If you try to tone it with a blonde dye, it doesn't really change the color much because there's not enough blue pigment in the toner, and it's simply not strong enough to work as intended when applied to dark hair. Ok I need some help. Is dark purple okay. I asked for thin caramel color highlights but ended up with very thick orange highlights. Will update. My hair is so long but now it's pretty much dead. So, I should have done more research. I recently went on my first cruise and LOVED it. its fantastic! My hairdresser made a mistake of rinsing my hair with blue+violet dye mixes with shampoo and 20 developer and it transformed my hair from ashy sand blonde hair to orange. I am half Chinese and half Caucasian. My hair is really funky now, with orange/copper hair, blond roots on my natural black hair, and at least 2 inches of gray growth on my hairline. Any advice on how to correct it and continue to bleach it again. Should I stick to using a mix of 4 and 5 for at least a year? I should have done that first. My natural color is somewhere around a 4 or a 5 anyway. Two days ago I used a home hair removal kit, which has left my hair an orange/copper colour. While this might not give you the blonde hair of your dreams, it can be worth it to avoid any further damage to your hair if it's already at its limit. With your hair still damp, apply the coffee dye evenly. This is considered a conditioning treatment, therefore you have to wash your hair with shampoo beforehand. I have dry, thick hair so I usually wash it only twice a week. But my biggest suggestion is don't buy from the drugstore or Walmart. How can I possibly fix the orange hair colour I have now and get it to a brown colour. 3 reviews of Bench Fix Salon "my hair went through a major hair bleaching disaster. Shampoo your hair as normal, rinsing well, and squeeze out any excess water from your hair. I use John Freida blonde highlights conditioner and about once a month I put a good hair mask on and leave it on while watching a tv show and when I feel like it I rinse it out..My hair is very fine..it's not dry, and it stays softI use ION replenishing mist before I dry my hair..use a good mousse and it stays soft and shinya few times a week I run apple cider vinegar thru my hair for shine, and it takes out any hairspray or hair product build up out in no time!, they say it helps it grow but my hair grows like a weed!! this was my first time here and thank goodness JR did cut it well. Include your email address to get a message when this question is answered. That being said, its not impossible to learn to do it at home. Now I can save $300 every 6 weeks to put toward and to have fun on my next cruise (April 2019). Hi I lightened my dark brown hair then put a red on and it's gone a orangey colour what can I do to make it red, By mistake I got my hair golden how can I get rid of it. Two to three times a week, when hair looks orange, apply the shampoo and follow with the conditioner. Please advice. Her hair was orange in sections, blonde in sections, and her orginal brown in sections. I have pictures if that'll help. didnt get the warm brown balayage that i want. So if you decide to bleach your hair just know it won't be blonde right away. The longer you leave the coffee in, the darker your hair may become. What would be the best ash color to use to correct the orange, a light ash brown or a medium ash blond? I just used color oops. Blueberry shampoo + baking soda remedy for orange hair i want to dye it again a brown to get rid of the orange but i dont want my highlights to turn green. Also, know your level first off so if you buy color from Walmart you'll know what shades and levels work with your hair. Apart from that, if you have the patience to section the old highlights out again you can put either a very mild bleach in foil (5 or 10 vol at most) for 10 - 20 mins to brighten those, then tone with a light ash shade to deal with any yellow tones. I bought a brand name boxed bleach that rhymes with hysTERIA and only the spots where the pink was remain unbleachedHow,if its even possible,can I counter the pink a bit by toning rather than another harsh bleach? still orange after ash dye on March 30, 2017: hi, my hair was on a level 8. The orange is like a strawberry blond, very pale, but definitely orange. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/e\/e9\/Make-Your-Hair-Glow-%28Coffee-Treatment%29-Step-1-Version-3.jpg\/v4-460px-Make-Your-Hair-Glow-%28Coffee-Treatment%29-Step-1-Version-3.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/e\/e9\/Make-Your-Hair-Glow-%28Coffee-Treatment%29-Step-1-Version-3.jpg\/aid4606-v4-728px-Make-Your-Hair-Glow-%28Coffee-Treatment%29-Step-1-Version-3.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":546,"licensing":"