How it happened:
You got compliments on your highlights, so you got more. And hey, why not lighten up your base color with a single process too? "When you go too light, you need touch-ups every four weeks instead of every six to eight," says Jason Backe, master colorist at Ted Gibson Salon in New York City. "Your hair can end up looking like a fried mess."
Save face (or head):
Tone it down by applying an ammonia-free demi-permanent hair color—such as Clairol Natural Instincts, $9, cvs.com—over your locks, suggests Backe. Choose a golden shade of blond that's a hue or two darker than the blondest color on your head. "It will make everything softer and darker right away," he says. Option two: Ask a pro to weave in lowlights—darker shades of blond that add contrast and depth.
Don't do it again:
When getting a single process or highlights, pick a color that's two shades lighter than your natural one. Touch up only the roots every six to eight weeks—layering color is what leads to that tacky Playboy Mansion look.
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