Bad hair day..

So, I had dyed my hair a slightly reddish brown color before school started a month ago (a color I wasn't too thrilled with from the beginning) and I noticed, after my hair had dried from the shower I took earlier, that it was REALLY starting to fade. I mean, I've had this color for a MONTH!! Probably less!! And it's faded so bad already! I don't think you can tell much from the pictures but you can in person. And yes, I am using "color safe" shampoo and conditioner.

I just wanted to know if any of you all have had a terrible experience with hair dye or salon appointment or whatever?

1st pic= New color, 2nd pic = faded.