Can I put brown dye over freshly bleached hair?

Author: Dallin Marks DDS  |  Last update: Saturday, January 10, 2026

Yes, but if you dying it more than 2 levels darker you may need to use a filler. Filler is a color that replaces the underlying pigment in the hair. It's different at each level, ranging from golden for light brown to red for dark hair colors.

What happens if you put brown hair dye over bleached hair?

It will most likely remove most of the brown, but don't expect it to revert to just the bleached hair. It will usually leave behind some muddy bits of color, maybe even red, orangey, or green tints plus it will compromise the integrity of your hairs health.

How long should I wait to dye my hair after bleaching?

Waiting Period: It's often recommended to wait at least 24 to 48 hours after bleaching before applying a permanent dye. This allows your hair to recover slightly and helps to ensure better color absorption. Hair Health: If your hair is particularly damaged or fragile, waiting longer--up to a week--may be beneficial.

What happens when you put dye over bleached hair?

No, it won't. The porosity of your hair from bleach will make it even less permanent. When you bleach hair, you strip the pigment. Trying to put that back in is very difficult especially if hair is damaged or over bleached. Blonde hair that has be...

What color can I put over bleached hair?

After you hair is bleached, you can use semi-permanent dyes with no issue. These will color without lifting (essentially a stain) and don't do further damage.

The easiest way to do a color fill (blonde to brunette)

What color cancels out bleached hair?

Blue and purple shampoos neutralise unwanted brassy tones to reveal a cooler blonde or light brown shade.

Will my hair go green if I dye it from blonde to brown?

In many cases, your light blonde hair may turn unnaturally gray, or even green, if you try to put brown dye on it. This is especially true if you are going more than two shades darker.

Can I dye something I accidentally bleached?

Bleach actually damages fabric, making it very difficult to dye. If you still want to try and dye the garment, you could try using Rit Color Remover on the garment before dyeing.

Can you go from blonde to brown in one session?

Adding pigment back in is also an hours-long process. I settled in for my session at Spoke & Weal at noon and left just before three. Typically, blonde-to-brunette transitions can last between two and five hours at the salon, including several rounds of color and gloss.

How to stop hair from going green when dying brown?

To prevent the green tint, don't dye it too dark right away and avoid ash tones. Also, before dyeing bleached hair, it's wise to pre-pigment your hair with a rinse that contains red pigments. The green colour in the dye will be neutralised by the red pigments in the rinse.

How to dye bleached hair brown?

Going from blonde to brunette hair takes patience. Start by using a copper glaze to warm up bleached tones so the brown has something to stick to. Apply a demi-permanent brown close to your target shade. It may look too dark at first, but wait the full processing time and rinse thoroughly.

Can I put permanent hair color over bleached hair?

Yes, you can definitely dye bleached hair. I do this for clients almost every day. But please have it done at a professional salon.

How soon can I recolor my hair if I don't like the color?

Generally speaking though, it's best to wait 4-6 weeks before having another color treatment – in most cases, this is enough anyway and reduces the risk of hair damage. There are some exceptions, but in general, it's better to err on the side of caution and wait for this long.

Can I color damaged bleached hair?

Don't re-dye or re-bleach your hair

As tempting as it might be—especially if you're dealing with a color you don't like or are bored with—this can further damage your hair. In the worst-case scenario, your hair may even break off.

What color does brown hair turn after bleaching?

Hair with existing blonde tones will find it easier to move towards a platinum shade, whereas darker shades like dark brunette or black will likely appear yellow or even a warm reddish hue after the first bleach application.

How to remove bleach from hair?

While the bleach itself cannot be undone, you can combat these side effects by using a pre-shampoo deep conditioning treatment on a weekly basis. This may help your bleached hair grow out more easily and quickly. Apply your deep conditioner to dry or wet hair and let it sit in for at least 20-30 minutes.

What hair dye is best for bleached hair?

Applying Manic Panic on bleached hair provides much better performance from your chosen colour as the hair is a lot more porous making it easier for it to absorb and keep the colour lasting for longer.

How to go darker after bleaching hair?

Pre-pigment first. If you want to dye your bleached hair considerably darker, such as to dark blonde (colour level 7) or darker, pre-pigment your hair first. This is because the red pigments have been permanently removed by bleaching. You need enough warm pigment in your hair to achieve a beautiful darker colour.

Does brown hair dye fade on bleached hair?

Bleaching hair makes it very porous, sometimes unevenly so. So it will take on hair colour easily, but just like a sponge it will release it when shampooed just as fast. The only way to stop it from fading is to keep applying a colour to try and match your natural dark shade.

Can you put box dye on freshly bleached hair?

Yes - it's generally safe to colour your hair by yourself using a box dye as long as you do the following: Wait at least 2 weeks after you have bleached, colour-treated, highlighted, permed or relaxed your hair before colouring your hair again. Do a patch test 48 hours before colouring.

How bad is it to dye your hair after bleaching?

If you want to dye your hair after bleaching, it's safest to wait two weeks. However, you may not need to wait as long because bleach affects everyone's hair differently. Your stylist might feel comfortable dyeing your hair within a couple days if your hair doesn't feel too damaged after bleaching.

Can I dye over bad bleach job?

Re-Dye the Hair a Darker Colour

Now, we understand you might be a bit nervous to put more dye on your hair after your bleaching disaster. However, dyeing your hair a darker colour is the fastest way to resolve badly bleached hair.

What colors can you put over bleached hair?

Your hair is now ready to take on color, and will often take color much more quickly and deeply than if you hadn't bleached your hair. You might choose to dye your hair a natural color, such as shades of brown, black, red or blond. You might also choose a color like cherry red, blue, purple, pink, and so on.

Why won't my hair take color after bleaching?

Your hair will not hold color as it has been over processed and has the cuticle wide open not allowing pigment to stick to the hair follicle. You would want to replace the pigment that is missing from the hair.

What happens if you put semi-permanent dye on bleached hair?

Longer-Lasting Results with Bleached Hair

Semi-permanent dyes, by nature, fade after several washes. However, bleaching your hair beforehand can help extend the life of the colour. This is because pre-bleached hair absorbs more dye, resulting in a more intense colour saturation that takes longer to wash out.

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