HELP! Brown hair color turned my hair a dark red!

Krs · May 31, 2006, 12:16 AM

Book yourself a hairdressers appt before friday

Nick1616 · May 31, 2006, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Krs

Book yourself a hairdressers appt before friday

Dont really have the time for it, does the color zap stuff work at all?

PrettyLady · Jun 1, 2006, 11:30 PM

As you know, I tried to view this thread a couple of days ago while I was giving beauty and skin care advice on the forum, but the thread wouldn't open. So I had to answer your question via PM. I told you to use a medium ash brown color because ash base colors will get rid of the reddish tones in your hair. If the medium ash brown doesn't get rid of all of the red, then try using dark ash brown.

You can also use a hair color remover to strip the artificial color from your hair. But keep in mind that your hair won't return to its original shade once you use a hair color remover. It will make it raw and brassy. Therefore, you will need to re-color your hair in order to look natural.

Nice1 · Oct 9, 2007, 06:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Nick1616

So my girlfriend helped me color my hair to hide a few gray hairs coming in. Its usually a light to med brown, thought I might go darker. We used Loreal excellence creme ( Medium Brown). It actuall turned my hair into almost a dark redish brown, looks like I have naturally dark red hair! HELP! I don't know if I should buy more dye and maybe try darker?(I'm afraid if I try lighter it might get more red!) or is there any way I can remove it? ( I don't think I can since it said permanent) Help! I have a party of friday and everyone will notice! Should I dye it again? Can anything get the red out? Or can I remove the color altogether? Just did it last night so its been 24 hours so far

When it comes to dying our hair is like we become guinea pigs. You have to either be real careful or just be ready for whatever results can occur. I actually believe that you should try another name brand. I believe that your problem goes further than an error with a color. It must have to do with your pigment, and the reaction that dye caused on it. Try dying it the darkest brown possible. Maybe Try Clairol instead, it all depends. Your hair will look almost black, but it is not. Then gradually you will have to lighten it. I was told any color that have orange in it triggers people who have a red pigment. My pigment is red, so it is hard for me to get a nice light brown or blond color in my hair. Everything eventually looks either a reddish brown or a reddish blond. The dye doesn't have to be by Loreal, there are other good dyes out there. Go to Sally's and find a nice dye without any red pigment in it. It is up to you what your decision may be. I don't like using harsh chemicals on my hair. I've been there and done that, and I actually after many mistakes learned my lesson. Lol! The whole stripping your hair color ordeal sounds brutal to me. It is an option, but still your decision. Good luck!

cedwick · Oct 24, 2007, 05:06 AM

To follow up on Pretty lady's advice. The ash color should fix this. Try it in a demi-perm though, clairol natural instincts in medium ash brown is good if your hair is in fairly good condition. It is better to fix this problem first with something less permanent to give your processed hair time to heal.

rainaeasly · Nov 21, 2007, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by PrettyLady

As you know, I tried to view this thread a couple of days ago while I was giving beauty and skin care advice on the forum, but the thread wouldn't open. So I had to answer your question via PM. I told you to use a medium ash brown color because ash base colors will get rid of the reddish tones in your hair. If the medium ash brown doesn't get rid of all of the red, then try using dark ash brown.

You can also use a hair color remover to strip the artificial color from your hair. But keep in mind that your hair won't return to its original shade once you use a hair color remover. It will make it raw and brassy. Therefore, you will need to re-color your hair in order to look natural.

told the results of different options

livie · Dec 20, 2007, 02:00 PM

Exactly the same thing happened to me! I am now considering this colour stipping thing and I was wondering how the above solutions worked for you and if any of them were effective I am really worried that my hair will just go redder as I wasn't it to bee a bit lighter as well... Thank you

Artsettimavn · Jan 24, 2008, 02:15 AM

Also remember that colored hair loses color every time you wash it. Brown hair has some red in it and perhaps you are over-reacting to that? If you dye it with any ash shades you can expect it to turn off-black. Is that better than what you have now? I like Wella color the best because it covers much better than Clairol or L'Oreal. If you REALLY hate what you have right now, then I would just use their Medium Brown. It will be plenty dark.

mfleck · Apr 9, 2008, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Nick1616

So my girlfriend helped me color my hair to hide a few gray hairs coming in. Its usually a light to med brown, thought I might go darker. We used Loreal excellence creme ( Medium Brown). It actuall turned my hair into almost a dark redish brown, looks like I have naturally dark red hair! HELP! I don't know if I should buy more dye and maybe try darker?(I'm afraid if I try lighter it might get more red!) or is there any way I can remove it? ( I don't think I can since it said permanent) Help! I have a party of friday and everyone will notice! Should I dye it again? Can anything get the red out? Or can I remove the color altogether? Just did it last night so its been 24 hours so far

What happened? Ash can turn it green.....what did you wind up doing?

HELP! Brown hair color turned my hair a dark red!

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