long hair gone. all over blond

i used to have pretty long hair, almost down to my waist and used to get highlights every once in a while. i fully colored it about half a year ago bright blond (yes..i know ahhh) and noticed major changes.it is now up to my shoulders from breakage i guess and very blond. i went to the the hairdressers a little while ago to get rid of the yellowish tones and hopefully make it look more natural. for about a week i liked it but the color is too all over and i really miss the depth highlights created. i have natually curly hair but straighten it... i dont want to return to my original color because its too dark ( dark dirty blond) but i really liked the natural look i used to have. my question is, should i dye it an ashy blond? maybe with some thin brown streaks underneath to create more break up? i have like no cash right now so going to a salon is out of the question. im so anoyyed at myself for being so careless... will toning down the color make it easier for my hair to grow again? any sudgestions would be greatly appreciated...!! 

I think you should hold off. Maybe let your hair fix itself so that you can save up for quality coloring treatment that may be less likely to damage your hair (compared to a cheap coloring). In the mean time, pamper your hair so it will be it's healthiest when colored.

I third ekatherine.Chemicals and heat are really hard on hair.It really does boil down to whether you want to have long healthy hair or the latter.