AboutDon Orlando Expertise 25 years experience in all aspects of hair color. I am the Color Director at a well known NYC salon. Member of the American Board Certified Hair Colorists. I will try to answer any and all questions pertaining to hair color and hair color correction in a direct and timely fashion.
Experience 25 yrs coloring hair with 15 yrs color director at a large NYC hair salon.
Organizations Inter-Couffiere
Education/Credentials Robert Fiance Beauty Institute NYC
Awards and Honors American Board of Certified Hair Colorists
Question QUESTION: I decided to bleach my black hair using wella oil bleach and 40 developer, after using a color remover, as I read it would help to lift my black color quicker. I applied the bleach on my wet hair after rinsing the color remover, and it did not take evenly. I initially did not apply the bleach to the roots, but after 45 minutes I realized since my hair was wet I didnt apply enough bleach and it was not lifting, so I applied more all over my head. My roots are very gold, and the rest of my hair is reddish, orange brown, and slightly patchy throughout. I would rather not spend the money to get this fixed at a salon since its just for the summer and Im a broke college student. Can I use a toner to fix this since its much lighter at the roots, or will that not last? Would a semi or demi permanent color work better? Id like to do a light caramel brown and need something that will last for about three months before I go back to black.
ANSWER: How long is your hair?
Don
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QUESTION: my hair is about 16 inches long
Answer michelle,
The only way to fix this is with Clairol's Second Nature.
use #138 2 oz, and 1/4 oz of #139.
Mix with equal amounts of 20 vol.
Leave on for 35 mins.
You might have to repeat for certain areas.
What you did to your hair is very damaging.
These products will not damage further.
After shampooing use a good conditioner.
Don
