Q&A for How to Dye Bleached Hair

When you take a shower, rinse your hair with cool water instead of warm. Then, blot your hair dry with a towel so it doesn't drip.

It is better to wait. Try to wait at least a week, as this will allow the hair's porosity to rebalance and to cuticles to smooth out.

You can, but it may take more than one step. If you are trying to achieve this at home, start by dying hair one or two shades darker and gradually build up the pigment to your desired shade.

Bleached hair can be dyed, but achieving a shiny, even result is challenging. I would recommend having bleached hair professionally dyed if you plan to darken it more than two levels.

Yes, toner can darken hair, but you can minimize this darkening by applying the toner to damp hair and/or diluting it with conditioner.

This can be done if you're opting out of using a toner and want to change the color of your hair completely. I would recommend waiting at least 2 weeks after bleaching to tone, depending upon the integrity of your hair.

If you redye it, choose a more reddish-blond this time (and possibly use a different brand), so there's less of a chance of it turning out green. Also, be sure not to wash your hair for a few days after dyeing to ensure there are no color changes or fading.

Wait until your roots have grown enough so that you can see what your natural color is. After that, it's safest to ask a professional what hair dye you should use to dye your hair to your natural color. Dye your hair (or let a professional do it), and if you managed to get the hair dye right, there is no visible difference between your natural hair color and the dyed part. After that you can just let your hair grow.

Not long at all. It's better to use a toner, which deposits color into your hair if you're trying to cancel out yellows or oranges. If you wash your hair twice a week, the toner will last about 4-6 weeks. Recolor and tone your hair using 10 developer cream to minimize damage. Your hair won't be permanently damaged as long as you are keeping it healthy in between being toned.

Wait at least 3 days (a week is better if you can handle waiting for that long) and give yourself a deep conditioning treatment in between dyes. If you wait a week, do the treatment 2-4 times. The more conditioned, the healthier your hair will be once you dye it.

Go to a Beauty Supply Store and ask there. Be sure you speak with an experienced person or manager.

Yes, but you should wait a few weeks between processes so you don't fry your hair.

I recommend you use ion color from Sally's Beauty Supply. It's amazing and easy. Since your hair is bleached, really any dye will work, though.

Leave it to a professional. Dying ombre hair that has been bleached can be very difficult.

It depends. If it's dark orange and you're dying it light blonde, it may not show up. If it's light orange and you use a darker blonde, it will depend on the undertones of the blonde color. If the undertones are cool, it may turn muddy. If the undertones are warm, it will turn to whatever color the package says, possibly a bit darker.

Yes, you can get your hair bleached later, but inform them that you have had your hair dyed! It is important for them to know so they don't use hydrogen peroxide.