You have dyed your hair, but now you have hot roots, and things are not turning out as planned.
Hot roots are those orange and yellow tones you see around the scalp, which are lighter than the rest of your new color.
It is one of the worst things that can happen and is challenging to fix but not impossible. Unfortunately, warm roots can occur if you have dyed your hair for the first time.
What Are Hot Roots And How Does It Happen?
When your roots color about half an inch from your scalp and appear lighter than the rest of your hair, they are called hot roots.
For instance, it can look bright orange with the rest of your hair brown. If you have blonde hair, it can be a banana color with orange beneath it.
It is common to experience this when coloring hair at home, but it can also happen to a professional hair stylist.
What Causes Hot Roots?
While you may not notice this, your scalp is warm, generating heat. So, when you color your hair, the heat generated on your scalp activates the lightener faster than the rest of the hair. We call this overprocessing at the roots, leading to hot roots and not a look you want to see.
How to Fix Hot Roots?
When it comes to fixing hot roots, an important note is that not all hair is the same, and one method might work for another but not for you.
Shadow Roots
A shadow root is done intentionally and offers an excellent solution when lightening hair, and you end up with hot roots. We will make your roots darker than the rest of the hair with the technique. Doing this adds depth and dimension to give you a natural, intentional look.
Still, you must choose the right color that complements the rest of the hair. For instance, if you have blonde hair, you might not want to add black roots but instead have brown or dark blonde tying in the shades.
Worth Noting: Remember that the roots are lighter, and the other colors will appear light. We recommend you do a strand test to ensure the root turns out darker than the rest and avoids overlapping beyond the existing color.
Shadow roots are a worthy option as they are trendy and do not require a salon visit. However, we still advise visiting a salon; you need not lighten your hair all over. Furthermore, they are low-maintenance and give you a lived-in look.
Toning The Hair
When we do a toning treatment, it helps to cancel out warm and brassy tones like yellow and orange in the hair.
It works well on blonde hair when your roots have a slight brassy or light undertone. Using the right toner helps even the color, but not all toners are made for the same hair color.
You can find different toners, from blue and purple shampoo to permanent color. Using the right shampoo on your hair helps eliminate hot roots and avoid added damage.
A toner is easy to apply; if you lighten your hair, you may already have one available.
Color Correction
If you try dyeing or coloring the hair and it fails to remove the hot roots, you can visit us for a color correction. While expensive, it is your best bet to help remove those warm roots.
How to Avoid Hot Roots
If you do DIY lighting at home, it can be difficult. We recommend lightening your hair by one or two levels if you want lighter hair. But if you’re going to lighten more than two levels, you need to use bleach, which is not recommended on your own.
Instead, you can visit us for some gorgeous sunkissed highlights. But if you prefer avoiding hot roots with an all-over color, choose a shade that is the same level or darker than your color-treated hair.
The best is to use a permanent hair color on your roots and add some gloss to the mid-lengths and ends. We do not recommend coloring your entire head as it will make your hair color dull and dark.
So, apply the color to your roots, leave it on for 35 to 45 minutes, and then follow it with some gloss on the rest of the hair.
Wrap-Up: Fixing Hot Roots
Hot roots can frustrate you, but you can fix them with the right approach.
Whether you choose shadow roots, toning, or color correction, there is a solution that will flawlessly blend in with your hair and give you the desired look.
Still, you must be mindful of the condition and type of hair and choose the best fix. While DIY methods can work, professional help is always good for complex issues.
Say goodbye to hot roots and hello to stunning hair when booking your appointment with us.
FAQ
How can I fix hot roots on red hair?
Color-correcting red hair is complex; you should consider dyeing the roots darker.
Can you dey over your hot roots?
We recommend toning your hair to help eliminate brassiness and avoid unwanted color interactions.
Do hot roots go away by themselves?
Yes, hot roots grow out, but beneath the natural root, the color will remain a stripe of lighter hair.
How do I get rid of hot, brassy roots?
Using the proper toner, you can rectify hot, brassy roots. No matter the problem with your hair undertones, you can find a toner suitable for your hair type and color.