WANTED: RED HAIR

I've been natural for a long time now, yes. But lately, I've been wanting a change. I love my fro and all, but I just want to spice it up a bit. Red is a hot color right now.

 I don't want to dye the whole thing, just the ends, or the front part. A deep, dark, sultry red. That's what I'm striving for. I did some research online on semi-permanent dyes.

Everyone talks to highly about Manic Panic So I went to Sally's seeking out a semi-permanent dye. I reached for the Manic Panic brand when I saw a cheaper brand. Beyond the Zone! Let me tell you, you get what you pay for! That stuff sucks!

I went in thinking that if I got a bright enough red, I wouldn't need to bleach it to get the red I desired. Logically, it should've been an extremely dark red, right? (Someone comment and let me know if I'm wrong).

After about the required time of 20minutes, I rinsed it, and it all rinsed right out. Not a trace of red left. So, yes, I was pretty darn upset. I have not given up. No. My fro will be red soon (well, parts of it anyway). I am going to try a permanent dye this time, not gonna play any games with these rinses.

I just went to CVS and picked up Feria Ruby Red 66 by L'Oreal. It turned out amazing! Not the red I was going for, but I'll go lighter in time.

Again, the color I was going for:

and the radical color I want to achieve:

Here's what I got:

Def. not the color I wanted, but in time I'll build it up. It's Brown, was a burgandy, but it faded. :'(