Start with a purple shampoo

The first thing you’ll want to try is a purple shampoo. Purple shampoos are meant to target brassy blondes and remove any yellow tones, so if you’re looking for a way to get rid of the brassiness in your hair, this might be the solution for you!

Purple shampoos can also help prep your strands for brown dye in two ways: it can add more depth and richness by toning down any remaining blonde; and it can help create an even base color before applying brown dye. Either way, the result is a more natural transition when changing from blonde to brown hair with a box dye like Clairol Nice ‘n Easy Perfectly Natural Salon Results Color Intensity or Garnier Nutrisse Ultra Colored Brown Shades Hair Dye.

Apply a protein-rich mask to your hair before dying

If you have blonde hair and are looking to get rid of it, a good way to make sure that your color lasts is by applying a protein-rich mask before dying.

Before applying the dye, apply the mask or mayonnaise (if you don’t have a protein mask) to your hair and leave it on for up to an hour. This will help strengthen your hair so that when the time comes for your next coloring session, it has more substance and can hold onto its color longer than usual.

Choose a box dye that is one shade darker than you want

The first step is to choose a box dye that is one shade darker than you want. It’s important to remember that if the dye is too light, it won’t do much and you will have pretty much the same color as before.

If you want to be brunette but have blonde hair, go for a dark blonde (not light brown) because this will give your hair more of an effect when bleaching it.

If you want to be brunette with darker hair, just get a box of brown or black dye and mix it with some conditioner in order to dilute the color.

Make sure the box dye has a neutral base (no red or ash)

The first step to getting your hair from blonde to brown is picking the right box dye.

If you want to avoid unwanted red tones or an ashy hue, make sure the box dye has a neutral base—and not just any neutral base, but one that’s devoid of reds, oranges and yellows so that it won’t add those unwanted hues to your hair. Neutral bases come in many forms: blue (the most common), black and purple are examples of dyes with neutral bases that will keep your blonde from turning brassy or purple-y when applied. If you can’t find one at the drugstore near you, ask someone working there if they have any in stock or order them online instead!

Apply the box dye generously to every strand of hair

Now that you’re ready to apply the box dye, make sure you prepare it according to the instructions on the box. You don’t want to skimp on this step because if you do, your hair color could look patchy or uneven when it dries. Next, apply generously and evenly onto every strand of hair. This means going as close to your roots as possible without making yourself look like an Oompa Loompa (unless that’s what you’re going for). Be careful not to miss any spots so that none of your natural blonde comes through once it’s rinsed out! Once everything is completely saturated in color, wrap your hair up in foil and leave it on for 30-45 minutes (or longer depending on how dark/light you want your new ‘do).

Combine dyes if you’re nervous about your results

Combining a box dye with a salon dye can be really helpful if you’re nervous about your results. The key is to choose the right dyes so that they work together.

• If you are just trying to go darker, then don’t do this! The dyes will compete with each other and create an unwanted result.
• Don’t choose a dye that is too dark—you want something similar in tone and shade as your hair color before you started, like medium brown instead of jet black.
• Don’t apply the dye to your scalp if it’s not meant for the scalp (most at-home box dyes aren’t intended for this). If there’s any possibility of getting some on your scalp, wear gloves or wash thoroughly afterward. And avoid contact with clothing until after 24 hours of washing out the product completely from all surfaces where it may have been applied!

If these rules seem too restrictive for you and/or you still want to try experimenting with two different shades or tones in one sitting: just make sure both shades are close enough together so one doesn’t overpower another when mixed together into an unnatural looking shade (for example: olive green vs pink).

Wait until your hair grows out to make another change

If you’re not happy with the results of your box dye and decide to transition to another color, remember that transitioning is best done slowly. Your hair may need time to adjust before it can handle another drastic change. If you love the color but want a different shade of brown or blonde, try adding highlights instead of going all over again. This will give your hair a chance to get used to the new color before asking it for something even more drastic!

You’ve probably noticed by now that I love box dye! It’s quick, easy and inexpensive—but also comes with some downsides (like not being able to target certain areas). For these reasons alone I always recommend trying out a box dye first before making plans for an at-home salon experience—especially if this is going to be your first time doing this on yourself! Once you feel confident in what works best for YOU AND YOUR HAIR then go ahead and schedule an appointment with someone who specializes in salon coloring services like me 🙂

You can go from blonde to brown hair with some good preparation.

There are a few things to consider before you dye your hair from blonde to brown. First, make sure you do a strand test first. This will allow you to see what results you can expect from your current hair color and give you an idea of how dark or light the dye will be once it’s on your head for 20 minutes. Another important thing to remember: Make sure that if the color doesn’t work out, there is enough dye left over in the box so that when combined with another box of dye, it will give you the results that you want (which means buying two boxes of the same shade).

The last piece of advice we have for going from blonde to brown is: Follow instructions! There are some steps and processes involved in achieving different shades of brown, which may include bleaching or adding another box of dye after coloring with a darker shade than desired initially. However, each process has instructions listed on its packaging that describe exactly how long each step should take place and what order they should occur in; following these instructions carefully will ensure smooth sailing through this transition process!