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Meet the Experts
How Do I Get the Orange Tone Out of My Hair?
When it comes to getting our hair color done, getting unwanted orange tones can be surprisingly natural.
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What’s The Issue With Orange Hair?
When melanin is stripped from your hair, the underlying pigments are revealed.
In darker colors, that often results in an orange, brass-like color.
“When the hair oxidizes, those are the tones that want to come through.”
And if you’re dealing with straight up orange (less yellow), try working with ablue shampoo.
As Cunningham notes, the tones of these shampoos are going to help neutralize your lightened strands.
Cunningham agrees that using toners and glosses over time will help keep unwanted brass at bay.
(Her pick for a gloss: Redken Shades EQ.)
Ensuring your colorist uses a toner after bleaching is also crucial, Cunningham adds.
Use a Water Filter
Water also plays a huge role in the lifespan of our hair color.
But pool water isn’t the only H20 to be considered.
“The more you shampoo, the easier it is for your color to fade.”
Stay Sulfate-Free
The products you use on your hair at home are another consideration.
“These products can range from shampoos and conditioners to coconut oil, hairspray, and beyond.”
To combat such effects, both experts recommend staying sulfate-free.
“For blondes, I love theColor Extend Blondage Color Depositing Purple ShampooandConditioner.
Using these products on a weekly basis will help with the wanted hues of brass!”
“A single-process allover blonde color session is something I do not recommend,” she says.
“Instead, have your colorist work in highlights and lowlights versus coloring every strand.”
Your hair may be over-processed or you may just have more natural warm tones that tend to shine through.
Finding a color with cool tones will help to combat the warmth.
Yes, you might remove orange from your hair color at home.
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