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Step 1
Return to the salon if a professional applied the color and request that they immediately fix it, free of charge. A good hairdresser that wants to keep her clients happy will comply.
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Step 2
Visit a hairdresser even if you were the one who originally made the mistake and ask her to apply a toner to alter the hue of your current locks.
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Step 3
Purchase a toner or a temporary-coloring product from a beauty supply store that sells to the public. These products deposit color on the hair shaft without "lifting" the color of the hair further. Make sure to buy a product with the words, "deposit only," on the label to keep from damaging the hair shaft.
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Step 4
Reapply the same hair-coloring technique if you didn't leave the fist application on long enough. When applying a lighter color than your natural color, the hair shaft lightens before the final color deposits. If you fail to lift the original hair color high enough, you may end up with an unsightly orange or rust color. Reapply but make sure not to leave the product on longer than the recommended time unless a professional hairdresser recommends that you do so.
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Step 5
Get a nice haircut if the bad coloring damaged your hair. Unfortunately, after undergoing a number of chemical processes, the hair shaft may exhibit dry and frizzy ends, prone to breakage. By cutting your hair, you will instantly refresh your look.
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Step 6
Apply a deep reconstructing hair conditioner to restore moisture and suppleness to damaged hair. Although, it won't change the color, it will add shine and luster, making your hair look healthier.
