Double Coloring on Natural Hair?

[emerald06]

I colored my hair last week for the first time in ages. I chose Clairol's Textures & Tones Light Golden Brown.

Of course, it didn't come out that color. It's still close to black with a few brown highlights, IMO.

Here's how it turned out.




I want to color again, but I don't want to end up with some funky color or damage it.

What's your opinion? Have you colored your hair with the same color in a short time span? What was the result?

 

[NikkiQ]

I wouldn't do another box dye in such a short amount of time. You're really asking for some major damage to your hair if you do that. I have dyed my hair with a box dye and then followed up with a rinse before a week or 2 later. I was paranoid as all outdoors, but it turned out fine. For your hair to get that light, you will have to use another permanent color. I would wait for about a month or 2 before attempting to box dye again. Up your moisture and protein game in the mean time. That always helps to keep your hair healthy enough to endure dye. HTH

 

[emerald06]

Thanks for the advice. I guess I will wait to color again.

The second picture is rather deceptive because in most light, my hair looks close to jet black. Oh well. I'm glad I didn't get damage, at least.

 

[tiffjust2002]

I've used that same brand of color and I've done a double color in a 1-2 week timeframe. My hair was fine, no damage, but everyone's hair is different. I would wait at least three weeks then try again,

 

[emerald06]

Thanks too Tiff! I just have an itch to go and buy another box, but my hair is so well moisturized right now that I really don't want to mess it up. Thanks to both of you for talking me down.

 

[Leslie_C]

your hair looks really soft and healthy so I wouldnt take any chances! Have you considered lightening naturally with honey? Im thinking about trying that.