Balayage/Ombré on Non-Virgin Hair
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Anonymous
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Okay so my hair is dyed black w/cheap permanent hair color (Revlon) from CVS.
I wanted a Balayage/Ombré w/a caramel brown color. I went to about 10 (!) salons & the hair stylists there all told me that dyed dark hair could not be lightened. That it would be impossible to lift such a dark color. So I gave up and stuck it out w/all dyed black locks. Then yesterday as I was getting it trimmed I mentioned my plight to the woman cutting my hair. She told me she could get my hair to lift and could give me the color + look that I desired. And she was true to her word! I now have a Balayage/Ombré with black on top (covering grays) and a beautiful caramel color on the bottom. No ombré demarcation however. Since the Balayage technique was used - - the color is very well blended!!! The hairstylist simply applied bleach, w/a brush. It appeared she was painting the color on and after she rinsed out the bleach, she left an ash toner on for 11 minutes. I don’t get it. Is it just most hairdressers just don’t like doing Balayage/ombré because it is a lot of time and effort, or do some really believe that box-colored dark hair cannot lift? |
Anonymous
| This is the kind of colouring scenario where we need pics. No, I don't think most colourists are just lazy, and your situation sounds challenging. Also skeptical that dark black leading into blonde/caramel balayage looks great. Please give some visuals if you are looking for guidance. |
Anonymous
| Ive never had anyone tell me they can’t lighten box dyed hair. They just need to know where the virgin growth is and where the box died part of the hair is so they can use the right materials and time it appropriately. |
Anonymous
| Yeah, I've never heard any stylist say it couldnt be done. I wonder if your responses had more to do with how you were asking the question? Or maybe they misinderstood your expectations? I've done boxed black dye, and I also had the color lifted and toned. It's a textbook process, but the unknown will be what color your color lifts to after the bleach... often it will be quite orange and will require toner. |
Anonymous
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Honestly, I think most stylists are crap. I’ve only had one who really knew what she was doing, most of the others I’ve seen made pretty basic mistakes. It’s probably better that they are telling you they don’t know how, rather than just going for it and messing your hair up.
Happy you seemed to find one of the good ones. |
Anonymous
I have seen this look on numerous celebrities & it always looks nice. Like black color on top, then light brown/caramel-colored balayage on the bottom half. Kim/Kourtney Kardashian, Selena Gomez, etc. As long as it is professionally colored + there is no line of demarcation, it is a very attractive, timeless look. I am Asian and my hair was colored completely black. I wanted to do a Balayage using the black color as a base color, then dying the balayage ends a trendy gray color. My hair had to be bleached every two months, three bleaching sessions needed before my hair got the desired color I wanted. It was a lot of waiting - but the end result was so worth it. After bleaching dark hair, it is wise to use a good, purple shampoo to tone down brassiness. |
Anonymous
| The first part of lightening the hair does not involve lifting the dark color out. Rather, it’s first being bleached and then actual color is deposited for final hair color. I’m surprised any hairdresser would say this couldn’t be done. I’ve had it done on hair that was dyed black and colorist just warned me that I may not get the exact haircolor I wanted. She could only bleach as far as my hair could take without breaking and being too damaged. I ended up with a darker color than I wanted in a different tone. |
Anonymous
You could have ended up with a lighter color - you would just have to bleach it again in about 2-3 months. And instead of depositing hair color, it would be best to simply apply a hair toner since bleach plus add’l hair color would be less damaging. |
Anonymous
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And since regular bleaching on black hair is very damaging make sure that:
• Your hairdresser adds Oiliplex (sic) to the bleach each time you have your hair bleached. • Always get a deep conditioning treatment applied after the color/toner is rinsed out. And get either monthly salon deep conditioning treatments or use a deep conditioner at least 1x/wk. Aussie is a great one to try. • Use a leave-in conditioning creme or spray after washing your hair. • Use a purple shampoo at least 2x/wk. |
Anonymous
| Most of the professionals hate to fix DIY. I think the reason why you got so many refusals, because it is unpredictable how it would turn. Another reason is they don't know you and your personality, and if it turns out bad, they didn't want to deal with your complaints /bad reviews. It is just easier to say no. |
Anonymous
But by denying someone a service, they are not only losing out on a potential client, but risk a negative Yelp review as well. |
Anonymous
The op wasn’t denied service. It’s not a damn lunch counter in 1960. Grow up and stop trying to revenge Yelp b/c your snowflake feelings were hurt. |