How to Dye Your Hair Light Blonde at Home
A professional looking hair color treatment can be achieved at home instead of a beauty salon, and for a fraction of the cost. If your hair is naturally dark or gray, a high-volume developer can lighten your hair. There are many shades of blonde to choose from to instantly change your appearance. Dying your hair from its natural color to light blonde can be easily accomplished with a box of light blonde hair dye. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Box of blonde hair dye
- Rubber gloves
- Mirror
- Highlighting brush
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Towels
Instructions
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Trim, wash and condition your hair the day before dying it. Avoid or limit the amount of styling products you put on your hair. It is necessary the hair and scalp is clean, prior to dying the hair.
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Remove any tangles from your hair prior to beginning. Part your hair into four sections, use hair clips to keep unused portions of the hair out of the way.
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Put on rubber gloves prior to mixing the hair dye. Mix the color and peroxide in a pointed-tip applicator bottle. Shake the bottle well to blend the mixtures. If your hair is a darker color or gray use a higher-volume peroxide to lift the hair several shades. The peroxide can be found at any beauty supply store.
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Apply the mixture to the roots of your hair in the unused section using a highlighter brush. Continue to do this for the remaining three sections. The roots of the hair are usually the darkest part of the hair. After applying the mixture to the roots, use the remaining mixture on the length of the hair. Read the manufacturer's instructions for the length of time the dye should be left on the hair.
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Rinse your hair with lukewarm water until the water runs clear. Use shampoo to remove any dye residues from your scalp and condition your hair.
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Tips & Warnings
Touch up your roots as needed. There is no need to always pull the dye throughout the entire hair shaft every time.
Always wear gloves when handling hair dye.
