]

Sally Beauty meets Home Depot...I love your creativity Sage. Absolutely gorgeous 🌹

[@SageLilleyman]

Thank you so much!

[@PoleCulture]

Wow... You're making me want to take the plunge and go for this color!

[@StephyLynn]

I use Revlon Colorsilk hair dye all the time. Love it.

[@angelahagood7143]

Very French looking! Ooo-la-la! That color is perfect for your skin tone! You are so brave to cut and color your own hair. So beautiful!

[@ana_carolina_sabino94]

Yes, I remember when you used henna the other time, confess that I was very curious to know how you would come to lighten hair again, how wonderful that you found a dye that didn't give a reaction💛💛💛, it was beautiful😍😍. I also cut my hair like this, and mine is curly. Is great for matching the ends and looks very U-shaped when it dries, just be careful and aware of the hair parts that shrink more and others less . if someone with curly hair wanted to make a more vintage cut, I love it because the maintenance is easy and there is no need to always cut it to fit the shape🙂🙂 just a trim and that's it❤❤

[@cinnamongurl8102]

Fabulous hair, the color and the cut. I’m a natural redhead that has been using henna for about 10yrs cuz it a natural product no chemicals and love the results. I cut my own hair too, but in the opposite direction…ain’t pull it up in a extremely high ponytail on top, then cut with hair scissors…love hair accessories, scarves & bandanas. New sub, glad to see your interest in vintage.

[@melanielester2106]

Another really helpful and useful video Sage! You do a great job with your hair. I always colour mine, very cheaply, at home but I don't generally cut it myself but after seeing you do your own horseshoe cut I will definitely be giving it a go ! X

[@daniellelucy6056]

A little pro tip from a fellow henna user: do a “mermaid dip” before you hop in the shower, meaning dip your hair into a sink full of warm water and gently work your fingers through your hair to get out 80-90% of the henna powder. This makes shower clean up so much easier 🙌

[@rebeccacisco9420]

Thank you for that hint.

[@janastuller1310]

WoW! You can freeze it! I thought about getting henna but the wait time seemed too long, this video changed my mind! Good job it looks beautiful, and you cut it too, very impressive. New subscriber, I saw the video of you and your husband doing a 1950's morning routine late last night, I wrote your name down so I could find you again!

[@SageLilleyman]

Aw thanks so much!!! That means the world! ❤️💕😘

[@breeziebeautie]

I just have to say i love you and your vintage videos are incredible and give me SO much inspiration

[@dorothyelizabeth1559]

Love the colour hair, it really suits you. I always cut my own hair, passed down through generations of family!! I’ve never done it that way before, gathered and cut at the front. Something new (or is it old 🤔) for me to try!

[@Kazberhaf]

Beautiful job for both colour and cut... I dye my own hair at home and have trimmed it once myself last year since all the lockdowns. I was going to book into a vintage hair salon as my hair is getting really quite long now, but I think I’m just going to do my own horse shoe cut at home! Saves money, time and looks fabulous. Thank you Sage… Sage by name and sage by nature, so sensible, knowledgeable and practical. 💐🌈♥️🔥

[@klimtkahlo]

Red really suits you! Beautiful both ways but this is vibrant and fun!

[@FrenchyTaylor]

I use red wine in my henna for a deeper red / burgundy color. If I want a warm orange brown I use coffee or a dark te. Been doing it for the last 20 years I am allergic to hair color . In sted of pensel ind I use an old hair color bottle because it make it easier and less messy to apply and least but not last. Don’t wash your hair with when you wash out the henna I use a plastic hair brush to get it all out. That way the color will continue to develop over the next couple of days.

[@candiceyoung8244]

Hi Sage sweetie. I always forgot you guys are going into autumn as we are going into spring. Its always amazed me fsr. That color looks really great for fall. Its really pretty. Thank you for the video. ❤🥰

[@SageLilleyman]

Thanks for watching!

[@candiceyoung8244]

@@SageLilleyman you're very welcome sweetie 😀

[@cominatrix]

Lucille Ball is well known for being a Henna red head, she even mentions it in several episodes. You're right on her level that way

[@katemelanie346]

It's a very pretty colour in itself, but it's very "warm toned". I actually think you may have a "cool toned" skin colour so your best hair colours for you are probably cool toned as well. I say this because I was recently given the exact same advice and it made my complexion completely come alive by wearing the right tone for me. Having said that, you are absolutely gorgeous either way, and I'm a very big fan of your channel! ❤️

[@clarencemarsh6077]

gorgeous dimples

[@veganlunchmom]

I have been cutting my own hair too for a couple years now. It’s just easier than finding time to go to the salon. Your way made it look more simple and easier to get it even. I’ll have to try it. I have thick hair also. Your dyed hair looks so natural !

[@SageLilleyman]

Thanks so much! 💞💋❤️

[@thisisnotreallyimportant]

As a natural redhead, I have to say..it really suits you, I love it!!! Welcome to the sisterhood :-)

[@jennyhorner]

I do a pony tail style cut method too but - 1 unicorn 🦄 pulled low at nose level (like Brad Mondo butterfly cut tutorials but with all hair) which gives fringe and most layers, 2 beard under chin for horse shoe shape, 3 variations on getting the layers right at the back eg 2 high pig tails cutting top hair to be same as lower hair. It’s the layers at the back I find difficult, and keep changing, but I do need them the horseshoe shape isn’t enough for my hair. If I use curly girl method I don’t necessarily need to do a wet set to get a vaguely vintage wave with this cut.

[@myblueskye777]

Your cut and color are lovely!

[@teresap268]

Very pretty red color.

[@matthewjones8865]

Sage once again a great video especially when the subject is about your beautiful hair. As I mentioned before I think your hair is really lovely the style the colour everything really. And you having such a pretty face complete’s the picture. Thank you 🤗

[@SageLilleyman]

Aw thank you so much!! :)

[@greata80]

You wouldn't know that it wasn't natural color! I love your vintage look ♥👗

[@SageLilleyman]

Oh thank you, that's the loveliest compliment! xx

[@confettirainbowpony]

I've been wanting a middy forever! i didn't know you could do it yourself! i want to do this now!

[@Steven-rm2kb]

What a delightful young lady So talented ❤❤

[@theblissfullone]

5:45 What a lovely result. 🌷 Sage, what type of brush are you using at 6:20 ... the bristles in particular ? The images at the end in the sunshine are just beautiful. Your hair has such a nice natural bounce to it.

[@Naturallyro_]

OMG I love Henna, its the way to go, I use it in my hair all the time!!!

[@lealea55119]

Your color was beautiful. Thanks for sharing.

[@candicearce3858]

Your hair is so thick and gorgeous. Envy you there. Mine will only that great when done at a salon, but that's rare since I too cut my own hair, trimming as needed to freshen the ends.

[@zwiebster63]

Your hair is always wonderful! You are a very sweet and pretty lady!

[@cerenadiguzel7438]

Hey Sage, I love your videos :) thank you for uploading! Actually red henna is very traditional in our region and all of our grannies use them to dye their hair. We do not have the indigo hair henna but usually grannies would use this kind of reddish ones on their hands, feet and hair for personal care :) Usually if you have an existing chemical hair dye on your hair, henna would not stick. So it is advised to apply it on natural hair. Visa versa, if you have applied henna previously, do not apply any modern dyes on top of them because it'll just not absorb and you'll be left with patchy areas. Also, we apply henna usually 2 times in a row and leave it overnight each time to get the desired reddish colour, evening it out. This is like an hair mask and reapplied every 2 weeks. The younger generation use hair cream or olive oil in their henna mixture and they claim that it gives them healthier hair with maximum shine. I hope these tips are useful.

[@user-gl2gy6lm8p]

This colour and style suits you so much Sage! I remember in high school we both used to grow out our hair suuuper long! haha xx

[@SageLilleyman]

Thanks Kayla! xx hahah I know right our hair was down to our waist!

[@josephvalenti4475]

You can actually mix henna with rhubarb powder chamoile teand cassia to get your roots done, Colorsilk is fine, but, I always apply coconut oil a hour before applying it, it won't affect your color, but keepps the hair in top condition. You can also put onion skins in your henna water mixture for more golden color!

[@dejanjuliebuljovcic5526]

Thank you! My daughter actually wants a vintage hair cut and I thought I would have to take her to a salon. Now I know better! (I have cut hair at home for years, but just straight and on long hair). We love your channel. :)

[@SageLilleyman]

Aww!! Thank you so much to you both for watching! 💕❤️😘

[@tralaritralarajiju2652]

Great video🌸🌸🌸 The trick that in my family use is to put baby oil in your face (clean), neck, ears to avoid spots and stains, then apply the henna, wrap in plastic, let rest at least 3 hours and rinse. It longs 1 month or a bit more. Hair is healthier🍀🍀

[@GlimmerBelle]

Wow! Your hair looks so beautiful and natural, yet so glamorous. You make the process look very easy. :)

[@SageLilleyman]

Aw thanks very much! 💞

[@janeodee1677]

If you find the henna builds up to become too dark on the rest of the hair, can use sun in to lift it up again. it's pretty much hydrogen peroxide and a 60's thing. many henna heads use it after a couple of years when the henna tends to build up. Hope that may help someone.

[@NurunNaharLilian]

So nice hair and your creative style

[@spillthetea2656]

Beautiful hair! I love your voice, it's just so aesthetically pleasing!

[@SageLilleyman]

Aw that is very sweet, thank you so much! Xx

[@spillthetea2656]

@@SageLilleyman no problem Sage :D

[@hehjr47]

Even when tired, you have a very pretty face. Not to mention those cute dimples. In my opinion, you look better with the red hair.

[@tauhidtauhid8908]

Wow the way you cut your hairs 😍 i ll try this tonight. I also use Henna since some years. I always apply it like a shapoo🤣. Its so quick and easy.

[@aubreymd]

Thanks for another beautiful video. Your hair comes out so beautiful and shiny.

[@SageLilleyman]

Thank you so much! :) xx

[@CarinaPiersay]

You’re very brave to do all of that to your own hair!! Kudos to you! It turned out lovely 💛

[@SageLilleyman]

Thank you! 😊

[@haileyimbach4873]

Girl slay!! I have been looking for a tutorial henna hair dye for darker brown hair! Thank you 🙏🏼

[@gailots]

Sage, I love your channel and you are a lifesaver to me! My husband and I are caring for my 92 yr old mom in our home and she gets such a kick from seeing your videos because they remind her of her life! She was a teen in 40’s and 50’s and pin curled her hair every night all through my childhood and removed her makeup nightly with Ponds 😉. We love all your vintage clothing, and your cute little figure. Did you watch and get any wardrobe/style ideas from the movie The Age of Adeline? My daughter loves a touch of vintage and we loved that movie. Love your content!❤️

[@SageLilleyman]

Aw that is so sweet! Thank you so much for sharing this!

[@fraisedesbois7240]

I'm so glad you made this video because it looks like we have the exact same hair type and thickness and so if this hack works for you, it should work for me ! Thank you !!

[@Bobbykins12]

💖I love that you are using henna! Your hair looks healthy and amazing! 💗 Thank you for posting all these lovely videos!

[@SageLilleyman]

Aw that means a lot, thank you! xx

[@amber7253]

I actually forgot your hair was dark! . Looks great sage. Love the red. That is how I cut my hair 😂 but girl it works !!! Thank you

[@fionasharp595]

Well that was so impressive 😀 makes me wonder about changing my hair style now 🤔😀 I second getting a pair of hairdressing scissors so as to keep your fabric ones nice and sharp for your lovely sewing videos 😍

[@SageLilleyman]

Hahaha 😂 yes it sounds like a plan!

[@theblissfullone]

Sage, my Mom trained as a beautician in the 40s ...I learned/experienced/watched a lot of the old ways. I think you're doing a glorious job.🌷 Interested how many remember the old Toni perms? ... my Mom taught me to give them to her. :-)

[@jaynevassar6526]

I used to use the toni perms on my mum, I still perm her hair today for her she's 85 and always says she feels old if her hairs straight bless her 🙄😆

[@theblissfullone]

@@jaynevassar6526 that's so sweet. :-)

[@rauchschwalbelp7693]

How on earth was your mother be a beautician in the 40s? Are you a vampire??😅

[@rauchschwalbelp7693]

@@mrs.m1752 I didn't write that, but ok. It was about her mother being in her 90s now and she looks quite young. Her mother surely didn't have her at 60.

[@carlsenlifeafter60carlsen11]

It’s a beautiful red ,it looks good on you. Love your videos 😊

[@a_leaf]

Love all your videos and your hair looks exceptionally beautiful! A word of caution, henna dye may cause scalp to become dry. If you look at some Indian women who use it, you can visibly see the hair thinning on the scalp. Your hair looks beautiful so maybe Henna has different affect on different hair types.

[@ssg3664]

Love this hairstyle on you in the intro 😁

[@florenna]

I've cut and coloured my hair at home for a very long time, and that's the way I love it :) It was so weird people complaining of "lockdown hair", how horrible their hair looked when they had not been able to go to hairdressers - umm, I never do, and yet my hair is (mostly, as everyone has bad hair days :)) fine and often gets compliments :) IMO, it would do lots of more people good to free themselves of hairdressers! ;D (I always use special hair scissors though, and cut straight across.) By they way, that Revlon dye is just as toxic (or not) as the rest of chemical dyes ;) But I myself prefer to use permanent dyes now for my roots and deposit-only, direct dyes for the rest, as henna gives me a brownish red result, which i don't find flattering. (Plus I want to keep changing my hair colour, which henna doesn't really allow ;)) BTW, *never* cover your hair when using chemical dyes (like you did with a shower cap with dyeing your roots), as that actually makes the process even more toxic and can be downright dangerous! With herbal dyes like henna it's ok to do, even recommended.

[@jennyt7612]

Like you, I haven't missed out on hair cuts & colour as I never go to the hairdresser. I stopped going to them about 5 years ago & am so glad I did. I use L'Oréal permanent hair dye about every 6 weeks & trim it as well. I use roughly the same technique as Sage, bringing two sides to the front.

[@sherylsantoro]

You are so adorable! Great video too. I loved the haircut and color! Enjoy your weekend!!

[@SageLilleyman]

Thank you so much!! xx

[@auroralmoonelf]

I've only gone to the salon to have my hair done 2 times in the past 10 or more years. I've always had an interest in doing my own hair since middle school so I just go at it. I even used to cut and dye my friends and family members hair too back years ago as well. It was crazy how many came to me to have it done 😅 I am in the process of growing out my bleach damaged hair after going crazy with tons of colors for a couple years so I'm just waiting for that and cutting off the dead bits as it grows so I csn have my natural color back since it honestly looks best on me. Maybe add in some caramel brown or a bit deeper brown ombre highlights at the bottoms once it's longer again 🙃

[@jennic.548]

Your hair looks beautiful! I also purchased the Henna, I wanted a more natural product. Thank you. You inspire....

[@SageLilleyman]

Thank you, and you are so welcome! xx

[@nataliemcdaniel1659]

I got lucky and stumbled ups on your videos in the very beginning I knew you would blow up! I love this channel, one of my favorites! 😊

[@dloveofgod8269]

Sage you look beautiful! What a wonderful job coloring your hair, looks very professional 👏. I've been cutting my own hair this year but now it's not long enough to pull it into a pony in the front. Yours looks great.

[@SageLilleyman]

Thank you so much!!

[@alessiatomasini8702]

I love your style! And that color looks perfect on you

[@SageLilleyman]

Thank you so much! 💕

[@ximenaizaguirre8483]

You probably know this Sage but when my mom dyes her hair she put vaseline on her forehead and neck to not get permanent dye on her skin

[@dloveofgod8269]

I used to do that too!

[@ximenaizaguirre8483]

@@dloveofgod8269 yep

[@ritadebora]

I always do that too

[@ximenaizaguirre8483]

@@ritadebora right

[@cristinacouto]

Hi, my name is Cristina. I'm from Portugal. I just started making videos. I invite you to watch them: vlog, recipes, DIY, ... Thanks.

[@nikkoletapia4081]

How did you style your hair at the end of this video?? The curl is stunning!

[@gplourdes]

You're a riot!...(especially the final takes).

[@SageLilleyman]

😂 hehe thanks!

[@CasaLandego]

I henna my hair. I never dye my roots first just put it on and the color always turns out great 😊

[@gentakaca]

Her smile makes me smile 😭

[@violettt1]

i am allergic to hair dyes too and been using Henna for years and love it. for anyone here who might be interested, if you'd like to get a brown colour mix henna with indigo powder. if you want black do apply henna first then after couple hours wash and apply indigo.

[@mrew7643]

Hey Sage, Have you tried Schwarzkopf 100% Vegetale? After your first video I looked around and found henna based dye, the advantage is your not waiting hours for it to develop. There is a bit left over so I might try your freezer trick hoping I can get 2 dyes from 1 packet. I chose Mahogany because i love the red brown, but there are a number of colours including Golden Blonde, which I wonder would work on your roots so you didn't need to use any chemicals on your roots???

[@olgat2231]

What a courage Sweetie, cutting Your own hair...👍❣ Beautiful ❣

[@FatimahAzzahra-ti3ph]

Omg shes a beauty with brain .. she can do everything 😮

[@hippyelise1]

Very pretty..your hair also looks so healthy. 💗

[@SageLilleyman]

Thank you!

[@debedwards1717]

I actually love your natural brunette hair.

[@lisaseidenkranz3211]

What I enjoy very much about your channel is that you do things for yourself. If life doesn't fit than make it fit yourself. Beautiful hair cut & color. Have always been resourceful?

[@SageLilleyman]

Thank you so much! :) haha I guess I have always been resourceful with stuff like that!

[@MissusRyan]

It’s a beautiful color! I hope one day to give henna a try.

[@SageLilleyman]

Thank you! You should, it’s a fun colour! 😊💕

[@layladarby1994]

Great job Sage your hair looks beautiful ❤️

[@SageLilleyman]

Thanks so much! 🥰

[@amybyrdishere]

Great job! You look beautiful!

[@SageLilleyman]

Thank you so much!!

[@maggytrafford1366]

Loved this video so many great ideas 🙏 thank you 💕❤️

[@1princesswannabe]

Looks great, love it!!!!

[@SageLilleyman]

Thanks so much!

[@mpbeautyinsight]

Gorgeous!

[@Csttorena]

Your natural hair is so beautiful

[@girlofdifferentera2922]

Great tutorials!! Thank you!

[@SageLilleyman]

You are welcome! 😊

[@isabelladeane4885]

That looks lovely! You do a great job, I would never know you didn't spend a fortune at a salon.

[@justcallmeMariahhh]

Your hair is so beautiful and has so much volume 😍

[@SageLilleyman]

Thank you!!

[@klimtkahlo]

Where can we find the exact henna so that we have similar results. My base color is similar to yours. 😊

[@catecurl3790]

Sage, did you mention that you mix cassia in with your henna? As in cinnamon cassia? If so, how interesting AND in what ratio? Xx

[@livinglife8333]

Can you please tell us where you ordered your henna you use for your hair?

[@streetofdreams4538]

Wow! 💖 I can hardly believe all you did was tie it and cut it, then trim the sides! I recently tried cutting the horseshoe shape on my hair at home with help.... Even though we followed a relatively simple hairdresser's video for a middy cut, it was still difficult, took far longer, and the results weren't as good as yours. Some important questions: 1) While you said to cut straight across, the final result before you removed the hair tie seemed slightly curved like a horseshoe--am I right? 2) Would you say your hair is medium-thick? I think on my thick hair I'd have to do some thinning on the ends (point-cutting, or "taper-cutting," as the vintage hair guides phrased it) to be able to set it properly. 3) What cutting method do you use to trim the sides? It looked as though, unlike the big blunt cut for the tied part, you didn't close the scissors all the way and pulled them downward as you trimmed--yes? 4) What are the reference points for starting to trim the sides at an angle? Do you start from under the chin on both sides of the head? Thank you so much for sharing this easy method! My dread of my next at-home haircut attempt has been replaced by happy vintage hair dreams now. 😊