How to Dye Black to Blonde
Many people dream of having blonde hair, whether platinum or dark blonde, but fear the process of going from dark to light at home. Using professional products, it is easy to lighten black hair to a blonde color within a month and still have healthy looking hair. Although best done in steps to avoid damage, it is possible to get even a light blonde from black hair. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Professional bleaching powder
- 40 volume developer
- Blonde hair color
- 20 volume developer
Instructions
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Buy professional level hair lightening products, including bleaching powder and 30 or 40 volume developing cream. Purchase a professional hair color in the blonde shade that you desire to use after bleaching, along with 20 volume developer.
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Mix the bleaching powder and developing cream as per the directions. Stir together until it becomes thick and creamy and then allow it to sit 30 to 60 seconds before applying to your hair.
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Apply the bleach to your hair, starting with tips as they take longest to lighten. Apply bleach to your roots last.
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Leave the bleach on for 30 to 90 minutes; 90 minutes will probably be necessary to get the highest lift from black hair.
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Rinse the bleach from your hair, shampoo and then allow hair to air dry. Your hair will probably be orange to dark yellow in color.
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Wait one to two weeks, deep conditioning two to three times per week while waiting, and re-bleach hair following above directions. Leave the bleach in your hair until your hair reaches a light yellow color.
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Rinse your hair and then shampoo and allow your hair to air dry.
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Mix together the professional hair color with 20 volume developer until creamy. Apply to your hair, starting with the roots.
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Leave the hair color in your hair for the recommended time period, which is typically 30 to 45 minutes.
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Rinse the color from your hair, shampoo and then deep condition. Allow your hair to air dry and then style as usual. Touch up your roots only, along with re-coloring every four to six weeks.
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Tips & Warnings
Deep condition bleached hair on a regular basis, using products that contain keratin to restore your hair to its natural condition as quickly as possible.
Prepare for there to be some damage to your hair. Book a trim or cut for after your second bleaching.
Use leave in conditioner and gloss serum to keep your hair soft and shiny.
Use a plastic cap with heat while bleaching to speed the lightening process.
Avoid bleaching more than once in one day. If your hair is orange in between bleaching and you dislike the color, try using a temporary toner or rinse in color that will wash out by the time you bleach your hair again in one to two weeks.
References
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Comments
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I'm doing this, and so far after one bleaching my hair is a dark orange/brown. This may take a while :(
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man I need to do this :S.
