Permanent vibrant intense red hair dye advice needed pls

[madrid4]

Hi, I have naturally got very dark hair. In the past I have gone to a salon to get a very vibrant funky intense red dye all over (like a pillar box red). To save money I have decided to try a DIY box at home. But it hasn't taken at all. It was especially for my hair colour (dark brown to black) but it just looks slightly more glossy (fine) with a slight hint of plum ( YUCK!) Does anybody know of a kit that I can use which will do the trick and be bright enough? I guess it will need some type of bleach in the ingredients. Are there any hairdressers out there who knows of a certain brand which will do the job? I don't want one of those semi veg based dyes. Cheers. Madrid4.

[laurence2]

Forget dye, Dark hair is very ''IT'' in my eyes.

Be yourself {natural}

[petes_dragon]

you could try the XXL Live Colours by Scwartzkopf - I've found then to be very good in the past - they are available in Superdrug, Asda & probably loads of other places too!

I would recommend that you pre-lighten your hair first as you'll get a much better colour and it'll last longer, but use 2 boxes if you've got longer hair - you can buy boxes of pre-lightener in the supermarket too (usually next to the high-lighting kits)

Hope this helps

A xXx

[petes_dragon]

ooooh, I forgot!

If you've got any hairdressing wholesalers nearby (eg Sally, etc) the Majirel range is very good but you will need a peroxide to mix it with - go for a 20 or 40% strength if you have really dark hair - DO NOT LEAVE ON FOR MORE THAN 30mins!!

A xXx

[Alibobs]

XXL Live colours have worked very well on my daughter too- lovely bright glossy colour which lasts well.

Glossy with a hint of plum sounds good to me though!

[~posy~]

try smart colour hair dyes. they come with bleach and colour all in one and takes about 1/2 hour!! the colour lasts well although red is prone to fading. make sure you buy shampoo and conditioner for coloured hair.

this is what the box looks like

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Permanent-Intense-Red-Ha ir-Dye-colour-goth-punk_W0QQitemZ180013645514Q QihZ008QQcategoryZ31412QQtcZphotoQQrdZ1QQcmdZV iewItem

[madrid4]

Thanks. Have read your comments and will be trying one of the more intense producs asap. Jayne Ross's colour is exactly what I usually have.
Laurence2 - thanks but bit too boring for me, I'll go natural when I'm older I think (saying that I expect I'll be covering grey hair by then).
Cheers everyone.