Dying my own sheital

pinkgirl ↓

Sun, Nov 01 2009, 10:52 am

My sheital is starting to look more orange. It is not a good quality sheital so I am nervous to dye it. Its a shaina sheital but I want it to be more of a dark brown colour. I want to try dying it myself because I useto dye my hair all the time. It cant be that hard I think? Any thoughts or tips? Colour or brand for a nice warm brown colour?

amother ↓

Tue, Nov 03 2009, 1:57 am

I dye my shaina sheital all the time. (my sheital macher) sister does it for me.
But I buy the dye and I have seen her do it.
basically I buy two boxes of hair dye in the drug store- because my sheital is very long I need two boxes of dye, for a short-medium length I think one would be enough I am trying to remember the name I think it's clairol or one of the main hair dyes, I can't remember I use a brown color. Follow directions, and try not to get it on the part.
If you have never dyed your own hair before it can be a bit tricky. But my sheina always takes the dye well. If I go past the drug store today I will get the name of the hair dye for you.

↑ amother ↓

Tue, Nov 03 2009, 10:36 am

I also wanna dye my shaitl myself. it was originally a dark brown shevy (short) and now it faded and looks auburn.
So does anybody know step by step instructions on how to do it?
I bought "garnier nutrisse" hair dye. color: darkest brown. any1 got a clue if its good and works well on shaitlech? wud be a big help, thanks.

Tefila

Tue, Nov 03 2009, 11:52 am

b'h
My sheitals too have gone lighter so I have had low lights put in professionaly rather then dying the whole thing to make it darker . Actually it is very complimentary try it. Very Happy

shiradye ↓

Tue, Nov 03 2009, 2:54 pm

As you might be able to tell from my screen name, I dye shaitels professionally (about 2500 wigs under my belt currently).

Here's some of my advice:

Leave the darkest brown on the shelf unless you want your wig to look like a witch. Since I live in E"Y, I am not familiar with the American products. I use the professional stuff which is imported from Europe. But I know my numbers--the companies are basically the same in numbers. If you need help with picking your color, PM me & I'll try to help.

I would advise you to stay away from Wella (junk from experience) and use L'oreal. "Because I'm worth it" (and so is my at least $350 and up to $2,000+ shaitel!). Garnier is a good name brand in general, but again, I'm not familiar with the dyes. Also, if you are not using at least 1 1/2 packages of dye, you haven't covered it properly. The reason is that shaitels typically have a lot more hair than we have on our heads.

I'm happy to help with any more questions.

a yiddishe mamme

Wed, Nov 11 2009, 2:44 pm

L'oreal or Clairol- ammonia free "medium ash brown" is the color to buy for dark brown shaitels. It's a very pretty color. Ash takes away the redness.
Follow directions it comes with. Dont leave on longer than they say-it can make the hair fall out. Believe it or not I've done it myself and saved approx. $100. If I can do it anyone can.

workingmom3

Wed, Nov 11 2009, 2:52 pm

PinkFridge wrote:

Not to be facetious, but I've killed a few sheitlach myself. I assume you want advice on dyeing, though.

lol- you took the words out of my mouth- some spelling mistakes are bad....

estibesty

Wed, Nov 11 2009, 2:55 pm

I just dyed my sheitel yesterday it came out great I used a very dark brown but I bought the permanent dye that washes out in 8-10 washes wich is a lot for a sheitel so eventhough its a bit too dark I know itll fade it cost me $4 in a buety supply store the lady gave me directions and I am so glad I had the guts to do it. I think it looks fantastic Smile

↑ amother ↓

Thu, Nov 12 2009, 8:15 am

So I couldnt wait, and dyed it myself before I got the answer to not get the dark brown off of the shelf because it will look like a witch.. Well, now I am stuck with a witchy sheital!! Help... How do I just get a nice chocolate brown colour and the witchiness out? OY.. should have come here before I dyed it.

↑ shiradye ↓

Thu, Nov 12 2009, 3:22 pm

I won't say I told you so! Crying

There is something called dye remover. I don't know where you live, but I can do it for you if you are in E"Y. If not, try going to the beauty supply store to ask for it. It's not cheap, but it can do it for you. It will not be in the drugstore.
Of course, then you might have to redye the whole thing again, depending how well it works.

Keep me posted on what happens!

Exclamation

PS I know a very worthy organization that takes used shaitels and sells them to benefit hachnasas kallah!
Seriously, PM me if you want more info on dyeing.

↑ pinkgirl ↓

Thu, Nov 12 2009, 3:59 pm

Okay so I am wearing it right now and wore it today and didnt get anyone running away from me so I guess I dont look too much like a witch and I am getting useto this witchy look. :)!!!. Its really not "that dark" I just feel like its dark for me because my hair is a medium brown and if I put some highlights in I think it would look really nice. Should I just quit now? Has anyone tried doing there own highlights? Any advice or am I just taking this too far?
THANKS FOR ALL OF THE ADVICE :)!!!!!!!!!!!

↑ amother ↓

Thu, Nov 12 2009, 4:09 pm

amother wrote:

ok I wrote this originally , so the person who posted this:

So I couldnt wait, and dyed it myself before I got the answer to not get the dark brown off of the shelf because it will look like a witch.. Well, now I am stuck with a witchy sheital!! Help... How do I just get a nice chocolate brown colour and the witchiness out? OY.. should have come here before I dyed it.

isn't me. and I still didnt dye my wig yet, because I heeded your advice about the witchiness. Btw, I pmed you shiradye, check your inbox.
P.s I posted anonymously bec. I asked my friend recently about the dye I bought and I don't want her to know my screenname.

↑ amother

Thu, Nov 12 2009, 4:11 pm

pinkgirl wrote:

Okay so I am wearing it right now and wore it today and didnt get anyone running away from me so I guess I dont look too much like a witch and I am getting useto this witchy look. Smile

!!!. Its really not "that dark" I just feel like its dark for me because my hair is a medium brown and if I put some highlights in I think it would look really nice. Should I just quit now? Has anyone tried doing there own highlights? Any advice or am I just taking this too far?
THANKS FOR ALL OF THE ADVICE Smile

!!!!!!!!!!!

which color did you use? company and shade
My hair is almost black it's just that I went a shade lighter on my sheitlech.

↑ pinkgirl ↓

Mon, Nov 16 2009, 10:57 am

Im not sure.. I threw out the box but It was a cheap one and it was dark brown I think.. I want to put light brown highlights in and I think it will look great.. should I just stop??? They have those highlight kits.. what is a good colour on top of almost black/dark brown?

↑ shiradye ↓

Mon, Nov 16 2009, 2:19 pm

Maybe I'm being too bossy here, but my experience is crying out and I can't help it!!

Quote:

I want to put light brown highlights in and I think it will look great.. should I just stop??? They have those highlight kits.. what is a good colour on top of almost black/dark brown?

YES, you should stop. If you don't know what could go wrong with highlights, you are about to find out!! DON'T DO IT YOURSELF!!! Leave it to professionals.

fruitbasket

Mon, Nov 16 2009, 3:09 pm

to all above who dyed their own shaitl and were pleased w/ the results - mind sharing how u did it?
I've never done this b4 and I dont want to botch up.
I'm especially concerned about the skin part. (No vaseline tips please Surprised

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tia