Hey Brad and Xmondo team!
I'm looking to remove Xmondo sapphire (after a year it and before that a year of super blue) out of my previously lightened hair and change to Xmondo Garnet. We will be using bleach as my hair is ombréd and my hair is super dark but hoping to not use a lot. My question is in fading the sapphire, a clarifying shampoo and bleach wash or just the clarifying shampoo/conditioner with the fact that I have been using it for a year? Or is there a color remover you recommend? I don't mind if I have some purple in my ends. Please help Brad!
I have a similar question as well. I was wondering if I needed to do a bleach wash or full on bleaching every time I recolor my hair? I will be using the same colors as before, but the tone of my natural hair is no longer the same level. I hope I'm making sense. I usually do bleach any regrowth, the do a subtle bleach wash on shaft thru to the ends. I feel as though the colors take better when I use some form of bleach just prior, although it is starting to take a toll on my hair ends. I do not want to keep cutting my hair in order to keep it healthy. I do use Oleplex periodically between coloring to minimize the damage. Thank you for the help.
Hi Beautiful! 💜 Since you’ve been rocking Sapphire (and Super Blue before that) for a while, it’ll take some work to fully remove those deep blue tones before transitioning to Garnet. Here’s what I recommend:
1️⃣ Start with a clarifying shampoo – Wash multiple times with a strong clarifying shampoo to fade out as much as possible before doing anything more intense.
2️⃣ Bleach wash (if needed!) – If there’s still a lot of blue hanging on, a diluted bleach wash (bleach + shampoo) can help shift stubborn tones. Since your hair is ombré and previously lightened, go easy to avoid over-processing!
Since blue can be super clingy, Garnet may mix with leftover tones and give you a slightly cooler, deeper result—so just be aware of that! You got this, and I can’t wait to see your new color! ❤️✨
You definitely don’t need to do a full bleach process every time! If you’re sticking with the same colors, just bleach your roots as usual. If your ends are getting too dark, a gentle bleach wash for a few minutes can help lift them—but it doesn’t have to be every time. Over-processing can take a toll, so try spacing out the bleach washes and focus on deep conditioning and strengthening treatments to keep your hair healthy. You got this! ✨💁🏼♂️
