I am trying to bring back my original color (Ash Blonde) but when I use a 30% peroxide, it pulls red. I really don't want to go higher (such as 40%) but I can't figure out how to do it. Should I go lower (such as 20%)?
2007-05-28 03:58:43 · 6 answers · asked by tatertown_94 3 in Beauty & Style ➔ Hair
Ash is my original color but I have gotten darker as I have grown older. My ethnicity is NORTHERN European. Pale, Blue Eyes, Ivory skin. Yellows and reds look swallow on me.
I NEVER use grocery store products either.
2007-05-28 06:04:44 · update #1
There are several ways of going about it. But I think the easiest would be to use 30% like you did. Then tone it with a color with a green base to tone out all the red. Redken color gels now has several colors with the green base. Good Luck!
2007-05-28 04:18:37 · answer #1 · answered by hotmetalfreeq 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The percentage of peroxide you're using doesn't have anything to do with your final results. It has to do with the color you're using. The developer is simply the gasoline in your vehicle! If you're going lighter, you will see some warmth, there's nothing you can do about this. It is simply the basic laws of haircolor. But realistically, without knowing your original level, your target level and your ethnicity it's hard to tell you which COLOR + developer you would need to get the best desired results. Keep in mind, too that when you're going lighter, it will NOT replicate natural color. It will be somewhat warm unless you do a double process (De-colorize and tone). You've got to throw your stylist a bone on that one!!!!
FYI you're not using 30% developer, you're using 30Volume developer which is 9% H2O2
2007-05-28 11:18:58 · answer #2 · answered by fastlanejiggy 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Peroxide eats color molecules....contrary to popular belief, higher volume peroxide does not make better color....use a product for deposit only...these only contain a 3volume (not 30) developer and just coat the hair....your problem is wanting an ash tone.....you should go to a pro, because you are asking for a major color correction and will probably make your hair look worse......
2007-05-28 11:25:56 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Where do you get 30% and higher concentrations of hydrogen peroxide? I only see the 3% stuff in the stores.
2007-05-28 11:10:13 · answer #4 · answered by blaringhorn 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I just put it in my hair like a gel. Grey brown normall and lots of blonde highlights now. But, I also go into the sun daily. Live in las Vegs. Try my method and hopefully it helps you out.
2007-05-28 11:06:23 · answer #5 · answered by Michael M 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Going to a lower percentage of peroxide will leave you with more reds.
2007-05-28 11:06:29 · answer #6 · answered by david d 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋