Thank you for the response! In the past, I'm not sure what shampoos I used, but I've recently started using the EcoColors line. Thank you for the direct color deposit shampoo tip as well - any line you recommend? I used to get the color deposit black malva conditioner from Aveda - it definitely seemed to help.

I will do a test strip of the ash med. brown on my hair and will report back. I guess I'll need to wait a couple weeks for this temp color I have on it to wash out first... ah, the joys of hair coloring! haha Thanks! :)