My haircolor keeps changing!?

Around 4 years ago I dyed by hair blonde (I did not bleach it). I then colored it light brown around 2 years ago. A year ago I dyed it dark brown. The problem is, my hair keeps on getting lighter! It is now orangy-blondish and I've tried several times to dye it simply brown. I am not a lot in the sun so I don't think its bleached by the sun but it might be the water.. Every time I shower it gets lighter and it is clearly visible. People keep on commenting that I always have a different hair color. Anyone know how I can prevent the color from fading when I wash it and a color which REALLY sticks? My hair has always been dyed professionally using Loreal.. Please someone help me who is a hairdresser or who has had the same problem!

My haircolor keeps changing!?

I can't help, but either way, it is better than being bald!

My haircolor keeps changing!?

It gets orangey because it was not applied properly. Your hair is now very damaged. You need professional help!

My haircolor keeps changing!?

it could be the sunlight, everytime i go out in the sun my hair gets lighter

My haircolor keeps changing!?

Next It will all fall out and you can wear a wig that will always be the same color.

My haircolor keeps changing!?

LOL i went through this!!! i once dyed my hair blonde,then dark brown but the dark brown would wash out and i was left with red hair!!! ahhhhh!! so now after years and years of red hair i dyed my hair deep brown and finally its actually stayed dark brown!!

for you I would suggest dying it medium ash brown, that will take all the left over color out of your hair.

My haircolor keeps changing!?

Yes, that happens. Colored hair will always fade until your hair grows out. Anything you put on it to darken it will look O.K. for a few weeks but gradually fade and turn hair an unusual shade from the product that did stay. It's a no win battle and chemically coloring your hair, although dark is less harmful, will cause damage over time. Been there.

My haircolor keeps changing!?

Well, it sounds like there are several factors at work here. My first guess would be that you are not using the right kind of shampoo. Are you using one for color treated hair? Shampoo for normal hair on color treated hair will cause it the color to fade fast.(styling products too!) It could also be the type of water where you live (hard, soft water.. the minerals in the water can cause havoc on color treated hair) If the water type is a factor then it becomes even more important that you use a good shampoo to protect the color.

Second.. is your hair long? Have you had several good cuts to get rid of the hair that has seen its fair share of color? If not, the longer hair on the bottom is going to grab darker each time you color, giving the "newer" hair towards the top a lighter appearance.

Third..it sounds like its time to get a new stylist with some new color. There are lots of wonderful brands of colors out there, and to be honest with you, not many professionals use Loreal in the salon anymore. If you have been going to the same one who keeps using the same product on you, then shame on them for not taking care of you!

So cheer up..head to a brand new salon talk to a color specialist, get it fixed right and use good shampoos and conditioners on it!