Any hairdressers around? Colour mishap.

[ratherbegrey]

Madly trying to save money this year. Stupidly convinced to try a box dye to cover my grey instead of my usual dark blondey highlights. Big mistake. It has turned out light brown with a coppery hue (on the bright side has at least covered the grey!). I hate it. Having deep regret at my penny-pinching. Can any hairdressers advise if there is anything that can be done (ie would it be possible to add highlights to lift it a little? Could a toner tone down the copperyness?) or do I just need to wait for it to fade/grow out and cry every time I look in the mirror for the next 6 months?! I won't try a colour remover as they are apparently very damaging and that's the last thing I need. I'm going to reach out to my usual hairdresser for advice but am prepared for her to tell me what a fol I've been! Thanks.

If you could upload a picture then people may be able to help.

Best to go to a hairdressers and have a consultation, a lot would depend on the condition of your hair.
You could use a blue shampoo and conditioner to help tone down the warmness a little.

Thanks. My hairdresser advised to wash with a clarifying shampoo (or basic head and shoulders) as much as poss over next few weeks. She thinks based on knowing my hair that it will lift quite quickly. She will then work some highlights through in a few weeks time. Feeling a bit better now. It has at least hidden the grey and looks quite glossy.

I would have a look at Hair Buddha on you tube. He watches hair fail videos and gives good advice. (He really doesn't like head and shoulders).

Thanks for the tip.

I used Vosene on mine when it was too dark.With box dye always go lighter than you think.