Scared to dye my hair?

I have really thin, lightish brown hair and I've never dyed it before. I really want to dye it a really dark brown (but definitely not black). I'm just afriad to dye it cause i have heard horror stories about coloring hair (ex: someone's hair falling out in huge chunks). My hair is kind of damaged, but i never blow-dry it or straighten it or anything. So, I was just wondering how safe it is to dye my hair and how damaging it would be. I was also wondering what the difference was between doing it yourself and having it done at a salon (is one worse for your hair?)

One more thing- how "safe" is it to get your hair permed?

Thanks guys, I just really don't wanna end up with no hair at all.

Scared to dye my hair?

Hello Mary!! How are ya? I know you are scared, but if you deep condition the night before you get it done and use TEMPORARY only (lasts through 28 shampoos) dark brown , then you should have no problem at all. You will have to touch it up more than you would if it were permanent, but it is much healthier for you and none-damaging.

I would go to a salon if you are really nervous and tell them you want temporary, but doing it yourself isn't hard if it's a color not too far from your natural color or one that isn't permanent.

Then just deep condition twice a week every week after that, and you will be in great shape!

Now a perm is something I am not experienced with, but it is definitely something to go to a professional about if you have thin hair or if you are nervous, because it can be damaging if it isn't done right.