Why it’s important to build a better relationship with your colorist.

If you’re intent on going from brunette to blonde, then I highly recommend that you build a better relationship with your colorist and communicate with them as much as possible.

The colorist should know what kind of hair you have, where the light and dark parts are, how thick your hair is, what products you use, etc.

It’s ok to change colorists if they don’t seem like they’re doing their job right or if they don’t listen to what you want done. Ask friends/family for recommendations! You’ll save yourself from looking like a hot mess in no time!

How much hair color should really cost.

Hair color is an investment. It is best to choose a stylist who you can trust, who has a good eye for color and knows how to execute the look you want. Don’t go into the process blindly; learn as much as you can about hair color and what your options are before making a choice.

You should expect to pay around $200-$300 per session for bleach blonde highlights if done at a salon by a professional stylist. This does not include any other services such as cut or style which will be added on top of that price tag if desired.

Why highlights can be hellish.

Highlights, like any other color service, are costly and difficult to maintain. This is especially true if you have naturally brunette hair. A highlight specialist is going to have to spend much more time working on your hair and using the right products than they would with a single-process color treatment. Because of this extra work, highlights are more expensive than a single process.

Highlighting does increase the risk of damage and unnatural looking results if not done correctly. The main thing that should be considered when selecting a colorist for highlights is their experience and knowledge in creating beautiful highlights for dark brown/black/blonde hair types versus lighter base colors like blonde or reds (where less maintenance will be needed).

The reason some people don’t care for highlights is because it makes their natural hair look “too light”, especially if there isn’t enough contrast between their roots and new growth. If you’re one of those people who feels like this might happen to them after consulting with your stylist about which type of highlighting method would work best based on your current color scheme (and budget), then I’d suggest trying out just one thing at first: A test strand!

How to maintain your color post salon.

• Sulfate free shampoo
• Cool rinse after washing your hair
• Hair mask to maintain moisture
• Leave-in conditioner (I use the one from Aveda) and this one from Bumble & Bumble works great too!
• Wear a hat when exposed to sun/heat styling tools/blow dryer

Do you want to be blond?

As a brunette, you’re used to having hair that’s a medium brown or deeper. You’ve probably never had blonde hair before, so it can be hard to imagine what that would look like on you. Some people envision themselves as being much lighter than they actually are, while others seem perfectly happy with their natural shade.

If you’re not sure if blond is right for you, try these tips:

• Medium shades are the most flattering for any skin tone and eye color combination (they tend not to wash out). However, it’s important to remember that everyone has different preferences when it comes to color—what works for one person might not work for another!
• Don’t go too light; the lighter your shade of blonde is compared with your current dark base coloring, the more likely it will fade further over time (and trust me: no one wants this). I recommend going no lighter than two shades darker than what your natural roots are; otherwise there’s a chance that every time someone looks at them they’ll see how old/young/tired/nervous/etc. you look instead of just noticing how pretty your hair color is!

Brunettes don’t have to go blonde, but if they do, its important to take the proper steps for hair and skin health.

• Color-safe shampoo and conditioner
• A hat when you go outside
• Protect your skin! Use a daily moisturizer with SPF, and apply it every day to keep your skin looking good. If you have dry skin, use something richer like a night cream or eye cream too.
• Use a weekly hair mask to keep your scalp healthy and prevent breakage from bleaching or dyeing your hair.
• Use root concealer (optional) if you want to cover up the roots of your new blonde hair, since the roots will be darker than the rest of the strands due to previous dye jobs.