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Sky · Nine West

Right shade of red haircolor?

pollyjean23 · Marc Jacobs

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.

Boots · Gucci

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.

Sky · Nine West

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.

Sky · Nine West

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.

Kelly · Hermes

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.

-- Edited by Kelly on Tuesday 12th of April 2011 01:44:24 PM

greendiamond · Marc Jacobs

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!

AlexiaK · Nine West

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.