Q. I dyed my hair red. It ended up fuchsia pink. How do I get it dark brown again? Patricia Regar; Starke, FL

A. Often red hair color will contain violet or copper undertones that turn strands a less than desirable shade after dyeing. Resist the urge to play hair color chemist in your own bathroom. Getting your hair back to a normal shade is going to require the help of a real professional. Your stylist will first remove the intense shade, and then apply the final hair color of your choice. The end result will be something you love.

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