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    Can you dye bleached hair?
    Laura Martin
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.
    Licensed Cosmetologist
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    Yes, but if you dying it more than 2 levels darker you may need to use a filler. Filler is a color that replaces the underlying pigment in the hair. It's different at each level, ranging from golden for light brown to red for dark hair colors.
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    Can toner darken bleached hair?
    Laura Martin
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.
    Licensed Cosmetologist
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    Yes, it can, especially if the hair is very porous. You can reduce the risk of this by applying the toner to damp hair or diluting it by mixing it with conditioner. Always watch it carefully while it's processing.
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    What color can you dye your hair if it's black?
    Laura Martin
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.
    Licensed Cosmetologist
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    If your hair is naturally black you can dye it most colors, though you may not be able to achieve a very pale blonde. If you've dyed it black your options may be limited. Perform a strand test to see what's possible.
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    Can you go from blonde to brown?
    Laura Martin
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.
    Licensed Cosmetologist
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    Yes, but you can't always achieve it in one step. You may have to use a color filler or darken slowly, a few shades at a time.
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    How can I get my bleached hair back to a natural color?
    Karen Leight
    Hair Color Specialist
    Karen Leight is a Professional Hair Stylist and the Owner of Karen Renee Hair, a private salon suite inside the Salon Republic Hollywood in Los Angeles, California. With over 12 years of experience, Karen is a licensed cosmetologist specializing in hair color, balayage technique, and women’s and men’s precision haircuts.
    Hair Color Specialist
    Expert Answer
    First, you'll need to add a filler color. This will prevent your hair from absorbing too much dye or turning a strange color. Once you add the filler you can dye it the color you want.
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    My hair is a more natural blonde that's not golden, bleached, or dirty blonde. Should my red filler be a little less prominent and/or should my shade selection be a little more precise?
    Community Answer
    Your red filler should be a little less prominent. Your shade selection doesn't need to be more precise.
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    My hair is naturally darkish brown (bleached once), but I want to know if the bleach will just grow out, and how long will I have to wait for it to become its natural brown again?
    Belle K.
    Top Answerer
    Hair grows remarkably slowly, but you will grow about 6 inches of hair each year, so it depends on how much hair you bleached.
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    I have blonde highlights. Can I use box dye to dye them back to medium brown?
    Belle K.
    Top Answerer
    Yes, you would dye them like you would dye normal hair. Just make sure not to mix it with the non-blonde parts, as it could change the color of the hair there.
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    My hair was a mid-brown color and, as I wanted to go lighter, I bleached it and have now got almost white roots and patchy yellow and orange on the rest. I would like to go back a light golden brown. What can I do?
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    First you're going to have to grow out your roots at least 4 - 5 inches. Then you can go to the salon and they'll be able to see your natural color and dye it all.
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