Thinking about doing the top half of my hair black

2025/1/17 Edited to

... Read moreChoosing to dye the top half of your hair black can be a striking way to express your individuality and style. Before diving in, it's essential to consider a few factors. Firstly, ensure you choose the right shade of black. Some may prefer a jet black, while others might opt for a softer, more muted tone. Additionally, think about the products you'll need for the transition. Deep conditioning treatments can help maintain the health of your hair, especially if it's been previously colored. Styling plays a critical role in showcasing your new hair. Experiment with hairstyles that enhance the black color, such as braids or updos, which can add depth and dimension. Consider using temporary colors or hair chalks to test the waters before making a permanent change. Engaging with communities on social media platforms can provide valuable insight and inspiration. Use hashtags like #coloredhair and #alternativefashion to discover others' experiences and creative ideas. Don't hesitate to seek professional help at a salon if you're uncertain about how to achieve your desired look. A stylist can not only provide expert advice but also help in selecting colors that blend well with your natural hair. Lastly, embrace the change! Your hair can be a canvas for self-expression, and trying something new is an exciting journey.

11 comments

Related posts

Study secrets the top 1% don’t want you to know!
1️⃣ They Plan Before They Study Top students don’t just open their books and hope for the best. They set clear goals, know what to focus on, and avoid wasting time on low-priority tasks. I used to jump into studying without a plan, and half the time, I’d end up rereading notes without actually le
emilie.studygram

emilie.studygram

3117 likes

A flat lay image featuring various herbs, tea, and an open book, with text overlay announcing "MY TOP 5 BOOKS TO LEARN ABOUT HERBS AND NUTRITION *BEGINNER FRIENDLY*".
A book titled "African holistic Health" by Llaila O. Afrika, described as "10/10 ESPECIALLY FOR MY MELENATED PEOPLE!" and packed with information on herbs, health, history, and body differences.
The book "Rosemary Gladstar's HERBAL RECIPES," highlighted as a go-to reference with many recipes for various issues, useful for starting an herbal journey.
My top herbalism books! Beginner friendly!
These were my first books that I started out with before I was an herbalist so I highly recommend them! It’s time to start learning and understanding the God gave us a plant for EVERY ailment! We can heal ourselves, our bodies, and our communities with knowledge! • • • #herbalist #herbalism
K_janee_

K_janee_

1547 likes

An empty apartment room with light brown walls and wood-patterned floor tiles, featuring text overlays "Avoid These Apartment Scams" and "Apartment Red Flags You Need to Know."
An empty apartment room with teal walls and geometric floor tiles, highlighting two rental scam red flags: "Too Good to Be True" listings and landlords asking for money before a tour.
An empty apartment kitchen area with light brown and patterned tiles, detailing rental scam red flags: "No Lease or a Fake One" and "The 'Out of Town' Landlord" with corresponding tips.
The Rental SCAMS No One Warned Me About ‼️
🚨 Apartment scammers are getting smarter—and they’re targeting first-time renters. Here’s what I wish someone told me before I started apartment hunting. 🕵️‍♀️ 1. The “Too Good to Be True” Listing • Super cheap rent in a luxury area? • Fully furnished with high-end amenities
Joy 📚

Joy 📚

6160 likes

A collage of nine photos showcasing a person with various split-dye hairstyles, including red/black, green/black, blue/purple, and silver/black, illustrating a four-year journey of coloring that eventually led to cutting off all hair.
A collage of six photos depicting the person's split-dye hair journey, highlighting the damage from bleaching over four years, culminating in a final black style with a white skunk stripe before giving up color.
A collage of nine close-up photos revealing the severe damage to the person's hair, showing thin, broken, and uneven strands, which hairdressers had to trim regularly due to bleach-induced damage.
SPLIT DYE RUINED MY HAIR! 😭💇🏻‍♀️BIG CHOP
my very first time putting real color in my hair was 2015. i was peak emo trinity. if you wanna jump ahead. recent split dye mention starts at this emoji 🦇 right after my mom got her br3ast augmentation, she was on some pretty heavy pain pills. and i mean right after. the day after lol. i asked
trinity wendt

trinity wendt

1240 likes

A glass baking dish holds fudgy Oreo brownies, generously topped with crushed Oreo cookies, ready to be enjoyed.
A clear mixing bowl contains brownie mix powder and liquid ingredients, with an egg and vegetable oil nearby, preparing to mix the batter.
The ingredients are mixed into a rich, dark brown brownie batter in a glass bowl, with a spatula resting inside.
the Oreo brownies my fiancée and I couldn’t stop thinking about
So my fiancée and I were CRAVING Oreos the other day, and I remembered seeing someone make brownies with Oreos baked right in. I had to try it myself, and this is what I came up with. Super quick, super easy, minimal ingredients and minimal clean‑up. You can even double it for a bigger pan if you’r
Sienna Paige

Sienna Paige

753 likes

Books that challenge your thinking
These 4 books by Don Miguel Ruiz will change the way you think in the best way possible 🫶🏼 ✨The Mastery of Self ✨The Four Agreements ✨The Fifth Agreement ✨The Three Questions What books have changed your life? #bookwormsoflemon8 #lemon8challenge #mindsetbooks #self growth books
Bexx

Bexx

2011 likes

Half Up/Half Down Hair Tutorial w/ Clip Ins ✨
Hey girlies! Here’s part 1. of my clip in series ✨ Half Up/Half Down hairstyle with $25 clip ins. 💓 #halfuphalfdownhairstyle #clipinsforblackgirls #clipinhairextensions #clipins #hairtutorial
Ahmauni Alazae

Ahmauni Alazae

1043 likes

How to Start Journaling Without Overthinking
A lot of people think journaling has to look profound to “count.” Like you’re supposed to suddenly become a wise woodland poet with perfect handwriting and deep revelations every morning before coffee. But most real journaling doesn’t look like that. Sometimes it’s: half a page of compl
Hannah | journal coach

Hannah | journal coach

32 likes

2 half up half down hair tutorials🌸🦋
Here’s how you can recreate it these half up hairstyles: What You’ll Need: • A curling iron or wand (1-1.5 inches) • Heat protectant spray • Hairbrush and comb • Clear elastic bands or bobby pins • Light-hold hairspray Steps to Achieve the Loo
Ceren Sagtekin

Ceren Sagtekin

593 likes

Top 3 ways to stop procrastinating🌀
We all do it—put off a task even though we know it needs to get done. Before we know it, the deadline is around the corner. But procrastination doesn’t have to win. With a few simple changes, you can take back control and start making progress. Here are three tips that really work for me—and might
Chloe💕

Chloe💕

200 likes

Top 5 mistakes I wish I stopped doing sooner
#improveyourlife #fitness #fitnesstips #slimwaist #waist
Kate

Kate

1 like

Journal: Angela 2 of 3
Part 1 — The Shuttle The shuttle smelled like wet coats, coffee, and exhaustion. Outside the windows, snow slammed sideways beneath airport floodlights while Newark slowly disappeared behind waves of white. Every few seconds the tires slid softly across slush before catching pavement again, m
Kevin W. Simpson

Kevin W. Simpson

1 like

I'm thinking about dyeing my hair Copper!! 😻
Swipe to see photo inspo of the color I want! What shades do you think these girls use I already have blonde hair so I'd just need to color the top back copper!! #copper #blonde #coloredhair #cowboycopper #hair #haircare #inspo #copperhaircolor #newhaircolor #embracevul
GinaRae

GinaRae

1122 likes

A black hamster with white paws peeks from a wooden platform in its enclosure, with text asking "Thinking about getting a hamster? Swipe ->" to encourage interaction.
This image provides a five-step guide on how to tame a hamster, including leaving them alone, introducing scent, hand feeding, practicing the scoop method, and scooping and lifting. Cartoon hamsters illustrate the steps.
A checklist outlines essential hamster care items, including a large enclosure, running wheel, deep bedding, proper diet, water, sand bath, hideouts, enrichment, chew toys, and vet access. Various hamster supplies are pictured.
Thinking about owning a hamster?
There is a lot of misinformation about hamsters so I wanted to share all of this information with you guys so that you can be informed if you are trying to get a hamster. if you have any questions feel free to ask I will do my best to answer!! 💗🐹 #hamstersupplies #hamsterenrichment #hamster
Pamela <3

Pamela <3

137 likes

End the Cycle of Overthinking & Live in the Moment
I know you’ve been there. You finish a conversation, maybe it’s with a friend, a coworker, or even someone you’re talking to for the first time, and then... boom. You’re stuck in your head replaying every word, every expression, every little thing you said and did. It’s like a broken record, and I’
Chalie_Baker

Chalie_Baker

78 likes

Dutch braids half up with bow 🎀
Dutch braids half up with bow! ✍🏼 Steps: 1. Remove heatless curls OR style hair however you prefer 🩷 2. Grab a small piece of hair and dutch braid about two or three inches, then regular braid another 3 or so inches! Poof out braid and repeat on the other side ✨ 3. Section out the top half
Marnee Dowell

Marnee Dowell

369 likes

A person with locs, wearing a blue top, looking down with one hand on their head, with text "How Locs Changed My Life!" and "Life recently".
An overhead view of a person's head with locs styled upwards, accompanied by text about embracing hair and achieving healthy growth.
A back view of a person's head with locs styled in a bun, with text about learning to be comfortable with natural hair in public.
How Locs Changed My Life!
Follow me here… These Locs really did their big one! As a girl who once associated her hair with identity and self-esteem, I am happy to be relieved of the shackles and the crisis it put me through 😫. I think for many black girls growing up hair is a big deal. Wanting to wear it straight or curly
Nakiya 🌸

Nakiya 🌸

383 likes

Top 3 drinks for managing PCOS insulin resistance
- 🫖 Roasted dandelion root tea is great for cleansing your liver and kidneys. When these organs are working optimally then your hormones are able to be better balanced. Dandelion is an anti-inflammatory and dandelion root is shown to help with blood sugar regulation. It tastes earthy and a little b
dkdoeslowcarb

dkdoeslowcarb

284 likes

5 Misconceptions About the Air Force!
As an Air Force recruiter, I hear some crazy things that people think the Air Force does or is about. So, I decided to put together a list of things that hear most often in hopes to clear the air! 1. “Everyone’s a pilot”: only 5% of the Air Force actually flys planes! If you’re scared to fly or
Whitney Rabbitt

Whitney Rabbitt

296 likes

I've been thinking a lot about saving money lately
I've been thinking a lot about saving money lately, especially with everything getting more expensive. One thing that's really stood out to me is how simple some money-saving tips can be, yet many of us overlook them. For example, something as easy as bringing lunch to work instead of buyi
raya

raya

983 likes

Top 5 things I wish I stopped doing sooner
#gymgirlessentials #gymroutine #fitness #fyp #lemon8
Kate

Kate

0 likes

Doing my hair in 30 mins top😮‍💨
🎀 Half Wig Kinky Curly 18 inch 250% #iseehalfwig #kinkycurlyhair #wiginstall #summerstyle #iseehair
Lemon8er

Lemon8er

32 likes

Ditch the Fruit Fast: The Truth About Extreme Diet
Ditch the Fruit Fast: The Truth About Extreme Diets Exposing the dangers of all-fruit fasts! Get the facts about weight loss, digestion, and aging. Learn why balanced eating is key. #ditchthefad #healthylifestyle #Health #misinformation
Half-Rep-hero

Half-Rep-hero

3 likes

🦋 Top Four Tips on How to Start a Routine
I love social media - but sometimes it’s easy to get influenced into thinking that starting a new routine is easy. Then, if we can’t jump right into the 6am, ten step morning routine, we might feel ashamed or less than and just quit altogether. But it is possible! It just usually takes time,
Alex

Alex

65 likes

I Wish I Knew About Periods When I Was Younger
When I got my first period, I remember feeling confused, embarrassed, and a little scared. No one really talked about it openly, and everything I knew came from awkward school lessons or whispered conversations with friends. Now, looking back, there are so many things I wish someone had told me. If
Doc Bezz

Doc Bezz

351 likes

Top 3 Ways to Kill Procrastination 🌀📚
We’ve all been there—staring at a task we know we need to do, but somehow, we just can’t bring ourselves to start. Procrastination often feels like a never-ending cycle, and before you know it, deadlines are looming. But here’s the truth: procrastination doesn’t have to be your constant companion.
Lifelight_app

Lifelight_app

208 likes

A hand holds the book 'Half His Age' by Jennette McCurdy, featuring a close-up of a person's mouth on the cover and a purple tassel bookmark. The cover also mentions the author is a #1 New York Times bestselling author.
An open book displays page 46, with a passage highlighted in yellow that reads: "That this is just what it feels like to want an unavailable man." The text describes feelings of desperation and rationalization.
An open book shows a page with text, where a sentence is highlighted in yellow: "I've observed Mom long enough to know that nothing scares off a man like what a woman wants from him." A hand with manicured nails holds the book.
Half His Age
Half His Age is layered and thought-provoking, diving into complicated dynamics with real sensitivity and depth. It explores uncomfortable topics, making some moments feel heavy, but the writing was so compelling I couldn’t put it down. #bookreview #bookish #halfhisage #jeanettemccurd
[ E M I L Y ✨ R A E ] 📚✏️🍎

[ E M I L Y ✨ R A E ] 📚✏️🍎

163 likes

🦋🌸 Get To Know Me: Pt 3 🌿💚
• 🦋 • 🌸 #lemon8diarychallenge 🌿• 💚 • ________ Hehe, ;> so far, I am on Part 3 of my : “Get To Know Me” series 🦋🌸💚🌿 ______________ I’d like to say that no matter how much info you give others on the innanet, it’s truly up to you what you continue to share to people!
Dee 🔮🎥🥀

Dee 🔮🎥🥀

26 likes

A person sits on a patterned blanket in a sunny park, facing away from the camera, with trees and other people in the background. Overlay text reads "10 THINGS you need to stop overthinking."
A person sits on a blanket in a park. Overlay text lists the first ten things to stop overthinking, including career, friend's texts, workouts, supplements, appearance, and conversations.
A person sits on a blanket in a park. Overlay text provides "TIPS TO STOP" overthinking: write thoughts, tell yourself to stop, use affirmations, and get things done. It also prompts to check the caption for more details.
10 thing you are overthinking & how to stop
I used to be the world’s biggest over thinker. I’d replay conversations in my head 24-7, I’d stress about what my friends were thinking, I’d stress about the foods I was eating or the workouts I was doing. It was never ending, and it felt like I wasn’t in control of my own thoughts… because I wasn’
staci york 💛🍋

staci york 💛🍋

90 likes

Top 6 books so far this year 🍋🥰
I haven’t had the best reading year so far but these ones are my top I can’t stop thinking about ? What are yours??? #lemon8challenge #lemon8bookclub #blackgirlsread📚 #bookreccomendation
Miles 💌🎀📚

Miles 💌🎀📚

35 likes

An older Black couple sits on a rustic porch. The woman, holding a bouquet of wildflowers, laughs in a rocking chair while the man smiles at her. A bottle tree is visible in the background. Text overlay reads 'TOP 20 SOUTHERN HOODOO LOVE TRICKS & SUPERSTITIONS WOMEN USED TO KEEP THEIR MEN'.
👠 Top 20 Southern Hoodoo Love Tricks 🤌🍋
🌿💋 “The Tricks, the Treats, and the Tied-Down Men: 20 Southern Hoodoo Ways Women Kept Their Lovers” 💋🌿 Chile, let me tell you somethin’, back in the day, Southern women didn’t play when it came to love, lust, or loyalty. Especially the ones who knew how to work a little root. Some of ‘em was
The Hidden Porch ©

The Hidden Porch ©

119 likes

Overcome Overthinking By Doing This !
#overthinking #feelingempowered #feel your feelings #embracevulnerability #genesiswells
Genesis Wells

Genesis Wells

71 likes

Hair colors I’ve been thinking about trying lately
Changing your hair color is like painting a new picture of yourself. It's a bold move that speaks volumes about who you are and who you want to be. Stepping out of your comfort zone in this way is a powerful statement of self-expression and individuality. So go ahead, choose that new hue, and l
ALREADY HER 💋

ALREADY HER 💋

565 likes

Top Tier Thrillers
You ever finish a thriller so good it ruins you for a while? 👀 The kind where you’re flipping pages at 2am, telling yourself “just one more chapter”—but you already know you’re not sleeping until it’s done. Then when it ends, you’re low-key grieving because you’ll never get to experience those twis
Ashley 💜💋

Ashley 💜💋

112 likes

Half-Up Braided Bun with Curly Ends
This look is clean, soft, and lowkey fire. The top’s braided into two neat cornrows that meet in a small bun, while the back keeps it natural and curly for that perfect mix of sleek and free. The copper tones just make it pop even more. Simple, but she still ate. All hairstylists are tagged ever
Miss Keep Her Hair Done

Miss Keep Her Hair Done

251 likes

Thinking about starting a freelance business?
I remember starting my business and not knowing what to do next! Here’s a quick guide to get you started: 👉Get an accountant who understands the online space and is up-to-date on tax laws. 💼 👉Set up a business account and obtain an EIN number for taxes and hiring. 👉Build a website or a
Bria | Social, Design, & AI

Bria | Social, Design, & AI

84 likes

The only cake I’m thinking about!
#dessertrecipe #lemon8challenge Made this when I couldn’t choose between vanilla and chocolate… so I did both 😭 turns out so soft and perfect with chai Recipe: In a bowl, mix 1 cup sugar + ½ cup butter (softened) until creamy. Add 2 eggs one at a time + 1 tsp vanilla. In another bowl, w
Warda

Warda

18 likes

I am thinking of doing a flower business. It would probably consist of wreaths a
what do you guys think? would you be interested?
Angelbug

Angelbug

0 likes

Journal: Angela 3 of 3
Part 1 — The Mirror The shower was already running before I fully understood why. Steam crawled slowly across the bathroom mirror until my reflection started disappearing piece by piece. First my eyes. Then my mouth. Then the rest of me. That felt about right. The man standing
Kevin W. Simpson

Kevin W. Simpson

1 like

Cook books i am thinking about purchasing
I love to cook and bake at home and want to get more into it! I figured purchasing a book for my apartment would make cooking 1. more fun, and 2. easier!! I’ve scrolled through tik tok trying to find good recipes, which I have found, but it is too much work to keep up with and try and find the vi
gracielouwho

gracielouwho

16 likes

homecoming hair half up do tutorial🤍
#hocohair #homecoming #homecominghairinspo #hairinspo #hairstyleinspo #halfupdo
LILYLADUE 🐆🐆

LILYLADUE 🐆🐆

12.4K likes

A person in a bathroom, holding a phone with a teddy bear case and a pink handbag, with text overlay "how to save a half-wasted day....".
A person wearing a pink top and light blue jeans, holding a phone, with text overlay "put on a cute outfit".
A laptop with various stickers and a pink planner with a pen on a marble surface, with text overlay "plan out the rest of your day".
tips to save a half wasted day
Try thinking of your day as quarters. So if you wasted the first quarter or your day, or even the first two quarters, don't worry, you can still save the rest of your day! Here are my top three tips for saving a half wasted day. Tip one: put on a cute outfit to make you feel more put togethe
avamackenziee14

avamackenziee14

13 likes

Top 125 Student Discounts: Up to 60% OFF! 🎧🎒💄💻🍔🕶️
With Black Friday just around the corner, it's time to start thinking about how to make the most of the sales. After all, who doesn't love snagging great deals? But what if I told you there’s a way to stack savings on top of those already incredible Black Friday discounts? Yes, it’s true! M
Chalie_Baker

Chalie_Baker

460 likes

See more