Q&A for How to Go from Black Hair to Bright Blonde

It's a toner to neutralize the brassy tones in hair after bleaching. It helps make the hair appear more blonde and platinumish rather than orangey or coopery.

No! While all bleach is damaging, household bleach is not meant for hair and will be far more damaging. It's meant for getting rid of stains/cleaning and so is far harsher. Buy the kind that's meant for use on hair and follow with some kind of hair treatment (conditioner, etc).

Dying dark hair lighter colors will not show, but will only tint your hair. Try using bleach for your hair to strip it of color, then you can dye your hair dark golden blonde.

Yes, it's safe, but it's best to wait a few days after you've dyed your hair before bleaching it. Similarly, after bleaching your hair, it's best to wait a few days before dying it again. Let your hair take some time to recover.

Most likely not, it will probably be more of an orange tint. You will probably have to bleach it at least twice.

Use a colour remover/stripper to take out the dye, then use your colour of choice.

After using bleach and coloring it for the first time to get to desired tint of blonde, wait 6 - 9 months. This allows your hair regain strength and durability after going through a dramatic change. After this, anywhere between 3 - 6 months for any other color application, which is standard.

It's permanent until your hair grows out or you dye it back to its original color. You'll have to keep dying it if you want to maintain the color.

When your roots are growing in, it's time to redye. You can just dye the roots if you're happy with the color of the rest of your hair, or redye all of it with the knowledge that your roots will appear a darker blond than the rest. A professional hairdresser can probably give you a more even tone.

It will take 3-4 bleaching sessions before you achieve the color you want. Because you have deposited dark red into your hair, it may take even longer.

If the extensions are natural hair, then you can treat them as you would your own hair. I don't know regarding lightening five levels, but I do know that using 40 vol. peroxide and blue bleaching powder should work. It seems like quite a lot of work, though, so maybe get lighter extensions next time.

No, the only way to get your dark hair substantially lighter is by bleaching.

After you are satisfied with the color of your hair after bleaching, dry your hair and apply toner, which will lift the color a little more, canceling out the orange color in your hair.

If you have all you need, as in the peroxide and bleaching powder, a bowl and color brush, a head cap, and preferably some old towels, then yes. Just allow plenty of time, you cannot rush the process.

Bleaching is the only way. Using 40 volume peroxide and bleaching powder seems more effective than shop-bought packs of lighteners. Schwarzkopf LIVE does a very good extreme lightener if you don't want to mix your own.

Once your hair is washed clear of the bleach, then yes, you can use a colored pot instead of a toner.

If your hair is naturally dark and you are dying your hair lighter, your dark hair will eventually grow out dark. There is nothing you can do about it. You can just dye your roots lighter, when it grows out dark.

If your hair is dyed black, then you need to use a color stripper. But if it's naturally dark, you can just go ahead and bleach.

Give you hair a break for a while. I suggest you use a hair-repairing shampoo and conditioner. Conditioning your hair is essential for it to be healthier and less dry. It is also important to avoid heat products such as flat irons, because they can affect your hair's texture.

Never use bleach that is meant for cleaning or disinfecting on your hair. Even if you water it down, it could really irritate or burn your skin, and it could even burn your hair. Only use bleach that is made specifically for cosmetic use.

You probably need to do another bleaching session, as well as use a toner to make your hair less brassy. If you've already tried that, it's time to visit a professional colorist to see if they can fix things.

If you want to have blonde hair but your hair is black, then you have to use bleach. You'll also likely have to bleach your hair multiple times to get it to be blonde. The first few applications may cause your hair to have an orange tint. But, with proper conditioning and a few bleach treatments, you can turn your hair to a bright blonde color.

No, it will take multiple bleach applications to change your dark hair to blonde. The first 1 or 2 times you bleach it, there may be an orange tint to your hair. Bleach is also harsh on your hair, so it's important that you maintain and moisturize it after each bleaching to prevent it from getting fried. But, after a few applications, you can turn your dark hair to a healthy blonde color.

You can add natural highlights to your hair using lemon juice. Simply apply fresh lemon juice directly to your hair and spend some time out in the sun. The acid in the lemon juice combined with the bright light of the sun will add natural highlight streaks to your hair.

No, it will not. Try peroxide in a spray bottle. Buy the highlight kit with bleach powder and shower cap. 2-4 boxes for thick and long hair. Slather and coat and comb through covering everything.