At home hair color gone wrong? Here’s what to do...
You shouldn’t have done it but you’re here now and what’s the point in crying over spilled milk? Even with all the tutorials in the world, mistakes can happen. And WHEN they do, before you stress out, take a deep breath and remember, there are ways to make it better without totally ruining your hair.
Ok what color were your looking for and what did you get?
If you bleached and got green, did you know ketchup could be a fixer? That’s right folks it’s not only for fast food.
If you tried your hand at bleaching your hair, you may have ended up looking a bit brassier or orange than intended. You can try using a toner to get closer to the color you actually wanted.
If your hair came out looking more gold, go for a purple-based shampoo and conditioner.
For brassiness or orange, try a blue-based combo.
And sometimes, which can be the case with botched highlights. applying a darker toner to just your roots will give you a natural look to mask the damage until healthier hair grows in.
Take a beat, knowing that you don’t have to fix it right away. Using a clarifying shampoo once or twice a week will help break down the color molecules, making your hair fade faster.
If you decide to use more color to fix spots you missed or to get your desired hue, take a few days and a few deep conditions in-between AND take your time.
Avoid the strong bleach developers for dark hair, it’s not worth the damage. For the most part, because it’s overstated and obvious, go to a professional if you decide to chemically alter your hair.
