Better color without damaging hair?

I have naturally black hair, and recently dyed my hair twice, trying to get an auburn-ish color. The color still isn't as noticable as I'd like. I used Revlon Colorsilk, and my hair is still pretty healthy. Is it safe to dye it again without completely frying my hair or making it fall out, or is there a healthier alternative, or should I just wait awhile?

Better color without damaging hair?

you can try a color rinse....preferably red...it will give your hair a nice harmonious reddish hue that will give you color without damaging your hair.....

Better color without damaging hair?

any time you use a color lifting dye, you cause damage to your hair. i would suggest waiting a while before dying it again. you can try using wella, which is sold at sally's. it is not AS damaging as most brands out there.

Better color without damaging hair?

First, in order to change it from black, you need to take the color out before turning it auburn. You would need to go blonde (I know it sounds awful), and then use the auburn.

Better color without damaging hair?

First you should definately deeply hydrate your hair!! not hot oil as that will get stripped immediately when/if you dye it again, with dark hair you want to go 2-3 shades lighter then the desired shade and if you want a more dramatic effect go 3-5 shades lighter, also use a dye for dark hair revlon makes one and so does feria- your best bet is go to a beauty supply store (surf internet for a local one, i do recomend sallys beauty supply) and ask them for more specific help on what you need to to the dye job, but thats what I do when i decide to change my color YET again :) (dont forget to hydrate!!)

Better color without damaging hair?

ok here is whats going on, you have natural black hair right? well most colors are not strong enough to lift that black out, that's why they make a color line called mega browns, and the hi-colors. they are specially designed to lighten super dark hair. the ones at walmart are not.

now... you have added color to your hair, and now that you have done that, you will have to use a bleach or a color remover to lighten it =(

color, no matter how light it is, will not lighten another (box) color. so what i suggest you do now, is get some highlights, in the shade you want, if you cant go to a salon, or don't want to, get a kit, it has all the directions in the box.

be carefull of going yellow though, both black hair, and colored hair tends to do that. so you have a double whammy!

I would strongly suggest a salon, for the highlights.... but its totally your choice!!

good luck!

Better color without damaging hair?

I am assuming it has reddish flecks in it naturally, so I would try some Sun-In to lighten it. Sun-In is inexpensive and easy, about 8 dollars. You just spritz and go in the sun or blow dry it. If you have black hair it can turn reddish or may turn blonde. It looks really cute, natural, and sunkissed. Do it in strips though, don't just randomly spray