HAIR QUESTION ▪️ Years of using black box dye ▪️ Wanting to grow out my natural hair colour…. Advice please 😬

I’ve been using black box dye on my hair every 3 months for the past few years… bad I know 😐 I’ve started getting grey hairs and decided it will blend easier with my natural hair colour. So I’ve decided to grow out my natural roots.

I think my natural colour is a level 6 or 7… please correct me if I’m wrong!! I’m just guessing.

About a week ago I used a hair colour remover, it didn’t fade any of my black.. all it did it make a red band in my hair next to my regrowth.

My hairdresser has suggested we did a balayage to lighten the ends but keep the root. Would this be a good idea? Any advice is appreciated! Or any opinions. Thanks 😊