How to get uneven hair all one color and lighten?
I dyed my hair almost a year ago a dark brown, over time the color has faded and grown out so I have several shades of brown and my natural dark blonde hair. I want to lighten my hair to a medium shade of blonde. I have already used a lightening treatment for Sally's and a toner to try and even it back out, I now have even more different shades of color ranging from medium brown to a reddish brown to dark blonde but all the very dark shades are gone. What would be the best way to get all the color to even out without frying my hair. I understand I can't do too many processes at once and will have to wait a little while before attempting to lighten again. I also understand bleach is not only very bad on hair but also will not succeed in making my hair all one color. Is there any way to achieve what I want without going to a salon?
Can you put hair color on wet hair?
If you are looking to dye your hair with a permanent Color then NOOOOOO…. It will not take, lift the color PROPERLY and you will most likely have a negative, not very happy, result!When the hair is dry, it soaks up the hair color, giving the true to color result.When the hair is wet, it is already soaked up with the water which leaves very little room for the hair color to get throughBUT NOW… IF you are only using a rinse or cellophane colors then YES, YOU CAN apply it to wet, towel dried hair. No prob.AND here is a tip when it comes to BLEACH… NEVER EVER, EVER APPLY BLEACH CHEMICALS TO WET or even damp hair! Your hair will absolutely, % BURN, FRY, turn into Cotton Candy and could possibly even leave bald patches.Like I always say… you should have your hair done by a licensed professional colorist for the best results
How often can I use a box hair color?
Colour isn't as damaging as people (and the packaging) tend to say, so you can use it a little more frequently than the box recommends if you treat your hair well between colours. In this case I would say give it a couple of days (and a good conditioning or two) and then colour your whole head. That should sort it. The next time you touch up your roots, let the dye sit just on your roots for about 5-10 minutes and then comb the dye from the roots through to the tips to blend it in with the rest of your hair, kick up the existing colour and keep it fresh. Leave the colour on for a total of 25-35 minutes (or whatever the box recommends). This is especially helpful if you happen to switch shades (slightly) for any reason. If you're worried about damaging your hair, you can pick up a treatment with moisture and/or protein to cut down on any breakage or weakening of the hair you might be experiencing (use once a week or so). Sally Beauty and other open-to-the-public cosmetology supply stores have a seemingly endless supply of such treatments. My favourites are the Ion Effective Care Intensive Treatment (with protein; use once a week) and the Ion Colour Defense Intense Moisture Hydrating Treatment (no protein; better for every day conditioning) - both from Sally. The little conditioners that come with your colour are also perfectly fine for keeping your hair healthy between colours, I just find that I run out before the next touch-up.
Can a flat iron lighten your hair color?
If you are using a ceramic iron I don't believe this is the cause of your problem. In my opinion your true worst enemy is the enviroment. The harmful effects of the sun, pollution, salt water, chlorine is the true reason behind your issue. Unfortunately you cannot reverse this but what you can do is protect the new growth and also prevent it from further lightning. You can do this by using a heat protectant every time you use heat. Use products like Moroccan oil which naturally protects hair from sun damage. If you go to the pool use a cap or put on a leave in conditioner and wrap hair in a bun.. spraying it with heat protectant can also help.. I know you don't want to dye it but if you really want to even out your hair tone you might not have a choice.. their are many salons who use good product that will not damage your hair. Hope this helps !!
Hair Coloring: I dyed my hair blonde but my ends are green and mid shaft is dark orange and roots are light? How can I fix this? (I wanted light caramel)
First, I have a question: are you using box color? Have you used box color in the past?The two major causes for color results such as yours are:-The reaction to underlying pigments previously added to your hair (from dye)or-A reaction to medication that may have been in your system when you previously dyed your hair.I've seen this happen before in salons and it sounds like what you're dealing with is not that uncommon.Generally if you've got green ends, it means you've used black or dark brown color before. Black hair dye often has green underlying pigments, which cancel out orange/brassy tones. If you used box color, the dyes are harsher and harder to cover-up, unless you "strip-out" the old color.If your mid-shaft is orange, same story. The color you may have dyed your hair with had copper/golden tones but was not at the same color level as the blonde you have added, therefore your midshaft is not going to match your roots, when your roots are the "virgin hair" (hair that has not been chemically treated before.) Try to think of it this way: imagine you're coloring with colored pencil. First you used a black pencil, which as we know is the hardest color to cover-up. Then you went over the black with an orange or brown pencil. The black may be less apparent, but it's still there, just masked by heavy coloring. Last, you go over the orange/brown and black, with a yellow pencil. It's not going to look yellow, right? You have all that dark pigment underneath and you simply cannot color over it. You'd have to erase all the previous colors in order to see the "true yellow."That's the same thing with hair.The best solution for you is color correction, in a salon by a hairdresser. The process often involves going into your hair and attempting to tone out the underlying pigments you don't want. For your ends, they'll add orange or red, since they cancel out cool colors like green. For the orange mid-shaft, they may add purple, as purple cancels out orange. Once your hair is more or less an even tone, then they'll add the caramel.It's not the quickest or cheapest process, but unless you're okay with going to a darker color that can cover the orange and green pigments, color correction is your best bet.The chart below will explain what I mean by color "levels" and "underlying pigment." Anytime you consider coloring your hair in the future, refer to this before making your decision, it will save you lots of time and money.
Not satisfied with how my hair color turned out?
I lightened my hair a few days ago and it came out uneven with some spots being a brassy orange/brown and other spots being dark brown/black. So I decided to go to a salon to have it fixed since I was afraid of further mistakes on my hair. I asked if she could use a toner to lessen the brassiness and use a bit of dye where it's needed to even out the color. She had me choose a color and I chose a light-medium brown. My hair turned out to be a darker brown with some red tones in it and a lot of my hair didn't even get dyed and remained black. I was confused and asked if she made the color lighter or darker, she said she made it a little dark to even out the hair, which I understand, but couldn't there have been another way where she could've made my hair remain light and evening it out at the same time? My hair's still uneven with some parts being black and the parts being light before having a brown-red tone. That's one of the reasons why I'm mad too is because there is still black hair where it should be brown. I understand that some of the hair could've not been able to absorb the dye though. I'm mad because I paid for something I could've done myself since dying hair darker is easier than lightening it. I feel rude asking for a refund, but I don't want her to have to fix it because that would mean using more chemicals and bleach on it. I don't feel right for leaving the situation alone though because, again, I feel like I wasted money and I'm not even satisifed. I'm confused on whether it's my hair that didn't react right to the dye or if it was her fault. Help?
I dyed my hair blonde and my roots have grown a lot how do I evenly box dye it?
I have developed this useful technique: Sometimes I use those root cover ups-- they come in a few basic colors that match most full head dye colors. It saves my hair from full dyes on such a frequent basis. But my best trick is that I use more than one color--but always of the same line/brand. So if you use Preference, pick two colors in the Preference line. I start at the roots with a lighter color--with some ash in it, because the dark roots turn brassy easily without some ash (which is like a brown/white blonde) to tone it down. Then I start streaking a neutral blonde through the rest of it--first by actually painting streaks down it, then after about five minutes, mixing the rest of the neutral (darker) blonde throughout-- still leaving the roots alone. I let it develop for the full time and then wash it out and I end up with lovely, natural looking streaky blondes, with roots and middles almost even. Sometimes I wait a week then go back to the root touch up stuff but just to "paint" streaks through my hair-- so I use a really light color, but again, by the same manufacturer as previous colors. I only do the whole head process about every three months doing it this way. Many people don't know I'm not a natural blonde--even though I deliberately leave my eyebrows dark.
Will hair dye still work even though its been left out for 1 day?
I would say just start new and buy a brand new box of die. They aren't that expensive ($20 at the most) and it will guarantee that your hair will turn out the color you want it. Just remember to not go in the pool for at least a week after you've dyed it. And if you do go in the pool, either soak your hair in cold water, or wear a swimming cap. I've done both and they have worked for me every time.
Can I put blonde hair color on already bleached hair?
Of course you can put blonde hair dye on bleached hair. It’s a matter of how damaged your hair already is. So ask yourself some questions before grabbing the dye.Are you buying box dye or mixing your own?While box dye is quite a bit cheaper if you are doing this once (hard to believe), it works differently on different hair types. So while a dye might work great in my hair, it might melt yours. Something you have to figure out over time.Or. you can get it done by a salon.Do you have extra curricular activities that could damage your hair more? (i.e. Swimming)Be careful about swimming with bleached hair. Green or dry hair can happen to anyone.How often do you already bleach your hair?You do not want to over process your hair, else you have to cut it off and start over.Can you dedicate time to applying a hair mask at least once a week?This is personal. Not everyone has to do this, but I reccommend it to any of my friends wanting to dye their hair. I do it and my hair has survived being toned and bleached all the way to white.How do you feel about cold showers?Another personal one. Hot water can cause damage to your hair. You don’t have to shower exclusively in cold water, but 2–5 minutes of cold water at the end can not only make your hair shiny, but also improve your immune system (Two birds, one stone).What about dry hair?No matter what you do, bleaching and dying will dry out your hair. You will notice. So, as long as you don’t mind that, then go for it.What is your natural hair color?Naturally blonde hair is easier to bleach/dye because it doesn’t have to be processed as much. Brown and darker hair has more integrity (normally it is thicker) and can handle more dying, but it takes more to go lighter.Sooooo, all this and more comes into play when deciding whether or not you want to dye your hair.Good luck with your decision!
How do I remove pink dye out of my hair?
It's going to depend on the brand and type of dye you used, and the health of your hair. For most dyes and hair health, baking soda, Vitamin C, clarifying shampoo, and Dawn dish soap will work. These include dyes like Manic Panic, Pravana, and La Riche.If it was a semi or demi- permanent, dark, and a long lasting formula, it most likely will need to be bleached first. These would be dyes like Arctic Fox, Punky Color and Special Effects. Unless your hair is course, extremely dry or damaged, then you need to consult a professional. If it was the brand Splat!, your best bet is to fade it as much as possible, then dye over it. Splat! is more of a stain than a dye or color. It hits a "fade point" where it stops fading, and also won't come out of the hair. Even professional dye removers and bleaching won't remove it. My stylist refuses to do any color correction on a client that has used it, if that tells you anything.You may just want to consult a professional, with the name of the dye you used, to see what they suggest.