Q: I have dyed my hair red and blonde. It's red in the front half and the back is blonde with some red highlights. My original
hair color is dark brown so I had to bleach my whole head to get it this way. So my question is: I want to change my hair to caramel
brown on the top and black or dark brown on the bottom; will the red be able to dye properly without me having to lighten it again? And
also it has only been a month since I dyed it and I am mixed with African-American. So is it a good idea to dye it so early?
A: This is a question I cannot answer specifically for your case. Theoretically, you can simply use a hair color-remover to strip away the
color you have currently, and recolor your hair as you desire. Trying to achieve a carmel brown color will be difficult when starting
with a red color initially. Your best bet is going to be removing the current color first.
In your specific case, you need to see a professional stylist and have the condition of your hair
evaluated before doing any further coloring of the hair. Your combination ethnicity could be a factor, but you need to make sure by
seeing someone who can personally see, and touch your hair to assess the condition of the hair, and make a qualified judgement on
whether your hair will withstand a dramatic color change.
My main concern here is that you had to bleach your hair entirely to achieve the color you
currently have. Having done this only a month ago means that only the ˝ inch closest to your scalp will be new growth, and that is
the only hair that will respond in a “normal” way.
