People who have blonde hair as a result of chemical coloring may also have brassy hair. The term "brassy" refers to blonde hair that has an orange appearance. If your hair appears brassy, then there are a few things that you can do to combat this effect beginning with rethinking your current hair color.
Frequently, using a blonde hair dye that is too light for your natural hair color will produce brassy hair. Another reason why brassy hair may occur has to do with the length of time that a hair dye is allowed to penetrate your natural hair color. As with any other hair color, blonde dye must be left to penetrate the hair for a specific amount of time. If hair dye is removed before the color has had time to seep into your hair thoroughly, you may experience brassy hair.
If you color your hair at home, then you may also want to check your water supply. Since many cities around the world treat water supplies, your water may be high in iron. When water has too much iron in it, chemical hair color may react adversely. If you suspect that your water has an overabundance of iron, purchasing a demineralizing shampoo may be helpful. This type of specialty shampoo may be found in salons and online at certain beauty retailers.
In addition, shampoos that were meant for blonde hair may help to minimize the look of brassy hair. These shampoos often have blue undertones, which help to reduce the orange color produced by many hair dyes. Blonde-specific shampoo can be found at local salons or online through reputable beauty suppliers.
Lastly, you can opt for a toner in lieu of permanent hair dye. Toner is similar to hair dye, only toner does not contain as much peroxide as hair dye does. Applying a toner to your hair will result in a subtle blonde hue, though this type of colorant does not last as long as a permanent hair dye does.
When all of the aforementioned steps fail, you may want to consult with a professional hair stylist. By hiring a professional stylist to color your hair, you can avoid many of the mistakes that many people make while attempting to use a home hair dye kit. Even though this option may be more expensive than dying your hair at home, having your hair dyed by a professional stylist will not result in brassy hair.