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Can I dye my black hair brown?

Asked Sep 29, 2006, 03:50 PM — 4 Answers
I've been dying my hair black with permanent dye for about five years. The last time I dyed it was four months ago, and now I want to dye it dark brown. Can I just dye over it or do I have to get rid of the black first?

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Oct 2, 2006, 07:03 PM
Yes, you can dye it over. Permanent hair color consists of both peroxide and ammonia, and can make hair darker or a few shades lighter.
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Dec 2, 2010, 09:27 AM
The ;ast time I got rid of jet black hair was bleach am not sure about dying over I think it would take some time tbh
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Mar 20, 2011, 06:11 PM
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The ;ast time I got rid of jet black hair was bleach am not sure about dying over I think it would take some time tbh
Did it turn out to be bleach blonde? Because I have the same problem but I want dirty blonde hair not BLEACH blonde!? Please reply ASAP!
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Mar 23, 2011, 07:37 PM
You should lighten it a little first even if its just to an orangish color. Color cannot lift color. Unless its a light color and your only going a shade or two lighter.
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