Help, it's gone orange!
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Topic: Help, it's gone orange!
Posted By: littlegreywings
Subject: Help, it's gone orange!
Date Posted: September 15 2008 at 10:37am
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Hi, I have naturally light brown hair. Many people confuse it for blonde, not sure why. I thought dyeing it to blonde would be easy. I got L'Oreal Dream Blonde because a customer at work recommended it. I applied it twice, once for half an hour and then again for even longer, and it's orange. Should I apply again? Use real bleach? Or go get a "toner"?
Thanks. |
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Posted By: karen s
Date Posted: September 15 2008 at 1:08pm
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Using a blue based bleach will help prevent this orangy tone, It would be better if you could post a pic of your hair now, as to see how orangy it is and its condition after the first 2 applications of bleach. You can leave bleach on for up to 50 mins (without heat) Personally a toner may not be enough to rid the orange, but you could try a blue based toner, and see, if it doesn't help, and providing your hair can withstand another application of bleach, use a blue base bleach with 30 vol, I would normally recommend you use 40 vol with bleach, but as you have already had 2 applications then only use 30 vol.
Karen
PS if you can post a photo, it would help. ------------- karen sanderson |
Posted By: littlegreywings
Date Posted: September 15 2008 at 1:44pm
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Posted By: borne.blonde
Date Posted: September 15 2008 at 10:09pm
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OOH I purchased the 11 Magnolia level but haven't tested it on a swatch yet... Which Level of color did you use? do you have an before pic... That is a beautiful color but I certainly understand you may have wished for a Pale Light Ash color & this brand doesn't have enough lift action for your Natural Level of hair color to go 5 levels lighter... |
Posted By: karen s
Date Posted: September 16 2008 at 9:22am
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I see what you mean, littlegreywings, I don't think a toner would be enough to cancel out the orange, you can do 2 things blue based bleach with 30 vol, leave on for 30 to 40 mins, keeping an eye on the change.
Then apply an ash toner, to cancel out any remaining warmth in your hair, and plenty of conditioner, after, and with each hair wash.
Karen ------------- karen sanderson |
Posted By: borne.blonde
Date Posted: September 16 2008 at 9:44am
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I agree if the hair is not too damaged and good condition. *what Karen_S says... Maybe use Nice N Easy (store brand or find @ sallys etc) Borne Blonde Ultra Blue or Gentle Wellite Bleach on the scalp bleach. The only difference in UltraBlue appeared to be (Violet) was added to the bleach. Watch the color until it gets to the yellow or pale yellow stage which could take ~40 min but you really must test a strand to find out the condition of the hair etc. Then select a Toner. Wella Demi 10NA or select based on what type of blonde you wish for Opaque or Translucent, Ash or Golden, or Platinum... An Example: This was given for the Without the Bleach option & I don't think it gives the LIGHT results you wish for just corrects the tone. Client tried to lighten her Natural Level 4-Light Brown hair to a Level 9-Very Light Blonde using repeated applications of haircolor and lightening products. The result is damaged, gold-orange hair. The first step is to evaluate the porosity and strength of the hair and consult with the client. Based on the number of chemical processes already on the hair, the options are limited. Recommend a soft neutral Level 6-Dark Blonde color using a gentle, nonammonia product like Complements Long-Lasting Semi-Permanent True Tone Gel Color. By combining neutral and blue/violet Complements shades, the formula will help neutralize the gold-orange base. Here’s how: 1. Mix the following formula in a bottle or bowl: * 1-1/2 oz. Complements Semi-Permanent Gel Color 6N-S Dark Natural Blonde * 1/2 oz. Complements Semi-Permanent Gel Color 6A-S Dark Ash Blonde * 2 oz. Complements Color Prompter Because of this client’s extreme hair porosity, apply the formula to damp hair, first at the scalp and 1-inch out, then down the shaft to the ends. Strand-test to determine timing, checking every 5 minutes up to 15 minutes. When desired results are achieved, rinse, shampoo and condition. |
Posted By: littlegreywings
Date Posted: September 17 2008 at 8:01am
| OK, thanks for the suggestions, i'll post again after i have decided what to do. |