Did you do an ash blonde shade? Supposedly that limits the red tint?
Did you do an ash blonde shade? Supposedly that limits the red tint?
I did. It is so much darker than my real hair, and very red which is weird since my real hair color had gotten quite white in places, so where did the red come from??Originally Posted by frugal-one
The box looked like my hair, only a little more muted, which was what I wanted.
Not a frugal suggestion, but what about going to a professional to even out the color to the way you wanted it?
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I might have to. I will first try shampooing with clarifying shampoo for a week and see if I can deal with it. My hair does seem to lose the color; maybe it will revert.
I wish I had left well enough alone.
There's a purple solution at Sally's that you can mix with shampoo, I think or the dye itself that cuts the red. I used to use Robert Craig, it's a deposit but getting a paler blonde is difficult. I quit coloring during COVID and just live with the strange uneven whiteness and darkness of my hair. But I did like Robert Craig and they will answer questions on line very honestly. I asked about the one bright blond and she said don't use it unless you want to look like Big Bird! I think it works on colored hair, but am not sure. Good luck. Hair color is very hard!!!
Oh my gosh, Big Bird--she was very honest. Doused it in vinegar today and then washed it twice with Head and Shoulders. At least it is now a less flat red blonde, as the white areas by the face are starting to fade a little so it has some dimension. Color is so hard. I think this will be my last experiment with color. I might try highlighting but since it is now naturally so light, it's probably best for texture to just keep letting it fade out.
Did I mention how much I love wigs? Honestly, if I were 20 years younger and socially active, I'd emulate Dolly Parton re hair-wear--a different color and style every day!
Jane, I have been looking at the on Amazon and I am so tempted.
There are lots of on-line reviews on YouTube. Some of the Amazon wigs are surprisingly cute. Paula Young makes a line of budget-friendly wigs, also.
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I refuse to take on responsibility for a giant project that, well, I refuse to take responsibility for. I may dip in to help with it on my own terms on my own schedule.
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