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    Default I just got back from the salon and I look like a mutant.

    ...And not a sexy mutant like Mystique or Storm or someone. No, I look like one of the comic relief mutants that serves no purpose but looking funny. I HATE IT. Here's what happened; it's all very simple.

    I said, "Dirty blonde, with platinum highlights. Make sure to dye over the new growth with whatever color should correspond to that patch of hair."

    She heard, or so I have deduced: "I'm going for a day-glo look. I love the X-Men. I want to be the Fantastic Fifth. I'd like people to see me and think, 'Wow, radioactive baby chicken.' Oh, and I especially want you to bleach all the roots along my part the yellowest shade of blonde you can find."


    I'll admit that I went to the Aveda school-- i.e., this mess was created by an amateur; I even signed a lawsuit waiver, so that's out. So I'm not entirely without fault... I did go to a student. In my own defense, I've had really good results in the past, but students graduate constantly, and are always moving back to wherever they came from, usually Virginia or Ohio. Such is the case with my former colorist. Also, since it took like 5.5 hours just to color it (why? Who knows), by the time I saw the results, the salon was closing. And although the stylist reassured me it would look less yellow when it dried, I'm home now and it is still freakin' yellow.

    So what do I do? Input plz.

    1. Call them and bitch. They will fix it for free, but it's a decent drive from my house, and I'm not certain I'll get better results.

    2. Fix it myself... like maybe with toner? I don't know exactly what toner is, but I've heard it's a sort of elixir that solves problems like these. Is that so?

    3. Fix it myself with drugstore color. I like drugstore color just fine on virgin hair, and I tend to have good results most of the time. However, I'm worried I'll make the problem worse by adding more dye, and I don't want it to look super flat.

    4. Go to a professional? I am loathe to do this because of the cost, so if I went this route I'd eschew any more highlights in favor of a solid color. Will a professional touch someone else's mess? Will it cost more than just a regular dye job? I've already spent $80 on this wreck, I'd prefer not to spend more than another $50.

    If you need to see a picture in order to offer advice I guess I can deal with using my camera to immortalize this catastrophe.
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    Default Re: I just got back from the salon and I look like a mutant.

    go to a professional. i wouldnt risk having them mess it up again or doing it yourself.

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    Default Re: I just got back from the salon and I look like a mutant.

    I would say call the school and bitch, and ask them to fix it (since $$$ is a problem), but make sure their instructor is there moniroting the whole time.

    A toner helps even out a shade, but since your color is multiple colors, with bold yellow ins ome sections, it would turn some parts different colors than others.

    the same with at home dye. Unless you went very dark brown or black, some parts would come out white blond, others would be a greenish brown. Not recommended.

    I would go to a real professional, but corrective color IS expensive.

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    ^^^ Definitely call the school and bitch, and demand that an instructor fix it.

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    Default Re: I just got back from the salon and I look like a mutant.

    I agree that you should have an instructor fix it. If it's likely beyond repair maybe try dyeing it brown or something non-blonde to cover it up?

    You should still post pics though. That would make this thread all the more entertaining
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    Default Re: I just got back from the salon and I look like a mutant.

    post pics please!

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    Default Re: I just got back from the salon and I look like a mutant.

    I agree with Yekhefah. Demand that the instructor do it.
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    Default Re: I just got back from the salon and I look like a mutant.

    If you post pics, I think it may help us see how immediate the problem is and we can give better advice.

    Depending on the color and texture/damage of your hair there are a lot of different ways you can go about fixing it.

    Without seeing a picture i would say DO NOT go back to Aveda but demand your money back, or at least a portion and go get it fixed somewhere else.
    Show it to an instructor and tell them that it is just unacceptable.

    I am guessing since it is a school, the "stylist" will prob refund something because it will be a very embaressing issue to her that could cause her problems with the school and her instructor.

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    Go to the school. I highly doubt theyll have an instructor do it. This is a learning process for the students. This is what they need to learn. If an instructor does it then students would never learn anything. This is what we paid for. This is why were at beauty school. Were not there for instructors to fix out mess ups. At my school if we messed up an instructor would guide us to fix it. So we could see what we did wrong and how to fix it.

    Id call the school. Tell them you are not pleased. Go back in and have them fix it. With 2 toners if needed... whatever it takes. An instructor wont do it (Ill almost guarantee it) BUT make sure a instructor is with the student the whole time. And that they help pick the toner, etc.

    p.s. You have hot roots... incase you were wondering - the base lifts faster than the rest of the hair because of the natural heat your head gives off for the first 1/2 inch of the hair. this is something we learn in theory but rarely get to work with.

    When you call to have it fixed id explain it nicely and see if the receptionist will give you someone good with color whos about to graduate. I got tons of color correction when I was there because I was good at it and loved doing it and learning.

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    Default Re: I just got back from the salon and I look like a mutant.

    ^^Hmm, no, can't get a refund. That's a condition of the waiver. Would love one, but it isn't gonna happen. They WILL fix it for free, but they WON'T issue a refund. Blah.

    So I guess tomorrow I get to get on the phone and argue with them. Double blah. I just want nice, unstupid, non-argumentative hair, dammit!

    Okay, I will post pics. Stand by...
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    Default Re: I just got back from the salon and I look like a mutant.

    ^^^ word.

    Really, unless the color is really uneven, it shouldn't be that hard of a fix. They'll probably use a violet toner on the yellow parts, a blue-violet is there are any yellow orange parts. Take a deep breath, it'll all be okay.

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    Default Re: I just got back from the salon and I look like a mutant.

    Dammit! My "word" wasn't fast enough! I was agreing with Audrey...

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    Picz plz lawl.









    But really, that sucks. The whole getting theinstructor to fix it idea sounds grand.

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    Default Re: I just got back from the salon and I look like a mutant.

    Here, have a good laugh at my misfortune. At least someone will be laughing.

    I took one of them with a different light for some perspective, as I realize the first three are pretty yellow/green tinted, even without the dye job. The last one is from about 2 weeks ago. It's a dumb photo, but you can see the color that my hair is supposed to be: a highlighted dark blonde.
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    Default Re: I just got back from the salon and I look like a mutant.

    That second pic made me laugh! You're a riot!

    Okay, first of all, you don't look like a comic book character... well, at least not in the fourth pic. It is an easy fix so you'll be fine.

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    Default Re: I just got back from the salon and I look like a mutant.

    I don't know, I rather like it. I dye my own hair, and sometimes the roots get a bit bright...they always seem to just naturally calm down within a few days though. I don't know hair magic, but I think you look cute with that colour. Sorry, I know this is not the helpful answer you're looking for. Just saying.

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    Aww. Im laughing, I admit it, but only because even with the messed up hair you look so adorable

    Just go back to the school and don't leave until it's right.

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    Default Re: I just got back from the salon and I look like a mutant.

    Is that last pic the result you would like to have? If so, print it out and take it with you, so that whoever fixes it can see exactly how you want it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by teeth_of_the_hydra View Post
    . I'd like people to see me and think, 'Wow, radioactive baby chicken.'
    OMG you made me spit rice all over my pj's!!! You are SO cuter then a chicken!!!!

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    Default Re: I just got back from the salon and I look like a mutant.

    Honestly hon, it's not that bad. A toner will defintely do it. And it's not like you have to go out with a big old scarf on your head until you get there either.

    (well, unless you're planning on doing it in a convertible and you want that cool 50's look, then I'd say DEFINITELY on the scarf)

    Cheer up! It's definitely fixable.

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    I like it sweety! I feel your pain when you don't get what you expect it sucks! but I think it looks great!

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    it's easily fixable, and not that bad in the meantime.

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    Default Re: I just got back from the salon and I look like a mutant.

    Oh its not that bad, my hair has been that lovely shade before too, it's def. fixable....just don't fix it yourself because thats how my hair ended up that color before.


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    Go to a pro, it's always worth a little extra to get what you want.
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    You do not look like a mutant! It's just a bit brassy. They can fix that no sweat.

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