Why in the world didn't my hair turn bright orange?

To lollylily101 and breezy07: Well the first time I did it it worked fine, I left it in for the required 20 min. and the second week(w/a new box) it didnt. It was “backtrack” by paul mitchell, and since my mom is a hairstylist, I just had her do it for me. she bought it from ariel because she has a liscense, so she said that it couldnt have been from it being to old.

To denaxx and sarai: Actually, I havn’t done any bleaching yet, only stripping. My mom used to be a hairstylist so she can buy professional products(she still has her liscense) so, I when I do go blonde, I will not use a color(that wouldnt work) I’d use those little packets called… kalaidocolors(bleach).

To in omnia paratus: When you say keep going, do you mean keep going with the stripping? but what if it doesnt work again?(like the second time) And by treatment, do you mean deep conditioner? Thanx 4 the tip about the straightening protection spray, I didnt even know somthing like that existed!! also, the black was dyed that way for 1/2 yr. so light brown is my natural.

Thank you everyone for the answers!!! But theres still some things I dont get! If the stripping thing wont work AGAIN, is my ONLY choice to bleach the dark brown away?(besides letting it grow out, I already know that option)???