My natural color is a dark shade of blonde. I had light blonde highlights in it and my husband talked me into going darker ( I did this yesterday). Now I can't live with it. I went back to the salon and they said, unless I strip it (which they wouldn't suggest because it would ruin my hair), then I would have to wait a month for it to fade. Then they would see if they could match it to my natural color, which is about two shades different. I see movie stars do this stuff all the time. What do they do? Am I just going to the wrong place? Please help me.
2007-10-09 07:41:50 · 21 answers · asked by serin7300 4 in Beauty & Style ➔ Hair
You can't treat your hair once and then try to do it again the next day. It will ruin your hair. I would wait a month and then go to another salon and get it dyed back to medium blonde. After you get it dyed again your roots will start to come in as your natural color. You're probably not used to the new shade of brown...don't worry I'm sure it looks good.
2007-10-09 07:46:14 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You THINK you see movie stars doing this all the time but you don't really know the time span between the two pics you are looking at or how long it took to film the movie. Not to mention....are they wearing wigs...weaves. They have professional hairstylist on every set. The salon has your best interest in mind and they don't want to do something that is going to damage your hair. Stripping the color is extremely harsh on your hair and should only be done in drastic cases (like when it turns green) .A month isn't that long to endure darker hair. If you damage your hair going against their professional advice you could be looking at a year or two before your hair is back to normal. SO what is one month? During this month wash your hair as often as possible with dandruff shampoo.This will fade it quicker than anything. Then go back and let them match your natural color. Whatever you do ....don't try anything at home.
2007-10-09 14:56:17 · answer #2 · answered by Stiletto ♥ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ouch!
Yeah, it will start loosing some of the excess colorant during the next week. That will help some.
If your hair was in good condition when you colored it, and you don't have real long hair, you are safe to try this. Get some of that highlighter creme that is used for chunking or streaking. (One package does not make a lot, so if you have long hair it will not be enough) Put on the gloves and use your fingers to put it evenly through your hair. (You can leave the underside dark if you like that look) Comb it through...pay close attention to it as it will start counter acting that dark color immediately. You can see it changing. Try to just bring it up a shade, don't leave it on as long as the instructions say....maybe only 5 or 6 minutes. It has worked for me when I went too dark. My result was very good with it. It was not brassy or harsh looking, but shimmery with little sparks.
I will not do it again. I have a hair dresser, but just got an urge one day.
2007-10-09 14:56:50 · answer #3 · answered by Rev. Deb 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would wait about a week or two, well, as long as you can handle, and then go to another salon and ask them to change your color. Just find a pic, or a sample and take it to them. They will do it, and as long as your hair is not completley fried and a mess, you will be okay. Ive changed my hair hundreds of times. Just remember, when it comes to salons; you will get what you pay for. The better the products the better the hair ;)
2007-10-09 14:48:10 · answer #4 · answered by sweetmommymandi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can strip it, you just have to take REALLY good care of it afterwards. I promise you, I change my hair color more than anyone. I've done this non-stop for about 8 years. Strip your hair first (follow the directions in the box EXACTLY), color your hair the color you want it, and then condition, condition, condition. Use hot-oil treatments. Aussie 3 minute miracle works really well, or just plain ol' mayonaise at home. Also use a color-safe shampoo and conditioner everytime you wash your hair, and try to skip a day. Hope it works out!
2007-10-09 14:50:39 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
if i were you i would wait a week or 2 ( i know u dont want to) but its better if u dont want to ruin ur hair. any who after that week or 2 go to a salon and get light blond high lights this will make your hair look lighter w/out stripping it. i bet it will look very pretty. it will grow out and fade in a few months then u can dye it blond again.
2007-10-09 14:48:07 · answer #6 · answered by yan 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
if ur hair was died 1x u do not need to have it stripped. Wash it with palmolive, it will take a few times. But it will lighten it a little bit. Then i suggest go to a place that know what they are talking abot and have them bring it to a nice nore natural color. If you are worried about dammage, buy a proten pack from the salon just cost 4 dollars and it will make youe hair so shiny/ healthy looking!
2007-10-09 14:48:56 · answer #7 · answered by algal04 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Is it a total color or just darker hilights?I can get it back with higher amount of developer which wont destroy your hair. give me a call to book an appointment
Larry @ Off The Edge Salon
Mark 1 Towers
1020 E Desert Inn Rd
588-8456
2007-10-09 14:52:18 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
No they're doing the right thing .. You'll have to have your hair stripped if you want it lighter or just wait .. You MAY be able to try putting lots of highlights called a weave in it to soften the color
2007-10-09 14:45:01 · answer #9 · answered by ♥Holly Cookie Starr™♥ 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
They should be able to strip the coloring out and dye it to the color you want. It shouldn't matter if you just dyed your hair an hour ago. Yes it will damage your hair a bit, but it will get rejuvinated after a couple of weeks of conditioning. I have done this before, and my hair is still ok.
2007-10-09 14:47:18 · answer #10 · answered by smilest_16_2002 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋