Coloring questions...

[abritta3]

Hi all.
About 3 weeks ago I dyed my hair blond (or tried). I hennaed earlier this year so the blond turned out a strawberry blond cast which does nothing for my skin tone.
I have just dealt with it because I didn't want to do anything immediately to it since dying with permanent dye is already bad enough for my curls.

So I have some questions:

How long should I wait to dye?
I am thinking of redoing the color with semi or demi permanent brunette dye...will this work?
I also wanted to eventually incorporate blond/carmel high lights around my face so about how long should I wait to do this?

Thank you!

[Roscata]

Have you considered using a toner?
Hair Toner: TONING HAIR TIPS AND TECHNIQUES (http://www.style-hair-magazine.com/hair-toner.html)
And then possibly some Cassia Obovata (http://www.mehandi.com/shop/cassiaobovatabuy.html).

[abritta3]

Yes, I have used toners in the past. I would just prefer to go back brunette completely so I can get as close to my natural color and then grow out and just add high lights as the hair grows.

[aenflex]

Depending on certain factors, I might suggest getting a professional consultation, but that's just me.
At least do lots of strand tests :) I hate having my hair a colour that I don't like! I'm sorry and I hope you get yours fixed up right.

[Roscata]

Yes, I have used toners in the past. I would just prefer to go back brunette completely so I can get as close to my natural color and then grow out and just add high lights as the hair grows.

In that case you can go brunette without harming your hair with Henna/Indigo. Kathie had success with it, you can ask her how she did it. She does keep a blog (http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/blog.php?u=29145) so that might answer most of your questions.
But this is in her signature and you can see the results:
Photo before and after (http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/image.php?u=29145&type=sigpic&dateline=1287811793)

[aenflex]

Indigo over bleached hair turned my grey-green. I can chalk some of this up to inexperience, but I know I'm not the only one who has experienced this phenomenon...

[aenflex]

dbl post my apolgies

[Roscata]

Indigo over bleached hair turned my grey-green. I can chalk some of this up to inexperience, but I know I'm not the only one who has experienced this phenomenon...

You know I always thought so too, but Kathie obviously didn't have that problem so she must be doing something right. *shrug*

[aenflex]

You know I always thought so too, but Kathie obviously didn't have that problem so she must be doing something right. *shrug*

I know, I hear some people have no issues. I had a bleach blonde streak at the front of my hair. It wasn't a lot so I figured even if it did change colour it would be no big deal. I was sorta hoping it wouldn't though, but after the hendigo applications sure enough it was a dark gray/green shade. Even atfer another 2 applicaitons of Ancient Sunrise henna, in the high light I can still see it :(

[Roscata]

I know, I hear some people have no issues. I had a bleach blonde streak at the front of my hair. It wasn't a lot so I figured even if it did change colour it would be no big deal. I was sorta hoping it wouldn't though, but after the hendigo applications sure enough it was a dark gray/green shade. Even atfer another 2 applicaitons of Ancient Sunrise henna, in the high light I can still see it :(

Aww that sucks! I'm sorry. :(

[Roscata]

aenflex, I did some searching around and found this link that might help out with the green: How to get rid of green hair (http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/showthread.php?t=5270).

I really hope you find something helpful in there. :)