Can I put red over dark brown hair?

If you want to color your natural or dyed red hair brown, you should always choose a brunette tone which is at least one level darker than your current color. But go for a dark brown, and you can cover the red.

How do I get my hair from dark brown to red?

1. Step 1: Brush & Section Hair. Brush your dry, unwashed hair and clip it up into sections, leaving the bottom section down.
2. Step 2: Protect The Hairline.
3. Step 3: Mix Color.
4. Step 4: Begin Applying Red Dye On Brown Hair.
5. Step 5: Let Hair Set.
6. Step 6: Rinse.
7. Step 7: Style.

Can you go from brunette to red?

“If you have dark brunette hair, you can’t just put a red color over it, expecting it to be red,” Dietrich tells TZR. Meaning, the darker your starting color, the more lifting your hair will require. If the red you choose is more vibrant than your brunette hair, the hair will need to be lifted first.

Can you go from dark brown to Auburn?

Since auburn is a balance of red and brown, it’s easier to make the switch to auburn hair if you’re starting with darker hair. “When you lift dark hair, it’ll automatically have red tones that’ll shine through,” says Robinson. “And the darker the hair, the more auburn you’ll see.”

Why does brown hair turn red?

Hard water minerals, such as calcium, magnesium, iron, copper and lead, can affect hair color greatly. If your brown hair color is turning red very quickly, this might be the culprit.

What is the best hair color for redheads?

Redheads look fabulous in green as well as ivory. Avoid some yellows, which wash out the pale, freckled skin of most redheads. Consider warm shades of orange and brown. Dark auburn and true red hair is complemented beautifully by earth tones — beige, brown, green and camel.

How do you dye dark hair?

Dyeing Dark Hair Choose your dye, preferably in a cool tone. Section off your hair. Protect your skin, clothing, and work surface. Prepare the hair dye kit according to the instructions. Apply the dye to your hair. Dye the rest of your hair, working in layers. Gather your hair into a bun and allow it to process.