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Semi-perm Hair Dye - cool mid brown NO orange tones?

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NegroniMacaroni · 15/06/2026 12:50

Anyone had any luck finding a cool-toned semi-permanent dye for mid/light brown that doesn't have warm orange/red tones? I've tried Clairol Nice n Easy Light Ash Brown (611/75), and Dark Blonde (700/91) and they both leave a really orange-y tone.

I'll also consider permanent if it's the right shade, though I prefer the semi as I think it's less harsh?

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BusterGonad · 15/06/2026 14:33

You need to use this guide.

Semi-perm Hair Dye - cool mid brown NO orange tones?
BusterGonad · 15/06/2026 14:35

I generally only use shade 5.00 but will also use a 5. Then either 1s or 2s. So 5.11 or 5.12 never any of the red tones as they just go red with time.

BusterGonad · 15/06/2026 14:36

Just to add, the guide above is purely to do with the numbers after the initial one.

seeyouyesterday · 15/06/2026 17:07

I think they all have a red/orange tone or at least fade to a reddish orange tone unfortunately.

My go to is Garnier Olia Brown 5.0 which is a permanent medium brown which is quite dark when first done but does fade to a nice brown. They also do a Light Brown 6.0 is a nice lighter, neutral brown but just not dark enough to cover my stubborn roots!

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