Hair color pros help?

Its been 3 months since i colored my hair, i colored it a mahagony copper color, and now the color has faded out and grown out, and i want to do a whole new look, i really love the color burgandy, maroon type colors, i dont want it to be red red, but a nice deep reddish color, i want to know can i apply it over the hair color i had before, if so how should i apply it, and if i do go burgany or one of the tones closest to this color, if i wanted to change it after a couple of months, would i be able to apply a different color to it. and please recommend a good home hair color kit that lasts great and wont turn orange or some wierd color other than the color i want.

Hair color pros help?

I've done this several times: just dye it normally. It won't turn orange or anything. It'll come out fine. Just be warned: red is the quickest to fade. mine faded after seven washes. And mine was a great dye.

Hair color pros help?

I strongly reccomend Revlon Colorsilk in Burgandy #48 or Deep Burgandy #34 if you want darker. good luck. or if you know you won't want it like this for a long time try Natural Instincts in #32 Egyptian Plum It washes out in 6 weeks

Hair color pros help?

There are three different variables to consider before buying a home hair-coloring product: the color commitment, the actual color, and the brand.

Commitment

If this is your first time coloring your hair, it's probably best to start with a low level of commitment. The following are the most common commitment levels used by most major product lines, ranked in order from the least committed to the most:

Highlighting. Highlights are usually permanent, and they are a great way to add texture and subtle color to your hair-whether they're red or blond or even blue-without dramatic changes. Beware that highlighting often takes a long time, as you usually have to use a pick to pull your hair through tiny holes in a plastic cap. The more hair you pull through the holes, the more dramatic the results. You can also choose a non-permanent highlighting kit, which involves painting streaks of color onto your hair with a thin brush. You'll look cute for a few days, but the results tend to be too subtle and short-lived.

Semi-Permanent Color. Also called "stains" or "washes," semi-permanent products coat the hair with color that washes out after about 6 to 12 shampoos. You won't have any worries about your roots because the color washes out before roots can really show. However, since semi-permanent products don't contain any ammonia or peroxide, you won't be able to lighten your hair any shades, you'll only be able to add color.

Demi-Permanent Color. Demi-permanent products last longer (approximately 24 to 26 shampoos) and also contain no ammonia, so again, you won't be able to lighten your hair. However, a small level of peroxide allows you to create a more noticeable color change.

Permanent Color. Permanent color uses both ammonia and peroxide, which enter the hair's cortex and create a change that cannot be washed out. Keep in mind that the end result is always a combination of the added pigment and the original pigment of your hair, so the dye may look different on you than, on your friend, the model on the box, or Julia Roberts. But as the name suggests, when you wash with permanent color, if you don't like it, your only options are to wait for the color to grow out or to dye over it (which, again, DEFINITELY requires a pro).

Color

Shades are basically broken down into two categories: warm and cool. People with warm eye, hair, and skin tones should choose a warm hair color, and people with cool tones should choose a cool hair color. Which are you? We don't know . . . we've never even seen you before! Usually, "warm" people have golden or reddish tones, whether in their skin, hair, or eyes, and "cool" people have bluish tones and skin and hair without a hint of gold. This cool/warm separation can be tricky, especially if you have both warm and cool features, so it's best to get a professional opinion. Any beautician at a makeup counter in a department store would be happy to help you figure out if you're a "cool" or a "warm" (as well as if you're a Jet or a Shark, and if you're a jean or a khaki). Just pretend you're buying something.

After you decide what group you belong to, you can better choose your color. "Cool" people should stay away from hair colors with reddish or golden hues and seek out the cooler colors, ranging from platinum to blue-black. "Warm" people should choose colors with golden and red highlights, from strawberry blonde to dark auburn. Remember, unless you're prepared for disastrous results, stay within a few shades of your natural color.

Brand

Finally, it's time to choose the brand. There are simply too many brands on the market to go over the pros and cons of each, but professional stylists suggest that you use a popular brand name. Why? Two reasons:

Popular brands are usually popular for a reason. If L'oreal's hair products were known to turn hair green, you'd hear about it. But if you use the obscure "Bombshell in a Bottle," you might turn into more of a bomb than a bombshell.

Popular brands usually have a help line that's listed right on the box. Although you're most likely not going to get hair experts when you call, you'll get answers to common problems you may encounter during the actual dyeing of your hair.

Your best bet is to go with a brand that a friend has recommended. However, don't go with a brand simply because you like your friend's hair color (it won't look the same on you). Go with it because she says it doesn't smell like rotten eggs, it was relatively easy to use, it doesn't fade quickly, yada yada yada.

DYE YOUR HAIR

Now you're ready to get dyeing. There are two very important tests that you must perform with each and every hair coloring product you use: the allergy test and the strand test.

Allergy test

The allergy test will make sure that you don't get a disgusting rash all over your scalp after you dye your hair. Perform the allergy test at least two days before you dye your hair. In a small plastic cup, mix together about a teaspoon worth of all the ingredients that you'll have to mix to dye your hair. Dermatologists suggest that you smear the concoction on the inside of your elbow (it's one of the most sensitive parts of your skin). Leave the goop on for at least 48 hours (covering it up with a band-aid when you shower). If nothing terrible happens, you're good to go.

Strand test

The strand test is exactly what it sounds like, and you can do it either while performing the allergy test or you can do it the day you dye your hair. With the teaspoon of dye (and a gloved hand), choose a hair strand, and completely saturate it with the dye. Leave it in for the amount of time you'll leave the dye on the rest of your head later, and then wash hair. Check out the strand. If it turns green or purple, get a new hair coloring product and sue the pants off the manufacturer for emotional distress. If the result is what you're going for, then find someone else to sue and dye on.

Before you get started with your whole head, make sure you get everything together that you need before you dye your hair. Time is of the essence, and you don't want to be fumbling around for a towel while goop is dripping down your face. You'll need:

Rubber gloves. Most of the coloring kits come with a pair of gloves, but you can always purchase a few pair at any beauty supply store.

A comb. Not the one you normally use.

Crappy clothes. Don't dye your hair without having as much of your skin covered as possible. This stuff isn't exactly gentle on your skin, and though you might be tempted to do this au natural so you won't ruin any clothes, keep in mind that it's better to damage an old T-shirt than your skin.

An old towel, for wiping gunk off your forehead, neck, and ears.

A large plastic bag and hair clip.

A timer.

VERY IMPORTANT: READ THE DIRECTIONS ON THE BOX AT LEAST TWICE BEFORE YOU BEGIN. Just in case you missed our yelling, we'll say it again in another font: read the directions on the box at least twice before you begin. Different products have very different instructions. For example, some require your hair to be dry, and others wet. You don't want to be fumbling around with the directions when you've already dumped the bottle of goop onto your head.

So here we go:

Depending on the product, you will probably need to mix some bottles together (or shake up one bottle). So mix your bottle, following the instructions exactly as they are written.

After the bottle is thoroughly mixed, work the dye from the roots out, making sure your hair is eventually completely and evenly saturated.

You might want to use a comb to help you spread the gunk through your hair and to smooth out the clumps.

Put the plastic bag over your hair. Twist the bag tightly, and secure it with a hair clip. The heat will help the chemicals react better.

Set your timer for the amount of time stated in the instructions. Do not leave the dye in your hair longer than the time suggested. Remember, these chemicals aren't great for your skin, and there's a reason why there's a time listed in the instructions. If you want stronger results, use a hairdryer over the plastic bag.

During the next thirty minutes or so, take deep breaths. Read a book. Listen to music. It's going to be okay. Remember: it's only hair, and even if it doesn't come out exactly as you would have liked, hair can usually be easily altered.

When the timer rings, take off the bag, hop into the shower, and follow the directions in the box. Usually, you're supposed to wash your hair with shampoo until the water runs clear, and then condition with an after-dyeing conditioner that should come in the box.

Hope this helps you.... gud luck :)