*** PLEASE NOTE: I AM NOT A COSMETOLOGIST. This is based on my experience for the past 6 years dyeing my hair red, knowledge through my stylist, and research. I do not feel comfortable answering questions beyond what I know, therefore if you are blonde/brunette trying to achieve this color, please consult a professional hair stylist. I personally get my hair done professionally (aside from my touch up routine, such as this post) and can’t answer much beyond what I blog about. Thank you. ***
Having naturally dark brown hair and wanting bright and intense red hair may seem like you really need to contact a professional for this achievement, but not necessarily. It may be easier than you imagine and I will explain how to simply lift your color without the mess of bleach and many different products.
Keep in mind, I already have red pigment in my hair and in this specific tutorial, I am in the end going for a more violet based red then a true hot red. Be sure to skip the last product if you are going for a true red. I will name a few alternatives towards the end with the same brand if that is your desired look.
Supplies needed:
1) Hi-Color Loreal in Magenta (or it comes in Red if you prefer)
2) Manic Panic Dye in Hot Hot Pink
3) 30 Volume Developer
4) A bowl, brush, and a measuring cup
5) GLOVES! 
6) Shower cap (not mandatory but it helps!) and hair ties/clips/brush
Step 1: Have your bowl out. Squeeze out the 1.2 ounce Loreal Hi-Color in Magenta into the bowl. You then double up the ounce to know how much developer you need to pour in. Use a measuring cup to pour 2.4 ounces of 30 Volume Developer.
Step 2: Be sure to use your brush and mix the two together very well and evenly. It takes a while to stir around, but keep at it to reach a certain creamy texture.
Step 3: I don’t recommend using this dye throughout your entire hair unless its your first time bleaching/lifting your color or anything of the sort. Using this dye as a regular monthly method shouldn’t be recommended. I was guilty of this unknowingly and it resulted in damaging my hair and completely drying it out. The products to harsh. Instead, I use it to lighten my roots since I have naturally dark brown hair and love intense bright reds. Run the color through with a brush and be sure to split your hair into sections to make it easier to get through all your hair. The box says to keep on for 30 minutes. I left mine for 40 minutes.
Step 4: Rinse your hair after 30-40 minutes. The result should show lifted hair color in a red toned color. The first photo is my roots after being lifted in this process. The second photo is when I had used the dye all over my hair and it was taken in natural lighting outside.
This next step is completely optional. However, it will intensify your color and make it much more vibrant and long lasting.
Step 5: Dry your hair with a towel really well. Let it air dry for a while. Next is to use Manic Panic on top of that color. (Keep in mind, Manic Panic is a vegetable based hair dye and contains no harsh chemicals, doing this extra step will in no way damage or be too much for your hair. Instead it is actually quite conditioning!) Manic Panic will not catch onto the hair if it is wet so be sure to make sure your hair is as dry as possible. Use the cool air setting on your hair dryer if necessary.
I mixed Hot Hot Pink and a very tiny little bit of Purple Haze by Manic Panic, where I purchased it from Sally’s Beauty Supply. If you are going for more of a true red tone, I recommend using Rock n Roll Red or Pillarbox Red by Manic Panic.
Step 6: Run the color throughout your entire hair, focusing on the ends especially. This dye is very messy, be sure to always wear gloves when handling or mixing with this product. It easily stains. It is not uncommon to have a dyed scalp for the first few washes or to have color transfer onto your skin. You can easily take rubbing alcohol and wipe it off wherever needed. The jar recommends (I believe) 15-30 minutes. I keep the color in for 2-3 hours. Remember, this dye has NO CHEMICALS! It cannot harm your hair! No matter how long you keep it in. The longer its in, the higher chance of your color lasting. So throw on a shower cap and hang out for a while!
Step 7: Be careful when showering, this can easily stain tubs and showers. Comet will remove the dye. Rinse as much as you can out of your hair. When first washing my hair dye out, I prefer to go against the rules and wash it in hot water to rinse as much as I can out because dye tends to be so much darker when you first do it and then gradually lightens up. I prefer to speed the process up a bit the first time. The color shown in the photo isnt the true color. It is a very violet based color, I will post a picture in sunlight when I have the time to photograph!
**Keep in mind, prior to dyeing my hair with the Hot Hot Pink, I already had red pigment in my hair so it is not a true hot pink (nor was I going for that!). It pretty much gave my hair that extra tint to what my color already was. For a true hot pink, look into bleaching your hair. **
- EDIT. My final hair product in regular lighting
-So You Didnt Have To Bleach Your Hair First? I Really Want To Do This To My Hair. I Have Dark Brown Hair, With A Red Tint To It. I Am Looking For A New Style And Tis Is Exactly What I Was Looking For:) If There Is Any More Tips Please Let Me Know.
I use Loreal Hicolor to “lift” aka sort of bleach my hair. But it is meant for hi lights and specifically for dark hair only and lifts to a bright red, so you actually skip the step of bleaching to a blonde then dyeing it a red, you get all that in one step if that makes sense. If you want a vibrant color, you always have to lift your hair if you have naturally dark hair. If you have a lighter color or are blonde, you most likely dont need to
wow Thank you soooo much!!!!
I have a question, I know this was lasts years post but….
I have naturally dark hair and I recently dyed it magenta with loreal hicolor it turned out great but I noticed you mentioned its really drying to do every month, so how do you retouch your roots?
I ONLY put L’oreal hicolor on my roots, and manic panic goes all over my hair. (the manic panic wont harm your hair)
Hi, Sara! Thank you for this! I have a quick question for you. I have naturally black hair, and I’ve been using the Feria Ruby Rush for a few months now. I’ve finally achieved some beautiful red tints to my hair in natural light. If I skip to step 5, will it intensify the color even more?
I’m unfamiliar with that product. Seek hair professional advice!
Hey sarah,
Thanks for the awesome post. I have been dyeing my naturally black hair red for about 6 months now. It is a struggle for sure. I recently had to go to the salon to get my hair fixed because I messed it up from putting permanent over permanent color. So the end turned more black. She fixed it got my hair to an even fire red (level 5 intense red). I am looking to redo it myself since now i know not to keep dying it with permanent color and now using semi through the length. I was wondering if you know what color in loreal hicolor is more of a warm red with no pink or purple in it. I want intense color but not fire engine red… thanks!
also I want it to look really red in the sun like Ariel from the little mermaid… really hot red not pink please… lol thanks! any info will help!
I know they have a few different shades, but it’s kind of difficult because they have the magenta that has the pink in it, then the red that is pretty bright. Those are the only two I am familiar with since they are the only ones I use, other than the black box (I usually get the red box) by L’oreal Hicolor in red which I tried out and it lifted to a really dark and weird red color. You may need to go check the colors out yourself to decide!
I used your method the first time when I had to lift the color of my hair to an almost copper color before dying it a nice bright but not harsh red. It came out as a bright red but not orangey fire engine look. I used Medium Intense Red Blonde. PERFECT color for that “Little Mermaid” hair
Hi Sarah! So I know this post is older but I was wondering if instead of using Manic Panic, Pravana Vivid Red could be used?! Have you tried this?! I have used Manic Panic before and although I like it, I just bought some Pravana and wanted to try something new!
Yes, of course. Pravana is all I use now
Hi Sara! i have a urgent question, i used Loreal Hicolor Excellence Magenta yesterday. i bought cherry blonde human hair exstentions, today i dyed them with Manic Panic Vampire Red because i thought it would match the Magenta color, but instead it came out as the Ariel the little mermaid type color! it doesnt match. is there a way i can get the color of my exstentions darker to match the Magenta in my hair ?? or make my real hair a brighter red with the Manic Panic Vampire Red?? i would so appreciate your reply! Thank you!
If you’re trying to brighten your own personal hair, in my experience with Vampire Red, it is too dark. Maybe try mixing Vampire Red with Rock n Roll Red or Pillarbox red next time to try to brighten it up a bit
Nice blog! I have a question, I have permanent black dye on my hair and want to go red, will the loreal hicolor work for me? I dyed my hair about a month ago. Please let me know what you think. Thanks.
Hello Tina, you may want to check first with a cosmetologist to make sure you don’t damage your hair trying to get the black pigment out. It is usually recommended that you start of slowly by adding in highlights and working up to eventually your entire hair.
I had black dye also on my hair,and I did try the magenta on my entire head. It worked great,I have alot of reddish and plum color highlites. Came out beautiful,and so soft.
Yay!!!
Helo sara i have a question..okay i dyed my hair red 2 weeks ago i used loreal high lift in Red..i want a bright rred like manic panic in vampire red..should i wait for the red to grow out in a couple of monthd??… And if i use vampire red on top of the red i alrready have will it afect the vampire red i wsnt from bieng really bright as it already is?. & also is it neccesary to bleach my hair? To get vampire red? Thsnk you
Hi I have a question my hair is black and I’m using the same products 1st time it came light black dark reddish ~ 2nd time I’m not sure because it’s currently in progress so in case if it’s just a little bit lighter but I want that bright red hair color should I do it again the 3rd time ? And since my hair was originally dyed bronze black how many OUNCES of Developer should I use? And when i used the Loreal hi lighter I didn’t put all of it because I’m ONLY dying my bangs and tips of my hair extensions please help
thankyou <3
Hello! You want to contact someone who actually does hair professionally (since I only professionally deal with skin). You need to be careful to make sure you don’t fry your hair and black is a tough color to get out!
Ive been wanting to dye my hair red for a while now but i dyed it black a couple of months ago and i want to go red . i liked how the red hot in L’Oreal looks like but before that i got highlights so id i dye my hair am i gonna have 2 different shades of red ? please help ! thank you ! (:
I’m not sure, you might need to seek a professional’s advice. I am only familiar with what I have done with my hair
Hi, i want to dye my hair like Ariana Grande. They say her hair looks like a red velvet cupcake. My hair is currently red and I used garnier nutriesse R3 but it’s not her color. I have also used L’oreal Hilights in magenta but it still wasn’t the color. What dye do you recommend to use to get her hair color?
I use Pravana dye. I’m unsure about anything other than what I use myself. I am not a hair professional so you may want to seek salon help in order to achieve the color you desire
You could always call her stylist in Hollywood and get it done for $200! OR what I did to get PRETTY DAMN CLOSE to her color was use the L’Oreal Hi-Lights in magenta and then I used the Special Effects red dye in Cherry Bomb. Good Luck!
hi c: i just wanted to know how much purple haze you mixed into the hot hot pink? i plan on doing this soon, and my hairs about your length. thanks. c:
I usually mix the entire jars!
Hello Sara, great posting! I wanted to ask you if it would be possible to mix the manic panic at the same time as the loreal high color highlights? Would the results be roughly the same?
Thanks alot
Giselle x
Hello Giselle! I’m not sure what you mean about mixing the manic panic at the same time. If you mean mixing loreal hicolor AND manic panic in the same bowl, do not do that! Hicolor requires developer and manic panic does not. Use the hicolor only to lift your roots or your entire hair (whichever one you need to do) then use the manic panic afterward
I usually have the worst luck with ManicPanic.. it washes out too quickly! But I recently tried Special Effects and it works ahhmazzing! Just thought I’d share the tip
Yes, I have used Special Effects. It’s different for every person, that brand didn’t work well for me at all!
This may be a little lengthy. I WAS naturally a reddish auburn head when I was younger. I am now 49 (ugh). However, other than my gray or white roots, I do not look anywhere close to my age. Thank goodness. Most people think I am in my early to mid 30′s. My question…I had died my hair a very dark brown, it lighttend with time, I’ve tried to get it red, it did somewhat, but not enough to my liking. I then re-dyed my whole head the same color and now it looks almost black. I hate it. I cannot afford to get my hair done for $250 or more here. Because of my white roots, I’ve used a 20 developer. but I think that lightens the actual color I am shooting for (deep red) kind of burgandyish. Do i need to lift the color from my entire head again, there are no visible roots as I colored just a few days ago. do i use a 20 developer or should i use some other. When I do get the color I want, do I then use a 20 on the white only Also won’t it come out lighter in color than the rest of my head btw, I’ve used permanent color from Sally’s Beauty supply. what should my regimen consist of Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thank you!!
Please note I am not a cosmetologist. I am answering your question to the best of my abilities… I suggest you wait a little before doing anything to your hair. I am sure your hair looks almost black because it is freshly dyed, but in time it will lighten. If you’re trying to get rid of the brown, you will have to lift your color a bit (Nothing like a light blonde or anything though), or ask a professional about something like a color remover…unless you just use a permanent red dye over this color…but you may risk damaging your hair. I personally get my hair professionally dyed and don’t know much beyond my personal regimen, of course because I am not a hair stylist. If you’re looking to just deposit color though, use a 10 volume developer and this shouldn’t put your hair at risk. The best I can do is suggest Pravana’s facebook page. You can post to their wall and educators will answer your questions! I wish I could have been some more help. I really appreciate you reading my blog otherwise! Wish you the best of luck
Hi there, I want to go “little mermaid red” as most people call it…and I want to try L’Oreal Hi colour Red but I have bleached hair….Do you think it would be ok to use it on my hair considering the box says “For dark hair only” or is there any other sallys products you would suggest (besides manic panic..)
Thank youu
Definitely Not!!! Do not use the L’oreal on your hair, it is meant to lighten and you will kill your hair. Opt for the semi-permanent dyes such as Manic Panic
Can you mix the loreal hi colour.. say like magenta and red?
yes!
Hi there,
I have lightened by hair with loreals high color magenta but now i want to refresh the color what two manic panic colors should i use to get a MAGENTA
hot hot pink and Purple Haze
or should I use
Red Pillar box and Purple Haze?
Thanks,
Elizabeth
Hello Elizabeth,
My opinion would be to definitely use the hot hot pink! I personally would mix a little red with it in addition to the purple haze, but you can experiment with that color combination and it should still probably be fine.
Thanks
Hi! Thank you so much for this post & sorry that I am replying a year later, although I am dyeing my hair next weekend and I am really worried about the lifting part. I have a chesnut/dark brown hair colour, and I do NOT want to bleach my hair, so I was told I should lift it. I am going for a dark red but not to vibrant! A somewhat natural looking colour, I am just afraid of the aftermath of it. I am getting it done at the salon, and I just want to be aware of one thing, what will it look like when it fades? Will it look bleached, or more of a ginger colour? Sorry for such a late reply!
*Note I have never dyed my hair before!
(I am not a cosmetologist) Lifting and bleaching are ultimately the same thing, lifting will still have traces of bleach being used in it, as I have been told by most people. The difference is that it is a tad bit less damaging and it lifts to a color, where bleach strips you to a blonde base. If you’re getting it done by a professional, you should be fine. As far as what it fades to… I can’t tell you an exact color, but normally reds will fade to orange tones. You might want to ask your professional these questions!
Hi Sara, I absolutely love you hair! Of course who doesn’t lol. Anyways I have recently been dyeing my hair using manic panic’s vampire red and my previous hair color was light brown with blonde highlights (not my natural color) so the color came out amazing, except for the fact my roots on the top were real dark. Which doesn’t look too bad but I want my whole hair color to be the color of vampire red. I’m not going for the bright red you have but more darker wine red. And I want to try your process with just coloring my roots but would the Loreal hi-color in magenta make my hair bright red? Because after I do want to go over the whole hair with vampire red. Or should I use just the regular Loreal hi-color(black box) instead of the Loreal Hi-color highlights(red box).
Hello Savanna, please note I am not a cosmetologist. As far as using Hicolor, it will lift your hair to a bright red if used with a strong developer. You can use something like a 10 volume which will only deposit color, or try with a 20 volume and leave it on for a less amount of time than recommended in order to not have it get too bright. The black box actually gave me personally darker results, but it is using it on my natural almost black hair. Please remember this dye is intended for those with “dark hair only” so be very careful if you have a color otherwise. I would suggest talking to a professional if you are still uncertain.
Will volume 40 work too?
You shouldn’t be using 40 volume unless you’re planning to murder your hair. 20 volume does the job, 30 is pushing it a bit. 40 is not needed.
I did this process, minus the Manic Panic, but my hair was dyed black so I used Ion Color Corrector first. My roots came out dramatically red (which is what I want) while the rest of my hair come out a dark burgundy brown color. Should I repeat the process without doing the roots? Or does this just mean the product won’t work well on my hair?
You probably applied the dye to your roots first, when you should have applied it starting from the bottom then worked your way up. Be careful about doing the process again to make sure you are not damaging your hair. The product should work, you just need to establish the correct technique when applying (such as having started with your ends first!). If you decide to repeat the process, I would check up on it every 10 minutes to see where its at
Also, if I let the L’Oreal Hicolor in my hair for an hour the first time, should I leave it in that long the 2nd time for my hair to match my roots?
Your hair is gorgeous and your advice is fantastic. Given that your resulting hair color is EXACTLY where I want to end up with mine, maybe you can point me in the right direction. (I respect that you’re not a hair professional, I’m just looking for your opinion as someone who has used these products and has had different shades of hair color.)
I’ve been reading everything I can in preparation of doing my own “professional” dye job using L’Oreal HiColor Highlights in Magenta for weeks now. I purchased level 30 developer, the HiColor Highlights, red protein filler for extra protection since I have color-treated hair, gloves, mixing bowls, the whole nine… Here’s my issue:
Although everyone tends to think I’m in my 20′s, I’ll be turning 39 shortly, so I have gray roots, which have grown in about 1/4-1/2 inch as I’ve been investigating how to do this dye process. Those gray roots are mixed with my natural dark brown hair.
I dyed my hair black for years, and then switched to dying it dark red about 6 months ago (using boxed, store bought dyes). Since I like shorter hair styles, like reverse inverted bobs, a good portion of the black has been cut off the back, but I still have quite a bit at the front of my head (where my hair is longer).
Originally, I thought I was going to have to strip the old hair color from my hair using color corrector before doing the HiColor Highlights, but from everything I’ve read in today’s “information gathering” session, I don’t think that’s the case. It’s actually better to leave the black in.
I’m now convinced that I need to buy some semi-permanent dye, like Manic Panic or Pravana to apply after I use the HiColor to adjust the color to the more violet red that I want.
The remaining question is… what do I do about my gray roots? Since the level 30 developer + HiColor lifts and deposits color, I’m wondering if I use it on my roots, I’ll end up with bright, light pink roots?
If that’s the case, will the semi-permanent dye help even out the color? I don’t care so much about having temporary pink roots if I can even it out with the semi-permanent dye.
Again, beautiful hair and I enjoy reading your blog. Thanks a bunch!
Kirsten
Hello Kristen,
I hope this has not reached you too late. As far as grey hairs, I wish I had some type of information to send your way in regards to that. I am not experienced with dyeing grey hairs or seeing results from them, mainly because I am only 20. My opinion is this though, if you’re dyeing your hair after with a semi-permanent color all over, it should help even out the tone in some way. Perhaps if the areas turn out brighter, you can go over them with a darker shade such as Vampire red (mixed in with another color to help keep the violet tone you are going for). I hope this helps in some way or at least gives you an option. Wish you the best!
So I guess I have a question about the hicolor. I use it on my mohawk but I only use a 10 volume and a very short amount of time to refresh my color. I LOVE the color it produces (Much more than any other brand including manic panic), Now my GF wants bright vibrant red hair but shes a pretty light (bleached) blonde. Would the color hold to her hair using a 10 volume and produce that vibrant red color? I prefer the hicolor because it seems to last MUCH longer than any other brand of red that I’ve found. Any suggestions? Thanks!
I asked my stylist for advice. She does not recommend using L’oreal hicolor on blonde hair. It is meant for dark hair only and even with a 10 vol, it will still lift to some extent. She doesn’t need it, look into Pravana vivids for long lasting color.
I honestly think that you died your hair great I love this color red by the way it looks good on you ……… ^_^ ……… My friend died her hair red in the 4th grade I thought she was too young and then she died it green it the 6th kind of weird now because since she is short,chuby,her hair is too puffy,and well it kind of looks weird but she like it!
Haha! Thank you!!
Sara,
I just want to say that you are absolutely BEAUTIFUL and extremely talented, and I am super stoked to have discovered your blog!
I have been obsessed with the idea of having fiery red locks for about 6 months now.
My current hair is brown/med. brown, with really light blonde chunks framing my face. My hair has been the victim of numerous colors
I am worried about how the light blonde will turn out with the dye, since obviously I can’t use the Loreal Hi Color on that…do I want to even all my hair to one color before applying any red? Any tips and advice would rock.
Thanks in advance!!
Thank you so much Makayla! I am not a cosmetologist, but my best advice is to get it as even as possible without jeopardizing the health of you hair. If you’re planning on lightening the rest of your hair, just skip applying the bleach to your light blonde chunks and do your best to get the rest even. If anything, you can mix a darker combo to just be applied to your light blonde to help it even out as much with the rest of your hair
Hi Sara,
Great blog I love your hair it’s beautiful! I was wondering how often do you refresh your hair color and what products do you use(manic panic)? I had dyed my hair red using the Loreal Hicolor Highlights and recently I only dyed my roots. Now seeing your blog I want to go back to the magenta. So I was wondering should I wait until the color fades to change the color to magenta? =)
Hello Samantha,
I refresh every month or longer. I used to use Manic Panic but now my stylist uses Pravana. You can just apply magenta over. It may take two times to grab but it can happen!
Is there a reason you only use the hi color on your roots?
If I don’t already have red pigment in my hair, could I use it all over?
Mind you, my hair is very thick and very stubborn. I’ve had parts of my hair bleached professionally before and they never believe me…til they see they have to do it multiple times, and using a 30 developer. And yet it’s still relatively healthy after doing so. Provided I deep condition a couple times after. Anywho, that’s why I’m wondering if I can use the hi color all over.
Also! I have a blonde streak near my face, could I just dye it brown prior to doing red? Or will it not take?
I’m going for something like this http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mecm5dkvuM1rzxanjo1_500.jpg
http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mdlip1PUjk1qgsq36o1_500.jpg
What hi color shade would you suggest? And which Manic Panic or Pravana shade would you suggest?
Thanks so much for your time!!
Also, I have color treated hair…a couple different shades if you really look at it. But as a whole it’s dark brown. Most of it has grown out though.
I use hicolor on my roots because my natural hair is almost black and needs to be prelightened. If you have no red pigment in your hair, then you would use it all over about once or twice depending on your hair strength to lift your color to a bright red (ASSUMING you have dark hair only) Her hair seems to have brighter highlights in it so I would probably just apply manic panic over your blonde streak (avoid the hi color with that). I would look into Red passion by manic panic or red by Pravana!
Thanks so much for your help! Doing it today. Do you have an Instagram? If so, I’ll tag you in my result picture. I’ll still ref back to your blog anyway
I do!! My username is @SaraAshouri
So happy I found your blog, I have been researching this colour for months now and I am pretty much ready to go now, I live in Ireland and they don’t seem to supply HiColor anywhere! So I ordered it off Amazon, I got the black box in Red Hot.
I realise you aren’t a professional but I was wondering if you could just help me, i dyed my hair recently using a dye similiar to this but it came out like a dark ruby red, although it was a box dye so the developer wasn’t strong. Would dying over this colour using 30 vol make it bright or will it most likely be dark red? I’m trying to achieve Ariana Grande’s hair colour! Also for her hair colour what semi permanents would you recommend using afterwards?
I would have totally suggested the red box of the hi lift because I had bad experiences with the black box. My hair lifted to a really weird mauve color, so I only recommend the red boxes. This could just be my hair though, hopefully it doesnt happen with you. Semi permanents to look into are manic panic, special fx, or punky colours!
Hi Sara, i really love your hair color on the second to last picture, that magenta color. How could i achieve that exact color without a dark turnout like your last picture? I may go to a salon but i really can’t afford it lol. Well I have died my naturally medium brown hair once witha semi permanent red color (only achieved a small change) and now i want to get a brightish magenta color, could you give me a few tips and suggestions on how to achieve that color ? Thank you!
I almost forgot to add i want to know how to do it without bleaching it
Depending on what your natural color is, if you’re looking for a vibrant bright color, you will have to prelighten your hair. If you do not wish to lighten to a blonde, I recommend looking into the L’oreal Hi Lift colors, which they carry a magenta color that you can use!
Thank you! There seems to be a lot of great turnouts with L’oreal Hi Lift, Im going to try it tomorrow. I hope it turns out as pretty as yours!
hope all went well
I have a question,
I had stumbled here upon your blog after dyeing my hair burgundy with a Revlon box set. I want to eventually lift it to a more magenta. What do you suggest I do to lift it to that bright color I want? without worrying about it turning out as a brassy red, (I’d prefer to have more of a dark purple red hue.) Naturally, my hair is a dark blackish-brown. Want to do something wild and fun to define my style before I head off to college. any suggestions???
L’oeral has a hi-color product in magenta you can consider using to help achieve what you want. I would get some professional advice as well when lifting over already lifted hair to make sure you aren’t damaging your hair
Well let me first say I really am happy to find this blog. Second was how longer between washes do you do to your hair? And how long does it stay that vibrant color and what do you use to make it pretty again…
My color stays vibrant for well over a month, using Pravana products!
HEY GIRL HEY!! Ok so i just got my hair professionaly dyed about a month in a half ago and its like a dark red but fading into a weird dull red. I now want to do an Ariel red. My hair tends to lighten pretty fast but i bought developer 30 and 3 bottles of Magenta in Loreal Hicolor since i have a lot of hair and its uber thick. I was just wondering if you think this will work to acheive the color i am going for. My roots are brown but like i mentioned my hair lightens pretty easily. Ant thoughts or insight are appreciated.
THANK YOU!!!!
I wouldn’t contact a professional considering I don’t do hair and I visit a salon for mine. Be careful!
Hey sara:)
Great great I love this color! I’ve been try to dye my hair red for the past 2 months with hi color red got and I used 30 volume and it didnt give me the right burguny. It looked more like a dark dark black red. Then recently i dye it again but with a 40 volume and it came out like a red but a copper looking red. And when i saw this I wanna do this now. I have short hair how much do i mix in purple haze into the hot pink? And aslo i ordered some light burgundy extentions, do i have to follow all the steps or can i just do the manic panic process only. Would it come out the same? I would be thank ful if you return my post thank youu!:)
You might be using the black box of hi color when you should be using the orange box! Anyway I usually do one jar purple haze and one hot pink, even amounts. I would say my guess is only the manic panic process for your extensions!
Hi Sara:), my hair is dyed a natural red, if I do this red process, will it come out too vibrant or too red?
im not sure since I dont know your exact color but if your hair is lightened it might
Thank you
, that actually helps a lot!
Hi! I did the process as you had mentioned above. I used a mix of Rock N Roll Red and a small amount of InfraRed, but my roots are much lighter, kind of like a pinkish tone. I want to be able to even it out. But i am unsure as to what color to use on top of it. I was thinking of ussing the Loreal HighColor, just to stay within the same products line. Any suggestions?
Loreal Hicolor shouldn’t be used repeatedly. I really suggest seeking professional advice because they will be able to actually take a look at your hair to give you suggestions
Hi Sara, i love you hair color! exactly what i wanted!!
i dyed my hair red about a month ago and now it’s almost brown.
so i’ll dye my hair again,but there are sooo many diffrent red in Manic Panic..
well i’m thinking about rock n roll red..but not sure. What color would you recommend and will it look too bright if i dye Directions poppy red??
and one more question, is vampire red darker than infra red?? thanks:))
i’m only familiar with red passion, rock n roll red, vampire red, and pillarbox red. red passion is my favorite!
Hey sara
i have a question,
if i dye infra red on my brown hair,is it too dark??
Infra red? I don’t think I am familiar with it!
I used a 20 developer with loreal hicolor hilights in magenta and I lovelovelove the color! I started from the bottom up but my roots still ended up being quite a bit brighter than the rest of my hair so I was wondering if using 10 developer over my whole head would even things out?
I honestly have no idea since I am not a professional in hair. If anything I’d consider doing the 10 volume on everything except for your roots
Sara,
You’re so gorgeous and wonderful! And so very helpful! (:
Hello, I have a question! I have dark brown hair all over and my bangs are blonde. I now want to go red. And was thinking about using this loreal product. But since it says “only for dark hair” I’m wondering , will it still work on blonde hair? Since its red dye?
If your hair is blonde, you wouldn’t need to lift that. I’d be very careful since it could damage your hair!