Help with colour correction
Dear Hair Doctor,
I recently had half head blonde highlights with a high lift tint. The tint went orange. I went back to the salon and they put more bleach on the orange so now I have very very blonde hair but still have orange at the roots. I am most upset as I hate the way it looks and need some advice where I can go from here.
Hair: Russell Stevens and Jason Welch. Photography: Billie Scheepers
Do I have to wait 6 - 8 weeks now before I can see someone to correct the colour and make my hair more natural looking?
Many thanks,
Anon, UK
Hi there,
What I would suggest is when hair is over lightened, sometimes it's best to take a step back before rushing in.
I would first apply a tone-on-tone, ammonia-free gloss colour such as Redken Shades EQ to balance tone and replace lost pigment; this can be used to darken or tone accordingly.
Next I would very subtly and gently apply some dimension using a highlighting technique, being very careful not to put unneeded stress on the already chemically treated hair!
Hope that helps.
Jason Welch, Eleven Hair