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Hair disaster with photo 😭

34 replies

Meetmeunderthemoonlight · 17/05/2026 10:32

Help please style and beauty guru's. I got my hair done during the week and the colour is a total disaster. I look like an extra in shameless. How can I fix this brassy mess?

Hair disaster with photo 😭
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Meetmeunderthemoonlight · 17/05/2026 10:35

This is what my usual colour is. I am 45 so like a natural look. Usual time delays for photos uploading.

Hair disaster with photo 😭
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Strandas · 17/05/2026 10:37

The hairdresser won’t want you to be unhappy with your hair. I would go back and ask them to tone it.

mondaytosunday · 17/05/2026 10:38

It’s hard to tell from that pic but I’d be going back to the salon if you are unhappy.

Twolittlebirds75 · 17/05/2026 10:40

I agree ask them to put a toner on as you are not happy, it's important to sort out sooner rather than later. Good luck.

Allseeingallknowing · 17/05/2026 10:40

Meetmeunderthemoonlight · 17/05/2026 10:32

Help please style and beauty guru's. I got my hair done during the week and the colour is a total disaster. I look like an extra in shameless. How can I fix this brassy mess?

Purple shampoo. It’s not a disaster and it doesn’t look awful imo.

Laiste · 17/05/2026 10:44

Just needs a slightly ashy toner on it?

Livpool · 17/05/2026 10:45

You just need a toner or put the Provoke purple hair mask on your hair for half an hour before you wash your hair.

Frumpitydoo · 17/05/2026 10:49

I think it looks lovely!

Verite1 · 17/05/2026 10:51

i don’t think it looks brassy at all. It’s slightly lighter/brighter than the Jennifer Anniston pic, but not much!

OceanSafari · 17/05/2026 10:53

I like the colour in the photo, more corn gold than brassy?

Meetmeunderthemoonlight · 17/05/2026 10:58

When I look in the mirror my hair looks yellow like a corn field. I washed my hair with L'Oréal purple shampoo the other night didn't notice much difference after. Thanks everyone

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Butterme · 17/05/2026 11:02

Can you brush it and take another photo in a different light?

I think it looks lovely but perhaps it’s the lighting.

Meetmeunderthemoonlight · 17/05/2026 11:06

@Butterme that's probably a better idea. I just quickly took a photo when still in bed this morning. Just having a coffee will run the cloud 9s over and post another photo.

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ClairDeLaLune · 17/05/2026 11:15

I really like it! In fact, it’s like my new colour which I’m really pleased with.

himsayhimating · 17/05/2026 11:16

Shrine ash toner drops. They’re great. You add them to your conditioner.

Sunshineandgrapefruit · 17/05/2026 11:37

I can't tell the difference between the two photos! It looks great.

Meetmeunderthemoonlight · 17/05/2026 11:54

Here's a updated photo although my hair does need washed even though I just washed it on Friday night Confused

Hair disaster with photo 😭
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strawberry12345 · 17/05/2026 12:33

Another vote for it looks perfectly nice!

ColdTofuSandwich · 17/05/2026 12:45

Get the ultra tone shampoo and conditioner - John frieda. Leave on for half an hour. Also my highlights take a while to blend.

Meetmeunderthemoonlight · 17/05/2026 13:08

Maybe it's a me problem rather than a hair problem Blush will try another few washes with purple shampoo maybe like pp have said my hair just needs time to settle.

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comeonyoureds · 17/05/2026 13:09

Looks fine, but if you’re concerned contact your hairdresser and get an ashy toner put on it.

Crudd99 · 17/05/2026 13:10

Frumpitydoo · 17/05/2026 10:49

I think it looks lovely!

Agree.

Pyjamatimenow · 17/05/2026 13:10

I don’t think it looks brassy but I’m a similar toned down blonde and I use the clairol blonde it up crystal toner inbetween salon visits. My hairdresser recommended it to me

TheMillionthBeautyAddict · 17/05/2026 13:12

Try leaving the purple shampoo on for about 10-15 mins rather than washing it off. If that’s not fixed it, I’d go back to the hairdressers because the second photo shows it more clearly as brassier and lighter than your target colour.

EasternStandard · 17/05/2026 13:17

The first photo looks really nice.