Bad dye job--HELP!!

[Anonymous]

I usually go to a salon for natural honey/golden highlights with brown single process.
I decided that I didn't want to spend a fortune since my gray grows in so quickly these days and went to Hair Cuttery this afternoon. I figured it would be better than doing it myself.
Well, I walked out of there BLOND...no brown left at all, really. I like blond hair but NOT ON ME...I am meant to be a brunette. Each time I look at myself in the mirror I actually gasp a bit. I truly didn't realize the extent if it until I got home and DH and DS were rather speechless
I know I should go back and ask to have it fixed but I don't know if I trust her to do it right. I can't afford to go to a salon right now. Please tell me the chunky yellow licks will fade over time? Or should I buy something at the drugstore and fix it myself? Ugh.

[Anonymous]

Meant "chunky yellow locks".

[Anonymous]

First, count your blessings too light is better than too dark. Get a TEMPORARY color at the drugstore that will wash out after a few shampoos. And do a shade darker gradually until you find a color you like. And be careful, even temporary colors can last a while.

[Anonymous]

This has happened to me. I just got a brown natural instincts and left it in for a while. At least going darker is not as damaging than stripping your hair to go lighter. Just keep in mind that it might be a bit brassier than your normal brown color. Definitely don't do any "warm" colors. Look for descriptions like "ash brown" so that it is less red and more cool.

[Anonymous]

I'd go to a salon for this one. Seriously. Your blonde hair can become green if you do it yourself and it's not the right shade of brown.