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Dying Black Hair Blonde at Home
Think twice before you begin to dye your black hair blonde. You can always dye back to your natural color, but that would be putting your hair through a lot of trauma and harsh chemicals. And we are trying to minimize your expenditure and not increase them with the experiment. Read more on blonde hair colors.
Step 1: The first step will be to purchase a good leave-in conditioner and use it with your usual hair care regiment. You will need to start taking care of you hair before dying black hair blonde. Plus, you do want to do absolutely anything to minimize the breakage or dryness of hair. Read more on dry hair.
Step 2: Purchase the highlight kit, the lightest one that you can lay your hands on (except for the platinum blonde color). The lightening solution will be absorbed through the dye and visibly lighten your hair. Follow the instructions provided on the box accurately. Perhaps in the first try, your black hair might not turn blonde completely. The lightening solution will gradually transform them to the color mentioned on the box.
Step 3: If you have dyed your hair before, then the color will have to go through layers of the previous colors. Make sure you purchase the hair color from a trusted manufacturer. Leave the solution in your hair for the entire time mentioned (even when you feel that your hair is lighter than expected). The reason for the light shade might be the look of the mixture, and your hair may not be as light.
Tips on Dying Black Hair Blonde
- With no restraints on your hair type, avoid shampooing at least 12 hours before and after dyeing your hair. This practice will yield the best color results. Read more on choosing the right hair color.
- After shampooing, don't flip your hair as the water beads will leave colored spots everywhere.
- Place some cotton balls over your ears and a cloth on your hairline while applying the color. This will help you in cleaning off the dye quickly.
- If you or your friend is helping you apply the color, wipe off any dye that might have gotten on the arms, legs, or anywhere else.
- Keep couple of clothes soaked in warm water next to you to wipe off the excess dye; one for your face and the other for the items around you.
- Make sure you're wearing your old clothes; moreover, wear a button-down shirt, so that you can take it off easily before washing the hair. Read more on hair dyeing tips.
- If you have long hair, beyond shoulder length, purchase an extra box just in case.