TIPS FOR STRONG DYED LOCS

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[@palmeraayala9474]

Hi sweetie, just wanted to say that one of the many things I like about you is that you’re not all over the place, loud and hyper., so please don’t apologize and call it low energy. Actually, it’s that u r poised. You have a calming effect that’s very nice to the ears. I use aphogee and Keracare conditioner. They are specially for dyed hair. Swear by them! My fav. red color is; Creme of Nature. Bronze Copper 7.64 with Argan oil. It’s the most beautiful red I’ve ever come across. I won’t buy anything else, bc I have them stubborn gray hairs. I’ve tried Clairol, L’Oréal, etc.etc. NONE of them have worked. This will TOTALLY ged rid of the gray. My Locs are long like yours. I use two boxes. Rather have too much, than not enf. I recommend using two boxes if your Locs are mid-back or longer. I get it from Amazon. Make sure it’s the one with Argan Oil.

[@Imperfection_n_Color]

Palmera Ayala I have always loved that about her. I noticed it from the very first video I watched.

[@tajh2768]

I like the patchy look. The color isn't even which adds more dimension.

[@dochollidae1972]

That stone ring on your finger tho!!! ❤❤❤

[@Chris.Gunn.Crochets]

Your hair can still be dry, I can tell by your channel that you take care of your hair so it's probably fine. It's probably not even that damaged at all. -licensed cosmetologist

[@Exotic1288]

YOUR LOCS ARE GORGEOUS AND THANK YOU FOR THE TIPS. I'M GETTING MY STARTER LOCS SOON AND I NEEDED TO SEE THIS.

[@andycalimara]

I get my hair done by a colorist and I've never used bleach. I just use dye and developer

[@tellit2tia63]

Omg I packed your book at work (Amazon) today, that's crazy lol. Then I come across your page! 💕 love it thanks for sharing!!

[@miapaige3048]

tellit2tia now that was crazy lol

[@MichelleLawson]

Great tips! I bleached my locs at the 10-month mark since I was tired of the red. What I did was use a bleach cap (shampoo, 30-volume peroxide, and bleach powder) to lift the semi-permanent red out of my hair. It lifted it out just after 30 minutes and then I applied my green semi-permanent hair color. The thing that keeps my hair from falling out or becoming brittle is that I use a hair bonder (like Olaplex) when I am dyeing or maintaining my color. Works like a charm!

[@czarinaczar]

Is that the shampoo?

[@blugoddess8411]

I’m reading your book and I absolutely love it. I’m letting my 15 year read it now. She’s trying to Find her way through the journey as well as I am. Thank you for sharing your life experiences and knowledge

[@shaniquecairon1273]

I love how your lips and eyebrows match your hair.

[@missnicole109]

I finally took the plunge lol. I dyed my locs a natural black from naturally sandy reddish/brown. And I absolutely LOVE it! I don't think I'll ever do a color other than black. But if I do, it'll more than likely be a temporary spray.

[@keithaareniquee4335]

Im glad I came back to this video I was just thinking about bleaching my hair again, even after noticing my ends are thinning. And because of this I had to trim alot of my hair 😩 but thanks so much for making these videos been following you for years ❤️

[@paulettaspassions]

I always love your videos Keisha! Your locs are beautiful. Keep doing what you are doing because it works. Your locs are very healthy.

[@shanicephilor7746]

Your locs look absolutely beautiful. I was wondering if the dye ever stained ur. Clothes from sweating

[@romonetta88]

I'm not sure if you have this problem but what could I do about the dye coming off on clothing, pillow cases, etc? My hair was dyed professionally and the colorist did saturate my locs. That may be why the color leaves on clothing. However, everytime I've done it by myself I've never had that problem. Have u had this issue, if so how did u deal with it?

[@reginagonzales5277]

Yes my pillow cases are a mess 😔

[@mistymidnight333]

hahaha...."Hot Oil is how you cook food"...I love it!....you are too darling Keisha

[@TRTRNATION]

Planning on dying one of my locks red I got a total of 6. Really liked yo video and I trust your word, I'll keep you posted on my results

[@ThePeAcHyK]

Thanks for sharing. Your red looks great. What are your favorite dyes?

[@nalashani997]

Omg thank you, almost went and bleached my locs

[@JTCLAN1]

I just dyed mine blonde and I moisturise twice a day and wash twice a week... Does that work??

[@MsZaneta123]

Question: Should I wait To start my before or after I dye my hair? BTW I want to dye it a Lilac color.

[@KeishaCharmaine]

Ms. Zaneta video coming soon

[@hopelavender]

I've used the semi permanent burgundy but it keeps bleeding onto my clothes. Any suggestions?

[@lanresonola]

I’m four years long. I bleached my hair two years ago and literally began shedding. I eventually had to cut most of my growth. I cried. I never want to do that again.

[@alisonmiller2708]

Another option to try comes from Aveda. They have nice semi permanent colored conditioners. They deposit a decent amount of color that gradually washes out after shampooing weekly. It leaves my locs feeling soft after I air dry my hair.

[@tishajames474]

which box color do you recommend? my red faded Super fast. I want to try again, but don't know which one to use, my last was the hairstylist's product line she uses. PLEASE HELP!

[@KeishaCharmaine]

Natisha James check out my channel to see all the dyes I've used. I have a dye playlist

[@Kashfrmdaway]

Most Of The Dread Is Dead Hair Anyways 😂

[@dionice6361]

Your hair does look quite healthy!! I have 10 year old locks (damn fam lol) iv cut them last year so they're shorter but I feel they're so damaged and because of how humid my island is, they always thirsty (like a teenager) 😂😂😂 can I reverse this and start a decent treatment for them that shld get them back to my original moisturizedstate? Iv dyed multiple times I before and think it damaged my hair. What are your suggestions?

[@KeishaCharmaine]

Dio Nice you cannot reverse chemical damage as far as I know. Condition them.

[@sharimakell4281]

Olapex helps damage, must go to a professional for the treatment

[@sleekhoneybeststyles]

Please what brand of box dye and color did you use to achieve this color? I ve tried 2 box dye to achieve the color you have but all to no avail

[@Livingmybestlife887]

Thanks for sharing!! Gonna color my locs soon. And your energy level was just fine. :)

[@taunyaharmony2938]

No squeezing the dye in. 🤔 I'm here because I have several locs break off 2 -3 inches from the tip/end. I feel like dye too deep and not fully rinsing are strong culprits. Thank you.

[@1SweetQ]

I just can not....today is my first time seeing any of your videos. This is the first one I've watched. You are soooo amazingly gorgeous!!! Black woman!!!!! Yaaasssss!!!! What is this lip color? Also, I didn't see you as low energy, you were soothing and calming. Your video was very informative and I wanted to listen. Thank you for the information! 💜💜💜

[@iluvmusik92]

Coming from a hairstylist,red dye molecules are small. In order to help some of the fading I tell my clients to invest in a good shampoo and conditioner for color treated hair and to not wash their hair with super hot water. Depending on how porous a person's hair is will determine how well the color will take and how fast it could fade. Me personally as a hairstylist I am not a big fan of boxed colors because over time it can be a bit damaging, but if you are a person who has been using the same brand and shade of color for years then it's not too bad. Bleaching is very harmful on hair but with new technology cosmetologist can get bond treatments to act as a buffer so your color or bleaching process is not too damaging. When I need to use lightener I always mix a low developer around a 10 or 20 volume and take the lightening process slow instead of killing it with a 30 or 40 volume peroxide. If a person has never colored their hair I always would consult with a professional and have that stylist customize your color for your hair needs. 😊

[@KeishaCharmaine]

iluvmusik92 thanks for your input! To my understanding, red dye molecules are relatively larger so they don't bond as well to the hair, thus causing faster fading rates

[@Pattylove826]

My locs are blond now and i wanna do it burgundy, but what if i wanna go back blonde after? How can i do that without looking pink

[@intjsavagery219]

You're lighthearted, beautiful, and down to earth. Thanks for the info. I have some grey hair in my locs. I'm looking into options to hide the grey. I'm considering dying the grey part. Thanks much!!

[@jqfowler6200]

You mentioned that you don't care for hot oil treatments, nor dry heat, what's your thoughts on steam for locs?

[@KeishaCharmaine]

Jacqueline Fowler that's how you cook broccoli lol jk steam is good

[@jqfowler6200]

I love steamed broccoli ha ha.

[@DragonBellyTravels]

Steam is health food for locs! :-)

[@prettynatural1973]

Jacqueline Fowler I steam my locs

[@TheLionsDen6]

What do you think about using a neutralizing shampoo after coloring locs? Have you ever heard of Olaplex treatments? Thanks

[@iamtai1132]

What hair dye do u use? (brand wise

[@leebella9889]

I color my hair often as well 🤷🏽‍♀️ and by myself since I’ve been coloring from loose curl by myself lol but I’ll definitely try box color more when im over the green stage. Your locs are beautiful! What’s the name of the song in the video I forgot the name of it and have been struggling for the past 5 mins trying to find it lol

[@bowersporsha]

im only 4 months with my starter locs... They are pretty loc'ed, is it too soon to dye my hair burgunday or should i wait a year like you to start??

[@crazygoose9858]

Porsha Bowers I was wondering the same thing. I'm planning on getting dreads soon and I know I should wait on dying them, but idk how long. Also, what color did u start with when u first dyed ur hair?

[@KeishaCharmaine]

Porsha Bowers I'll make a loc talk video on this if I didn't already

[@bowersporsha]

yeah i was looking for one and didnt see one specifically about those things... #SikedYouReplied. gogirl

[@doriejosma]

Porsha Bowers I would say to wait. Tomorrow is my one year locaversary and I just dyed it. So I would say to wait about a year.

[@queenshields7658]

You have starter locs purchase Keshia Charmaines oils both for your scalp and locs. Its pricy, but it will grow your locs and Emu oil will help with any thin spots. I am in teenage stage now with my loc journey wish I had purchase her oils when I 1st started out. Its okay bcs Im using them now and will always purchase them. Try it you will see!

[@starz1181]

I don't bleach minds I thought about it. I used adore Texture didn't work 4me but I get a good results with adore

[@QueerCripple]

there is something that I do to help dry them more quickly without applying direct heat. I have microfiber hair wraps, and I will wrap my hair in that and apply the hair dryer with low heat to heat up my entire head, which doesn't exactly quick dry my hair, but does help me to begin to dry it before I head out to wherever I'm trying to go... WITHOUT the heat blowing directly on the locs! :)

[@KeishaCharmaine]

Chris Beres ahhh great tip

[@giftykesselly1954]

Thanks for this tip, I will give it a try.

[@murphypro1]

LMBO, hot oil is how you cook food, BAWHAHA!!!!

[@ryoko1832]

So I guess VO5 hot oil treatment is something that we are supposed to cook with ?

[@kearathomas]

Hey boo! So my hair was bleched & then a purple rinse was added on top. My hair has been bleeding for a year! Any info on how i can stop this? Because im ready to just put a permanent black dye on top of it.

[@liddlelady21]

A young lady I met that had her locs dyed only had her tips done. She said she bleached them but it didn't do damage because she didn't go to the roots. What do you think about this theory? I honestly don't think I'll bleach at all, I'm too afraid of damaging my locs. Also, I hear conflicting things about air drying, claims of causing mold. But I think that is the better way an don't believe it causes mold.

[@kaelstokes5804]

How long do u have to wait before dying ur hair over again?

[@jaygable8832]

What color is your hair in this video?

[@terriej9832]

Thanks Keisha for allll your help ! I have a question? I have very coarse nappy hair so when I air dry my lovs which I do tend to do tend to do. I notice I have more tangled kinks in my scalp and a few on my locs as well. But if I sit under the dryer this doesn’t happen. And I’m about to color my hair again woop woop fingers crossed ! I just want something sexy fresh exciting but different love your videos !!!!

[@KeishaCharmaine]

I think you forgot to ask your question lol

[@terriej9832]

Keisha Charmaine oops lol think I was asking why does it seem to tangle more in my roots/ scalp when I don’t use heat to dry it? Lol

[@haliehall256]

I only wanna color it to get rid of the products I bought before I decided to locked my hair... I like how it looks now but I bought a pretty pastel pink before and curiosity killed the cat you know 😅😅 never had odd colors in my hair except a real lame purple no one could see 🙄

[@leslie5117]

What kind of dye do you use?

[@sheshae4101]

Do u still have your locs???

[@naneybravo]

That’s how you cook food 😂 lol

[@ShawnCarterTheII]

This may be a foolish question, but is there a way to dye my locs without bleaching them? My hair is dark brown and I want to make them dark red like yours or a little darker but I’m apprehensive about adding using bleach. I’ve had my locs for 7 years.

[@LadiSt2]

Hey!!! Love your hair!! 😍What color/product did you use to get the color of your hair in this video? Also I’m going to purchase your book! Congrats🎉

[@ms.bowdry5851]

Wondering how long have you guys left the dye in for???

[@kay-leahhousen1355]

Thats what I want to know

[@alanier986]

Ok so I’ve read that it’s not good to shampoo your hair immediately after coloring because it will wash away some of the color and the color won’t last as long. But I thought neutralizing shampoo was necessary? I just colored my hair with L’Oréal Highlights and 40 developer. I’m actually having an allergic reaction so I was gonna wash it with neutralizing shampoo. I’ve used dark and lovely boxed color for the last 8-10 years before I was loc’d to keep my hair honey blonde. This is my third time not using a box dye and I keep having this ppd allergic reaction so I’m going back to my boxed dyes. I hope my color doesn’t come out too much and still lasts a good while. Your Locs are beautiful! That’s the red I was going for but instead I got a deep purplish red, it’s pretty just not summery enough!

[@bowersporsha]

LOVE LOVE LOVE your locs.. #LocEnvy

[@KeishaCharmaine]

Porsha Bowers thanks love

[@l.ellison946]

girl, I love u! keep doing u! #UsKeishasGottaStickTogether

[@KeishaCharmaine]

L. Ellison thanks for your support sis

[@kimbee8]

Loves the book very fun and informative thanks for the tips

[@KeishaCharmaine]

thanks so much!

[@kyrelterrhaun]

Thank you for doing this vid Keish! Much needed and good to see you.

[@geraldawalters5914]

Did you bleach your mom's starter locs? It was very light in color.

[@missnicole109]

Where can I get that ring? Its beautiful.

[@KeishaCharmaine]

Sonya Lawson I made it. I'll have more on my shop soon. Lovelightlocs.storenvy.com

[@missnicole109]

Keisha Charmaine I'll make sure to check. Thank you.

[@plumercrs1386]

Instead of mixing the semi permanent color with conditioner, would there be an issue with just coloring the hair and then use conditioner separately?

[@arriellebertrand8921]

Hi, can I ask you a question? What color red are you wearing and what brand please. I would like to dye my locs to to brighten my look...:) Thank you so much. Stay blessed.

[@thestoneywerido6797]

i bleached 3 weeks ago and im not bleaching it or dying it for a while but im about to start combining them ising the chrochet metho to make my hair thicker cause my locs are thin and thats where i fucked up at but lesson learned

[@receef4417]

Blessings, thanks for another outstanding video.

[@AKIYIAKELLY]

great video

[@kathleengause9828]

What product line of color do you have in your hair on this video? It’s a very pretty color. And you have give very good information on this video ☺️ thank you

[@ashleighwilliams3801]

I will admit I use bleach on me lock 😔but i do so because without it the dye does it show up rather is permanent or semi-permanent so what is it that makes your hair so firm in color? I also want to say that I have found a color that I love for my locks to stay so I'm done with bleaching all I would have to do is touch up my roots when they grow out what do you recommend that I do for that without the bleaching?

[@Unknown-er5jj]

Hi keisha I was wondering what shampoo can I use that protects my color

[@kamafavourite6526]

Lol at with a grain of salt. #things mygrannywouldsay. That ring and matching nails is so cute.

[@KeishaCharmaine]

lol thanks

[@portiamckinney5501]

Nice colors

[@christopherholden66]

You can dry your hair up under a cool dryer it's my preferred method lol not sure how it work with locs tho

[@MY4HAPPYFACES]

Your hair is beautiful 💖😍

[@taahirahmatin2370]

i love your locs, and i appreciate your videos

[@LoveMayyah56]

hey so I have dyed my hair a couple times and used a color remover, the last time I dyed it i used a dye with a little bleach in it i had a lot of shedding after that. I wanna redye with my hair with a semi permanent color but idk if I should or I should just wait longer what would you re commend , the last I dyed it was in December

[@Jimmy-bb3og]

Hey what color is in your hair in this video?

[@cassieshirah969]

I love your locs. Thank you for the tips. The lipstick also on point. Need to know what it is. Also what made you wait till 1 year?

[@rochellewoods1214]

Your color is beautiful! I have a question not pertaining to hair color, your locks look so clean, do you ever get lint? If so, how do you remove it?

[@lilliebarb101]

Would you recommend daily leave in conditioner or no due to build up?

[@ShanshanP404]

Hi Keisha how long do you think someone should wait before colouring newly installed locks, I am nearly a year locked and I am considering putting in a red colour, with box dye though

[@prettynatural1973]

Shanice Flemming I used ion products. I dyed it first then the next day I bleached it my red is popping . Red dye ion at sally

[@valeriegreene6087]

Hi Keisha, what color is this

[@Kurtinaaa]

What kind of box dye should you get

[@shanellebeacor6062]

Hey umm what shade red is that.?

[@lilyofthevalley2248]

Tks, good information Namaste

[@silver_chan7656]

What brand do you use to dye your hair?

[@kenyalendo8249]

could you do a video on the process of you dying your hair?

[@KeishaCharmaine]

Misslendo I have a bunch. Check out my Loc Dying video playlist

[@kenyalendo8249]

thank you :)

[@s.l.880]

Well I'm here for the little mermaid look!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@KBRITTANYTV]

Good advice. I think I am getting mine dyed tomorrow. Nervous/Excited 😬I've never colored my hair in life! But I've always wanted to. Just bought your book on paperback 🤗 Love you and your channel.

[@thebeautifullibra11]

How did your hair turn out?

[@KBRITTANYTV]

@@thebeautifullibra11 it’s been a while and I’m now ready for more. 😁 I consistently get compliments on the highlights I did get then even now.

[@thebeautifullibra11]

@@KBRITTANYTV did it dry your hair out?

[@queenmalaikamakingmoves7072]

She just smileing mad gourgues doe

[@carolsawney7842]

What colour red did you use? I really like the colour 😍

[@unstoppableserenity9839]

Probably crimson by adore

[@naomihairstonnh]

Okay you said to not bleach only coat, but didn't you apply the red after you already had that light brown? My hair is really dark so won't I have to lighten it in order for it to be bright red?????

[@KeishaCharmaine]

_locitup yeah I colored my hair with a blonde dye to get the brown color.

[@naomihairstonnh]

Keisha Charmaine thank you for your response

[@lamontruffin327]

Yummmmmmi hows yo dayyyy

[@MelloneeKecia]

Great video and great tips

[@caramel_simmer4854]

Thank you

[@halimapeterson2677]

Love this video

[@charlafaye4314]

I always used boxed dyes and my hair was so long and healthy it wasn't until I went to hair school and my teachers was telling me that box dyes were bad so I tried professional dyes my hair fried so bad lol

[@touger89]

Woah you are beautiful

[@classy-uv4vf]

what conditioner do you recommend?

[@petersenshareema4925]

Truth

[@s4mp_founder]

Saw your picture on your vid. Your stunning, I only hope your psyche is just as attractive ✔

[@KeishaCharmaine]

Thank you!

[@s4mp_founder]

@@KeishaCharmaine Send me your twitter

[@charlottetobias6812]

Anyone know what lipstick she's wearing?

[@tati424]

It reminds me of Paramount by MAC