Q&A for How to Get Blonde Hair from Dark Brown

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

You can use bleach for your hair instead of dye for an ombre look.

Wear 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.

The 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.

Plastic wrap works in a similar manner as foil.

It 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.

Purple shampoo can be used as a toner, which gets rid of the nasty orange or dark blonde.

Hair lightened by the sun is a permanent change, and can only be cut out.

Use chamomile tea. It has specific properties.

No. 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.

It would be best for all of your hair to be the same color before dyeing, as it will come out uneven otherwise.

It won't work as well, and some arm bleaches might actually harm your hair. The best solution is to go to a professional.

Lemon juice really helps. Squeeze the raw lemon over the area you would like to be lightened.

I would suggest (if you haven't already) telling your hairdresser about the problem, he/she may have some suggestions for you.

If you have dark brown hair, you should bleach it. If you have light brown hair. it should work.