Bad hair cut and color

FloridaGranny
FloridaGranny Posts: 154 Member
edited September 2024 in Motivation and Support
What do you do with a bad hair cut and color? I'm so embarrassed, I won't leave home without my baseball hat... I wanted a short "do" for exercising. It now looks like a rat chewed on it... and the color is so dark, I've washed it 6 times in 2 days. I'm in tears and I need help but don't know where to turn? Any suggestions?

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  • BrendaLee
    BrendaLee Posts: 4,463 Member
    Call the salon manager, and ask her if you can come in and have her (or one of her stylists that she recommends) fix it.
  • lotusfromthemud
    lotusfromthemud Posts: 5,335 Member
    I was told by a hairdresser friend that dishwashing soap will remove dye that's too dark. Be sure to use a deep conditioner afterwards. . .as it strips. I've tried it and it does work.:flowerforyou:

    But, you should def. call the salon manager and insist that somebody (preferably the manager/owner/best stylist in the place) fix it.

    Sorry, I know it sucks (been there, done that.) But, time heals all wounds and terrible haircuts.:wink:
  • ivykivy
    ivykivy Posts: 2,970 Member
    Ditto and fix it for free.
    Call the salon manager, and ask her if you can come in and have her (or one of her stylists that she recommends) fix it.
  • Momma2four
    Momma2four Posts: 1,534
    The salon will fix it for free if you speak to the manager and tell them how much you hate it. Good luck
  • FloridaGranny
    FloridaGranny Posts: 154 Member
    Great! I'll try the dish soap tomorrow morning! Thanks!!
  • kimberjones
    kimberjones Posts: 155
    I've also been told washing your hair with shaving cream will strip it out too. You can also use Suave shampoo. I've been told that's a harsher shampoo that strips your hair down.

    But I DEFINITELY would call the salon and speak with them about fixing it first.

    Sorry about your hair. It's a bummer when you hate your hair :grumble:

    :flowerforyou:
  • Grate
    Grate Posts: 71
    So sorry to hear about your hair. Happened to me once. All I can say is thank God hair is always growing. I would call salon and speak to manager. You might not be the only one that has complained about this person. Good luck
  • mommared53
    mommared53 Posts: 9,543 Member
    I colored my hear one time and didn't leave the dye in long enough and it turned out PINK!!! I was horrified!!! I didn't know about the dish liquid or any way to salvage it so I had to wear it that way until it faded out. I had to go to work that way and ride the bus and be out in public. Terrible! My son loved it though and one of my co-workers did too. :laugh: :laugh: Never made that mistake again. :noway:

    Anyway good luck. I hope you can get your hair fixed.

    Betty
  • czewwhat
    czewwhat Posts: 8,715
    After the dish soap torture use a really good hair reconstructor type conditioner! There will be no oils in your hair and it could cause breakage! Not to mention it will be as dull as an old rag!
  • BrendaLee
    BrendaLee Posts: 4,463 Member
    Great! I'll try the dish soap tomorrow morning! Thanks!!

    If you use dish soap, be sure to CONDITION like crazy.
  • arewethereyet
    arewethereyet Posts: 18,702 Member
    Please talk to the salon BEFORE trying to strip it yourself.

    I had this happen to me a few years back. My regular colorist was with 3 ladies when I arrived. I asked if he wanted me to come back, but he said he was almost done with 2 of them.

    Well he was so overwelmed he did my roots with a dark color I had 3 yrs before!

    I looked like a reverse skunk!!

    To lighten it he gave me an all over highlight job (usually cost 150 dollars!) It looked great and when it started to fade we were able to go back to my original color.

    THEY have a responsibility to do the job right....I hope you call them today.

    By the way............you are a lovely woman:flowerforyou:
  • 135gratitude
    135gratitude Posts: 364
    ABSOLUTELY call the salon, and politely, but firmly, explain.

    The same thing happened to me on Friday - I went in for subtle highlights (I'm a dark brunette) and I got blonde highlights! Eeek!

    I called them yesterday, and I am going in Monday for a FREE caramel glaze, that will tone them down. It's not done yet, but I am thrilled that they are going to give me what I wanted in the first place.

    Good luck, and let us know what happens.
    :flowerforyou:
    Betty
  • hgirl1021
    hgirl1021 Posts: 115
    that's terrible! (and so weird because i just had the MOST vivid dream about this last night!!) :noway:
    but take the advice about and do something! i would def call the salon. let them know you're unhappy and get your hair the way you're happy!
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