As for those lighter roots? A root touch-up kit (you can use one with permanent color—or temporary dye) will help deepen the shade until it's time to color again in six or so weeks.
Your roots could possibly be lifted to a lighter shade than the rest of your hair, appearing that the lengths/ends faded and the roots have not even though your whole head has faded. It's more likely an appearance difference due to base follicle color than your hair fading at different rates.
Change to a cool based colour. Cool tones will counter-balance and correct unwanted warmth. Try using a toner, which will deposit cool tones only to balance unwanted warmth.
Purple shampoo
Like blue shampoo, purple shampoo is another at-home option with color pigments formulated to counteract brassy yellow tones in color-treated hair. It's primarily used to tone lighter hair colors, such as platinum blonde or silvery gray.
The best thing to do is to dye your hair again but with a natural shade. Dyeing in a natural shade, a colour ending in . 0, neutralises the bright hair colour. So if you have dyed your hair, for example, with our hair colour copper red light brown (6.64), choose the hair colour light brown (6.0), to dye it again.
Polygonum shampoo can help darken hair and may reduce the visibility of gray hairs over time by increasing melanin production. However, results can vary, and it may not completely reverse graying for everyone.
This results in hot roots, when the natural hair closest to the scalp reacts to the light hair color more quickly than the rest of your hair and your roots lighten while the already-colored hair doesn't. Not exactly the look you're going for.
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.
For a more permanent solution, try applying the hair dye to the exact area you missed before. Make sure to position a mirror in the right spot so you can see it clearly. Or, turn to a professional hair colorist who will be able to seamlessly fill in any gaps in your hair color without overlap.
How soon can you dye your hair again? You should wait at least two weeks after your last dye session to re-dye your hair, regardless of the reason. If you're maintaining your color, stylists recommend returning to the salon every four to six weeks for a touch-up.
Here, the stylist strategically applies a darker shade at the roots, typically blending seamlessly into the lighter mid-lengths and ends. This technique offers several benefits: Low-Maintenance: Shadow roots minimize the need for frequent touch-ups.
A Clarifying Shampoo Works Wonders
You might have heard about this tip in salons but clarifying shampoos can be helpful for hair colors that are too light or bright. A clarifying shampoo is meant to remove color from your hair and it can even out your hair color as well.
You can try washing with Dawn dish soap. It may remove some of the new dye If done quick enough. If you can't afford to go to a salon or there are none open for you to go to, you can try using a toner that will help tone down the new hair dye color.
If your hair dye is too dark, you can use a clarifying shampoo or a color remover to lighten it. Home remedies like baking soda and lemon juice or apple cider vinegar can also help. For significant color correction, visiting a professional stylist is recommended.
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.
A technician can perform electrolysis on nearly any part of the body. Electrolysis also works on any type of hair, including light-colored hair. Due to the growth cycle of hair, a person typically requires multiple sessions of electrolysis to achieve the desired effects.
Our favorite color-depositing conditioner is the dpHue Gloss+ thanks to its wide range of shades, easy application, and ability to soften and hydrate hair. For a clear gloss that adds shine to any hair color, we recommend the Pureology Color Fanatic Top Coat + Sheer.
As for those lighter roots? A root touch-up kit (you can use one with permanent color or temporary dye) will help deepen the shade until it's time to color again in six or so weeks.
Dry Shampoo for Blonde Hair
Tinted dry shampoo, like a root spray, can be a really easy and quick way to conceal roots.