
How-To
8 Ways to Correct and Avoid Brassy Hair
8 Ways to Correct and Avoid Brassy Hair
Of all the dreaded hair woes, brassiness ranks high on the list. Brassy hair rears its ugly head especially when tresses are not properly treated after coloring. The result is an over-abundance of warmth in the hair — think platinum blonde that becomes too yellow or golden highlights that turn orange. When hair is lightened, your natural hair color is lifted to make room for the new color. Because all hair has some measure of underlying warmth, the removal of your natural hue makes yellow, orange or red tones more evident, unless steps are taken to mitigate it. However the warmth presents, no doubt you’ll want get rid of your brass and get back to the cooler tones you originally sought. Better yet, use preventative measures as your brassy blonde hair fix.