Light blonde to dark blonde UPDATE: pics!

Well, I finally did my color! I mixed the Colorgloss 8GB and 6GB 50/50 with clear and it came out a lovely shade of medium blonde, exactly what I had in mind. BUT a crazy thing happened, and after I did the initial color I spontaneously decided that I wanted to go even DARKER. So I reapplied the 6GB by itself (no clear) and now my hair is a gorgeous warm light brown color. It's very close to my natural color, although it's a bit warmer, and it camouflages my roots pretty well. The best part is that I can still see my old highlights shimmering through, so even though I'm nolonger blonde it's got a bit of a blonde feel to it. I'm loving it!

(Sorry for the crappy pics, I don't have a real camera so I have to use Photo Booth)









After months of careful consideration, I have decided to add some color back to my pale blonde (almost platinum) hair.  I LOVE the light blonde, but it's too high maintenance and I feel like it sometimes washes me out.  Currently, my hair is a level 10 (ash) and I'm looking to go to a level 7.I have consulted with my hair dresser, who is excellent.  She knows that I do my own bleaching and toning and she thinks I should be able to do the color myself, as I'm a broke college student and she says it would be considered "corrective color" and would be quite expensive if I were to have her do it.  I'm also planning to let my hair grow out, so she encouraged me to chop it off one more time to get rid of the old overproccessed blonde (which is what we did, it is now VERY short).  So the plan is to "start over", adding some color and growing it out.  I will most likely have my hair dresser add some highlights and/or lowlights once I'm happy with the base color.I'm looking for some recommendations  on what products  I should use.  I won't be doing the color for a month or so,  and my hair dresser suggested that I start preparing my hair by using something to help with porosity.  I'll be going to Sally's.  Any specific recs?  I'm also not sure what I should use for the color.  From what I understand, I should go for a warm dark blonde to counteract the ash that's currently in my hair.  Should I use permanent or semi?  I've always used Wella for my bleach and toner, but I would be open to using any brand.  Suggestions?Thanks in advance for your help, and sorry that was so long!  :)


Edited by vixen12 - July 31 2008 at 7:28pm

Fakeizme, thanks so much for your thorough reply!  I have read your helpful responses to other people's questions and I was hoping you might respond to mine :)

I will definitely purchase one of the protein treatments you suggested as well as the Redken heavy cream.  For color, is there a specific brand that you recommend?  I was looking at Redken Shades EQ (which I've heard lots of great things about!).  Are you familiar with this line at all?  There is a color chart here: kellyholmes.net/Kelly/Redken_shades_eq.pdf  I like the look of 06G St. Tropez and 07NB Chestnut.  Do you think either of these colors would work?  I don't really want a lot of good, although I don't mind a little warmth.  I just don't want my hair to turn green!

Sorry for the additional questions, but you seem so full of knowledge :)

Thanks!

Nikki


Edited by vixen12 - July 01 2008 at 9:46pm

Hi Fakeizme,

Thanks for your help!  I purchased the Emergencee and used it for the first time last week, and have also been using the Heavy Cream.  My hair is so soft and silky!  I think I'm going to use the Emergencee one more time before I color, and continue using the Heavy Cream.

I've been trying to get the Redken Shades EQ, because that's my first choice for color, but the only place I can seem to find it is Ebay.  There's not a whole lot available on Ebay and with shipping costs, it's a bit more expensive than I'd like.  So I ended up picking up some Clairol Raidance Color Gloss at Sally's today.  I got 8GB Light Golden-Beige Blonde and 6GB Dark Golden-Beige Blonde  (they don't have a 7GB).  I also got some clear and will definitely be mixing the color 50/50 with the clear.  Does this formula sound right to you?  I'd really like to do a strand test, but my hair is quite short and I don't think I could cut off a piece without it being noticeable.

 I'm sure it will be fine, but I'll feel much better if you confirm it for me :)

Thank you!

Nikki

Hi Michelle, thanks for responding!  You're right, it sounds like our situations are eerily similar - too funny!  The color that you ended up with sounds very pretty.  I'm looking to go a shade or two darker than what you have, so I'm thinking that my color choices will work out well.  I LOVE my blonde hair and I'm so nervous to mess with it, but at the same time I'm very excited to try something a little bit different!  I appreciate you telling me about your positive experience with the Radiance, it makes me feel more confident about using it!  Good luck with the Shades.  I've heard nothing but positive things about that line and I'm sure one of these days I'll get my hands on it.

Thanks again!  :)

Nikki

updated with pics!

i know this is old but i really want to get vixen 12 hair color my hair color is bleached blonde like her so i am lookin for same hair color with any other option i cant get redken or clairol for some reason hard to find here so please come with any other solution thanks