How To Dye Your Hair Blonde Without Damaging Your Hair
1. Do your research.
Before you begin, do your research. There are many different types of blonde hair color options available at the drugstore and salon, so it’s important to know what kind of look you’re going for. For example:
- If you want to go from brunette to light brown with highlights, then choose a color that’s one level lighter than your natural shade (for example: brunette becomes dark brown on medium skin tones).
- If you want to go from dark brown with subtle highlights to platinum blonde, then use a bleach that has an ash-toned base with gold or copper undertones (like this one).
- If you have naturally light brown hair and want an icy platinum look without bleaching, try using this “salt” dye while following the instructions below!
2. Ask a professional if you should go lighter.
If you’re not sure if your hair is suited to bleaching, ask a professional. Experienced stylists can advise you on whether or not going lighter will work with your facial features, hair texture and volume. They can also advise how light you should go and what products are best for you.
3. Use the right products and tools for the job.
- Use the right products and tools for the job.
Make sure you have everything you need to dye your hair, including:
- The dye kit itself (not just the box)
- A plastic applicator brush, which will help you get even coverage all over your head
- Latex or vinyl gloves, to protect your hands from color stains
- Developer, which keeps the chemical reaction going so you can use all of your dyes effectively
- Toner that helps balance out any unwanted brassy hues or orange tones in blonde hair
4. Avoid chemical treatments.
Now that you’ve got your hair down to the right shade of blonde, it’s time to protect it. The most important thing you can do is avoid chemical processes such as bleaching. Bleaching is one of the worst things you can do to your hair as it damages the cuticle layer and breaks bonds in your strands. It also makes your hair dry out and become brittle.
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5. Don’t wait too long between salon trips.
You need to stop stressing about the time between salon trips. Sure, it’s best to wait as long as possible between dye jobs so that your hair has time to heal from the last one. But if you’re really worried about damage, don’t worry so much about waiting too long in between salon visits—instead, focus on not getting your hair dyed too often.
If you’re using a boxed dye at home, it can be hard to get the color to stick with just one application (even if you follow all of our tips above). If this is something that concerns you and makes sense for your lifestyle then consider trying a semi-permanent or demi-permanent dye instead. These products will gradually fade over time without damaging your locks and make styling less challenging since they don’t require weekly touch ups like traditional box color does.
You can dye your hair blonde without hurting it, as long as you do it right!
You can dye your hair blonde without hurting it, as long as you do it right!
But first, let’s talk about why you should be careful when dying your hair.
When you choose to go from dark brown to a light blonde shade, there are a lot of different things that can go wrong. Here are some of the most common ways to damage your hair:
- Using too much bleach. This is one of the easiest ways to damage your locks if you’re not careful about it. The more bleach used on an individual strand of hair, the greater chance there is for breakage and split ends (not good!). It’s always better to start out with less product and add more later if needed than use too much at once in order for results at home!
- Not using proper products after bleaching or coloring treatments such as conditioners or masks meant specifically designed for colored/treated tresses; these products will help keep strands looking healthy even after undergoing chemical processes like bleaching so don’t skip them – use them every time 🙂