QuoteReplyTopic: OT: Greenish tinge in hair, how to fix? Posted: November 30 2006 at 9:34pm
HI ladies,
Well, next time I reinstall my extensions, which will be in about a week, I need to fix something: the slight greenish cast at the ends of my real hair (which are rather damaged, btu I can't cut them any shorter right now, or they won't cover my extensions!)
Last time I colored, I used a light ash brown. The roots were fine, but the ends, which are rather porous, kind of turned green. It's not super bad, but it's visible in some lights, if you look hard. I am sure all you hair perfectionists understand:)
So, how to fix? Should I highlight over it then tone? It's already pretty damaged. Should I use a non-ash color next? I'll take anything here!
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Have you posted this question under the Hair Color Forum her at Hairboutique.com? You may get more help there, you may even find your answer without having to post you question...very good info about color theory on that forum.
Lol, I know. I have posted it there, with no response for a few days. This board is more active, so I thought I'd come-a-beggin'!
The searches didn't yield a solution for my particular dilemma, mostly just to green tinges from chlorine on bleach blonds! (I have a shower filter, so that's not an issue)
Dealing with green ends is something I would go to a professional colorist to fix.
What's the condition of your hair? Can you post a picture? Do you have the extensions in now? Is it just the tips of your natural hair and are you just worried about the top layer?
Andreau, I found this information for you on a Yahoo search, I hope this help darling:
""The type of dye you used doesn't have ammonia in it like another poster stated. Those dyes are used to either match your colour or add colour back in ( when you pre lighten) Ive been a hairdresser for over 2 years and i found that the colour that they have in the stores are just the same as what you would get in a salon....that is if you know what your doing.
Hair colouring or correcting is like chemistry, you need to balance out the pigments you have in your hair, for example, if your hair has a green shade to it, you need to add red to balance it out , same for yellow/orange tint will go away if you use a blue/purple based toner etc.
Box dyes usually are in 20 volume and sometimes you may need to go up or down in volume to get what you want,and that's why people go to a salon to get it done, b/c it will be done right, and if it is int they will correct it free of charge.If you do it at home and you end up with green hair it will cost more to fix it in a salon b/c its not longer a colour is a colour correction.
Also even if you have ammonia in the product, the colour might not lift if you have existing permanent dye in your hair , b/c colour doesn't lift colour) the example they give on the side of the box is for virgin hair only. Hope any of this novel i wrote helps :)lol good luck! ;) ""
I hope this help. Also in Sally's Beauty Sup. they sell a corrector for this.
Edited by Aphrodiva - December 01 2006 at 11:49am
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You might try going to a good BSS in your area and asking there. Usually there is someone who knows color and can help you. What I did when I was struggling with color was to make a consultation appointment with a good stylist/colorist to get recommendations for products and a color formula that would work for my hair.
I do know that some ash-based colors have a green base, while others are blue or blue-green based. Also, your ends are obviously more porous than the rest of the shaft of your hair. According to my book on doing your own hair color, "Hairdos, Hair Don'ts" you probably need a color filler. This book says, "Color fillers are used too equalize porosity and to deposit a base color prior to application of a tint. Color fillers are applied to deposit pigment to lightened or faded hair and ends and to provide fill for porous areas in the hair during tinting. It helps to ensure a uniform color throughout the hair shaft... To apply the filler, fill a spray bottle with water and dampen hair from mid-shaft to the ends. Apply the filler and process for 20 minutes. Remove excess color with a paper towel. Do not wash the filler out. Now apply your chosen tint formula directly on top of the filler and proceed as usual." I'm guessing any good BSS could help you pick out the right products to do this. Good luck.
Edited by kristie m - December 01 2006 at 11:42am
Here's to the end of my BAD HAIR LIFE!
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I am not sure how to remove it other than a color remover from a beauty supply. Then before coloring use a bottle of stuff called Porousity control. It ensures even color. The Porousity Control is also available in a single application bottle at Sally's.
Monsterita: I don't have any pictures that show the greenish tinge. It's not super obvious, it's only if you look for it specifically. I have the extensions in. THe last inch to two inches of my hair is pretty damaged from a botched bleach job over a year ago, and I am just worried about the top layer because that's all that shows!
Aphrodiva:
Thanks for the great excerpt, and for doing a search, you are so sweet! It sounds like I might need to do a colorfix, and maybe use a higher lift peroxide.
Kristie:
Thank you also for the great info. I might go in for a consult, a lot of places do them for free, which I like:). I will check out the porosity products in my Sallys
Valentine:
Thank you for the porosity tip, too. I relaly think that must be what the problem is at the tips, because the rest actually is more reddish than greenish (just at the roots).
You guys are the best! Thanks so much! I am always open for more tips, too!:)
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You need to use a 10 volume developer with a semi perm color in a level 10 Blonde with a red base. A good product to use is Redken Shades EQ with their Blush Blonde shade. It gets rid of greens and makes the hair shiny.
You need to use a 10 volume developer with a semi perm color in a level 10 Blonde with a red base. A good product to use is Redken Shades EQ with their Blush Blonde shade. It gets rid of greens and makes the hair shiny.
I am in Cosmetology School :)
What she said...
Just use it on the ends that are green, and stay in front of a mirror the entire time to watch it. It's easy to overcorrect - then you'll have orange ends.
Lol, ketchup! Hey, it is worth a try! I will try that before I go to the beauty supply store, just to see if it works!
And, if that doesn't work, I will get a 10 volume semi-perm and watch it carefully, and then when I recolor I will use a porosity product on it beforehand. I am so glad for these suggestions! Thanks so much!
Keep 'em coming if you ladies have more wonderful wisdom!:)
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