6 Tips for Brunette to Blonde Hair Transitions
Is it Possible to go from Brunette to Blonde?
When done by a skilled professional, transitioning from brunette to blonde hair is generally achievable. Professional colorists have the expertise to navigate the complexities of the process, ensuring a smooth transition. However, it’s essential to recognize that the outcome may vary for each individual. Factors such as hair texture, natural undertones, and previous color treatments can influence the final result. Some may achieve their desired blonde shade effortlessly, while others may require multiple sessions to reach their ideal look. Therefore, while going from brunette to blonde is feasible with professional guidance, it’s essential to set realistic expectations and communicate openly with your colorist to achieve the best outcome.
Can I Dye Dark Hair to Blonde at Home?
Attempting to dye dark hair blonde at home can be challenging and risky. While it’s technically possible to achieve a blonde shade from dark hair using bleach or blonde box dye, it often requires multiple bleaching sessions and precise color application to avoid damaging your hair or ending up with undesired tones such as orange or brassy hues. Additionally, the process of bleaching can weaken the hair structure and cause damage if not done properly, leading to breakage and dryness. It’s crucial to carefully follow instructions, conduct strand tests, and consider seeking professional advice or assistance to minimize potential damage and achieve the desired blonde shade safely.
Tip #1 Don’t Forget to Prep
We won’t sugarcoat this — taking your hair from dark hair to blonde will require a lot of treatment. Most women will need to go through a double process, which requires first stripping their natural color and then toning to their desired new shade of blonde. And all that work will remove some of your hair’s health and moisture.
Luckily, you can prepare for this.
Make sure you prep your hair for its color transformation and give it the best chance of staying healthy when blonde. Some of the pre-care steps you’ll want to take are:
- An in-person consultation before coloring your hair from dark to blonde is crucial as it allows the stylist to assess your hair’s condition and discuss realistic expectations to achieve the desired shade.
- In the 2 weeks before your first appointment, focus on adding as much moisture to your hair as possible. This will help reduce the damage that inevitably will come from the harsh process of lightening your hair. Switch to a nourishing conditioner, like the Prose Custom hair conditioner, which will help keep your hair healthy and hydrated.
- Avoid washing your hair 1 to 2 days before the appointment so your hair can develop a natural protective layer of oil on the scalp. This will help reduce the impact of the bleach that will be applied to your scalp for treatment.
Tip #2 Come Prepared for Your Appointment
There are a few things you should do before your stylist touches your hair to ensure you have the best coloring experience possible:
- Bring a few photos of the coloring you want. There are many shades of blonde, and you and your stylist could envision very different looks. To ensure you’re on the same page, give your stylist an overview of what you’re looking for with several reference photos.
- Next, ask your stylist to share their honest opinion. Your stylist is likely an expert and has transitioned many people from brown to blonde. They can use their experience and offer advice on what will look best on you, depending on your skin tone, hair type, face shape and other factors. Ask for their opinion, and let them guide you to a blonde look that will compliment all your features.
- Lastly, you must open up about your hair history with your stylist. A stylist will approach virgin and dyed hair very differently, so you need to tell them your hair’s recent history so they know what they’re working with.
Tip #3 Complete a Strand Test
Your stylist will probably already suggest testing a strand before processing all your hair, but if they don’t, insist that they do. Testing out a strand is when your stylist lightens a small section of your hair to see how long it takes for the color to lift and see what color it lifts to. By conducting a strand test, your stylist can tell you if your brown-to-blonde transformation will take one to two treatments or will need more work and potentially three to four treatments. This helps set expectations so you know how long the process will take (and what it will cost). Since blonde highlights significantly alter your brown hair, this test also helps you assess the change before committing to a full transformation from brown to blonde.
Tip #4 Beauty Is Pain … But Not in This Case
If you’ve ever bleached your hair before, you know the process comes with discomfort. However, know that it shouldn’t be painful. You should immediately tell your stylist if you’re sitting in the chair and feel more than a slight stinging. This transition doesn’t need to cause you intense physical pain. Your stylist will be able to re-evaluate their approach and offer some solutions that make the bleaching process more bearable.
Good things come to those who wait; with a brunette to blonde transformation, you should expect to do some waiting. Your actual appointments will likely be several hours long, and the entire process may take anywhere from one to four appointments. It will be worth it, but know that this process will take time if you want truly stunning results!
Tip #6 Don’t Forget About Post-Care
If you want your blonde hair to stay healthy and fresh, you must focus on post-treatment care. When transitioning from dark hair to blonde, brassiness can emerge as your toner diminishes. Purple shampoo effectively combats unwanted undertones in blonde hair, providing instant radiance, shine, and smoothness. Bleaching your hair causes damage and can strip your hair of its moisture. You’ll want to use products that are hydrating and can help repair your hair:
- Use the Prose Custom Pre-Shampoo Scalp Mask weekly to restore balance to your scalp.
- Regularly using the Prose Custom Shampoo can help rebalance your roots and add light hydration.
- The Prose Custom Hair Oil can be used before washing to help keep your hair nourished and healthy.
Embracing the New You
You’ve done the research and are now ready for this big change. Going from brunette to blonde might be what you need to enter a new, exciting chapter in your life. As you enter this new era, make sure you do so with the healthiest, most beautiful hair possible. Start using custom hair products specifically designed to meet your hair’s unique needs. Try out the quick Prose consultation to see what custom hair care might look like for you.
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