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Going gunmetal grey or just toning this mess? Help

 
(@Batty)
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So I just went from black to blonde (the safe way with colour b4) and some parts turned lighter and I tried to tone it and wash with silver shampoo but it turned out like this. Do I need to bleach it again or I could get a dark grey with this base? If yes, which dye/toner you recommend?

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Posted : November 12, 2015 1:27 pm
(@singthesorrow)
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The problem is with grey, even dark grey, you need to get rid of brassy tones as it tends to go browny and murky. I found this out the hard way.

You need to bleach again in my opinion. Bleach London Total Bleach and White Toner should work. I've used so many different lighteners and bleaches over the years and nothing touches Bleach London.

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Posted : November 12, 2015 2:06 pm
(@Capucine)
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Don't waste money on a white toner, mix your own with a violet dye and white conditioner. If you feel it's more on the orange side of things add some purple-based blue in the mix too. Directions Neon Blue is a popular colour for this.
I can't see the video you linked to so i can't say if your hair is too dark or not. Do not bleach again for at least a few weeks though, hair doesn't heal exactly but does normalise.

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Posted : November 12, 2015 3:12 pm
(@Wicked Pixie)
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It really depends on what shade of grey you want, a pic would be helpful. Do you have they dye already?
You can get a dark grey on a yellow base, but the warmer the base the warmer toned the grey.

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Posted : November 12, 2015 4:59 pm
(@Batty)
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EDIT: I've managed to put some pics up!

@capucine: I've made a DIY toner with hot purple from crazy color and that's this pale white/silver on the front of my hair

@Wicked pixie: I only have hot purple right now. I was thinking about waiting for some time before dyeing it silver. Get it to rest a bit. I would dye it purple but I am actively looking for a job so I can't.

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Posted : November 12, 2015 5:33 pm
(@puerkz)
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i am not sure if the darker yellow might still be too dark but you could try and tone it with pravana silver. It is very blue so it might tone it

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Posted : November 13, 2015 5:11 pm