how to fix orange hair from bleaching

two DIY options to fix orange hair from bleach.

*key points:
•to correct orange hair from bleaching, you can either lighten it again or deposit a demi-permanent color over it

•toners like T18 are meant for pale yellow hair and will not make much change to orange

•all hair has to go through stages when being decolorized (bleached)

•when you decolorize hair, you reveal the hair's undertone (these are usually reds, oranges, yellows)

•orange undertones happen when you are in the middle of decolorizing (about a level 5- level 1 is black, and level 10 is the palest yellow blonde)

•if you lighten it again, a lightener will be applied to the midshaft of the hair all over the head. Then, go back and apply it to the roots and the ends. The roots are saved for last because they lift faster due to the heat from your scalp- heat helps speed up the lighting process. The ends are saved for last to avoid any further damage

•to find the correct demi-permanent color to put over the orange, you start by finding the level (1-10) of the orange. You are looking at lightness or darkness, not tone (orange)

•if your hair is a level 7 ORANGE, you will want to find a hair color that is 1-2 shades lighter (to avoid compacting color and getting a darker result) and has BLUE in it. Blue is across from orange on the color wheel; they will neutralize each other. ASH (A) is blue in hair color. For example, you could use an 8A (level 8, ash) 8NA (level 8, natural ash) 8AA (level 8, double ash)

•Demi or semi-permanent hair color is recommended. It does the least damage to your hair and allows you to re-lighten it once it fades out.

•10 volume developer is used with demi-permanent color following manufacturer directions for application and processing times

•a blue shampoo is recommended to use weekly (if you have yellow hair, you will use a violet based shampoo)

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[Bluebutterfly]

As I sit here with orange hair from bleaching 👀👀

[ashleyashley]

This is the most detailed video I've seen in over 23 years of bleaching and coloring... thank you.

[Exxylux]

Girl, the black-and-white toner filter was absolutely genius. I will forever use the black-and-white filter on my camera now. ❤❤😂

[humblepotatowife]

Why doesn't this have more views, seriously I've never seen anyone explain bleaching and toning like this.

[barbymoran]

I’m so glad you posted this! My hair was orange last week, and I did not want to re-lighten. I went to sally and grabbed Wella 8A permanent color to use with volume 10 developer. I wanted the Wella demi permanent color, but I didn’t see a level 8 ash. Anyway, the associate there was rude and said the level 8 would not work on how my hair and that it was too dark. I said I was fine with what I was using, and she rolled her eyes. She suggested I dye my hair a level 4 to fix it. Pfft. I eventually used Wella 8A permanent with a volume 10 developer, and my hair turned out beautiful! It’s a neutral beige light brown/ dark blonde. An easy fix when you have work the next day without using more bleach or dying dark brown.

[angelaw]

You are so good at explaining things. I don't know how much money you make, but a beauty school is such a high profit business. I believe you would be very successful.

[prayalways]

From a professional that worked at salls and Yada place! One of the best vids. Instructor Level. ❤❤❤❤❤4sho.❤❤

[memyselfi]

I can't be the only one who badly needs this video. Been battling orange hair since i bleached it in November- finally just dyed it brown. I can't afford salon prices anymore, plus last time I left a lot broker and with plenty of still orange hair. 😩
Thank you Britnee for all that you do. I will definitely be referencing this video a lot in future. ❤ you're the best! 😊

[brightphoebeuploads]

Learning all this for yourself is so fun. When I was younger I'd dye wool yarns and fabrics, later on I went at my hair. Love the mix of science and art.

[kianaperez]

You saved my hair. I listened to all your advice here and was able to neutralize my hair to a beautiful color temporarily until my hair gets healthier so thank you for this video! 💕

[geannarevell]

This is so helpful — thank you! Even just learning that ash = blue is game changing! Thanks again for these informative videos!

[amandaleigh]

Girl. This was the elite professional video to explain this!! I’m wanting to use Colour Undo to remove the 2N color I thought I wanted, and go back to my natural level 6ish brunette. This is the most helpful video I’ve seen so far, THANK ❤❤❤❤

[mymiscellaneouslife]

You have the best videos on bleaching plus lightening among thousands of videos. Hats off to you for making it so simple and educative at the same time. ❤

[PickleMcTavish]

Apart from coming across as one of the loveliest people on YouTube, you are a born educator. I think you're awesome sauce lady! 😊

[robertclark]

Lady, I have watched many toning videos for darker hair, this is the BEST one. I’m a middle school teacher, and your explanation of the process is amazing. 🙏

[ammiller]

I have orange right now. I wasn't even trying to go blonde. I had box dyed it dark brown but it was too dark (almost black). Every video I watched suggested a bleach bath. I followed the directions exactly (1:1:1) well it didn't just lift a shade, it lifted like 3 levels and is now clown wig orange. So this video was extremely timely! I just bought more brown box dye but this time I got a level 6, however after watching this I am considering returning it for a demi permanent.

[monocreeksound]

wow such an excellent teacher. clear and straight forward and easy to understand

[The_Fullness]

Wow this was brilliant. best tutorial on getting your orange blonde. cracking combo of education of the fundamentals and practical application - super positive and practical. i have been researching for the last week and this combines it all. i cannot thank you enough for your generosity putting this together.

[recarox]

You are the best!!! Finally someone breaks it down like crazzzyyy for someone like me who knows nothing about doing hair but somehow still does it at home because I’m broke and my regular hair is boring lol. Thank you for breaking it down and making sense ❤

[crystalpoole]

I have been bleaching my own hair for years now, and there was ONE time where my hair went orange, only one. Usually it comes out yellow, but I've always been able to fix it.
One time I got sick and tired of the upkeep of being blonde, and I literally dyed it BLACK. My hair came out very dark and coppery, it looks awesome. But, after a while it gradually went lighter and lighter.
So, I guess I'm meant to be blonde lol.
Great video!