Fixing my sorry, sorry, hair?

[Saryn Jumail]

Okay, so I chemically dyed my hair, and then I took the dye out with a hair dye remover kit...nobody told me this would be a stupid move until after I did it!
So now I'm stuck with yellowish hair at the top, like so:

http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa221/Cheeseistheword/lhc-sarynjumail1-m6.jpg
http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa221/Cheeseistheword/lhc-sarynjumail2-m6.jpg

My grandma says I took the pigment out of my hair.
Does anyone know of anyway to get all my hair the same color? Either back to my natural, or to the light goldish color at the top?

Any ideas would be appreciated!

[Riot Crrl]

OK first of all, your hair looks awesome.

Second of all, the color removal products tend to leave this kind of variegation. It is not the fault of the color remover, that was done by the peroxide in the dye. Which you couldn't see with the dye in, because it deposited color as well.

After a color remover is used, some kind of re-dying is usually necessary to get hair back to one color. I would suggest to entertain the possibility of using some kind of deposit only dye, like semi permanents perhaps, to even it out.

[Saryn Jumail]

Thanks!
So you think I should go buy something like a rinse? Something that says it will rinse out in 6 shampoos?

[Riot Crrl]

The more shampoos, probably the better. :)

But, you do not want something containing peroxide and ammonia. That will create more of the same, underneath its deposited dye particles.

The idea is to match the darkest hair you want to match, BUT, peroxided hair can grab dye more than less peroxided hair, so you might want to try to get a couple shades lighter than what you would ideally have the roots be. And, strand test, and make sure you strand test on a bit of the lightest hair to see what it will do.

[Saryn Jumail]

Thanks a lot!!
They sell things here, temporary hair dyes that wash out after a couple shampoos, and I think I'm going to try that.
I don't think I want to use something like Clairol or Loreal, I'm scared it'll turn it green or something (something my grandmother told me :))

[Curlsgirl]

Thanks a lot!!
They sell things here, temporary hair dyes that wash out after a couple shampoos, and I think I'm going to try that.
I don't think I want to use something like Clairol or Loreal, I'm scared it'll turn it green or something (something my grandmother told me :))

You can't really do anything with a dye that rinses out after a couple of shampoos without having to do it over and over again. If you match well with something like a demi-permanent or semi-permanent color then you may only have to do it once, perhaps twice. If you want to be very sure you don't end up messing it up even more, go to a good salon and request a semi or demi color to match your roots. You may have to get it done twice but that would be the safest way. Like Riot said, you will want to get a couple of shades lighter than the box or swatch looks like because it tends to go on darker especially with porous hair that has been lightened. Keep in mind it will fade some though after a few shampoos.

[Patrycja]

I have done that same exact thing! I had the orange roots with the dark brown length,just like yours.I think I was trying to take out red :lol: It's funny now considering I'm a red head now and wouldn't have it any other way :silly:

I have no other advice for you just a "I feel for you" bunch of flowers :flowers:
oh and welcome to the boards! :)

[Saryn Jumail]

Thanks for the help!

I think I'm going to ask my aunt about it...she works at a salon.
But, I don't know, maybe I'll just leave it.

[Isilme]

There would be no harm in leaving it as the way it is, a very pretty golden blonde:)

[wintersun99]

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[spidermom]

Oh dear! I think I'd try deep conditioning it a few times and see how it settles. If it didn't improve, I'd see a color specialist and get something more natural looking.

[brok3nwings]

I actually like the orange colour! But i agree with you, it should be more even. I also agree with using no amonia and no peroxide to keep your hair healthy but for that you will have to stay with the darker colour. I dont know what colour you were trying to get but anyway... if you want your natural colour put a demi colour at the hairdresser (you have intensive red there if you use a box you will turn your hair into a wierd colour im sure) if you cant, just do a strand test before you put it on your hair! I would advice to start with the roots and then leave the rest for the ends as the roots are much brighter...

Have you considered henna? I think it would give you a really nice colour as you already have those different tones...but henna is permanent

[xrosiex]

I'm sorry your feeling bad about your hair. It really doesnt look that bad. You have beautiful curls and nice length. I think if you wait alittle while you may like it too. If not then explore your options. But take your time your hair is still very pretty.:flower:

[ladystar]

doesn't look bad, I use to do this dye it dark then used something called color fix that I bought at sally's and it would take out a layer of color depending on how long you left it, It would take me about 5 hours lol. Anyway To get back I say maybe use the a demi or a semi to whatever color you want (like advised above) then just baby your hair after. Good Luck!!!

[EvaSimone]

Just a tip if you're afraid of green tones get something with an ash tone in it, not a golden tone.

Hope everything works out!

[Saryn Jumail]

I went to a salon, I got scared!
Thanks for the advice though

[Darkhorse1]

I've seen these coloring kits in my area that are for 'touch ups' only. They are small, and have an eyelash like wand for roots only. Not sure if they work, but it may be worth a try. I never experiment with color on my own. I'm far too paranoid.

Your hair looks GORGEOUS! I can't really tell how much lighter it looks--I'm not good with noticing certain color variations. But, maybe consulting with a salon you trust can help?

[Saryn Jumail]

I've seen these coloring kits in my area that are for 'touch ups' only. They are small, and have an eyelash like wand for roots only. Not sure if they work, but it may be worth a try. I never experiment with color on my own. I'm far too paranoid.

Your hair looks GORGEOUS! I can't really tell how much lighter it looks--I'm not good with noticing certain color variations. But, maybe consulting with a salon you trust can help?
Yes, that's exactly what I did :)
I didn't trust myself enough to fix it.
And thanks for the compliment :)