How to Remove the Reddish Orange From Blonde Colored Hair

Dry, bleached hair may require deep conditioning products.

While lightening hair at home, many people have experienced the surprise of being left with shades of orange or red in their hair. Hair lightens easily from brown to reddish brown then to orange. When the hair is at the orange stage, only a bleach will work to further lighten the hair. Unless your hair is naturally light colored, the process will stop at the reddish/orange stage when using an over-the-counter kit. If you have been left with red or orange color in your hair, visit a beauty supply store for products that correct this.

Things You'll Need

• Shampoo
• Towel
• Hair toner
• Hair developer
• Hair conditioner

Instructions

Instructions

1. Shampoo your hair as normal; towel dry.

2. Mix one part hair toner with two parts hair developer. Toners and developers can be purchased from a beauty supply store. Choose a toner and developer with a blue base, as blue corrects orange.

3. Brush on the toner/developer beginning at the roots, first to the area that needs it most, followed by the remaining hair. Most brands require the toner to process in the hair 20-30 minutes. Rinse well.

4. Apply conditioner to your hair; rinse well. Style as usual.

Tips & Warnings

• Washing your hair with a purple based shampoo weekly will help to maintain blonde hair.

References

• Hairfinder: Brassy Hair Color After Lightening
• Blonde-Ambition: Staying Blonde