PROS AND CONS OF GOING RED / WHY I WENT BACK BLONDE

[@wendybremen1771]

You are stunning with any hair color, but man, I LOVED red hair on you!

[@DrakesNest]

Thank you:) I loved it too:)

[@reedjose7624]

I guess I'm quite off topic but does anybody know a good website to stream newly released series online ?

[@lrc3197]

Blonde is a lot of work too, the toning and roots and also the breakage. Red all the way! I loved the red on you.

[@DrakesNest]

Blonde is less maintence for me bc of the type of blonde I do...your right some blondes are super high maintence like the super light blondes...my natural color is dark blonde/light brown so all I do are afew highlights every few months and use a purple shampoo...the red I looooved but the vibrancy I had to constantly maintain every few weeks and my roots needed to be done every month:/

[@scubatuba1083]

Red fades super fast tho it’s just as much maintenance if not more

[@danalichvar3460]

I've been dying my hair copper for 6 years now. I'll never go back to my bleach blonde, but it's certainly been a ride. I've had some serious mishaps - at home and in salon. Too dark, too red ... it's hard to correct and you're kind of stuck with it for a bit. Overtone ginger has been the best at home product I've used for color deposit. Kristen Ess gloss in copper is also good. My roots grow fast which is a downside for me, but I use a root powder which doesnt conceal it entirely but it helps. I also got bangs a few months ago and surprisingly it also helps conceal the roots because of the way the copper frames my face vs seeing a visible part where my roots were before. I think going red is daunting at first but I've become pretty used to it and bleach used to really do my hair in. The color also sticks the longer and longer you do it I think - mine doesn't fade nearly like it used to. I wish more people went red because it's such a beautiful color that would flatter so many people. Eyebrows to match though, that's a different story ....

[@joniberry1510]

May I ask what you used to get the color you currently have. I love it in your pic! I am want to know the formulation to tell my stylist??

[@Timetraveler1111MN]

I am so surprised to see so many people say that red is daunting or it’s hard work. I think it’s great. I really loved red most of my life used to use color Ella now I use only AGEbeautiful. I would really suggest age beautiful to anti-aging gear color. I noticed my hair doesn’t fall out as much. I don’t wash my hair maybe once or twice a week and I put my hair in rollers. Vintage style like to hear other peoples stories 👩🏻‍🦰 🧑🏻‍🦰

[@taylorb3084]

I also struggle with the ‘gray’ root stripe! I’ve settled more into having my natural root and keeping my red more of a coppery/strawberry blonde (originally a warm blonde balayage) with my natural color pulled through a bit lower and this seems to be more low maintenance. I LOVE these warm copper tones with my skin tone but I HATE that ash blonde/gray root!!!!

[@la_volpe_eclettica]

I solved the problem using henna, like pure Lawsonia inermis with no additives. It lasts forever and it makes the hair so silky and shiny! You have to be really committed, but I love my red and I would never change it

[@Icykrissy]

I’m switching from red to blonde (my natural) exactly because of the high maintenance part. My shower is stained red from orange pigmented conditioners. Looks like a murder scene every time. Dying my roots every 3 weeks was a huge pain of my ass. So excited to be blonde again!

[@Peculiarpossum]

Do you think the red was ultimately more damaging bc of the need to dye more frequently whereas blonde can be more of a one stop shop situation?

[@petersen04]

As someone whos had copper/red hair for 5 years now, always via salon, do you think overtone is a good enough product that I would be able to maintain my color at home using it every few weeks?

[@mayapaya314]

omg you dont look 32 I thought you were like 22!!!

[@DrakesNest]

Love you! Lol

[@notwillywonka4111]

Copper all the way for you! Totally understand the maintenance thing though, but I'm sure you'll you get the itch for red again😉

[@franceskelly8780]

You’re so pretty! the blonde suits u

[@DrakesNest]

Thank you:)

[@Timetraveler1111MN]

I was thinking about going back Marilyn Monroe blond bombshell, but I think it’s thins out your hair if you have like level six dark brown I’ve been using age, beautiful anti-aging hair color line so it’s really good product from Sally’s but very gentle. I’m on the fence about going to extreme blonde input.

[@Timetraveler1111MN]

Agebeautiful red more anti-aging color. It’s the next level! My hair stopped falling out. I used arctic fox in September for Halloween and made my hair really orange and I left it on the recommended time and I did that. I noticed my hair was falling out definitely a lot more. I only use beautiful, but I really wanted to go blonde for a few years. I’m thinking I’m gonna stick with the red after this video and I’ll think with the redhead 👩🏻‍🦰 like you said think of your personality type and also blonde that shit cost more money in my opinion I don’t wash my hair more than maybe once a week twice weeks most I set my hair and vintage rollers 40s hairstyle I’m just getting a lot of gray so I’m going back-and-forth about it. I feel like blonde blends in with gray hair more but if you’re 50 years old, you’re gonna be coloring your hair a lot more. I’m just thinking out loud here.

[@mylena3086]

Thanks, I enjoyed that red hair colour guide very much Have a great time, dear :)

[@mariem5555]

Thanks. This was helpful. I too used the overtone ginger and OH MY GOSH its sooooo hard to fade out. I’m still trying to get it out.

[@Rashiii._.13]

Thanks i'm thinking to change my hair color

[@DrakesNest]

Change is always fun:)

[@ChirowifeLP]

We are so similar! I too am a hairdresser- I’m 31- I’ve been copper before and LOVED it! But like you- I’m not a high maintenance girl- and I am also ash based brown/blonde and the roots were terrible! I do feel I should put a smidge more effort into my hair- because frankly- there are times my hair doesn’t reflect my skill/abilities 🤪 (homeschool mama of 4).

[@DrakesNest]

Yup same here, sometimes I got to work wearing a beanie lol haha

[@silviacolominas326]

In Spain we have a sentence that says :"En casa del herrero, cuchillo de palo" which means that when someone is a professional in a sector sometimes it's not the best example of that sector. Hairdressers often don't reflect their hablities. LOL. Devon, you look pretty in both colors. And, like you, I'm a low maintenance woman. My kid will be 3 this december and the last time I went to a hair salon was when he was 8 months old... and before that I was maybe for 3 or 4yrs without going!

[@iAmSammiee01]

I’m thinking of doing the overtime ginger I am also super low maintenance which is why I wanted to try overtone before going to a salon to go red. I’m naturally a dirty blonde, it’s coming through more brown as I get older. Do you find overtone was as hard to “strip” from your hair to go back blonde or was it just the physical dye?

[@ashleybennett6568]

Such an informative video :) Since my previous comments on your red dye formula etc, I’ve gone red and have loved it! I just had my second appointment after almost 2 months and went slightly more “red copper” and realized that the darker, more saturated red copper rather than ginger/more orange copper is not my favorite. It looks natural but gosh do I look pale during fall 😅 I’m hopeful that the darker shade will fade just as well so I may be able to add back more of the orange/ginger. Any tips or suggestions you may have are appreciated to make this transition as seamless as possible! Knowing what your experience has been is very helpful and I’m so glad you posted this video so I can know what to expect should I go back to anything near my natural shade (mouse-y brown/dishwater blonde). Please keep sharing!

[@megumisflower2897]

Red is definitely your color! But you look gorgeous with blond hair as well 💖😍

[@Sugarushdoll]

your copper red was 🔥🔥🔥

[@blueconstinople62]

I just dyed my hair auburn today but I want to go back to blonde as I don’t like it...what first step can I take please!?

[@DrakesNest]

If your lightening I’d go to a professional, lightening at home usually doesn’t turn out well. I’d do it slowly, do a full hilite and tone it, wait a month and then go back and do the same....until u get desired color. Idk your hair tho so talk to your stylist about the best plan

[@maryparker5739]

I just got my hair about the same color as your copper was but maybe a bit more dark red, and my natural hair is medium brown - would it be hard to get back to that? Would I have to bleach my hair or anything? This was over virgin, I just miss my brown already because this seems too red 🥲

[@Clleonie]

Did you have to lighten your roots before putting the copper on it to match them to your ends ?

[@doodieevanshenagan3330]

Why do you keep flipping your hair then touching your nose?

[@ashleynelson3808]

I'm exactly like you. I miss my red sooo much but the maintenance is NOT for me. I do still have red tones at the bottom from me growing it out even though I've dyed it brown. I have been thinking about doing orange for brown overtone to just give me something extra because I need some drama

[@DrakesNest]

We all love alittle change:) I haven’t tried that one let me know how it turns out!:)

[@daniellap8939]

have you tried henna?

[@Nicole-yc5bb]

Can you go back to black hair without bleaching it after going red?

[@mollyskies1144]

Did the overtone cover your natural dark blonde hair? I naturally have ashy dark blonde hair as well but it also looks a little golden in sunlight.

[@DrakesNest]

It stained it but it was def more vibrant on my ends where it had been previously blonde, but yes it covered my brown…not for grey coverage tho:)

[@katerinalil5953]

I was. Blonde... and i color my hair red last week.. and im in love with the red colour

[@DrakesNest]

Fun change!

[@bunnykatsoracle3275]

Yay!! I think red hair can be so beautiful with the right skintone. It's so much more interesting than blonde!

[@solarebear5459]

Hey I'm a natural blonde and i shaved my head recently. I think a darker colour will look better while I'm growing my hair out. My sister has a really nice dark red colour i would love to go to. Can't afford a Salon trip but would like to know what kind of products to use to maintain my New hair colour

[@DrakesNest]

I did a video about overtone:) could be a good option:)

[@GenyJulissa]

was it easy to washout the overtone color? I'm thinking of trying something new and really want to do a coper/ginger color on my blonde pieces

[@DrakesNest]

It gradually rinses out after afew weeks but it’s a stain so may not totally come out, be aware of that especially with blonde:)

[@amygalvin1799]

The blue violet red colors usually work best on olive skin tone with a darker levels.

[@DrakesNest]

Yes blue violet can be so beautiful on certain skin tones:)

[@User78129]

Did you feel like the overtone covered your roots well enough to get between color appointments?

[@DrakesNest]

It did for me but I was keeping my hair at a similar level....it won’t lift hair lighter. On the website I believe they have a chart where you can see your level hair and how it will come out.:)

[@User78129]

@@DrakesNest okay cool - I asked because it sounds like my natural color is similar to yours. I’m about a level 5 leaning more neutral-warm. I was just worried about “hot roots” 😅

[@MSKR111]

Auburn is gorgeous but it needs makeup to perfect. Blonde is easier maintenance.

[@courtneyjoanisse4237]

So I’m naturally a gingery strawberry blonde at my roots with lighter/yellowy highlights that I can NEVER keep the cool blonde I want, even when I use purple shampoo everyday. I also can only really afford to go to the salon about once a year. I’ve always wanted a nice ginger colour so I want to try overtone instead of dyeing it permanently. What do you think? Will I have a hard time going back to blonde if I don’t like it on me? I don’t want it dark or or too bright just a really light natural copper

[@DrakesNest]

It def will pull bright on any blonde pieces...if you want to try then def to a small test section first

[@daniellap8939]

using henna isn't high maintenance at all and there are ways to get the copper color

[@DrakesNest]

I haven’t but a lot of henna dyes have metallic salts/dyes added to them which makes it very difficult to color over and can be damaging to the hair:)

[@daniellap8939]

@@DrakesNest if you buy 100% pure henna there is no issue of damage from any salts or metallic salts Really good for the hair if you wanna stay a red head

[@DrakesNest]

@@daniellap8939 thanks:) I’m back blonde already lol I loved the red but with my light brown hair blonde is easier:)

[@fluffykitten992]

Don’t mind doing my hair every month or so once you start getting grey routes you’ll have to start doing it that often anyway

[@DrakesNest]

Which is why I don’t want to yet haha I have afew greys already actually and the blonde hides it way better:) Some people don’t mind the monthly maintence, I have clients that come in every three weeks, just not my personality. Plus if I have a nice grey eventually I’m just gonna rock it!:)

[@fluffykitten992]

@@DrakesNest ordered the ginger overtone can’t weight to try it!

[@DrakesNest]

@@fluffykitten992 what color are you starting with, keep in mind if there is any blonde it will pull super vibrant

[@marshmellowmateys93]

Well now I might not want to go red 😅