Hi Christina,
From the way you wrote your question I assume your hair is long. Cutting it into a really great style does absolutely no harm and will improve your hair's condition.
Going from a fiery red to a light blonde is a big stress factor for any hair type. Most things are passable on very good conditioned hair so the outcome will depend on your hair's thickness and condition. Usually, the thicker the hair is the better the colour result.
If your hair is in very good condition, it could be lifted until it reaches a very light platinum blonde. Using a toner from there to get rid of any yellowing should give you the blonde colour you desire. However, I would like to warn you about over bleaching which could break your hair, or/and make it very porous, dry and dull in appearance and touch.
I definitely would not try this procedure at home, it could turn into a disaster and tears. Maybe go back to the salon where you had your highlights done and ask them to lift the hair and take the ginger out.
I always advise my readers as well as our salon clients to bring magazine cuttings with styles and colours they like. It is by far the best way to make communication a success with your stylist rather than a failure.
If your hair is long, say shoulder length, I would suggest a sharp classic bob which is big fashion this year. This will help get rid of dry ends and help the colour application to be a success.
Personally I do not like block colours, meaning the same colour all over. Natural hair is never the same colour all over. Many celebrities who look blonde usually have very fine painted on variations of blonde so subtle you can’t see it. It’s just enough to give the hair colour more shine and lustre, so when they are under the spotlight the hair never looks dull. To achieve this effect it will take time and can cost more than just a normal colour application, but it is well worth it.
I hope this helps you Christina and you achieve your beautiful blonde soon.
