It is much easier for fair-haired beauties to change their hair tone than dark-haired ones. They don't have to go through the process of bleaching their curls, which dries them out as much as regular coloring. Brunettes who want to dye their hair brown, you need to perform a number of actions.
First of all, it is worth considering that at home you will not be able to achieve the same effect that coloring at a hairdresser will give you. A specialist will be able to select the necessary products to ensure that the color is applied evenly along the entire length, and also so that it looks natural and the hair does not lose its vibrant shine. A professional will also be able to give advice on the tone that suits you, and correct mistakes if the result does not satisfy you. However, the service of a hairdresser will cost you more than painting it yourself. If you still can’t find the opportunity to visit a hairdresser or simply don’t want to spend money on one, then purchase hair lightener and dye of the desired shade at any professional store. Do not use peroxide, as it causes your hair to dry out very much and become like a washcloth, making it almost impossible to restore its healthy appearance. And in general, in any case, your curls will be very damaged, but with the help of all kinds of oils and masks, their condition can be improved for the better. Before using any coloring/lightening products, you must undergo a skin sensitivity test. This is done very simply and does not take much time. Apply the paint to the area of skin behind the ear or on the wrist and wait 30-40 minutes. If during this time no allergic reactions have occurred to your skin - no irritation, pronounced redness, etc. - you can start coloring your hair. Wear cellophane gloves (usually the ones that come with the dye) and cover your shoulders with an old towel to avoid staining your clothing or skin while bleaching. If you can’t find a towel, then simply wear worn-out clothes that you don’t mind ruining. Follow the instructions that came with your product when diluting the bleach in a container or container. Apply it to your hair from roots to ends, paying special attention to the occipital and temporal areas. Leave the product on for the time indicated in the instructions (usually no more than 40 minutes), and then rinse with warm water.
A month after painting, repeat the procedure if you do not want a sharp boundary between the black roots and brown hair. Good luck with your new look!
If your hair is dyed black, only bleaching with powder (blondoran). There are no other ways.
You can't get out of black with a wash or simple coloring. I'll explain why:
Wash
The wash will only help if you want to turn black hair into chocolate hair. But not blond, and definitely not blond. Smyka washes out black dye from hair without harming it (contrary to the belief that it spoils hair). In most cases, after washing, the hair acquires a bright red tint due to the fact that the dye is washed off, and the hair contains a lot of its own red pigment. BUT the remover can be used as the first stage of lightening - to wash off the paint. Then you still need to bleach with powder.
Dye
The dye cannot lighten dark-colored hair. She only adds a new color pigment to the hair, but cannot remove the old one, that is, lighten it. And when you color yours dark hair light paint - they remain dark, because the dark dye is still in my hair. Dye can only lighten natural, undyed hair, and even then not much.
If you ask a master to turn black hair into light brown or blonde, he can only offer powder bleaching to remove pigment from the hair. Most often, you have to do 2 bleachings so that there is no pigment left in the hair. And only then can you dye your hair the color you want.
My natural color fair-haired The hair is naturally weak, the hairdresser assessed its condition as unsatisfactory and warned that it might not withstand it.
Stage 1. To wash the black pigment out of my hair, the hairdresser told me to wash my hair with anti-dandruff shampoo (for example, Nizoral) for a week. It strips the dye out of your hair a lot. Although you can do a wash.
Stage 2. Then the hairdresser bleached all my hair using bleach powder mixed with 1.9% developer. She wrapped each strand in foil. After bleaching my hair was orange 
The powder and oxidizer were professional L"Oreal without ammonia.
Bleaching powder (blondor) can be mixed with oxidizing agents from 1.9% to 12%.
If the percentage is large (9 or 12%), the hair bleaches faster and stronger, but at the same time it burns and deteriorates, plus it turns out more yellow.
If the percentage is small (1.9% or 3%), the hair is bleached less and longer, but does not “burn” and is not severely damaged, plus very little yellowness is obtained.
Since my master took the smallest percentage, she wrapped each strand in foil to make the process go faster.
This is exactly what it is professionalism of the master: take a minimal % of oxidizing agent and keep it on your hair longer to get a light shade with minimal reddishness.
Only in this way - by bleaching - can you achieve lightening by 5 or more tones. A simple wash cannot do this.
Stage 3. They applied blonder (bleaching powder) to my hair again, mixed
with oxidizing agent 1.3%. The master again used foil on each strand. The hair turned out light yellow.
Stage 4. I was dyed purple-ash blonde. Due to the purple color, the hair turned from yellow to ash-white.
It is very important that the paint is professional. The mass market in 50% of cases gives the wrong color at all.
Dyeing or tinting is necessary after any bleaching. All color pigments are washed out of the hair, the scales are open and it is “empty”, easily breaks and falls off. Tinting or dyeing fills the hair with pigment and covers the scales.
Tinting is the same as painting, but the paint contains no ammonia and is mixed with the lowest percentage of oxide 1.9%. That is hair once again not damaged by ammonia and high%, which is very important after bleaching.
All stages (except the first) were done in a row, in total it took 6 hours
My before and after photos 
AFTER the transition to blonde, the condition of the hair is 3 minus, and only professional products. At a minimum, this is a restorative mask (from 600 rubles to 1500 rubles), silicone oil/serum for ends that will constantly split (from 700 to 1500 rubles) - it “seals” split ends. When straightening hair with an iron without professional thermal protection (from 700 rubles and above), the hair will simply fall off after a couple of months. I already wrote a post about my departure.
You will be able to relax a little in a year or two, when your bleached hair has grown back twice and is cut off.
Do you dream of a radical change in your image, but are you afraid of getting an ugly result? Today we will tell you how to dye hair from dark to light, and also give some important advice, with the help of which you can easily cope with the task.
Popular transformation methods
Today, there are several ways in which you can change your hair color from brunette to blonde. Let's look at each of them.
Method 1. Lightening
If you decide to say goodbye to dark strands forever, try the gradual lightening procedure, the essence of which is the gradual application of a special lightener to your hair (allows you to lighten by 11 tones). This method is very harsh, so it is not suitable for those with thin and damaged hair. And for other girls, it’s also better to choose the softest possible composition - it preserves the structure and natural shine of the hair.
The gradual lightening procedure takes quite a long time - from one to several months. There is no way to speed up the process! The fact is that improper use of lightening products can greatly harm the condition of the hair and turn it into straw with split ends. To protect yourself from such troubles, select a lightener based on the type of strands, their structure and shade.
Advice! If you are in doubt about your choice, seek advice from a specialist. The procedure itself is also best done in a salon. And one more thing - some ladies continue to lighten their hair with hydrogen peroxide, but this is absolutely forbidden!
It should also be noted that there are compositions on sale with which you can radically change your image in just 2 sessions. However, such products are incredibly aggressive - they will greatly dry out and literally burn the strands. This option can only be used to lighten the ends (for example, for ombre). As a last resort, they can always be cut off.
Method 2. Highlighting
To dye strands from dark to light, you can do highlighting. This perfect way hair lightening - it occurs gradually, does not harm the structure of the strands, and therefore can safely be called safe. After completing 2-3 sessions, you can apply any of the blonde shades.
Highlighting can be done both in a professional salon and at home - another important plus. For this you will need paint desired color, clarifier, brush, foil or a special cap with holes, a container for mixing the composition and a cape. If desired, you can use ready-made set for highlighting (they are often found in the L'Oreal line). And now the main secret - during each subsequent procedure, try to capture as many dark strands as possible. This will allow you to gradually lighten your entire hair and then tint it to the desired shade.
Important! Remember, the highlighting procedure cannot be carried out more than once a month.
Method 3. Coloring
Lightening dark hair can also be done using special dye. This transformation should also be carried out in stages, using a lighter shade each time. To turn into a blonde, it is enough to spend about 5 sessions. You can do this procedure not only in the salon, but also with your own hands. Both durable ammonia paints and gentle mousses are suitable for painting.
Method 4. Washing or pickling
Another popular way to transition from a dark shade to a light one is decapitation - a special procedure during which the artificial dye is washed out of the hair. True, voids form in its place, so the hair looks thin and weak. Correct care with the help of restorative and nourishing cosmetics can correct these nuances.
The wash is very effective, since in one session you can immediately lighten by 3-4 shades. Then the strands can be dyed with any blonde dye - the paint will lie evenly and give a very stylish tone.
Important! The remover will be useless for henna, basma and other plant components. All you have to do is wait for the strands to grow! It should also be noted that in some cases, along with the artificial pigment, the natural pigment is also washed off. As a result, the hair becomes lifeless and completely colorless.
Can I use the remover myself? Of course you can. You can use both industrial and home remedies - beer, vegetable oil, kefir, chamomile or laundry soap. They can be used as masks and rinses. Here are just a few recipes.
Tips on how to pick up dark hair color:
Recipe No. 1. Chamomile
- Pour 200 ml of boiling water over 150 grams of dried chamomile flowers.
- Leave covered for 2 hours.
- Filter.
- Add 60 grams of glycerin.
- Soak your hair in this mixture.
- Build an insulating cap.
- Wait 2-3 hours and rinse your strands with warm running water.
Recipe No. 2. Kefir
- Mix 1 liter of fat kefir with 1 tbsp. l. vegetable oil (olive, sunflower or burdock).
- Add 1 tbsp. l. salt.
- Mix well and apply to strands.
- Build an insulating cap.
- Wait about an hour.
- Wash your hair with shampoo.
- Repeat no more than 2 times a day for several months.
Recipe No. 3. Soda
- Mix 10 tbsp. l. soda with 1 glass of warm water.
- Mix well.
- Add 1 tsp. salt.
- Lubricate your hair with this paste.
- Wait at least an hour.
- Rinse off with running water.
Recipe No. 4. Lemon juice
- Combine 2 eggs with 100 ml of fat kefir.
- Add 2 tbsp. l. lemon juice, 1 tsp. shampoo and 4 tbsp. l. vodka.
- Mix well.
- Apply the composition along the entire length.
- Build an insulating cap.
- Leave it on all night, and in the morning rinse with running water and shampoo.
Recipe No. 5. Clay
- Mix 40 gr. pink clay with 200 ml of kefir. If your hair is dry, replace the clay with the same amount of yeast.
- Apply for 20 minutes.
- Rinse off with water and shampoo.
- Repeat every day for a week.
Important! Store-bought removers contain a number of dangerous and aggressive substances that harm the strands and destroy the structure. That is why when using them you must strictly adhere to the instructions. Regarding folk remedies, they have a longer lasting effect. In this case, the lightening process takes from 1 to 1.5 months. But after using them, the hair also becomes stronger, smoother and silkier.
This is important to know!
Method 5. Growing hair
If you have iron patience and are not in a hurry, try growing your natural hair color. Of course, this method only works on blonde hair, once painted in a dark shade. It is also the longest (takes a couple of years), but also the safest.
Advice! To speed up the process, regularly use simple home remedies (red pepper, black bread, sour cream, natural honey, etc.). They not only stimulate hair growth, but also significantly improve their condition. It wouldn’t hurt to take a course of special vitamins and trim your dyed ends once a month.
Method 6. Interesting painting
Those with naturally dark hair are incredibly lucky - you can easily get a very fashionable dye job where the roots are dark and the hair is light. It's called regrown blonde. This technique has many advantages, but the main thing is that it does not affect the roots and does not require regular visits to the salon. In addition, with its help you risk being considered the most fashionable and beautiful.
For those who have decided to turn from a brunette to a blonde, we advise you to take note of a few important tips.
Tip 1. Don’t rush into the result - this is a huge stress for the health of your hair. The optimal number of procedures for painting in a light tone is no more than 5 sessions.
Tip 2. Have your hair dyed, washed or lightened only by good professionals.
Tip 3. Hair dyeing should be done with high-quality products from trusted manufacturers. When purchasing, which is best made in specialized stores, do not forget to check the expiration date. But cheap brands should be completely excluded. Believe me, after using them you will spend a lot more money on restoring your hair structure.
Tip 4. Pay attention to the composition of the dye you choose. It is desirable that it includes extracts of medicinal plants, natural oils, UV filters and other useful components. The percentage of oxidizing agent contained in the paint is also important - the higher it is, the greater the likelihood that you will get the desired shade.
Tip 5. Before dyeing dark hair with light-colored dye, it is necessary to carry out a bleaching procedure. Otherwise, the paint will either not take up or will form unsightly spots. For lightening, powder, oil or creamy formulations are used. The last two contain special substances that enhance the effect of the oxidizing agent several times. But when using powder products, there is a high risk of burning the scalp.
Tip 6. Before using any cosmetic products, you should test for an allergic reaction. To do this, apply a small amount of the prepared composition to the skin of the wrist or elbow, wait 15 minutes and check the result. If burning, irritation or redness appears during this time, discard this product.
Tip 7. Having dyed your hair in light colors, be sure to buy shampoo, mask and conditioner for blonde hair. They contain special ingredients that protect the color from fading and fading.
Tip 8. Don’t forget to regularly color the growing roots (if the technology does not provide for the opposite effect).
Tip 9. To maintain the purity and brightness of the shade, periodically tint the strands with a silver or purple tonic.
Tip 10. When choosing a paint color, remember that it should be combined with your natural color type. The contrast between the hair and the shade of the eyes and skin looks simply terrible!
Important! After dyeing your hair from dark to light, take care proper care for hair. Industrial and home-made masks will help you with this.
The first detail I want to note is the wash was not done to me, and to my friend . Well, I did it myself.
Well, as usual, a backstory.... store-bought paint from a supermarket, chestnut color - in fact it turns out completely black and only in the light are some nuances of chestnut visible. My friend was dissatisfied, so it was decided to do a wash and get a dark blond color.
Before this, I read a lot of reviews, forums, it’s scary.... not my hair after all. But after collecting the material, spending an evening on it, carefully studying the instructions and stocking up on a small number of tools, I decided that I could handle it.
The wash costs 350 rubles , the set contains 3 vials (reducing agent, catalyst and neutralizer). For a length of 50 cm, 1.5 washes were enough. Those. Once they smeared the entire length from the head to the roots, the second time they washed off some areas and ends again. So plan better. The only thing left is the neutralizer - half a tube. Time taken - 5 hours.
- The first thing to do is go to a well-ventilated room. The window in my room was open throughout the entire procedure. They say that the remover smells like rotten eggs and other nonsense. No to me. It smells like a Soviet hair salon, like some kind of chemical. But here’s who associates it with what. Still, the smell is quite pungent and hits the nose.
- You need to work with gloves.
- Shampoo deep cleaning required! Our final result largely depends on this. Therefore, this point should not be ignored. It washes away the remaining pigment in the hair. We used Estel
After deep cleaning shampoo, use balm. Take something more nutritious. Hair is still vulnerable after stress and is now easily vulnerable.
- You can dye your hair after waiting 40 minutes How to choose a dye? You need to take 1 tone lighter than you want to get. Those. for example, we want 5\71, so we take 6\71. And you also need to take more oxide, instead of 3% you need 6%. We took an ash-brown shade to drown out the red in the hair and get a more pleasant color. You can look at the color neutralization circle and, based on what shade came out, choose a tone. We took Estel Essex 6\71 dark blond brown-ash paint, 2 packs and 2 oxides 6%. Why I like Essex paints dark shades that they have a rich palette for every taste. The paint mixture turned out ash-violet, very beautiful.
We let the paint sit for 25 minutes. This was enough to get a result that suited both of us. As usual, after dyeing we use shampoo to stabilize the color and apply the mask thickly to all hair, leave for 10 minutes. Next, moisturize spray on wet hair, oil leave-in on ends and brush drying.
RESULT:
There is no blackness. The color turned out exactly as in the palette. The client, as they say, is satisfied.
▽ My impressions: ▽
Honestly, with my hand on my heart, I’m telling you that the quality of my hair has not gotten much worse. Still, the hair survived the stress, the hairs sticking out along the length became more visible, but this is all easily solved! Care, care and more care! + haircut. After rinsing, it is better to use a nourishing shampoo, do masks and some restorative spa treatments. Ampoules work well too. Washing is not hair lightening! It’s worth remembering this, I know from myself what my hair looks like after lightening powder. Therefore, many girls who were black and wanted blonde, do a wash + lighten it to the desired shade, they say that it is the wash that is to blame. The wash only removes the artificial pigment from the hair; it will not make you blonde if your natural color is light brown.
Light hair color always attracts attention. It gives young girls a romantic and slightly mysterious image, while it makes older women look younger. An unmistakable solution is to dye your hair light brown, especially when the original color of the curls is close to it. Unlike more aggressive hair dyes in cool shades, light brown hair dyes have no absolute “contraindications.”
More details about all the features of light brown hair, a review of suitable dyes and recommendations from experts are given in our article.
Features of light brown color
Usually associations with this color arise only for light colors. But the color palette also includes quite dark tones, for example, dark blond, which is more suitable for brown-haired people. Thus, you can modify your image in the widest range.
It will be much more difficult to dye initially dark hair to a light brown color, but it is quite possible to lighten your hair by two or three tones without damaging your hair.
A characteristic feature of the light brown color scheme is its naturalness.
In order to turn into a blonde from a burning brunette, using light brown hair dye will not be enough. Typically, professionals use preliminary hair bleaching, after which the chosen shade can be used. Of course, such manipulations are extremely harmful to the curls, and the result will last no more than two to three weeks, after which the regrown roots will give out the natural hair color. The colors of the light brown palette are not so intense, so without preliminary bleaching, the strands will only lighten by one or two shades at a time.
Shades
- Ash is now at the peak of popularity, but it is better to choose it for girls with a “winter” skin color type.
- undeservedly classified as red tones, but its shades vary in the most incredible combinations.
- Depending on the intensity, brown-copper hair color can be confused with brown hair.
- shimmer with cheerful sunlight.
- Wheat or linen tones can also be achieved using light brown tones.
- Suitable for almost everyone, so its popularity is not surprising.
- Pearl and mother-of-pearl tones are perfect for light curls.
The optimal result is obtained by using paint two to three shades lighter than the natural color. This way you can simultaneously lighten the strands and not cause significant damage with a strong impact.
The second and no less tempting option is to perform highlighting on separate strands or combine the right shades and do hair coloring. Of course, it is better to go perform such procedures in beauty salons, not at home. At the same time, some fashionistas have successfully mastered such techniques and do an excellent job on their own, the main thing is to choose the right one. If you are not so successful at performing such manipulations, it is better to use the services of professionals.
Many women use henna as part of homemade hair masks, and also use it for coloring. And you can dye your hair after henna with regular dye, how to do it correctly and without consequences, our
Who is this palette suitable for?
As mentioned earlier, the palette of light brown colors is quite diverse, but usually preference is given to a light brown shade. It is as close as possible to blonde and can often replace it. Unlike the above color, it looks absolutely natural and is perfect for different types appearance.
It is best to dye in light brown colors for natural blondes who want to emphasize or even out the natural tone of their strands. It matches light gray and blue eyes. For this purpose, there are many attractive shades presented in the modern range of coloring products. Unlike the previously “traditional” hydroperite, such dyes are not so destructive to the hair and do not give unnatural whiteness or poisonous yellow tints.
It is advisable to use copper-brown tones for fair-skinned beauties. You will find them in. If, in addition, nature has endowed you with green eyes, then this shade will definitely suit you.
There is a less bright range with vaguely defined golden sparkles in color.
Dark brown looks simply incredible and will suit any type of girl. offers a wide palette of different shades. The only caution is if you are overly tanned or have too dark a skin color to prevent your hair from looking unnatural.
Medium brown tone is now considered the most popular. It represents a reasonable compromise between a blonde and a brown-haired woman and helps you change your image without drastic nuances. At the same time, it looks very noble and stylish. will help you choose a shade.
Naturalness is back in fashion. This is why color has become so popular.
The best paints
Leading companies present a huge range of light brown hair dyes. The existing shades of this range are presented above, and specific options will depend on the imagination and capabilities of cosmetic companies.
Light brown color palette:
- Professional paint "Estelle" provides an excellent opportunity to choose the right one light brown shade. The color gradation is extremely wide and has more than 20 suitable tone classifications.
- The popular one also does not lag behind in the variety of light brown shades. The creamy consistency makes application convenient and coloring is uniform.
- considered one of the most gentle paints. The natural oils included in the composition provide gentle care even with lightening.
The average price for paint is 350 rubles.
- has long become a kind of model of stable good result and affordable cost. In addition, this manufacturer’s palette includes an incredible selection of light shades.
The color palette may vary depending on the manufacturer. In any case, in the product line of any cosmetic company there will be interesting offers that can change your hair color to the desired one.
Home dyeing algorithm:
- Preliminary preparation includes the selection of everything necessary: a comb with wide teeth, a protective cape for the shoulders, a brush for uniform application. It is also necessary to prepare a glass or ceramic container. Metal objects should not be used so as not to cause chemical reaction with a coloring composition. Prepare the mixture according to the instructions on the package.
- There is no need to specially wash your hair beforehand, but it is also not recommended to apply dye to strands that are too dirty. Previously, paints had a more aggressive composition, and unwashed hair was considered a prerequisite. Now many manufacturers produce special ammonia-free dyes, which, on the contrary, cannot provide a 100% guarantee of uniform coloring when applied to dirty hair.
It is necessary to apply the paint in the direction from the back of the head, evenly treating all strands. At the end, distribute the remaining paint throughout the head, massaging the hair.
- Cover your head with a plastic cap or bag and insulate it with a towel. It is necessary to maintain the time specified in the instructions.
- Rinse the dye from your hair using shampoo, then apply the balm, which is usually included in the kit.
- After dyeing, it is advisable to use special cosmetics for colored hair, nourishing masks and thermal protective compounds.
- Additional lightening is provided by homemade rinses with infusion of chamomile, a weak solution of lemon juice or vinegar.
About beneficial properties colorless hair dye read.
Video for you: results of painting with Loreal Glam Lights paint
is an innovative product that makes it possible to provide gentle care for damaged and unhealthy hair. It is enough to apply the composition several times, and the effect is guaranteed.
