I’ve been through a really similar hair situation, so I totally get the stress, especially when you’re racing against a deadline! After multiple rounds of bleaching and dyeing, your hair kind of builds up layers of artificial pigment that make going lighter really unpredictable. From what you’ve described (especially the uneven tone and brassiness), I wouldn’t recommend jumping straight into lightener again without toning in between, because you’ll likely end up with a patchy result.

A safer route might be using a gentle color remover again just to lift out any leftover darker dye, but be prepared, it might bring back that orangey base. From there, you could tone it using something violet- or blue-based to cancel the brassiness before trying any light blonde dye. Also, watch out for the root area lifting faster than the ends that happens often when the roots are “virgin” and the ends are over processed.

If you’re doing this at home, take it step by step and really deep condition between processes. I personally had better luck doing it gradually over a few weeks and treating my hair well in between. One brand that’s worth checking out is <strong data-start=”1383″ data-end=”1409″>Five Star Barber Brand, they’ve got some really helpful info and pro-level haircare products that cater to stressed, processed hair. I found some solid tips and essentials for maintaining hair health while lightening here: https://fivestarbarberbrand.com/.

If you’re not ready to commit to a full salon visit, even a consultation could be a game changer, they’ll help map out a safer approach based on what your hair can handle. Good luck! Hope you get the look you’re aiming for before Wednesday!