I would prefer not to dye, but after bleaching my hair blonde my first year natural, I am having a hard time getting it to stay dark. I have tried to dye it dark 2 times. Once it looked too dark. Then it eventually lightened to the color it is now, a medium-reddish-sandy-dark brownish color, (dark brown toward the roots). Its actually kind of pretty, but as my hair starts to grow out it might not look as well. I also think it may continue to fade and look really light.
The other problem is, I don't want to lose any more elasticity in my hair. Even though I will be going darker, it will certainly affect the already color treated hair, and the newer hair growing in. I don't like rinses or semi-permanent dyes much, because I find they get all over everything even after they are already in. But I don't want any color damage. Actually, the darker hair from this year that is next to the lighter hair blends pretty well. I just want some uniformity.
Do you think I should just leave it alone until the lighter hair is gradually trimmed away, or try to use a gentle permanent dye? I am also looking for suggestion on a gentle dye if I decide to go that route. I might also be okay with a long lasting semi permanent color if anyone has suggestions on that as well.
The other problem is, I don't want to lose any more elasticity in my hair. Even though I will be going darker, it will certainly affect the already color treated hair, and the newer hair growing in. I don't like rinses or semi-permanent dyes much, because I find they get all over everything even after they are already in. But I don't want any color damage. Actually, the darker hair from this year that is next to the lighter hair blends pretty well. I just want some uniformity.
Do you think I should just leave it alone until the lighter hair is gradually trimmed away, or try to use a gentle permanent dye? I am also looking for suggestion on a gentle dye if I decide to go that route. I might also be okay with a long lasting semi permanent color if anyone has suggestions on that as well.