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QuestionHow do I know what shade of blonde to dye my hair?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.Talk to a stylist to see if the shade of blonde you want works well with your skin tone and base hair color. Bring in pictures of hair similar to what you want to get a better visualization.
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QuestionCan you lighten your hair with box color?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.You can only lighten your hair with box color if it hasn't been previously colored. Apply it as you normally would following the instructions on the box.
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QuestionCan you get blonde hair without bleach?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.If you have previously colored hair, you'll need to use bleach to achieve blonde. If you have never colored your hair before you can get up to 4 levels of lift with a "high lift" color. So, you can get to blonde from light brown without bleaching.
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QuestionCan you go from black to blonde?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.Getting from black to blonde may be possible, but it will probably take more than one day. Talk to a colorist to see how your hair history may affect your desired result.
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QuestionCan you go from blonde to brown?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.To dye your hair more than two levels darker, you'll need to first fill in the underlying pigment and then apply the desired color. It's best to have this process done by a professional stylist.
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QuestionWhen going from brown hair (not really dark but not that light either) using the natural bleach to gain slightly blondee hair, how long would this take?Ashley Adams is a Licensed Cosmetologist and Hair Stylist in Illinois. She completed her Cosmetology education at John Amico School of Hair Design in 2016.It depends on the porosity of your hair. You may have to watch the bleach as it processes, to achieve the desired shade of blonde.
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QuestionI have jet black hair and I want it ombre without dyeing it, how can I do this?Ashley Adams is a Licensed Cosmetologist and Hair Stylist in Illinois. She completed her Cosmetology education at John Amico School of Hair Design in 2016.You can use bleach for your hair instead of dye for an ombre look.
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QuestionI want my hair to burn in the sun but not my skin.Community AnswerWear sunscreen any time you go in the sun. This will protect your skin from getting burned, and then you can be in the sun for a while, letting your hair lighten in the sun. By the way, this isn't about "burning" your hair, that would be a disaster.
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QuestionHow do I get a dirty blonde look?Tanisha1Community AnswerThe darker your starting color, the more work it’ll take to achieve a dirty blonde hair color. If you’ve got light brown hair, you may be able to achieve the look at home, but if you’re a darker brunette, it may be a good idea to visit a professional colorist. It could even take multiple sessions to get the color you’re after.
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QuestionCan I use anything other than foil when I dye my hair?Community AnswerPlastic wrap works in a similar manner as foil.
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QuestionWill the third Chamomile Tea method make me blonde or will it just lighten my hair?Community AnswerIt really depends on how light you want your hair to be. If you want to just lighten your hair, don't spray the mixture and sit in the sun as often. If you want to go blonde, try to spray it in the areas you want your hair blonde, and sit in the sun more. Try to do it every day if you want to see faster results.
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QuestionDo I need the toner or can purple shampoo alone work?Community AnswerPurple shampoo can be used as a toner, which gets rid of the nasty orange or dark blonde.
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QuestionIs the last method for permanent lightening, or temporary?Community AnswerHair lightened by the sun is a permanent change, and can only be cut out.
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QuestionDo I have to use chamomile tea, or does regular tea also help?Community AnswerUse chamomile tea. It has specific properties.
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QuestionI have dark brown hair. I want my hair to be golden blonde all over. Do I have to just do high lights first?Community AnswerNo. If you are sure of the color you're choosing, you can dye all your hair at once, and it won't make a difference. You will need to bleach it all before using whatever color toner you're choosing, however.
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QuestionI have naturally dark-medium blonde hair. I bleached my hair 2 months ago and now have an inch or 2 of regrowth. I have a box of pearl blonde dye, do I have to bleach my roots before I dye my hair?Community AnswerIt would be best for all of your hair to be the same color before dyeing, as it will come out uneven otherwise.
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QuestionCan I use arm bleach?Community AnswerIt won't work as well, and some arm bleaches might actually harm your hair. The best solution is to go to a professional.
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QuestionI have honey brown hair or dirty blond. How can I make it lighter slowly without my family noticing?Community AnswerLemon juice really helps. Squeeze the raw lemon over the area you would like to be lightened.
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QuestionI went from dark hair to blonde in a salon. Now my hair is very dry and damaged and I've already cut 3" off. My hair is now brassy. Would blue conditioner help? What can I do?Community AnswerI would suggest (if you haven't already) telling your hairdresser about the problem, he/she may have some suggestions for you.
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QuestionCan I dye light blond over dark brown hair?Community AnswerIf you have dark brown hair, you should bleach it. If you have light brown hair. it should work.
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