Why do "golden" hair colors look red instead?

I would really like my hair to be a golden brown. But it seems that people who use "gold" shades end up with red tones instead of gold? Why is this, and can it be avoided/corrected? How do you achieve a true gold haircolor - blonde or brown?

Why do "golden" hair colors look red instead?

All i know is that the red pigment in hair dyes or your natural hair will show through and react. It's best to go dark first. Sorry not much help

Why do "golden" hair colors look red instead?

... i have that naturally

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;...

... at least what i think your talking about ... a whole bunch of pple on this question said my hair was red and some said golden ... i got brunette and blonde too :S so confused

Why do "golden" hair colors look red instead?

HAPPEND TO ME! HAHA

well it is because the person that did this has alot of red pigment color in there hair. it is usually someone that has brown hair. i have no idea how to achieve a gold look

Why do "golden" hair colors look red instead?

well do what ever you were going to do, then buy a spray bottle and lemon juice and it will give you a gold-sunkissed tone.

Why do "golden" hair colors look red instead?

If you go to the proffesionals, it is expensive, but SO WORTH IT! They know what you're hair will look like with a certain color in it- Hair dyes are not "One color fits all".

Here's what you need to do:

Go to a professional and when they are done and you are happy with your color, ask them what brand and exact color they used- then buy it yourelf to keep it up.

Best wishes!