Dyeing Dark Hair Red and Color care (without bleach)

A few people I've met recently have asked about this, and I got an interesting PM in response to my hair in Born This Way. It turned out so long that I wouldn't even want to watch it myself though, so...

Abridged version:

Dyeing process:
20 min: Protein Color Filler. This will do nothing if your hair isn't already damaged.
30 min: Permanent Hair color. Ion Color Brilliance in Medium Red Blonde is good for getting bright colors on dark hair.
30 min: Semi Permanent Dye - I used Beyond the Zone in Wild red for no particular reason other than that it was just about the cheapest one and has worked for me in the past.
10 min: Ion color brilliance after color treatment
30 - 60 min: deep conditioning treatment

Things to avoid:
Garnier Fructis Leave-In conditioner. It builds up CRAZY fast.
Color protecting styling products. They protect from the sun. Bright colors fade long before they get to that point.
Water. Like the plague.

Things to remember:
Wear shower caps.
Use good heat protection. It makes your hair slippery and prevents breakage.
Try mixing semi-permanent dye with your conditioner. It won't make it brighter, but it helps for all bright colors.
It's possible to wash your hair with normal conditioner. Just leave it in there for a while and scrub a little. It's better for your hair anyways.
Try out some dry shampoo


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[Grrmylaurenx3]

So......before the semi permanent dye the only parts that are red is like 3 inches of roots and the sides by my face....the rest is still black....

[scubascissors]

@Grrmylaurenx3 The sides by your face? Thats random. THe roots thing sometimes happens if you've dyed your hair black in the past, or if you use a lot of leave-in products that havent been washed out. I had a girl who uses ethnic treatments on her hair make a similar comment.

[Zepgirl6]

Do you have any advice for a girl with fine hair? I want to go red and have natural dark almost black virgin hair. I think if I were to leave the dye in my hair longer then 30 mins it would really fry it. Help! lol.

[scubascissors]

@Zepgirl6 Hm, I don't really know for sure, sorry :( I'd say use caution, don't leave it in too long, and try using 30 vol developer rather than 40 vol. And treat your hair to a good deep conditioning after :)

[zach1212333]

i have natrual red hair and its pretty tight

[scubascissors]

@zach1212333 cool :)

[Grrmylaurenx3]

Yeah I've dyed it black in the past but I hadn't dyed my hair in six months before tonight. it just looks like I have a shit load of copper redish highlights

[scubascissors]

@Anneful505 lol that's why the steps are in the description box :P

[Anneful505]

Ur never said what it is u put on 20 min before coloring!? Ur talking low and a whole lot about what u dont use! I do love ur hair color but tutorials is not ur thing! Im soo confused!!