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How to lighten black hair. Video
Black or dark brown hair is denser in texture than blonde hair. Therefore, coloring them in a different tone, especially in blond, is a rather lengthy process. And the slower you change color, the more likely your hair will remain healthy.
How to lighten black hair
Black hair – where to start lightening
The biggest mistake a girl can make when she goes from brunette to blonde is to try to dye her hair in one go. The desired color will not turn out exactly, and the effect of the lightening composition on very dark hair is unpredictable. A minor pigment present in the hair may come to the fore: red, gray, even red.
To prevent this from happening, start dyeing black hair with bleaching. To do this, purchase a special composition. It breaks down the dark pigment, allowing the hair to absorb the light color.
The bleaching procedure is almost the same as staining:
- mix the active ingredients that you find in the box;
- put on gloves and apply the composition first to the roots, and then along the entire length of the curls;
- wait the right amount of time;
- rinse off the composition thoroughly.
After bleaching, two to three weeks should pass, during which you need to actively nourish the hair with masks and oils.
Use a bleaching agent and paint from the same company, then the result will be as close as expected
After this time, you can perform the blond staining procedure. However, even in the case of preliminary discoloration, the result of the first staining may not be ideal. In order not to be mistaken with a shade of blond, first dye one thin strand somewhere in the bangs. If the color is too yellow, add more brightener. If the hair color is still too dark, repeat the dyeing procedure after two to three weeks. Follow the instructions carefully, do not leave the composition on your hair for longer than the required time.
From brunette to blonde – how to maintain color
Taking care of bleached and bleached curls is quite tricky. The most important thing is to constantly nourish them in order to restore the damaged hair structure. To do this, use masks, balms, conditioners. And also a special product based on natural oils that need to be treated with the ends.
Remember that thick black eyebrows look unnatural on a blonde’s face. Do not forget to give them a more graceful shape, and also make them one or two shades lighter.
To prevent a yellow tint from appearing on your hair, buy a special shampoo with purple dye. It neutralizes the ugly “chicken” color scheme.
Tint the roots in time, regrown black hair looks untidy.
In the next article you will find tips on how to darken your hair color.