Using Simgaroop's Hair Colour Actions

[strangetomato]

I'm new to hair retexturing and using colour actions on them, so I need to ask a probably very obvious question about using those actions. I have some of Neena's textures to work from (someone uploaded them on a thread at GoS), and Simgaroop's colour actions, but I have no idea how to apply them. Is there an order I need to work in? I tried applying the black colour action to the Neena blond hair texture (sort of pale yellow) I used to retexture, and the end result was more like dark brown. I figure I'm definitely doing something wrong. Should I be using a different hair texture to start from? Am I missing a step? Please help!

Thank you in advance to anyone who can help this hopeless beginner.

Bonus question: Are there any meshes out there that haven't already been Neena'd that you'd like to recommend for recolour? I'm trying to find a couple of good options for my secret santa and it seems like most hair meshes already have been given the Maxis-match treatment. Any oldies but goodies or otherwise overlooked meshes out there that you love?

Comments

[strange-tomato.livejournal.com]

This is for my secret santa gift, too. ^_^

I sent you a PM about this earlier in the week, because I thought you'd obviously have the best insight into using your colour actions, but you must have missed the message. I'm glad you saw this post, so I can hear about it directly from you.

That makes a lot of sense, and I like it because I can continue with the progress I've already made! :D

Thank you.

[simgarooop.livejournal.com]

LJ has been a pain in the ass lately. I have quite a few things to post today and it times out frequently :(

Glad to be of help! :) If you have any more questions, my e-mail address is simgaroopk at yahoo dot com. There's no way I miss anything sent there, because I have it on my phone too :P.

[strange-tomato.livejournal.com]

Don't worry about it! :) I figured you had a reason for not getting back to me.

Thanks for email address. I'm not sure if that the same one I had already, but it's good to know the best way to contact you.