How to Remove Brass, Get Rich Brunette Tones and Cover Grey Hair

Here are my favorite formulas for, How to get rid of unwanted warm brassy tones, get rich beautiful brunette tones and cover grey hair! I Hope you guys enjoy this!
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Thanks for watching!

[@benknowles5731]

I love how your straight to the point and very informative, no messing around with you!:)

[@dms_25]

I wish I be in the bay area and have you really do my hair... your knowledge of hair makes me comfortable. Your sooo beautiful Silvia! Keep doing what your doing!

[@oneidajuarez]

After watching your videos for years and reading all the comments I will be trying the redken permanent line for the first time. I love love the shades eq for toning but have never used the permanent line the double NN line or the creams . Thank you so much for Sharing your knowledge about these products. As a professional stylist it’s awesome to have you guys share with us all to help our clients look and feel their very best. Much love doll

[@Judithptak]

Thank you for addressing gray hair coverage. So funny because I was going to ask you if you could do more videos on over 50 to 100 percent gray. I have always been able to diy my hair since I was a teen but now at 54 and about 75 percent gray and resistant white around my face and ears it's been a challenge. Thank you! Love watching your videos!

[@lynnrose7562]

You did a really good job on that person's hair. Well done.

[@cats4114]

I made my stylist watch one of your videos... You've truly saved my hair twice. Thanks :)

[@charissa6648]

Thank you sweetie! What a blessing you! I am grateful for you! You take your time to help others who want to do their own hair, even though your a hairdresser! I think that's amazing! Thank you so much!!

[@amandahollyfield9504]

I could watch you all day. I love listening to your voice. Keep it up, can't wait for the next video.

[@sabrinastovall9694]

This video helped me so much !!! love ya sylvia !!!

[@ninasherbet1190]

Loved all your info, so much knowledge you have.

[@jennifersculpts]

Incredibly informative, as usual! Thanks so much for a great video.

[@Bianca-ut4fb]

Could you make a video all about hair color formulation ? Love how Informative you are!

[@sarahoverstreet8188]

Thankyou so much for this video!! Also, I just saw your redken ad!! Great job!!

[@sylguerrerro_26]

Love this ! Thank you for such an informational video.

[@jett0101]

Literally sitting with color on my grays right now. Wish I would've seen this 10min ago! 😣we shall see

[@Cookie_DDD]

Thank you sooooo much for these awesome tutorials! I now feel that I can properly direct my stylist. I have always been told that I had to have dark roots to cover my grey, which I always hate. So glad to know its not true. Please do more videos on what women with a lot of grey can do without actually going grey

[@rayrayx3673]

Love your hair colour in this! ❤️

[@Ellebangs]

as I mention towards the end - All brands make their own version of these products and the names are the same. So if Redken is not available to you, there are other options but like I've said a million times before, I do find that Redken gives hands down the best results and its the brand I have always chosen to work with at my salon. If you're covering greys at home - I honestly think your best solution is using eSalon - as I've mentioned in the past, their system is incredible for that: bit.ly/2aHruqR

[@claireandabbylove9041]

ellebangs you should do a tort on make-up and hair in this video ! 😘

[@doclewis8927]

Have you done an episode on over the counter hair colors (permanent & temporary) and the different brands that someone can get from a local drug store/general store (Walgreens/Alberston's/etc.) that you would recommend? Where I live it is very expensive to have hair color done in a salon and some of my friends live hours away from town but still want to try different colors. Thanks for the help. Love your videos.

[@amyroberson6167]

My hair dresser also swears by Redkin

[@Izzywizzy74]

I have just bleached my hair (hilites) Using Pravana Pure Light and 20 Vol..... not too bad really but quite a few orange/brassy pieces.. can I bleach a few pieces tomorrow.??

[@JDoe-hb7pc]

@ellebangs @2:24 You used half & half of 6NA + 8NA. Why not just use 7NA? I have seen pros do this and I always ask but so far no one has replied. Maybe I'll get lucky. :) Thank you

[@s.m.5137]

I've really come to trust your advise on all things hair related, Sylvia. I hope you can do a similar video on how to banish red-toned hair on brunettes, with a video describing and demonstrating the same as above, but just an easy brunette transition from red/brassy brown to a more neutral to ash brown look (without it looking so blond). Thanks! :)

[@kristysomerset]

6ag color fusion (green banishes red)

[@tinah2313]

We have Redken school in our town, the students do my hair. so great for the $$❤🕉❤❤your videos I learn so much it helps me communicate better about what I want. Thank you for sharing

[@zyglindaperez8120]

Can you do a video explaining how to bump the root without looking it brassy! What developer would you use and what color?

[@eeveerea9098]

My natural hair color is a light/medium ash brown and I’ve ombré my hair and it made it really orange and red and I’ve tried everything but I’ll try this ❤️

[@sadieals]

Whenever I want to do something to my hair I always look to your channel first. The problem for a lot of us who try to do it ourselves is we can't get hold of these products (not in the UK anyway) so it's back to the stores as usual!

[@jct4294]

It's so frustrating! So many good tricks but you can't purchase in UK 🙄

[@melriini8280]

You can buy salon grade if you go to hair n beauty wholesalers! You do not need to resort to drug store/pharmacy.

[@sadieals]

@@melriini8280 Thanks for info.

[@mariabidwell7065]

Can you do a tutorial with the first color correction you did on this video?

[@rosec9209]

Thankyou for your videos. Did my hair on pre highlighted hair and your tips helped.

[@ChrisZennNYC]

Excellent talk on sharing your professional knowledge. I am going thru reddish color and cannot obtain that pretty blonde highlights on my brown base color since my last color treatment. I need to find a color specialist in my area of NYC using Redken specialized products.

[@stephaniesyckle2368]

Could you do a video on how you use color gels to bump the base?

[@Allyson6C]

I went on ESalon & bought 2 of your product recommendations; the root lifter in blue bottle & that hair cuticle sealer sealer stuff in the pink bottle. Can’t wait to try them! I’m going over to Sephora now to buy some Olaplex😊

[@stlthct6321]

Allyson Sixx Costello I know right! When the only Sephora store opened up in my city I was there to be the first customer 👍🏻

[@blackstonyrose2060]

ELLE!! Please can you do a review type video on Garnier Olia B++ and B+++ super bleach box dyes?!

[@tinalindsey1598]

omg!! I want this exact color on the model you did. I wish I could fly out to San Francisco for you to do my hair!! I have changed hairdressers SO many times!!!

[@sabreenamarie7964]

SAME!

[@vanessasmith193]

Thank you. It’s so helpful!

[@Angfree]

Thank you for all the information!

[@followingmylorddavies6596]

You are a doll !!! i am new to your channel so glad i found you !!!

[@reberomime9888]

Thank you so much for your priceless tips.

[@Crystal-pq8hj]

I had hoped to hear more about the process of getting the red out of brown, like showing. I am not a fan of that as my dark hair anytime it lightens is this and I want something other than this!!!! I like how you used two colors BTW

[@rhondacherry832]

Love your color😍that's the color I want💜thank you

[@rebeccagorman9275]

You need to come to the UK! Would love my hair done by you!

[@JenXGirl]

Beautiful result💖👍🏻

[@silviamontanez677]

I learned a lot from you I want to thank you for everything Keep doing it 👏👏👏😘😘

[@wardamukhtari900]

Thanks that was good explanation please explain more in Redken colour Jell it’s new to me 🙏👍

[@tullysoulliere8103]

Thank you Syvia fr your awesome work , i love Redken products also, just love your work and your heart!...thanks for being you doll. (O:

[@coleo1356]

I would love a video on how to get the best air dry (when you maybe don't have access to a blow dryer). I find that when I let my hair air dry, whether I braid it or leave it alone, it always feels "flat" against my scalp and gets oily much faster. Any tips to get an air dry with a bit more lift at the roots would be amazing!

[@IamMissPronounced]

Colleen Leonard this is random but what I do is if I don't sit outside in the sun to air dry, I literally sit next to a fan haha

[@AnaSantosEUA]

We were watching you yesterday on my cosmetology class!❤ I Follow your KZbin channel for years ago!

[@Ellebangs]

oh Yay! where do you go to school?? xx

[@abigailmonroy6776]

This gave me hope for whenever I get grey hair! I was scared I was gona have to use Black always lol

[@tatianapinto7201]

I love your hair!!

[@jenniferfonder193]

awesome as always

[@fadudududududu]

Was a toner used after this! I'm about to dye right now.

[@maddielizarraga4592]

You’re amazing!! Yaaaaas💕

[@elizabethardalan1598]

I would like to see a video about hair accessories. I think I severly damaged my hair for years by constantly wearing my hair in a ponytail and wearing the wrong hair accessories. I thought it was the bleach and toner causing damage, but I now I'm pretty sure it was the everyday ponytail and poor quality rubber bands. My hair is finally growing after years of uneven hair, no longer than ear length on the sides, and the back not growing past 5".

[@promenadeable]

I'd love to see some tutorials on filling :). And doing reds :)

[@kristysloan559]

Hi! Love you and love how clearly you speak! What did you use to tone the blonde with the 6na/8na cover fusion base?

[@OmriKoreshArt]

i WISH i had white gray hair, i got several hairs, if i'm like my dad only in my 60's i'll have enough white hair to go fully blonde. i'm in the process of lighting it slowly with a chemical relaxer. so i'm doing it carefully! thanks for the info!

[@mulliganstew72]

So for all the formula's we're mixing a 30v? PS-The pink background is smashing!

[@jessicat8613]

I gasped when I saw the first example. That has been my hair for the last 10 years. Elle - you deserve a round of applause... wow. i cannot wait to do this...

[@Mssandra0206]

Jessica T did this work for you ?

[@TotallyxKatiee]

Great advice! I love your blonde tones, what formula do you use? I normally use Redkens Shades EQ 9v with clear but I always feel like I can still see yellowy tones in my hair even after leaving it in for 20 minutes

[@fabianaporto7085]

Thank you so much for showing us the colours options...but is missing the application of it...please .like the 7NN Only on the roots and foil in between??With the 6 and 8 on the root and foils in between after processing time would you tone the highlights???

[@evankootenay5457]

love your hair color! can you share what formulas you used?

[@dianafiedler4485]

What lipstick are you wearing?? Ps. Thanks for all the great advice with hair. Love your videos

[@junedube1810]

Update it came out beautiful and it covered my stubborn gray.

[@saisaburishraddha]

At 4:16 bang on....all the hairdressers i have visted all these years did that to cover gray they deposited lot of color on my hair and it turned jet black..which i never wanted i wanted to go lighter and lighter so when my Gray roots come back it doesn't look that bad...i have ended up spending thousands of dollars....i don't trust any hairdresser any more i wish you have done this vedio few years back....or i have been your client.but thanks so much for making this vedio.

[@meganmanas856]

Please please do a video on how to get a ginger red/orange color..

[@sabinekreuz]

wow , this was really a good explanation about that colors. What NA means. Thank you.

[@lovelykiiim]

The orange to blonde color correction you did looks amazing! I have a few questions if you can answer that would be great! So did you bleach the hair and then apply the redken combination? Secondly instead of the 8na+6na, can I mix equal portions of 8n, 8a ,6n, and 6a to get the same result as the 8na+6na combination? And lastly, do you recommend toning the hair afterwards or leaving this as is. Thank you so much!

[@alxr.4522]

I have a neutral light/medium brown natural root with medium / light blonde, balayage, to my mid back, all one length length hair. It’s just my jam- “surfer chick/ hippie/ boho vibes”. It’s low maintenance and it’s what my hair has always naturally been. Plus, I am actually a surfer and my clothing is very hippie / bohemian style. I always go back to this hair stay,e & color. It just feels like home. I’m on chemo now, (4th time in 27 yrs), and my stylist (who is also a good friend of mine for over 25 yrs), has been thru it ALL with my hair issues for 25 yrs. I won’t let anyone else touch it! I love & trust her💯. My issue is: she went out on her own from her longtime salon & opened her own salon, which RULEZ!! BUT…. We’ve always used Redken products on my hair (which is very similar to ur hair in texture, length & color). My hair just loves Redken. Problem: Since opening her own amazing salon, she switched to Paul Mitchell & recently added Amika. I ♥️ Amika home products, so I’m stoked on using Amika shampoo, conditioner & masks, at home. But, I still prefer Redken to PaulMitchell, when getting any salon work done, like color, gloss, toning, etc. My question for you is: Is it rude if I go buy all the correct Redken supplies I need at Sally’s, (let her know ahead of time), & ask her to use them for all my salon color, hair treatments, etc, that she does in her salon? She is an expert with all Redken products and has always used them on me, before choosing to go with PaulMitchell. I don’t know why?? But- my hair just doesn’t like PM. 🤷🏼‍♀️ TIA- if u find the time to shoot me a quick & easy reply. I definitely don’t wanna upset or offend her. She has helped me & saved my hair more times than I can count. I definitely don’t wanna lose her as my stylist OR my friend!! Let me know what u think, when u have the time. Thank you! I always use ur KZbin tutorials, esp with color, since my hair is so similar to urs, both my natural root color and the length, texture & balayage style. Anyway, Thank you for ur amazing KZbin videos. Take care. Hope to ttyl ✌🏼😊🩵🪬

[@lenoraleggatt]

awesome! also, what is the makeup you're wearing here! so pretty!

[@virginiagarcia687]

Wow, what an amazing job you did with her hair! Can’t wait to go to your salon to get my hair done. ..I have a question, I currently use 7A Smokey ash medium for the base color, ( my hair has a lot of red undertones), it looks great but it doesn’t quite cover all the grays without leaving the color a long time. I want to try the combination you suggest with N as well and here is my question will that bring back some of the red undertones? I would hate that! Thank you so much, you are amazing!

[@cookiestar2702]

Virginia Garcia, did you ever get an answer? Thanks. I'm confused about the N. N always seems to give me red.

[@BrooklynRaeGreig]

Informative video, thank you ellebangs! Love your client's hair, you did a phenomenal job! When you used 6NA and 8NA as a base did you do it all over their head? Including over top of the lightened/foiled sections?

[@Izzywizzy74]

Thats what I wanted to know too

[@KaroLina-zq1jp]

OMG i so wish you could be my hair dresser too :( You are someone that people can really talk to you about hair and make really nice changes and understand what to do or what not to

[@bya20080811]

Great results! however the video doesn't talk about the specific details of why and how to use these product for amateur DYI-ers.

[@HoydenMonika]

When i dye my hair 1-2 tones lighter my hair becomes really yellow after some time. What should i do to prevent that?

[@kingdomkid7225]

Have you noticed your (or clients) hair has thinned out over the years with a heavy highlights routine?

[@aliciagodwin6833]

Thank you for your videos and sharing your knowledge with us! I have an off topic question about your chelate video. Can this be done before using Olaplex that I got from Sephora? Thanks!

[@kathief3953]

What type of everyday shampoo would you suggest for grey hair? I've been letting my hair naturally go grey and I've noticed it's a different texture

[@daniellekremer876]

I love your videos!..but I am probably one of many who are at home hair coloring and do not have access to product beyond Sally’s. Please please give us a heads up on Sally’s brands that are somewhat comparable. We would love it!

[@Nrogan20]

Omg! My hair is just like that first brassy one and I hate it! I want exactly what you did with her hair! I wish I could find a colorist like you.. do you have tips on how to find redkin color specialist in my area?

[@GigLifewithLexi]

Love it!

[@pattylevonaitis6549]

Do you have a video that shows you highlighting and covering grey at the same time?

[@taranorman9467]

I've bleached twice and still can't lift the final red orange sections! I will bleach again but might give up on going back to white and put a medium blonde dye over. Thanks for your videos they help a lot. X

[@erin07697]

Same: I CANNOT get the orange out no matter how many bleach sessions I do 😩

[@olympialopatin1115]

Love the lip color which seems to match eye shadow and blush. What color is that?

[@hazeltheadeguzman5501]

nice tutorial but we don't have those hair color brands in the Philippines.

[@nelidakiss7773]

Love this video

[@wheil06]

@ellebangs, I can't find ANY videos on how to tone brassy lowlights. My blondes are fine, but the lowlights are brassy. Do you have any tips?? Thanks!

[@julieankhan.2801]

Thats what i want. The ash blond look. Hair has been continuously red.

[@claireandabbylove9041]

WHAT DO YOU HAVE ON YOUR LIPS , and what did you use for the tone you have in your hair ? Thanks 😉

[@traceylynn2746]

Great video Silvia! Would you have any suggestions for your DIY viewers on best brands of color AND bleach at Sally’s?

[@sherrydufrenne3832]

Tracey Lotz I’ve been going to Sally beauty for years. Love it. They are full of advice really helpful. I watch Silvia’s videos and then go to Sally beauty then buy products. I love the Ion brand and for bleach. I Love Love ion cream lightener bright white, easy on the hair and lifts the hardest to lift hair quickly. My daughters hair is a 7 level and I can highlight her hair with no brassy tones.

[@HarleyQuinnJokr]

Sherry Dufrenne thanks Sherry! I love doing my own hair, I'll try those products!

[@leolady29100]

Can you use that bleach on the scalp ?

[@traceylynn2746]

leolady29100 Yes!! I do all the time for my roots!!

[@shannavandelden9559]

Love your video’s! So the first cliënt got a new balayage and than got it toned again?? So What level was her hair After the balayage? Or Did you only lighten/balayage the upper part of the hair? (Sorry my englisch is Not that good). Thank you so much

[@MIdnightChick197]

your lipstick is so pretty? please tell us what shade it is

[@irmai8669]

Awesome video….would I only apply the combo 8na/6na to the roots or entire hair after bleaching highlights?

[@chingoc1050]

How much would you charge for highlights and regrows gray hair? Thank you.

[@Amarideout]

Hi Elle, I wish you were in Atlanta, so you could do my hair.

[@joangentile2731]

What's the best way to color my hair, so it won't come out so dark all the time?? I'm 66 years old. I have gray hair underneath my dark hair. Thank you!

[@tctopcat813]

You held up the 30 volume developer. Is that the level you use with the Color Fusion or does it vary?

[@Mylysoleil]

I did it and my hair ended up like yours with brown patches how do you deal with that?

[@jessicafb5398]

For the first example, did you use a 30 volume or 20 volume developer for her 6NA/8NA base?

[@melindaallen8615]

Hi, great video. Question though I've toned too much if the warm blonde and it's now looking a little gray, would you recommend cleansing with a clarifying shampoo or another concoction? I'm going for a pale champagne cool blonde..thanks!

[@xoxo7968]

Thanks for the video. Just wondering, is it bad to brush your hair wet?

[@kempsterkingandqueen4115]

I am a professional colorist and I struggle with the gels for vibrant red. I have a client who wants that mahogany color what do yiu mix she is a level 5-6 with on her outgrown root area ends are foiled with different levels to give movement but it always seems dull. After about 2 weeks. Thanks for any advice

[@rachelbusby5058]

I wish you could suggest a hair stylist in Charlotte, NC that is as passionate about hair color or a blonde specialist like you.

[@jakeyboy9402]

I’m curious why did you use 8 NA & 6 NA half oz of each instead of using just a 7 NA? By the way I am absolutely Loving your videos!!! You are Amazing at giving good and very helpful info!! Thx so much! Donna from AZ🌵

[@NataBerishvili]

I think the girl had two different colors, darker roots, and lighter layers.

[@bayareababe]

Because a 6NA mixed with 8NA will turn into a 7NA

[@bayareababe]

@@wanndon170 she’s not trying to sell anything bozo. She’s explaining how to do a very confusing process that obviously you are here watching the video yourself so before you start making assumptions you should use your noggin.

[@Tiffany78D]

Hi! How should I handle speaking to my stylist about me not being happy with my colour? My usual stylist just went on maternity leave so I went to see someone else at the same salon. I showed her a picture of the colour I wanted, but the colour I ended up with isn't really close to what I asked for - for the record, I showed her a picture of a bright neutral blond highlights/balayage, and ended up with something that looks kinda warm/orange at the root and mid-length, and my ends are very beige/ashy When I left the salon I wasn't sure about the colour, but it was night time and a little dark at the salon. It's since been a couple days and I've had a chance to see it in daylight and I'm not happy.