[Caree]

Why don't you just use black touchup spray? The have it for when you go to a show, it would be less damaging on his tail.

[ShadyGirl82]

there is a special horse hair "dye"
if you google horse hair dye you should be able to find it

[appgirl]

well when i dye my hair i get roots wont that happen to my horses i dont think that i would wonna constantly dye his tail even though i may try it would clothing sye work like the white or black stuff

[ShadyGirl82]

be VERY careful what you use to die your horses hair..
their hair frizzes out and burns easier than ours does...

i would using "loving care" wash out dye if i was going to use human dye....

[Jess!]

Originally Posted by HeavenlyJumper

Isn't the hair ALL dead ( I mean the whole shaft part) except for the root under the skin? I'd be willing to say that the yellow ends are because that part is the oldest...what do you think Jess?

Sounds good to me!! All I know is that the yellow won't come out.

[bay_blnd jmpr07]

We do this with the minis. First you get a bit of the tail/mane and test it(pull the mane/cut a bit of the tail) and put the dye on the hair and wait. Just to make sure it's what you want. Then take a little area of mane/tail and test it there to make sure the horse isn't allergic...Then I guess you just dye the whole thing. Then you just wash the tail/mane.

[MysticRealm]

thanks for the replies guys!

[Quick2Skip01]

Originally Posted by EqUeStRiAn

Dying actually does put moisture back in if done in proper amounts. If it doesnt, then it was either overdone or not left long enough. Its the same with human hair. And yes, alligator clips should be done in sections, i figured that was a given Ive always used them for mane/tail dying, and plus they are super cheap so it doesnt matter if some get broken.

I know, I was just mentioning that it doesn't always put moisture back (Im currently in cosmetology)

oh and also, (im not sure who posted it right now) but yes horses hair is different than ours, their hair shaft is hollower, at least that is what I was told.

[GiddyUpScoot]

*****Be cautious if you are showing a horse at breed shows and do this... it is ILLEGAL! It's considered altering the horse's color... if, by any means, they were to find out that your horse has had any type of dye applied, you will be disqualified

[EqUeStRiAn]

Originally Posted by Quick2Skip01

I know, I was just mentioning that it doesn't always put moisture back (Im currently in cosmetology)

oh and also, (im not sure who posted it right now) but yes horses hair is different than ours, their hair shaft is hollower, at least that is what I was told.

No worries, Just backing you up. My mom was in hair dressing for 15 years And I agree, horses hair is much different than humans- its function has caused it to evolve differently. ie. we dont use it for warmth anymore!