I Dyed My Virgin Hair Plum | Hair Me Out | Refinery29

This week on Hair Me Out, we follow Nicole as she prepares to dye her hair plum for the first time. She plans to undergo a drastic hair transformation with the help of a professional colorist. Press play to see her transformation go down!
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[@refinery29]

Have you ever dyed your hair a seasonal shade? Share with us below!

[@alannahdexter7532]

jup pink highlights😜

[@tiad2125]

I did bright blue and purple peek a boos over the summer! But you guys should do like a total mom make over! Or extreme make over series

[@tonelanka3120]

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[@lilgdawg2]

I currently have burgundy hair for fall

[@shan22777]

Literally just did today , pinkn

[@IzwanMohdIsa]

Plum should be something in between brown, red and violet. Her hair color after is kinda like deep magenta? Idk but it looks super gorgeous! It makes me wanna have the same color as well!

[@Psjello]

Yeah, even the girl said purple. Wasn’t what I was expecting

[@MelaneyDawson]

this is not magenta lol magenta is like purple pink

[@BelleLopez312]

I don't see violet at all. Red!

[@BrookeClark]

When I think of Plum I think of like a nice deep purple. but it did turn out beautiful

[@HodajuciParadoks]

It is a warm purple(purple+red), not too bright or too dark..I would say level 6 or level 5, not sure.. Magenta is red+pink and it is very bright, those are usually level 7-8, maybe even level 9, not sure. I think this warm purple goes great with her eyes and her skin

[@rsoxgirl86]

Nice color but if I asked for plum I would be upset. Plum is more purple this is very red.

[@Sushiloverr666]

Actually happened to me once. I had red hair that faded into a light brown after asking for a bright purple. Weird.

[@HodajuciParadoks]

Yeah..plum is more purple cold- with more blue. This is very warm purple, with red, but it really does look great.

[@allyshih9259]

Did anyone else feel a bit wary after seeing how fried the stylist's hair is?

[@MelaneyDawson]

maybe someone else messed it up

[@snappiepappie9899]

its a little damaged but, it’s definitely not fried

[@kara2162]

Yup

[@newfiegal7842]

Yes!

[@lmlilly2]

Yes!

[@brynnh.6759]

this series is a joke. all of the stylists do a terrible job. the color is really pretty, but it’s nowhere close to plum

[@Iseeblue1]

Fully agree

[@alexkavari3117]

they should make brad mondo the hair dresser for this series

[@pandamanda1400]

I was sure thinking that’s red, not plum...

[@shakwkjohn7681]

I think some looks are bad but some actually come out pretty 🤷🏻‍♀️🥴

[@Elliotot]

Ikr? A lot of the titles are weird too, like ‘ my virgin hair’? That’s just weird.. it’s like they only do this series for views. And that dye looks bright red/pink! Plums are a dark-ish purple, close to violet but slightly different. And I know what plum looks like because I grow plums!

[@kennedydumas6195]

“I’m putting color block on her forehead and edges because I don’t want them to be red “ Didn’t she ask for purple/plum 😂😂

[@fantrash5698]

Against her pale skin it would look red

[@user-fg4qb7jv3c]

it’s prob a darker red tint i wanted mine purple too but the hairstylist didn’t have the right shade 🥺

[@Rainsnowreadysetblow]

You're dumb

[@csilla3085]

plum (aka purple) is made of blue and red pigments.

[@bella-nina]

i don’t know why but her hair looks so much thicker and healthier after!

[@lexipatton8124]

I agree! I think it’s because the darker color adds depth and dimension. It’s a good color for her for sure!

[@hannahb9864]

@@lexipatton8124 also she got the hair washed and styled so that makes it look gorgeous compared to the before

[@kelsimiquelhubler2274]

So true !

[@krystalaniol2144]

Her hair looked so dry and damaged before. I really hope they helped her out with some products.

[@bella-nina]

@@lexipatton8124 ohh!! interesting!

[@tiffanys336]

Pretty! But it does look a bit more on the red side, like a cranberry! Still nice though

[@HeyPatrii]

3:43 Her: ooh this is not what I was expecting... Me: of course not, you were expecting purple not red!!! 😅😂

[@HodajuciParadoks]

Yeah it was warm purple, meaning red is dominant. Plum is purple where blue is more dominant. Plums as fruit can have shades from blue, dark blue, purple blue and warm purple(this one) . Always have a picture what shade and color you want. The best way to avoid this. If she wants she can buy crazy colors and mix purple and a little of blue(not too much, depending on what purple you get) and she will fix it, easy. But it should have been done in salon, at least her hair looks healthy with volume and it does look good on her.

[@HeyPatrii]

@@HodajuciParadoks Totally agree with you. That's what always happens with colours that we say the color but the hairdresser can't see exactly what shade of that color we have on our mind. The best is always to show a picture of what you want.

[@HodajuciParadoks]

@@HeyPatrii I did that when I switch to reds. I had pictures from the lightest and brightest I can take to the darkest , they were all the same color and undertone, just different level, that was from level 5 to level 7. And how I want it too look indoors and in the natural light, I really did my reserch..it took me 8-9 months to decide to go red and what kind of red XD

[@cmdjk1]

It’s more red than plum.

[@ayushisingh4426]

Because it is red lol

[@samlal3618]

Maybe it’s the lighting 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@jordansaintemarie]

“I’m going to wake up with purple hair tomorrow” “Let’s make sure her skin doesn’t turn red” LITERALLY EVERY VIDEO IN THIS SERIES IS A FAIL

[@carmagurl317]

Right !? And yet I keep watching them lol

[@Erin-zb9yj]

Yup. They gave the girl straight up red hair lol. Plum, where?!

[@hajarbenslaiman8769]

Mhh i dont really see any problem

[@csilla3085]

yes, her hair isn't plum, but even if it would be, there is a chance that her skin still would be stained with a reddish colour, since plum is a mix of blue and red pigments. in hair dye, I think they also add brown to the mix, but I'm not sure about that.

[@danimarie1886]

I know it never comes out to be what they want, but I don’t see this as a fail, since this color is absolutely stunning!

[@grace-fq3mo]

that’s crazy she got that color without bleach!

[@mhapriso]

Agree! I wonder if it was a special dye?

[@NicholasGallo-ch3ur]

@@mhapriso it was permanent color so it was able to lighten and deposit in one session

[@karlajuarez6499]

it’s because because she had virgin hair! it’s capable of being lifted without bleach with permanent color but after that she’s going to need bleach to lighten it :)

[@alexanicole9130]

Color doesn’t lift color. Probably only achieved because she had virgin hair. :)

[@lwgg]

And probably bc her hair's color is light brown also with fine texture, color penetrates this type of hair better than thick black hair

[@hannahb9864]

Isn't plum supposed to be purple? I mean the color looks good on her and I love the fact that she donated her hair.

[@loganmorningstar9122]

Right? Plum is definitely a more purple-ish color.

[@victoriamarie139]

"this is not what i was expecting" yeah considering you asked for purple and she gave you red.. 😶😶😶

[@TheJalesa1207]

She said PLUM not cranberry.....still looks good on her

[@jessicashemone]

Reds are super easy to get on virgin hair but a huge pain getting rid of. Wish the stylist would have added some highlights and low lights in it to give some definition

[@ashleybennae8655]

Yes I agree. The color is very flat and adding high and low lights would have given it so much more dimension.

[@microsoftpainenthusiast8096]

I would name this color “retired woman from Eastern Europe”

[@candycolor10]

I laughed so hard. Literally every eastern european woman above her 60's cuts her hair short and dies it this color 😅😂

[@Icykrissy]

Soooo true

[@amdl270]

Hahahaha omg yes

[@eliza5290]

why is this so accurate ?? My grandma's hair is this color too. But I admit it does look good pretty decent on this lady.

[@femininefamous22]

Hooly shit this comment could not have been more accurate

[@jonatanpereira]

People in the coment section mad about “this is not plum” but she likes the result so 🤷🏻‍♂️ her opinion is the only that matters

[@devilsduchess666]

well she said "oh, this is not what i was expecting"

[@fugaaazi]

This. 💓

[@Theweirdcousin]

I think this suites her skin tone better than a true plum anyways. Going more purple might wash her out

[@Sno_White23]

I agree, and I think the color suits her skin tone more

[@heatherrehr]

That is not plum. Its pretty but not what she asked for.

[@AmalN02]

Wow that plum shade looks soo good on her .. soo pretty

[@sarahbaqi4674]

I didn't know plum was code for red

[@justteresiah]

It doesnt look red to me, i think its in between red and pink

[@theKushkween420]

I was thinking the same. I would’ve added a hint of blue so it could look a bit more on the purple side. If the client loved it that’s great

[@simoneh3521]

Has anyone in this makeover series actually walked away with what they asked for 😂😂

[@morgankus125]

yes refinery29 coming's thru with the sick hair transformationssss

[@anaanurag1106]

She looks absolutely gorgeous! Loved this transformation!

[@NappyNneka]

Love how the new color makes her eyes POP!

[@alinan4320]

Wow! This colour looks stunning on her, i love it !

[@ceciliatulip]

I have the same hair color & I love it! 😍 never going back to dark hair. It makes me feel so unique & adds to my look

[@uncleiroh3701]

this video was super calming, i really love this series and how her hair turned out 💕

[@spokoju8199]

Meh it turned out way to red to be called plum

[@AudreyII-]

There are both red plums and purple plums. This is more of the red variety of plums.

[@AudreyII-]

@PeachCatDoll agreed it’s a red violet vs a blue violet but in the realm of violet. Maybe she’ll go back for more blue tones.

[@megangoins3676]

I would be sick if I went in for plum hair and walked out a red head

[@sianrohde8714]

Well aren't you a drama queen 😂

[@valerie4912]

Gorgeous!!! That looks amazing on her! ❤️

[@jennybachmann9047]

Not what I was expecting when she said she wanted "plum", but the color suits her really well and it is a beautiful shade!

[@alessandradonnelly1941]

Wow, I love this shade for fall!

[@Barbara-il9gp]

WOW I’M OBSESSED THIS IS AMAZINGGGGGG SHE’S SOOOO PRETTY WOW WOW JUST WOW

[@christinap14]

Yay I love these transformations

[@annatf7123]

Don’t get me wrong... her hair looks really cute! Im not sure thats the color she asked/was looking for tho...

[@Fabulousfreak189]

Ooo this one came out really good! Well done

[@danimarie1886]

This color is so beautiful!

[@saffrons12]

I’m here for it: it made a huge impact and looks so shiny. 👏

[@draw_with_fin1834]

Hey there!1) I love this Chanel 2) this is such a fun series because it’s people who are usually trying something which I find is cool

[@Smittenhamster]

What a gorgeous jewel tone!

[@princesscerene]

This actually looks AMAZING!!!!

[@stralligraphy9736]

the color suits her so well i love it!!

[@steph7339]

This is literally what I think of when I think of Plum!! Perfect😍😍😍

[@lau.e.3316]

I've always wanted this color!!

[@calliehilton1220]

Her hair looks soo good!

[@juliawincentsoprano5744]

Best makeover so far!

[@daisyrosario3438]

Love the color!

[@amymarieanderson2787]

That looks more red than plum....

[@dianeluna1092]

LOVE that color!!!!

[@jacquelinehayden1568]

THIS LOOKZ SO AMAZING 😍 OMG

[@helenlogue5661]

Wow this is the first color job from this series that looks flawless and actually compliant the client!

[@xine1996]

I expected something else when I read "plum". But it suits her very well!

[@rosemcguinness5628]

Omg!!!!!! She looks beautiful!!!!

[@mariamatmos4506]

She looks awesome with that colour!!!😍

[@skepticat1581]

Oof, I wouldn’t trust a hairstylist who’s hair is fried, dry, and has roots that she hasn’t touched up.

[@natasha6967]

I agree with you on the fried and dry hair part but the roots aren't a big deal because it's not like people retouch their roots every week

[@skrittle555]

@@natasha6967 personally that's why i hate going all the way to the scalp. you get such a harsh demarcation line and it's just not feasible to keep up with it. it's much less maintenance if you do a root smudge or something similar.

[@marzipanmango]

If you bleach your hair from dark brown to bright white it's always going to be fried and dry. You can make it look good with the right products which I guess she didn't use, but you can't really fault her for it being fried in the first place.

[@M56711]

This looks amazing! a beautiful complimentary color. I see what people are saying about “plum” but this is a very nice cranberry/berry color. i hope the customer is happy, cause this is gorgeous!

[@luznoceda666]

THIS GUY. omg he KNOWS what he is doing. his videos have blessed my youtube feed omg.

[@MIOLAZARUS]

Looks soooo good omg!!!💥

[@katereynardferguson9064]

Stunning!!!

[@luyandagirl]

I think this was a great job. It looks amazing.

[@wwhuuva]

that color looks sooo good

[@slowlee8849]

She looks stunning, I love the color

[@enid2798]

It's really pretty! It suits both her skin and eyes! ❤😍

[@75julianne]

LOVE IT!!

[@queenkoi]

I... love.. this colour! It is definitely more a rich cranberry colour than a wine or plum but the end result is gorgeous and flatters her! I didn't even notice her eyes before and after you can't not notice them. Its gorgeous. I want that on my head. ❤

[@lauram519]

Beautiful hair colour. She really suits it.

[@anonymousboy4712]

THAT LOOKS SO GOOD OMG

[@refinery29]

+jake So glad you think so, too!

[@lofi3a.m.799]

That hair colour is amazing

[@ToriUptown]

this one was really good!

[@Mothermetalhead]

Ughhh I want. That color is amazing

[@refinery29]

+mothermetalhead Same!!

[@ryleemaul4857]

I absolutely love it that color totally rocks you

[@alannahdexter7532]

This is bomb and so cute i love it❤️😻

[@Vane973]

She looks great in this color! Really did bring out her eyes

[@beraykocak935]

Hair stylist made awesome job!! Wow

[@yasmindurso1926]

This color is sooo goooodd

[@mathisawesome618]

wow that is such a well done job!! that hairdresser really did a great job

[@lifewithakunna]

Definitely one of the better videos

[@menayaa]

She looks great! The color really suits her and do make her eyes pop.

[@refinery29]

+marthaduah Agreed!

[@kimbali77]

This comment section never disappoints... I will say that sometimes purples don’t film well, but this is definitely much more red than purple.

[@MrWerishitus]

she looks so amazing

[@cjhapa4762]

i actually love it

[@veerleameyaw]

BEAUTIFUL!!!

[@hanayv]

ive always wanted to put some color on my hair too , waiting for the day ill be brave 😍

[@DreamQueenScream]

Color totally suits her, well done ladies ❤️

[@Blue-cr5ym]

Colour makes her eyes really POP.🔥😍 Edit: She's so happy. Bless her😭

[@ebenezermwamba6918]

I love it💗

[@pumpkinscorner394]

This color seriously works for her!

[@Kd-ji1fl]

Her eyes really did pop after. Looks amazing- so fun too!

[@refinery29]

+kayleedaza Thanks for being here!

[@amyw.1068]

The color totally compliments her skintone ☺️

[@kristinabrown3077]

Looks bomb with the black mask too

[@vaishnavipeddibhotla3385]

Amazing ❤️

[@riovannamcnaughton8286]

It really makes her eyes come alive😍

[@MizziProductions]

It looks great.

[@preksha9821]

I feel like this color is way way betterrr

[@afrodeity1576]

Gorgeous....looks like THAT'S her natural color!!

[@drouinjohnny9036]

Amazing....love it......💗

[@Belindaontheroad]

Beautiful!

[@robertacittadino6418]

I love this color 😍

[@refinery29]

+robertacittadino Us too!!

[@ginakarsteie5497]

This color suits her so wellll oh my god