Hair color: how can i stop my hair from turning red (dye, blonde)

[kilient]

Every time I try to turn my hair blonde with over the counter hair color it ends up turning red. I am sure that is due to my grandfather being a Scotsman, but how do I stop my red roots from coming through?

I currently have dark brown hair thanks to my native american roots and want the blonde look but i just can't stop it from going red instead and it just drives me bonkers.

Anyone know of a good over the counter brand that helps keep it the right color and knock out the red?

Thanks.

"love you grandpa"

[ukrkoz]

Well, why actually?
Red haired females, esp the natural ones, are rare. Very rare. You should show it off, instead of doing boilerplated "blond" standard.
very serious.

[TabulaRasa]

If your hair is naturally dark and you're going blonde, what you're using involves some sort of peroxide/ bleaching. It will often go brassy unless you also use a toner.

[Ruth4Truth]

Dark brown/Native is cool, OP. Embrace who you are!

OK, you probably didn't want to hear that, but I couldn't help it. Dark brown is gorgeous. But if you really want to try blonde, have you gone to a hairdresser, to find out how they do it? See the salon owner, not recent hires, so you'll get someone with a lot of experience, and you can pick their brain, as well as get a good, professional job the first time.

[D217]

Use an ash -cool- dye, and/or a purple toner. A toner's like $3 @ Sally's,, (then mix w/ developer.)

A purple shampoo/conditioner like Shimmer Lights can help, too.