Comments on: How to Switch From Brunet to Blond Hair

on 7/28/2009 I suggest if you are going from BRUNETTE to Blonde this should only be done at a PROFESSIONAL Salon because over the counter haircolor is all made with the same strength developer and if you are a dark brunette no matter what color blonde you are trying to achieve you will be orange .. so save yourself some time and go to the salon to do this.. because in the end you will end up there anyways spending way more than you would have to begin with..

on 1/16/2009 Great article! For sophiaprent- are you sure you mixed the developer with the bleaching powder or color to activite it. If you did it could be that the mixture dried up (this happened to me before) sometimes you have to add a tiny bit more developer to get it to a creamy consistency so your hair can absorb it.

on 12/16/2008 Hi, I bought some 40 volume (12%)cream peroxyde and left it on for the longest amount of time but it didn't make any change to my hair. I've got light brown hair with highlights and want to get some very very light highlights( almost white) what product should I get because it seems they don't sell stronger ones in shops. Is there an internet site? thanks for your help!

on 4/15/2008 can you just use hair stripper for a color?

on 9/4/2007 I am gray hair and white hair mixed. I dyed it golden brown and would like to go to a ashy blonde. I thought about jus dyeing it. Do you think I should use bleach or jus dye it 3 shades down?

on 9/4/2007 I am gray hair and white hair mixed. I dyed it golden brown and would like to go to a ashy blonde. I thought about jus dyeing it. Do you think I should use bleach or jus dye it 3 shades down?

on 4/16/2007 Use a 30 or even a 40 developer (but be warned the higher the number the better the chances of burning the scalp) Try using your 30 developer with a level 10 base gold 12g blonde die. (ask at sally's they will know what it is-about $5 for the die and $7 for the developer) After placing on strands and what not then do roots. ROOTS LAST! Cover with a plastic bag for about 20 mins. Follow with a pull through. (making sure you got all of your hair and it will help with the natural look of highlights if wanted) Replace cap and set for another 15-20 mins.
Rinse well and use a color treated level condisener. Dry hair and take a look.
It not liked, wait at least 4-5 days before redying....you never know, you just might grow to like it.
Good Luck
Brandon (Pensacola, FL)

on 8/15/2006 Someone from Sally's will let you know if you need to strip your hair first and/or use a filler and also how to mix the hair color. You'll at least need to purchase their recommended blond hair color, 30 developer, a couple bowls, brushes, and a good conditioner - about $30. Ask for gloves and an extra bag to cover your hair with at the counter. Getting highlights to apply after the color (and washing and drying) may be a good idea also so your hair isn't just one solid color.

If your hair has been colored, but you have fresh roots make sure to put your hair color on the bottom part of your hair first, leave on for 15-20 minutes (depending on how dark it is) and then apply it to the roots, cover with a plastic bag or shower cap and leave on for 20-45 minutes. Your roots will absorb the color much faster than your processed hair. Buy too much dye if you have to and drench your hair in color.

If you're making a big change to several shades lighter, wait at least 5 days and wash it a couple times before panicking, attempting to correct it, and making it worse. It may grow on you. If it's still too brassy, dye it again with an ash based blonde and this will neutralize the red. Whatever you do, don't attempt to dye your hair back to brown after you dye it blond- it will turn green.

on 8/13/2006 Pre lighten with bleach, 20 volume (middle part first, ends next and roots last). Then use a pastel violet toner with 5-10 volume peroxide.

on 8/8/2006 Purchase two slightly different shades (both ashy, if you were a brunette, so you don't look too red) of blonde, and apply them liberally with a brush. This will layer the colors and look much more natural than one all-over color.

To save money, head to a local beauty store and purchase the dye bottles (think ashy blondes) separately along with a 30 Developer. It's less expensive, and the staff there will be able to help you out with choosing colors.

on 7/27/2006 L'Oreal Preference has a range of 3 colors for brunettes only. They allow you to go to light golden brown, caramel, and ash light brown! They're called Ultra Lightening. I've tried them, and my dark brown hair turned light brown! Just choose a lighter color on top, if you wish.

on 6/30/2006 When I'm dying my hair from a dark color to blonde, I bundle my hair on top of my head and but a shower cap on. I noticed the color is stronger.

Also, sometimes when your hair is brown it has a reddish tint that you can't really notice until after you dye your hair and you have a really brassy color. To avoid this, use a pale blonde instead of a more golden color. And if you want the golden color, dye it again afterward.