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Pastel Mermaid Hair help?! (pink-purple-blue-turquoise)

 
(@peachypink)
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I am just curious as to how I can achieve a smooth blending of multiple colors in my hair? I would like to do a gradient/ombre effect but with multiple colors that naturally fall on the color wheel, like a pastel pink, purple, blue, and then turquoise. Below you'll see what my hair color was before/now. And what I'm hoping to go for! My hair is a faded out atomic pink!3-4 months of fade, vitamin c treatments, and bleach baths I've gotten only this light ):

Is it even possible to achieve ):?!

  • My dilemma is my base is quite orangey/peachy/pink at the moment, will this drastically change the color effect for the blue/turquoise parts?
  • Should I tone my hair to cancel out the peachiness for a cooler base? (If so will a diluted purple dye with conditioner do anything? Or should I use a Wella toner?)
  • Any tips on the dying process to stop colors from bleeding into one another/ creating a muddy mess?

Terribly sorry for all the questions, I've just been itching for a change! All your advice is appreciated!

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Posted : March 19, 2015 9:17 pm
(@Wicked Pixie)
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How light did you bleach for the pink? Is the yellow coming from your base or the pink dye?
For cool toned pastels you need as little yellow in your base as possible.

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Posted : March 19, 2015 9:37 pm
(@peachypink)
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I can't really remember but probably varying levels 7-8-9,  3-4 inches of my roots were bleached to a banana yellow color but I put more atomic pink on top which created this peachy mess. The ends of my hair are very pastel pink.
Would I need to bleach even more? I've just did bleach bath last week and it only got peachier ):

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Posted : March 19, 2015 11:27 pm
(@Wicked Pixie)
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Atomic pink is notoriously difficult to remove. It also has a lot of warm tones which will be contributing to the peach effect.
For pastels you really need an even level 10 base. You can get away with slightly darker for the aqua colour, as the yellow in your hair will contribute to the green shade.
The ends look great, but you will probably have to bleach any darker areas.
Getting rid of the pink will be tricky though, i would try a colour remover next. Use it on clean, clarified hair, keep it covered and warm.

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Posted : March 19, 2015 11:36 pm
(@peachypink)
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Oh tell me about it ): I honestly believe it may have stained my hair cuticle! I've done multiple vitamin c treatments, dish soap, I've bleached bath twice so far and had to cut some hard earned length off ): I think I may give up and just stick with the pink at this point haha or perhaps do the multiple colors just far less diluted to cover up all the peach?

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Posted : March 20, 2015 12:12 am
(@puerkz)
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Try color b4 extra strength (color remover) i had excellent results removing stubborn pink with it. Make sure you clarify your hair well before.

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Posted : March 20, 2015 10:38 am
(@peachypink)
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I've also used a color remover ): I used Color Zap! It was like a mild bleach, it barely dented the color much and just caused damage :/

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Posted : March 20, 2015 10:26 pm
(@Wicked Pixie)
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That is a colour stripper, completely different from a colour remover. Colour removers work by shrinking the dye molecules so they can be washed out of the hair, they are totally non-damaging so definitely worth a try.

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Posted : March 20, 2015 10:34 pm
(@peachypink)
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Oh really?! I didn't know there was a difference! I'll definitely try it out soon and keep you guys posted!

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Posted : March 21, 2015 3:32 pm
(@MelissaPilz.E)
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I usually dye in layers,  and go with a regular color scheme.  I have issues getting my hair very pale blonde because my hair is naturally very dark brown.  I either end up with red streaks,  or chunks of blonde,  or destroyed hair. But my colors come out vibrant (I'm cheap and use splat hair color). If your hair isn't layered,  it may be difficult.  Do one color at a time,  starting underneath. 

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Posted : March 24, 2015 3:16 am
(@peachypink)
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ended up covering my whole head up with atomic turquoise and shocking blue manic panic (:
Color came out awesome I'll post a pic ASAP!

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Posted : March 24, 2015 3:54 am