After i dye my hair, it always goes back to a red color. What color do i dye it to stop it?

Question

Allright, i have naturally medium brown hair, no matter if i dye it black or light brown, it alllwaayyss comes back to a red/brown color that i reallly dont like. its not pretty. I dye it from my house, cause a salon isnt an option. I know its because the dye has a red base probably? What color do i dye it to get rid of this color? And if the answer is get a dye with a different base... where do i look on the box to see? and whats the best brand? haha, thanks..

My hairs not very shiny either, like its just not pretty, what do i need to do/products i can get to kind of take chemicals out? i dont know if that even makes sense but yea =]

Answer 1

Hmmmm.. ok first off look for a hair color that gives you options for the color levels and tones, i.e. level 5 neutral may look like a 5N on the box. I think Clairol has some lines that do that. If the red keeps happening to you I would think that your hair pulls red/gold so you might want to try a blue or green tone. those would either have a B or an A next to the number. The number just means how light or dark it is 1 being the darkest (usually).
Before you dye it again do a cleansing shampoo with a tablespoon of baking soda mixed with about a tablespoon of shampoo. then condition and leave in for at least 10 minutes and rinse. I would also start using some leave-in conditioners after you color. It sounds like you have colored too much and your hair needs some smoothing and problably a little protein. After you blow dry use a shine serum that will help also. I hope this helps you out.

Answer 2

first cyanne wella doesnt make socolor that is matrix, and you can buy it if you are a liscensed hair stylist. . wella makes color charm , you will need 2 colors a natural base and one with ash if you are medium brown level 4 dont go more than 2 levels lighter than that , and buy 20 volume follow miing and timing that are on the colors if your hair is real porus you may need to leave the color on not as long. also get a good color protect shampoo like paul mitchell color protect. also save up go to a salon if possible

Answer 3

your hair has a red tint (mine to ,but i like it) I do know never use red base goto Sally's or what ever store you goto and look on back for a neutral base that worked on me although i still had a slight red tint they also have blue or yellow try those

blah blah What i am really tring to say is if your hair has a natural red base you will allways have a slight red tint no matter what.. just stay away from red bases to avoid too much red

Answer 4

Look for an ash color or a color with a bse of blue or violet. It counteracts the red and gold tones.

Answer 5

That is easy, you get a color that has ash in the name. Gets rid of the red. Comes in shades of blonde or brown.

Answer 6

I suggest you go to a beauty supply store and get Wella SoColour. Also, the problem isn't the dye, it's the shampoo you are using.

Answer 7

You should try to go with a golden/ashy base colour. I have the same problem; I have naturally dark hair with Auburn tinges to it... sometimes it kind of sucks! Try the golden colour, it should work out.

Answer 8

strip the color and then dye it, it will stay the color you dyed it for a long time

Answer 9

blonde or black