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What is this hair colour & how can I achieve it ?

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Summerpepsi32 · 20/05/2024 11:46

Hello all, advice please , can anyone tell me what this hair colour is? Is it a light brown or dark blonde?
So I am wanting to go from my darker roots ombre highlight look to this or as close to possible as the highlights are just making me look haggered and older not at all flattering on me, I know blonde highlights are on most women, in fact I look way pale with blonde ombre and highlights than when I was a brunette!
My skin had much more colour in it when I was brunette.
I've tried being blonde before too and I again looked incredibly washed out!

This must be to do with my natural skin tone , I would say I am an olive , but can look paler in the winter , go brown easy in the summer and have green looking veins ( I've been told that means olive skin tone) I have some spanish ancestry and have always been asked if I am spanish or Italian. My natural hair colour is dark brown , which i always loved growing up , however as I've aged ( 39) this colour can be harsh on my face.
I have hardly any grey at all just a tiny bit under fringe.

So I think this colour would suit me, I am so sick of the ombre look and looking almost washed out with it.

Would I be able to do this at home?
Would I need to add red/ copper 1st to my lighter parts of hair?

And what would you call this colour?

Thanks in advance!

What is this hair colour & how can I achieve it ?
What is this hair colour & how can I achieve it ?
What is this hair colour & how can I achieve it ?
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JMAngel1 · 20/05/2024 18:13

I would say this is a warm level 7 dark blonde - try a 7.3.

JMAngel1 · 20/05/2024 18:14

But as a semi as a permanent May grab darker. If going for a permanent, maybe go for an 8.3

Summerpepsi32 · 20/05/2024 18:29

JMAngel1 · 20/05/2024 18:13

I would say this is a warm level 7 dark blonde - try a 7.3.

Thank you! Is there any brands you would recommend? I've always been a get my hair coloured at the salon kind of girl but atm as a single parent and cost of living I just cannot afford it and will have to try and do it at home

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ComfyButFrumpy · 20/05/2024 18:36

I've had that result with a 7.1 ash blonde. But my hair has a lot of red in it. I used Belle Color by Garnier, which isn't expensive.

Summerpepsi32 · 20/05/2024 18:43

ComfyButFrumpy · 20/05/2024 18:36

I've had that result with a 7.1 ash blonde. But my hair has a lot of red in it. I used Belle Color by Garnier, which isn't expensive.

I have no red in my hair at all, I think the lack of warmth is actually really draining me. Ash doesnt seem to suit me.
Maybe I'll put red on 1st?

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Summerpepsi32 · 20/05/2024 18:44

I'm confused I've just looked at the 7s and 8s and they are really blonde?

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ComfyButFrumpy · 20/05/2024 18:49

I wouldn't put 2 colours on. Have you tried the Virtual try on?: you can see how a few colours might look.

Summerpepsi32 · 20/05/2024 18:50

ComfyButFrumpy · 20/05/2024 18:49

I wouldn't put 2 colours on. Have you tried the Virtual try on?: you can see how a few colours might look.

Ah ok thanks I'll have a look thank u

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MoonKiss · 20/05/2024 18:51

Look for a chestnut or dark copper colour. I like Garnier or L’Oréal dyes best. Go to a big Boots or Superdrug and look on the back of boxes to see the before and after predictions. You probably want a 6 something.

Boopear · 20/05/2024 18:53

Mine v similar. I use Castings 7.3.4

Summerpepsi32 · 20/05/2024 20:29

Boopear · 20/05/2024 18:53

Mine v similar. I use Castings 7.3.4

This one? U think I can just put that all over ? I'll try and upload a pic of my current hair x

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JMAngel1 · 20/05/2024 20:47

You definitely need some warmth in the colour (look for a 3 after the first number) otherwise it could go green given that you’ve had highlights.

Easiest thing to do is get some Wella Koleston Perfect Me in 8.3 and some 20 vols developer (Amazon). Mix equal parts. It will come up a lot darker than the hair swatch shades - they always do.

TheOGCCL · 20/05/2024 21:41

My hair isn't far off that colour and I often use this one. My natural colour is slightly darker but I do have a lot of red in it naturally.

https://www.superdrug.com/hair/hair-colourants/permanent-hair-dye/garnier-nutrisse-permanent-hair-dye-golden-copper-73/p/578310

HappyMe6 · 04/09/2024 22:10

Anyone used exagger eyes Charlotte tilbury mascara please . What’s it like is it worth the money

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