Strip or recolor black dye?

I colored my hair black a week ago to cover up a bad dye job done by a salon. I really don't look good with black hair because I am very fair skinned. I have been washing my hair in hot water and soaking it in the ion hair mask for chemically damaged hair. It has faded some but now it has a blue tint. I bought some color zap from sally's but also have some loreal ash brown thats made for dark hair. I really don't want to strip it unless I have too so I want to use the loreal for dark hair but I have heard that even dyes for dark hair won't work unless it's natural. Does anyone know if this will work? I hate to try the dye and then still have to strip it, but I don't want to strip it if just dying it would work.

Strip or recolor black dye?

I've spent years working in salons. I can promise you that dying over black (or any dark color) to change the color is absolutely 100% impossible. It can actually make it worse since you simply end up with layer upon layer of very dark pigment embedded into the hair.

The color will need to be either grown out or stripped and recolored. I understand if you're feeling a little wary of salons right now, but I highly recommend that you have this done professionally. If you're not sure where to go, try asking around to find a trustworthy colorist. I'm not sure where you live, but I can tell you colorists at Mario Tricoci or Elizabeth Arden get extensive extra training above what's required by law for a license.

Best of luck!!

Strip or recolor black dye?

You will not be able to change the color of your hair by putting a lighter color on it. You would have to lighten it first and then put a color that is darker over it. I have black hair too, and I would never attempt this myself, you should have it professionally done, or stick with the black hair

Strip or recolor black dye?

The brown won't show up over the black...so don't waste your time! You can't dye over black hair, you'll have to strip it if you want to go lighter. I know you don't want to hear that (I've been there and I know what a pain in the *** that is! not to mention the damage it does to your hair!) but that's the only way you'll get brown. Have you tried washing with dandruff shampoos? These are notorious for fading dyed hair. I dyed my hair black (with a blue base) a few months ago and was still using this Tresemme Moisture Rich (I think that's what its called--its for damaged hair) Shampoo and the damn thing washed out most of the blue from my hair. I turned a dark brown later that week...instead of the lovely natural black shade I had dyed it :o( But since you're wanting to get rid of the blue tones you might want to check it out. Here is my advice if you want to go ahead and strip it: If you're not afraid to screw up your hair then go ahead and attempt this yourself if you feel up to it. But if you're not open to mistakes, go to a reputable salon. Like the girl above me said, ask around and find out which salon is most recommended. If you want to go ahead and try it yourself and want some tips then feel free to email me! I've gone from midnight black to bleach blonde a few times myself ;)