[Former blonde]

Today I dyed my hair a light ash brown and it is really dark, esp. since I am a dark blonde normally. Should I wait for it to fade and continue to get funny looks from friends OR should I put some highlights in to break up the all over brown? I have only washed it once and underneath this new color was a dark ash blonde that had gotten too light from being in the sun. That is why I colored my hair today to get rid of the brassy blonde that the sun and swimming had produced. My hair as a child and teen was blonde and has gotten darker each year since my 20s. I am now 37 and getting a few random grays and have a lot of dark hair but still to me look like I should be a blonde with my pale skin and blue eyes. Any help and advice would be greatly appreciated!

[PrettyLady]

If you're not happy with the color and want to go back blonde, it requires bleaching. You can pre-lighten your hair, and then add a toner to give you the color you desire. Or, you can get some dark blonde highlights put onto your hair. You should see a professional for any change that's two or more shades away from your natural hair color.

[Former blonde]

Thanks for the reply! I went to my hairdresser for a haircut and to see what she thought I should do and she suggested that I give it two more weeks (because my hair has already lightened up quite a bit) and then she will put in some highlights if I still want them. I am liking my hair much better since my haircut and now that it has lightened on its own. I appreciate your advice! Thanks again.