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Advice on hair dying

everytime i try to lighten me hair from a med brown to light brown or dark blonde, it always comes out red? is there something i can use so this doesnt happen?


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Consider your options. If you have light- to medium-brunet hair, you may make it to blond. If you have dark-brunet hair, you may need to go to a lighter shade of brown and add blond highlights.


  • Step 2
    Examine your coloring and choose a shade that will enhance your beauty. Go for golden and sunny tones if you wear warm colors well, and opt for beige and ash shades if cool colors complement your complexion.

  • Step 3
    Remember that the color you see on the box will not be the color you end up with. To go within two shades of your natural color, select a shade lighter than what you desire, which when blended with your natural color will create the shade you're after. (You can then skip step 5.) To go more than two shades lighter than your natural hair color requires that you lift or strip your natural color, thereby creating a base on which you can deposit a new color.

  • Step 4
    Deep condition your hair a few days prior to your treatment. Before your process, wash hair with a clarifying shampoo or a mix of vinegar and baking soda. The former will strengthen your hair while the latter will remove any buildup or deposits.

  • Step 5
    Strip your natural color using a bleach or product specifically designed to lift color from your hair. The more dramatic the color change the more intense the stripper should be. Follow the directions exactly, especially the time limit, and remain calm as you see your hair turn a very strange color.

  • Step 6
    Proceed with the application of your desired permanent color - you cannot go lighter with semi-permanent color. Begin your color application about 1 inch from your crown and distribute to ends, saving the roots for last. For long or very curly hair you might need to buy two kits, as well as enlist a friend to assist you with the process.

  • Step 7
    Keep a detailed journal of your process, citing color names, application process and application time. This will come in handy for your touch-ups, or if you need professional advice on adjusting your shade.

  • Step 8
    Tend to your roots every three to four weeks for seamless color.
Posted 2009-09-09T17:42:34Z
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You need to use an "ash" color, which will prevent the red tones.  Look on the box of hair color, and if it says anything like "golden", "autumn", etc., then those will result in red tones.  Try something like a "medium ash brown, light brown, dark blonde", just make sure it does not say "golden" and that it does say "ash". 
Posted 2009-09-12T22:48:41Z
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