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    Sep 8, 2008, 09:50 PM
    Color disaster
    As many other before... first I high lighted my red hair hoping for nice golden highlights. A small patch {right on top of my head} turned brassy, so I used a alburn red dye and it turned a dark maroon color. Doesn't even match my natural red hair. Can I bleach that section to a lite color and then re dye it? Will this cause severe damage? What else can I do? We don't have any good hair saloons in the area. Please help:

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    Sep 9, 2008, 10:45 AM
    What products did you use? A lightener or a colour? Was your hair virgin?
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    Sep 9, 2008, 10:54 AM
    Yes I have very healthy hair. I've never done anything to it. I used a professional bleach and toner and it turned orange. Then I put a dye which is the exact color of my hair. Also a professional brand enamels high gloss 6bc. It helped a little but its still very brassy looking. I had the bleach on once for 20mins then 20mins dye and then 20 minutes to rebleach and 20 again to dye again. Am I in trouble? Thanks so much
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    Sep 9, 2008, 12:59 PM
    I think you should go and see a stylist honey to avoid any more disasters. You're at risk of over processing your hair. X
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    Sep 11, 2008, 08:29 AM
    Stop the madness! It's time to stop and consult a professional... we go to school to learn how to do hair because it isn't as easy as throwing some color on, and a good colorist will help you . Saving money is all good, but you really can make your hair break off and fall out if you continue on this path
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    Sep 11, 2008, 08:49 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by sassyredhead
    As many other before....first i high lighted my red hair hoping for nice golden highlights. A small patch {right on top of my head} turned brassy, so i used a alburn red dye and it turned a dark maroon color. Doesn't even match my natural red hair. Can i bleach that section to a lite color and then re dye it? Will this cause severe damage? What else can i do? We don't have any good hair saloons in the area. please help:

    sassy redhead
    Oh please understand, I agree with you. Its just I've been really sick and not able to get out much. Our nearest salon that could handle this is 2 hours away. I was trying to do something myself and it failed and I agree... keep it with the professionals!
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