So basically, I have had a big history of dyeing my hair. Lots of dyeing and some bleaching. I've bleached streaks in my hair in January and got over it, dyed my whole hair black to cover up the mess. About 4-5 months later, of course.. once you go black, you usually don't go back.. easily. It faded but since I'm a natural dark brown.. not so much. So I couldn't wait and thought since it faded from a blue black.. that a brown would take it. Uh, no. I knew it wouldn't but I just tried anyway.
I have had noticeable brown roots for about 2 or maybe 3 months now. 3 inches or so of brown above black. Then, I have my natural roots coming in too.
How can I fix this on my own? No professional because I'm not made of money. No dish soap cap, because it won't work.
Which is less damaging: Trying to remove the black or the brown roots?
Black is harsh on me so I want it to go.
I was told to put color stripper on it but does that work? Is that .. basically bleach? What color would my hair come out because I've dyed it like red, orange, blonde, green, blue, redbrown, a golden brown.. and I just want less of a mess to clean up!
HELP? remember, no professional. I know they could do a better job than me, but like I said. No money for that. It's really expensive in my area. I've like to get rid of this mess so I can treat my hair & wait to get a perm. Thanks.
Additional info, added Friday September 7 2007, 8:09 pm: I don't want darker hair.
I want a brown.
How do I get rid of the brown?
Does a colour stripper work?. Want to answer more questions in the Miscellaneous category? Maybe give some free advice about: Fashion and Styles? sugarplum07 answered Friday September 7 2007, 5:02 pm: Go and get a semi permanent hair color that is between dark brown and black. It will cover your roots nicely and blend with the rest of your hair. I suggest using the "natural insticts" semi permanent hair color because it doesn't have any ammonia and it is actually healthy for your hair. It will wash out gradually over 28 shampoos, but even though it is semi permanent, it will still leave your hair darker than it was before.
renne123 answered Friday September 7 2007, 6:32 am: The way you could get rid of it is go to wal-mart and go get a hair cut there and tell them that you want your hair color to change.Then next you tell her what color and then she or he will do that for you.I think it costs about 15 to 20 dollors but it is worth it.You will come out loking great.My mom did it and she got highlights.And she look really pretty..And i know you will.Well good luck.. [ renne123's advice column | Ask renne123 A Question ]
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