beauty, fashion + hair

Hello, Orange!

by Kaylah Stroup
orange hair, pink hair, purple hair, short colorful hair
orange and pink hair

I’ve shared photos of my new hair color already but I do like making an “official” post about it after each big change. Even if only so I can document the colors I used. I mix shades like crazy so without making note of it somewhere I have no idea for future reference. This is definitely one I’ll be keeping for a while, and coming back to time and time again.

Orange, pink, and purple aren’t necessarily three colors I would normally put together but a few weeks back I was riding my bike around downtown when I looked up at Terminal Tower. Terminal Tower is a 52 story skyscraper, essentially it’s Cleveland’s centerpiece. The building has 508 LEDs that are lit up every night, and often change colors. That night when I looked up Terminal Tower was orange, pink, and purple. It looked so beautiful. The second I saw it I knew those had to be my next set of hair colors.

Since this was a spur of the moment dye job – when is not? – I had to settle with whatever colors I could get my hands on. I really wanted to use Special Effects Hi-Octane Orange for a more vibrant shade but of course, nowhere around here sells that. Here’s the list of what I ended up using…

Manic Panic Sunshine
Manic Panic Hot Hot Pink
Manic Panic Pillarbox Red
Manic Panic Pretty Flamingo – in two different shades?
Color Jamz Yellin Yellow
Punky Colours Fuego
Punky Colours Purple

I mixed all the reds, oranges and the yellow together with equal parts conditioner for my orange shade. It ended up maybe a little bit peachier than planned but still beautiful. Pretty Flamingo was/is kind of baffling. One of the bottles was orange, the perfect color, and the other was peachy pink. Had that been something I ordered online I would have been mad. (So, beware that you may not get the color pictured if you do buy that color online!) But even with settling for colors I used, I’m pumped about the results.

orange, pink, purple hair, dainty squid

This is probably my favorite dye job is a loooong time. Its always fun to try something a bit new and out of my comfort zone.
xoxo

For tips on getting hair colors to last, check out this post! 

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57 comments

Ciara November 10, 2014 - 3:06 pm

I find the colors beautifully and how they overlopen! I together would also like to dye my hair but dare not.

Kaylah November 11, 2014 - 1:43 pm

Thanks! 🙂

Marcia Furman November 10, 2014 - 3:16 pm

I'm really curious how you get your old colors to bleach out so well. No matter how much I fade, I can't get this blue to bleach out. I'm totally afraid of running the bleach through the ends too many times. Any advice?

These new colors look fabulous!

Kaylah November 11, 2014 - 1:44 pm

I just make sure I fade them intentionally A LOT before going anywhere near my hair with bleach. Tons of conditioning treatments, and hot showers in the week leading up to bleach day. 🙂

Marcia Furman November 12, 2014 - 2:17 pm

Ok I will definitely try that next time! I usually fade with hot water, but I need to do the conditioning treatments more I think. Thank you!

Sabine Metz November 10, 2014 - 4:22 pm

Ahh, so pretty! You can get away with any colour, I'm sure. 🙂

Kaylah November 11, 2014 - 1:44 pm

Aw, thank you Sabine! 🙂

RC Rabbit (Bunny) November 10, 2014 - 4:49 pm

I love pink and orange together and it looks even more amazing in your hair 🙂

Kaylah November 11, 2014 - 1:44 pm

Thanks!! 🙂

Alice, Pretty Confused November 10, 2014 - 4:59 pm

You always give me serious hair envy Kaylah! This looks absolutely beautiful. I wish I could go back to having brightly coloured hair but my current job just won't let me, I'm having to put up with a dark purple which is kind of straddling the lines of acceptability. Will definitely be checking out your last post – I want to know how to keep my hair in that good condition while dyeing it!

Alice
http://www.pretty-confused.com

Kaylah November 11, 2014 - 1:46 pm

Thanks, Alice!!

Well, dark purple is better than no color at all! 🙂

Laura Morris November 10, 2014 - 5:10 pm

Wow, I really love this color combo!

Kaylah November 11, 2014 - 1:46 pm

Thanks, Laura!

Piscine November 10, 2014 - 5:14 pm

Fabulous colors and a great inspiration story!

Kaylah November 11, 2014 - 1:46 pm

Thank you.

Peebreeks November 10, 2014 - 5:19 pm

Sooo pretty! Like a gorgeous sunset or a toasty fire, love it 🙂 xx

Kaylah November 11, 2014 - 1:47 pm

Thanks! 🙂

graceforagirl November 10, 2014 - 5:39 pm

Yeah, well, those colors together just sort of look like your personality, which is why I like it.

Kaylah November 11, 2014 - 1:48 pm

Thanks.

Alex (▰˘◡˘▰) November 10, 2014 - 6:34 pm

Wow, I love it! It's like a super cool sunset!

Kaylah November 11, 2014 - 1:48 pm

Haha, when I got my hair cut that's what the floor full of my hair reminded me of too!

Betty Szwagierczak November 10, 2014 - 6:44 pm

It's a very pretty combo, I'd expect pink orange and purple to work so well.
Betty

Kaylah November 11, 2014 - 1:49 pm

Thanks, Betty!

Sarah Von Spook November 10, 2014 - 7:34 pm

So obsessed! Makes me miss when I had orange hair, long ago! <3

Kaylah November 11, 2014 - 1:52 pm

Thanks, Sarah! Orange is a favorite of mine, I always love coming back to it!

Chloe Green November 10, 2014 - 7:40 pm

So good! It looks like the kind of hair colour thats going to look amazing when its faded.

chloe
http://www.bythelock.com

Kaylah November 11, 2014 - 1:53 pm

Thanks! I was definitely thinking the same thing!

Kim Johnstone November 10, 2014 - 8:22 pm

Definitely a killer orange-y peach! Next to your teal hair from awhile back, this is my favorite of your looks. It's a soft color, so the variations that pop through are that much more vibrant. Nice job! Your hair tips and tricks are really inspiring, keep sharing!

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Kaylah November 11, 2014 - 1:53 pm

Thanks, Kim!! 🙂

Mindi Wooley November 10, 2014 - 8:57 pm

I love this color combo so much!!!

Kaylah November 11, 2014 - 1:53 pm

Thanks, Mindi! 🙂

kayse November 10, 2014 - 9:47 pm

It looks awesome!! I really like the peachy color, even if you didn't plan on it!

Kaylah November 11, 2014 - 1:56 pm

Thanks, Kayse! 🙂

Jessica Denise November 10, 2014 - 9:58 pm

I'm really digging this combo. You've got the perfect complection for all these vibrant and radical colors. I've got to say I'm inspired. ^^

Kaylah November 11, 2014 - 1:57 pm

Thanks, Jessica! 🙂

Kelly November 10, 2014 - 11:01 pm

I had the same thing happen to me with a Manic Panic color! One was an orangey-red and the other was like a light peach. It still looked good, but I was kinda disappointed that I couldn't replicate the same color I had before.

Kaylah November 11, 2014 - 1:57 pm

That is so strange! I can't believe they don't do anything to ensure that their colors are all the same!

SunshineSmiles November 11, 2014 - 12:02 am

Your hair looks absolutely amazing, the colours really suit you!x

Kaylah November 11, 2014 - 1:57 pm

Thanks!! 🙂

Louise November 11, 2014 - 12:07 am

Your hair is so gorgeous! I love all of those colours together. 🙂
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Kaylah November 11, 2014 - 1:57 pm

Thanks, Louise! 🙂

Kelsea Echo November 11, 2014 - 1:13 am

Love love LOVE this combo!! It's like a gorgeous, sherbert / sunset shade. 🙂 I think a lot of people find the idea of orange hair intimidating, but I have to say one of my own fave hair colors I've done was fire ombre – fading from black (roots) to red to orange to yellow. <3

Kaylah November 11, 2014 - 1:58 pm

Thanks, Kelsea! Yep, orange is one of my favorites too! 🙂

Kim Topolewski November 11, 2014 - 3:02 am

GAH! I love seeing your hair dye transformations! And I agree, I LOVE this color combo. It reminds me of a sunset. 🙂

<3
kimberrleigh

Kaylah November 11, 2014 - 1:58 pm

Thanks, Kim! 🙂

Kayleigh Hamer November 11, 2014 - 8:41 am

IT LOOKS BEAUTIFUL. I think it also requires alot of talent to blend it like that. great job! x kayleigh // mylittlejeans

Kaylah November 11, 2014 - 1:59 pm

Thanks, Kayleigh! 🙂

Kirsty Baker November 11, 2014 - 11:29 am

I love that you mix your hair colours, I used to do the same when I had brightly coloured hair. I really miss it but the upkeep was getting ridiculous, these colours looks great on you, I've got major hair envy haha.

Kirsty x

http://www.kirstytalks.co.uk

Kaylah November 11, 2014 - 2:00 pm

Thanks, Kirsty!

Outrageous Glamour November 11, 2014 - 11:53 am

I love the hair color. The dyes really do blend together well.

Kaylah November 11, 2014 - 2:00 pm

Thank you! 🙂

Lostvestige November 13, 2014 - 2:11 am

I love this hair color combination a lot! You are a master at mixing hair colors!

Lucy in the Sky November 13, 2014 - 8:41 am

Your hair is incredible! Orange, pink and purple look so good together!

Delaney Mallory November 26, 2014 - 10:36 pm

Where's the "Hello" top from? Love it!

Kaylah November 27, 2014 - 7:03 pm

http://hellomerch.com/collections/helloapparel
🙂

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