Q&A for How to Dye Black Hair Red

If your hair is naturally black, yes, you can use a permanent dye to lighten it up to 3 levels. If it was dyed with permanent color, then a color-remover may be able to remove the dye so you don't have to bleach it.

You can, but it is a multi-step process and it may damage the hair significantly. This is not something you should try at home; see a professional colorist.

Yes, but it can be stubborn. Naturally red hair's pigment is deeper inside the strand, making it more difficult to change. I'd recommend seeing a professional colorist.

Yes, but if it is dyed brown, not natural, you will need to remove the brown color with either bleach or a color-remover kit.

Yes. If you have naturally black hair, you can add red highlights without bleaching. However, if you have dyed black hair, you won't be able to add any more color without lightening first.

No, dyeing all of it red may not give you the result you want. This is a complex color correction scenario, so it may be best to go to professional hair stylist.

Use a coloured conditioner and avoid washing your hair too often.

You don't absolutely have to, but depending on how dark and/or porous your hair is, you most likely will. By sure to rinse and dry your hair first. If your hair is only somewhat red, and you'd like it to be redder still, you'll need to dye it again. Don't redo the roots on the second pass, however, because they will absorb more color than the first time.

Check out L'Oreal Casting Creme Semis. They leave your hair feeling conditioned and last really long.

Yes, but then I'd leave it alone for awhile, you don't want to overdo it. Dye has chemicals that strip your hair of natural and very beneficial oils.

If your hair is brown or dark brown, you might be able to get away with just using hair dye. Be sure to check the "preview" label to see how the dye will look on your hair. If there isn't a "preview" label, consider going a shade or two lighter than you actually want.

You can use Kool-Aid to dye it red. Cherry is great for a deep red, and Tropical Punch is great for a vibrant red. Depending on how dark your hair is, you may have to use the Kool-Aid dye multiple times.

Look at a hair bleach chart to determine what level you need for the color of your hair.

Depending on how dark the purple is, you can just add the red in. This may take a few tries, but soon it'll be red.

Leave your hair at least a week before redyeing. The best box dye depends on your hair but look for Schwarzkopf and Loreal as they seem to be rather decent.

Yes. Just find the hottest red, and go with it. It may only provide shades or highilghts, but it should work.

Possibly you should add a darker color to it, like black, but only a small amount or else it will become black altogether. If you use chalk dye, mix the red with the black to get the color you want, then apply it.

Buy a semi-permanent hair dye (it will be marked TEMPORARY or SEMI-PERMANENT), and follow whatever instructions correspond with the kit. Some brands include L'Oreal,Colorista and Sally Beauty.

You can try products like Color Oops that are designed to remove hair color and take hair back to the lightest color it was before it was dyed. I've used it before and it felt a lot like using bleach and made my hair feel pretty rough, but it stripped the dyes out. It'll be with the hair dyes at just about any store.

I would start with the roots and go down from there. You should most likely divide the hair as you would for permanent dying. Considering that it is a touch-up, you wouldn't need to apply a lot. But, it is your call, if you want you roots to stand out more, apply more to your roots; if you want your ends to stand out, apply more at the bottom.

No, not necessarily, but if you have dark black hair, you may be better off bleaching it. If you have dark hair and don't want to bleach, try using a bright color. It may show up better.

Yes, you should bleach your hair first.

Since you have red hair, I would choose a cooler tone, like a purple or blue color.

Putting lemon juice in your hair and being in the sun often can naturally lighten your hair.

It depends on what color of red you are going for. If you are going for a bright red, bleach your hair first. If you are going for more like a dark red/ burgundy color, you don't have to bleach.

Of course! Your hair, your style. You can do it in any way you want. In fact, you can go as far as only dyeing the roots.