#AskHerCampusUFL is our new weekly advice column. where the ladies of HC UFL tackle your most pressing issues, from style struggles to relationship worries to college budget woes. We’ve all grappled with similar issues, so we don’t just *get* you — we’re here to help you, too. Fill out our #AskHerCampusUFL form with your question and we’ll advise you encouragingly every week on HC UFL.
From:Yellow-haired Gator
“I dyed my hair about a month ago from dark brown to a caramel colored baylayage. I didn’t really listen to my hairdresser about using purple shampoo once or twice a week at the most, and now my hair has turned an orange/yellow tone. I’m broke and can’t afford to fix my hair again. What should I do?”
Hey there Yellow-haired Gator,
I know just what it’s like to have the brassy colored hair you’re describing. My natural hair color is black, and I would dye my hair pink and blue. Let me say, I had to bleach the heck out of it. This resulted in my hair turning into a weird shade of yellow-orange. I didn’t like it, so I had to do something about it while also avoiding a hair salon because of money.
I looked into toners to get rid of the brassy hues in my hair. You see, you can’t just re-dye the brassy hair because the exposed pigments from prior treatments will still show up. This is where toners come in.
Toners use complementary colors to neutralize the unwanted pigments, like color correcting concealer. This is why I recommend using a blue colored toner to get rid of your orange hair. I recommend the Wella T-35 toner for this, and you may want to get more than one bottle depending on how much hair you have. I used two bottles on my thick and long hair.
If your hair still isn’t to your liking after, I recommend using the Wella T-18 toner. Its purple color neutralizes the yellow. I used it after bleaching out my pink hair and got rid of the weird golden tones.
Personally, I would embrace the weird colors and dye my hair with the appropriate Manic Panic shade and be super edgy. Whatever you do, make sure you’re adequately prepared. If you have never dyed your hair before, ask a friend to help you out, as the task can be daunting. Also ask the people at whatever hair store you go to for advice on using the products. They’ll recommend the processor that you need, and what you should get for the whole entire job. Nonetheless, this method is much more affordable than going back to the salon. I have linked the Wella product here, but honestly, don’t order online if it’s your first time. Good luck!
HCXO,
Her Campus UFL
From: Confused About Life
“I’m missing something in my life and I don’t know what it is. I have a good group of friends at UF, am currently pursuing my passion, am doing well in my classes, and am in a club. I just don’t know why I am taking everything for granted. Help!”
Hey, Confused About Life!
While I don’t know exactly what your sentiments are about life, besides your lack of fulfillment, I can offer some general advice that can definitely lead you in the right direction in dealing those feelings. Everyone, even the most seemingly fulfilled people, has confronted this feeling of emptiness. It’s natural. But it sounds like you, and others like you, just need to do a bit of self-reflection.
When you do this soul-searching, just compare and contrast the moments when you felt like something was missing. I kind of felt something similar throughout my years here. So I decided to get out of my comfort zone and break out of the regular things I would do. I noticed the same pattern of routine contributed to me feeling like I’m missing something. When you realize what all these moments have in common, then you’ll be able to make your life feel whole.
Nonetheless, you’re young. This is the time to figure out what to do with your life. Let yourself take risks to find your missing thing. Let yourself reflect on yourself without beating yourself up. Have no shame.
HCXO,
Her Campus UFL
So that’s a wrap on #AskHerCampusUFL this week! Be sure to send in your questions and you may be the next lovely reader we will help next.