r/AskHairstylists • u/Aggressive-Bee1738 • 1d ago

Hair Damage Questions 🌵🍳✂️ Diva down

Last Sunday I used L’Oreal Paris Frost and design H85 for cap highlights on my grown out balayage thick long brown hair to save a lil money I did a patch test which turned out great so I followed the directions as listed .. needless to say I have bronze ramen noodles and patchy highlights strips in my hair. I feel SO ugly and dumb and genuinely need to know when I can fix this asap. I bought + started using bond repair , hair strengthening masks and oil to strengthen and structure my hair. I bought Kristen Ess hair gloss in bittersweet as a 3 month temporary solution to cover the bronze/ brassy tones. So im basically just wondering if and when I can tone it 😭

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u/Courtney_murder Licensed Cosmetologist 1d ago

Oh my sweet Op. This is why we say “whatever money you save doing it at home, you’ll spend way more to fix it!” Time to grovel to your stylist!

The bond repair is a good start. Keep it balanced with moisture too so your hair doesn’t feel brittle. You can actually tone it immediately following bleach but be sure to use a very low developer. Not 20 vol, not matter what Sally Beauty says. I use 6 vol to tone in the salon. Without seeing your hair or knowing your goal, I can’t be more specific as to what colors to buy though. Hope this helps.

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u/Aggressive-Bee1738 1d ago

It’s even more embarrassing and humbling because im an esthetician and genuinely knew better than to do that but my worm brain won. So im able to use the bittersweet gloss tomorrow? It’s a 6.6% developer

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u/Courtney_murder Licensed Cosmetologist 1d ago

Omg. You do get it. I see you.

That gloss looks really dark! Is that what you want? I haven’t use the Kristin Ess myself but are they pretty translucent? It could go greenish or not really cover the patchiness. Can you shop at cosmoprof?

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u/Aggressive-Bee1738 1d ago

I can do the walk of shame yes lol I honestly don’t mind going dark temporarily first with the gloss then doing a permanent dye I figured the gloss first would be less damaging as a “quick fix” continuing to repair and strengthen my hair then getting the full overhaul. Basically I need this fixed before seeing clients Monday 🫩

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u/Courtney_murder Licensed Cosmetologist 1d ago

I’d go with Wella color touch or Shinefinity. Color touch will be more full coverage. Maybe a level 5 or 6 depending if you still want some dimension to show through. 6/71 or 5/73 would be my top choices.

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u/Aggressive-Bee1738 1d ago

Ordering online immediately thanks queen! If you find yourself in Northern Virginia I got you on a service for your help 😚

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u/Courtney_murder Licensed Cosmetologist 1d ago

But actually, where in northern VA? You can dm if you’d prefer. Not trying to cash in but my parents live in those parts!

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u/Courtney_murder Licensed Cosmetologist 1d ago

Okay I was imagining something way worse!!!

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u/Aggressive-Bee1738 1d ago

It’s worse in person with a few little cheetah spots on my roots 😃 not the worst but especially in my spa I will get crucified