I ad my hair a deep violet red and then black underneath?

but now! im not 2 keen on the black underneath its making me look 2 pale im a blonde so have quite pale skin i cant get used 2 it and wont 2 know if i can get the black changed 2 a lighter violet or plumey red ive been told by a few hairdressers that id need 2 get it stripped back down 2 the orignal colour which is gonna cost about 160 quid wic i havent got as the colour ive got on now!cost 70quid i dont wonna spend any more money than i need 2 help 2 all u women wo no what im talking about can u plz give me sum postive advice on wat i can do and/or wot colour i cud have cant hack the black no more!! il appretiate any gud answers tnku all xx

I ad my hair a deep violet red and then black underneath?

i would advise you go very very carefully with this one! Its not pure coincidence that a hairdresser wants to go for an xpensive job in putting it back again.

The main problem u have is actually getting the colour NOT to go bright orange or emerald green!

I think what you should do, if the original that you have on there now is NON permanant, is to BUY a colour kit of the SAME TYPE in a LIGHTER shade .. *NO MORE THAN 3SHADES would be best.

Then, after LEAVING IT for at least a fortnight before touching it with anything, try a strand test first and 'time' how long you have to leave it before it lightens.

Then just watch and see how long it takes to stop working. That way you can get the TIME correct.

Then do the same in another three weeks or so, making sure each time is done with the SAME product as originally used and NO MORE THAN 3 shades lighter than the new colour you have there.

KEEP doing that til you get what you want, leaving an extra week or fortnight between each application.

Obviously you DO A STRAND TEST before each time tried. And if you get any detremental effects wash off immediately. Thats probably not likely to happen if you do the 3wk/1mth wait between coats and complete strand test.

Just be very careful.

Other than that you could get a kit MUST BE THE SAME MAKE and highlight it in sections/streaks or similar.

You dont mention in your questions if it is a PERMANENT colour you have had done.

Cos if not you could wash; wait two days; wash again ; etc till its gone.

I was told that FAIRY LIQUID stuff was good for stripping hair. You put it on wet/damp hair; (combing thru to ends) put it on and wrap in a hot towel, put a carrier bag / bin bag turban on; (as u would with hot oil treatment) sweat it for a couple of hours, rinse thoroughly (maybe use vosene to make sure you get it all out... you should get it squeaking by rights (that means its clean - - and it will be lovely and soft)

**OBVIOUSLY this will only work if it's NON-PERMANENT**

If its permanent, just bundle it in a laccy band at the back of your head (if its behind you. you'll not see it) and keep away from ya mirror for 6months - - easy once youve done it for a week or so!! - - and dont make the same mistake again....

Or you can cut it!

Or you could find out if the local tech college near you has a hairdressing section and go as a model for them... thats a lot cheaper than the hairdressers quote!

Personally though, if you really cant, I mean if the look of it might cause you to jump off a tall building, then go back to the hairdressers. It'l be worth the money. If they balls it up u get compensated ; if it turns bright green or orange you're covered by their insurance public liability cover and at least you can have a cup of tea and a biscuit while you watch the performance!

OR... You could get people to sponsor you for a Cancer charity or something that is close to your heart, and SHAVE IT ALL OFF. That should make you happy cos you got rid of it, make you popular cos you did it for a good cause and it also means you wont lose face for the situation you found yourself in.

There you go! You've got several options there...

Now you have to choose which suits your personality best....

Can I be blunt and make a suggestion here,,,

If you are a blonde by nature as well as hair colour then I am guessing (I'd also guess with the outrageous colour scheme you had going on there anyway) that you a totally confident person... and as such it shouldnt be too difficult to know which way you will probably go with...

And many men say 'BALD IS SEXY!!!'

Whatever you choose ; Have fun. Be careful. And I hope it works out for you!