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Why did my MEDIUM REDDISH BROWN turn WAY dark red?

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Topic: Why did my MEDIUM REDDISH BROWN turn WAY dark red?
Posted By: Stephanie
Subject: Why did my MEDIUM REDDISH BROWN turn WAY dark red?
Date Posted: September 22 2001 at 8:37pm
I like it, but I`m just curious as to WHY that happened. I had light brown/DARK blonde hair to start with and since previous experiences have taught me that my hair sucks up dark colours, I only left it on for 25 of the recommended 30 minute set time.
So now I`m a redhead :) NOt BAD, like I said, I dont mind the color... I was just expecting something a little more, oh i dont know, Brown?
It was Loreal Preference, and I`ve used that shade twice before with good results.. this is the first time it`s come out this red :)

Any thoughts would be much appreciated!


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Posted By: Merlin
Date Posted: September 27 2001 at 7:49am
Reply to message: viewthread.asp?forum=AMB%5FAP585798634&id=1206&page=1#7.1206.1 - 7.1206.1
The reason that your hair is went darker when you applied the color, is it is more porous and readily accepts color much easier, which results in a deeper "depositing" of the color pigments. To try to combat this use a good intensive conditioner just before coloring and lightly rinse, towel dry thoroughly before coloring and apply color to the midshaft and roots first and to ends last.


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Merlin


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