I need hair color advice from fellow LHCers!

[JellyBene]

I am currently trying to grow out too dark, burgandy colored henna that I really do not like for myself. Don't get me wrong, it is a beautiful color, I just don't feel that it suits me. I currently have about 4 inches of my natural growth which is dark, ash blonde. I am really getting tired of the two-toned hair which is taking FOREVER to grow out and I am really not looking forward to the chop when I finally do ge the natural part long enough. I have been considering the option of just dying it all a rich, dark brown. My question is, do you think this would suit me? Or would the dark blonde look better?
Here is a recent picture of me that really shows the difference between roots and length:
http://i927.photobucket.com/albums/ad112/limegreenlollipop_/299604_270826819598304_100000129654638_1248087_506 4765_n.jpg
thank you all for your advice in advance :)

[BeckyAH]

I think, generally speaking, that you probably want to say in the same color family as your natural hair-color. Which is to say dark would work on you just fine, but I'm not sure you'd be any happier with a warm dark brown than you are warm dark red, so be careful with that.

I think it would look gorgeous dark. I'm just not sure if it will make YOU happy.

[spidermom]

You can lighten up the henna with Sun-In, then you might be able to tone it more toward the ash color that you have. I think a dark color would work pretty well, too.

[luthein]

What is your opinion on ombre hair color? You might be able to blend your dyed length so it's a smooth transition to your roots. This way, you'd be able to keep your roots virgin and lose the demarcation line.

[JellyBene]

You can lighten up the henna with Sun-In, then you might be able to tone it more toward the ash color that you have. I think a dark color would work pretty well, too.


I think, generally speaking, that you probably want to say in the same color family as your natural hair-color. Which is to say dark would work on you just fine, but I'm not sure you'd be any happier with a warm dark brown than you are warm dark red, so be careful with that.

I think it would look gorgeous dark. I'm just not sure if it will make YOU happy.


What is your opinion on ombre hair color? You might be able to blend your dyed length so it's a smooth transition to your roots. This way, you'd be able to keep your roots virgin and lose the demarcation line.

Spidermom, I have tried SunIn and it honestly did nothing sadly.
Becky, I have had dark borwn hair before and really liked it, I just wanted some opinions on what you all think would look best.
Luthein, I do like ombre hair, but generally only when the roots are darker and the ends are lighter so it looks natural, I just really am tired of this burgandy

[Capybara]

If you're tired of this grow out process, you may feel similarly after dying your hair darker. Maybe try a semi colour instead of a permanent? (I'm no hairdresser, so I'm not sure, but I'd definitely check with a washable dye first :) ) Make sure it's truly what you want! Your natural color is lovely.

[theodora]

Have you thought about trying a colour remover such as ColorFix or Colour b4 on your henna? Check this thread out:
http://www.longhaircommunity.com/forums/showthread.php?t=74158
and this one:
http://www.longhaircommunity.com/forums/showthread.php?t=76144

Colour removers should not damage your hair, or only very little. They will also not affect your natural colour. If you want to go natural, I would say that dying, even with a semi-perm, won't help, as most of these dyes still do have peroxide which would lift at least a bit of your hair colour under the pigment. You've grown out so much of your natural colour and it is so lovely, I would think twice if I were you about doing anything to it.

[JellyBene]

Have you thought about trying a colour remover such as ColorFix or Colour b4 on your henna? Check this thread out:
http://www.longhaircommunity.com/forums/showthread.php?t=74158
and this one:
http://www.longhaircommunity.com/forums/showthread.php?t=76144

Colour removers should not damage your hair, or only very little. They will also not affect your natural colour. If you want to go natural, I would say that dying, even with a semi-perm, won't help, as most of these dyes still do have peroxide which would lift at least a bit of your hair colour under the pigment. You've grown out so much of your natural colour and it is so lovely, I would think twice if I were you about doing anything to it.
Thank you so much Theodora!!! I had never heard of ColorB4, it looks hopeful!

[newbeginning]

I don't know if you could somehow dye over the henna to your natural colour because I think that would look nice. I think if you went darker that would look good too I just don't know if you'd want the upkeep of colouring.

[Anje]

I think I'd go a shade or two darker if I were you. My personal preference tends to be toward nice rich browns, though.

[JellyBene]

I have decided to take it to a cool, dark brown. I have an appointment at my favorite natural salon, the dye is 99% plant deriven. I will post pictures as soon as I get it done!

[JellyBene]

I just got it dyed! I love it, I have never had hair this dark before!!!
http://i927.photobucket.com/albums/ad112/limegreenlollipop_/darkhair.jpg