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Hi everyone.

I had my hairstylist colored my bleached blond hair red about two weeks ago. The shade I was going for was kind of  light apricoty- orange. Kind of what the actress on th TV show Castle has. Her name is Molly Quinn. http://molly-quinn.org/

But what I ended up leaving the salon with was deep coppery almost brunett with some gold reflection in it. I thought maybe the second time after two weeks when the color has already washed, my hairstylist would get more of the desired shade. But even after showing the photos I left the salon looking exactly the same as the first time, maybe with just a bit more gold and deep red in the color.

I've researched everything about levels  and tones. And I know she used level 8, which is in the light red spectrum. I think I am gonna need to find another salon. How to make sure that next time this really dark copper, once its washed out doesn't happen again? What level should I go for? How to achieve the light apricot-orange shade? Molly Quinn has? My natural haircolor is light to medium ashy blond. And the color on my roots, that were not bleached before is also way to dark coppery red for my taste. Where did my hairstylist went wrong? I can't keep coloring the full lenght of my hair, so next time I just want someone to get it right. Please help!!! Anyone has similar experince? Is it even possible to get more apricot-orange shade after I had two appointments where my hair ended up really dark? The color is still washing out so I hope there is a way. Thanks to anyone who can help.



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Marc Jacobs

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It could be a case of incompetence, for which you should find a different salon or colorist.

The color you want might be considered, by the colorist, to be an unusual request; therefore, she/he might be hesitating.  

You brought a couple photos of Molly, right?  In some pics of her (in the Google results I got), her hair does look like a dark copper - - but there are definitely some that feature the color you requested.  

If the color is achievable, the stylist should know how to get it (or be able to find the formula).  Perhaps you could find a place that is experienced in doing bolder, funkier, more unconventional color jobs - - just so the learning- and courage-curves are not so big.  Good luck.



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I know that dying a hair red is difficult to get right. Maybe when you are calling to make an appointment at a different salon, ask for the colorist with the most experience in redheads? That way you'll get the colorist who will know how to manipulate the shades properly so that you'll get exactly what you want.

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Hi Pollyjean23.

I agree with you, it is definitely unusual shade of red. My hairsalon mostly does blonds,(it is in Newport) or at least that is what I see there the most often. My hairstylist is very sweet, but I also think she doesn't have the experience in coloring hair red. I am already searching some other salons and stylists. It looks like I am gonna be going to LA. It's 40 min drive so that's not bad. I just hope I can find someone more experienced in red haircolor. Thanks for your post.



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Hi Boots.

Thanks for your post.

Yep. I am in search for new stylist with more experience in coloring hair red. Need to find someone in LA area or Newport beach. Wish me luck. Not an easy task with soooo many stylists everywhere saying they can do it. Obviously they know its a good money maker since red hair is a lots of upkeep. Hope to find an honest colorist. Thanks again.



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Are you bringing in a picture so she understands the shade you're envisioning?

Maybe you could ask for a "reddish strawberry blonde" - even if you're showing the exact same picture, maybe the phrase"strawberry blonde" will have her thinking lighter. Just doing a google image search, "strawberry blonde" brings up a lot of images where the hair looks almost identical to the shade at the top of that website you linked to.



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I agree trying a new stylist is in order.

Maybe you could try going through her swatches with a photo with you too. That way there is less room for error.

I wear my hair a light golden blonde. But, my colorist has to dye it with a neutral color because of all the gold undertones in my hair. However, the new growth looks ashy to my eyes. It might take some experimenting.

Also, red is the hardest color, so I'd think someone experienced with reds is best.

Good luck!

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Go to a salon, they can help you choose the best hair color for you and you'll be glad you went there and then pick their brains for more information, such as asking what is the name of they use red and then you can look for 'color box' one like that or should continue to go to a salon.

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