[rg72]

I have naturally dark blonde/mousy hair and have been highlighting blonde bits in it for a couple of years now, but got sick of having mousy roots so I thought id go brunette... images of looking like angelina conjured into my mind! Oh how wrong it went. I used a non permanent (24weeks) clairol dye which was golden brown and it has come out so dark its hideous! I look pale and dead and after one wash it has this illuminating ginger tinge to it. Any advice to deal with this disaster would be much appreciated!?

[PrettyLady]

Demi-permanent hair color will last through 24-28 shampoos. A non-permanent or semi-permanent color usually last from 6-8 shampoos. However, you've mentioned using a non-permanent color that lasts 24 weeks. In order to precisely assist you, I will need you to answer two questions. Can you please tell me which brand of Clairol hair coloring product you used? And what is your desired hair color?

[rg72]

Hi, it was clariol non permanent dye, the colour was golden brown. After one wash and a day being like this, it has a strong ginger/auburn tinge. I wanted a lighter brown with no ginger tinge. Thanks

[PrettyLady]

I'm assuming that you used Clairol Nice 'n Easy or Natural Instincts, which are supposed to last through 24-28 washes. Non-permanent, semi permanent and demi-permanent hair coloring products are deposit only colors, and will not lift hair color. However, permanent hair color with the right strength volume peroxide developer can lift hair color a few shades lighter. If your hair has a red/ginger hue, and you want to go light brown, you will need to use a green-based (cool base) permanent light ash brown hair color with a 20-volume peroxide in equal parts to achieve results. It will neutralize the red/ginger tones in your hair and take you closer to your desired color.