... and decided to put a lot darker color in it? ... (4 replies)

... Usually with bleach in your hair, using a box color at home will make your hair darker than it appears on the box, so try a shade lighter than you want. Mine just about always turns darker! I'd go for a light natural brown or a medium golden brown. ... (5 replies)

... please choose a shade somewhat lighter than the color you desire. Your damaged hair is very porous now and even a medium brown color can end up looking very black. ... (12 replies)

... have you been doing any of the coloring yourself? ... (21 replies)

... ks for all the responses, they are a big help!. I am seriously thinking about doing it on my own now. But here is my specific problem, just to let you know... My hair has been previously bleached blonde, very bleached blonde, I think it was a triple process. ... (9 replies)

... it removes natural pigment via the ammonia and peroxide, before depositing the color that you wish to dye your hair. The problem is that over time, your hair becomes more and more porous, because permanent color opens the cuticle and it tends to stay that way. Hence, the dye fades quickly. ... (17 replies)