QuoteReplyTopic: Lightening Colored Brunette Hair? Posted: November 07 2004 at 12:18pm
I saw a commercial today for a new product that supposedly lights brunette hair 3 shades without any orange results. I didn't catch the name of it. Do any of you know what this is?
Also, how does one lighten colored brown hair? I know that regular permanent color of a blonde would lighten virgin dark hair, but not colored. But what if I used a 40 developer with an ash blonde hi-lift? Would that lighten it? Or would I have to use bleach with the 40 developer instead of the ash blonde color? I thought the ash would take away orange. Or could I mix the bleach with the developer AND color?
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Unfortunately, colour won't lift colour. A hi-lift won't work on colour-treated hair. You'll have to bleach. Adding colour to the bleach isn't effective because the bleach will basically "eat" the colour. It's just a waste of dye. You'll have to bleach and then tone.
I recently lightened my dyed brown hair with L'Oreal Creme Lights highlighting kit. It's designed for colour-treated hair and is very gentle. I used it to achieve more of an all-over blonde look (rather than just highlights). Then I toned it with a Born Blonde toner (I used Winsome Wheat). I'm really happy with the results.
P.S. Is the product you saw the commercial for Feria Hi-Lift Browns? I've heard good things about it but it's only for virgin hair.
P.P.S. You could also use ColorFix to remove the brown dye before bleaching. This will cut down a bit on the damage to your hair.
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I ended up using 40 developer with the ash blonde color. I think the ash muted out brassiness because it came out pretty nice. A light-medium brown. I think I might use that color fix stuff just to lighten it up a little more, but doesn't it have peroxide in it? Maybe I'll just keep this color as my base because it will look good running through the blonde streaks.
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I'm glad you got a colour you're happy with. If I were you, I'd forget about ColorFix at this point -- you don't need it. Since you have a nice base colour, go for the highlights.
P.S. I really didn't think a hi-lift would work for you. I'm glad you went with your own instincts rather than taking my advice.
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Hi amymusic, L'Oreal also makes another haircolor to lighten brunette colored hair. "Superior Preference Les True Brunettes". There are 4 various colors to choose from http://www.lorealparisusa.com/frames.asp#haircolor/index.asp as korsakovhatt3 stated...unfortunantly this particuliar haircolor can only be used on virgin hair. Perhaps if you call the company they might tell you otherwise.
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