* Color Theory: Blonde hair dye cannot directly "cover up" red hair. You'd need to lift the red pigment out of your hair first. Blonde dyes are primarily designed to deposit tone, not to lift significant amounts of color.
* Lifting Power: LBO1 is an extra light ash blonde. Ash tones are used to neutralize warmth (orange/yellow). It's designed for hair that is already a light base color. It does contain peroxide which can lift the natural base but most box dyes only lift 1-2 levels.
* Potential Outcome: If you applied this dye directly to red hair, you would likely end up with a brassy, orangey-blonde result, or just a slightly lighter, warmer shade of red. It will not neutralize the red and create a true ash blonde.
* Damage: Attempting to force a blonde shade onto red hair without proper pre-lightening can cause significant damage to your hair.
What you would need to do:
1. Lifting/Bleaching: You would need to lighten your hair using a bleach kit or have it professionally lightened. This process removes the red pigment from your hair. You may need to do multiple bleaching sessions with weeks in between each one depending on the vibrancy of the red, your hair health, and your desired blonde shade.
2. Toning: After achieving a pale yellow base, you'd use a toner to neutralize any remaining yellow or orange tones and achieve the desired ash blonde shade.
Important Considerations:
* Professional Help: Transforming red hair to blonde is a difficult process that can easily damage your hair. It is recommended to consult a professional colorist for the best and safest results.
* Hair Health: Bleaching can be very damaging, so it is crucial to assess the health of your hair before starting the process. If your hair is already damaged, it is not a good candidate for bleaching.
* Strand Test: Always perform a strand test before applying any dye to your entire head. This will give you an idea of how the color will turn out and how your hair will react to the dye.