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Will bleaching my hair again get rid of the orange?

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Yes, it can. To re-bleach orange roots, it's best to use foils so you get an adequate separation of each section. Also, I'd suggest using a color that's about a half-shade darker blonde than what you have on the rest of your hair to create a shadow root. That will create a very natural fade from the roots to the rest of your hair, and it will also help you grow out your color better.

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Can I use 6n with 20 volume developer to cover orange roots and blonde ends?

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A level 6 has an underlying pigment of red orange. Using a 20 volume will only expose further warmth. You will have a browned out version of orange.

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My roots are nice and blond, but my ends are orange. Can I just bleach the ends again?

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Use toner before you put on more bleach. Buy a silver shampoo, and use it once every two days. Use a professional toner on it at least once a month to remove the brassy coloring.

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I bleached my hair and now it's slightly orange near my roots. Should I use toner or bleach it again when my hair is healthy again?

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I suggest using a toner and a good blonde shampoo. This will ensure that the orange color will turn blonde.

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My roots are slightly yellow after bleaching and toning, but my ends are white. How can I fix this?

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You can "mask" your ends by applying conditioner or a hair oil before treating the roots so they don't get bleach damaged.

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I used bleach then platinum blonde toner and my hair come out ginger on the roots and ends. My hair was very blonde before this, but I am naturally dark brown. What can I do?

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Either you used a very cheap bleach, or you didn't leave it in long enough. Generally when I bleach my hair I leave it in for at least an hour, and I use L'Oreal Quick Blue. I have been able to take my hair from black to blonde. You might try a purple shampoo, or just bleach your hair again.

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I bleached my hair blonde, but the ends are orange. Should I bleach again?

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I'd recommend bleaching again or using a toner. If bleaching again, make sure to wait at the very least a week, and use some type of hair mask in between bleaches to minimize damage.

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Do only redheads get this when they dye their hair blonde?

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No, some natural brunettes get this as well, because the bleach is just lightening the hair, not making the exact color you want.

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