I want to dye my (not natural) copper red hair an ash brown colour, but will it turn green?

Question

I used One 'n Only Colourfix to lighten my dyed black hair, which lightened it considerably, though it's a copper red colour. I really want medium ash brown hair, but I have heard that it could turn it green, is this true? How can I dye my hair ash brown and have it not turn green?

Also, I REALLY don't want black hair again, and I'm afraid that trying to put brown dye in might make it too dark, I have heard lots of stories where people put in medium or dark brown hair dyes, and end up with jet black... Any suggestions?

By the way, the multiple "go to a professional" answers are not helpful in the least. Obviously, I am going to go to a professional rather than trusting some random person over the internet's advice, but I figured it wouldn't hurt to get some suggestions.
Thanks.

Answer 1

bluesky is pretty much right on. Try natural instincts in Tweed, that should get you about where you want to be.

EDIT: I know natural instincts is a level 2 haircolor but trust me in your situation it's going to last at least as long as a level 3 and it will do less damage also.

Answer 2

Brown And Copper Hair

Answer 3

i dyed my hair from blonde to bright copper red and wanted to go back to blonde without it turning orange, so i tried to gradually lighten it by dyeing it dark ash blonde first. But now it's a reddish brown color,which isn't what i wanted. But after you go red, it's hard to get all of the red out. So i don't think your hair will turn green, but it may still have reddish tones in it. The only ways i really know to get rid of the red completely are to either grow the color out or have your hair stripped/bleached and then dye it your desired color. But if you wouldn't mind possibly having reddish-brown hair, it should be safe to try it. But you should probably try going to a salon at least for advice because they could know how to get the color you want from the color you have.

Answer 4

It wont turn green as long as you wait the allowed time before dyeing it again. It will turn if you just dye'd it lets say a week ago and now your dyeing it again because the chemicals of the dye are still fresh and you will be mixing them which can also burn and/or fry your hair. So be cautious and remember to always wait the recommended time before dyeing again!

Answer 5

only ash over blonde or gold would turn green, your safe for that, but as for darkness? i would get just a shade lighter as you're perviously colored and your hair is porus, it will suck up the dye an probably take it a bit darker then planned. it will also probably be less ash then expected as its going over red. happy hair coloring!

Answer 6

GO TO A SALON.

Drastic changes should always be put in the safe hands of a professional stylist.

Answer 7

use loreal' lite ash brown, believe me if my hair isnt green than no ones should, cuz im the type to dye it black not like it so the same day i bleach it once if not twice, and my hair aint no funky colors

Answer 8

any of the ash colors has a green base if you mix red and green you get brown

Answer 9

I honestly really like dirty blonde hair it looks truly pretty

Answer 10

Jet black hair. I have actually dark brown hair and I think dark hair looks better. I avoid really like blonde hair.