Hi everyone! I wanted to give you an update and thank this amazing community for all the advice and support you shared with me during this journey. It was a challenging process, but I’m thrilled to say I finally achieved the olive green shade I was dreaming of! Here’s how it went:

After reading your suggestions, I decided to try mixing two semi-permanent dyes—one green and one orange—to create the desired tone. However, my first challenge was finding both colors in the same brand. Most stores only had one or the other, so I took a risk and bought dyes from different brands to mix them at home.

At first, the test mixtures looked promising on paper towels, producing a tone close to what I wanted. But when I applied the mix to my hair, one dye seemed to overpower the other, leaving a predominantly orange result. On paper towels, the colors separated after drying, with olive green in the center and orange or yellowish tones spreading toward the edges.

Meanwhile, my hair started to fade to a brighter, more fluorescent yellow-green that made me feel self-conscious. I ended up wearing hats every time I went out and began to feel frustrated and disappointed with the whole process.

Fortunately, yesterday, I decided to make one last attempt and went to Sally Beauty. The selection there was much better compared to the stores I had visited downtown, though the prices were significantly higher—even for the same brands. Despite the cost, I found two dyes (both from the same brand!) that seemed like the perfect match. The sales assistant was incredibly patient and kind, which made the experience much less stressful.

That evening, I tested the new dyes on paper towels and a small section of my hair, and to my relief, the mixture worked beautifully! The color was exactly what I wanted—or at least very close to it. Feeling confident, I applied it to my whole head, and the result was perfect.

I can’t express how happy I felt when I saw the final color. It matched my vision, applied evenly, and finally gave me the confidence to ditch the hats and enjoy my new look. I’m so excited to go out and show it off now!

I also want to say that I’m particularly grateful for the sheer amount of responses and kind wishes I received here. Your support meant a lot, especially since other communities where I shared my case didn’t even bother to reply. This place truly stands out for its kindness and willingness to help!

If anyone is going through a similar struggle, feel free to ask questions—I’d love to share more details about what I learned. Thanks again for everything!

(I'm sorry if this is way too vague). A hairdresser just told me my hair has green undertones, and I wonder if this is why I'm caught up between DW and BW. I have high contrast like a BW, but I don't necessarily "pop." Am I too neutral for BW?

Also, since my hair has olive undertones, could I pull off a subtle olive tan/base?