HELP! thinking of going blonde.

Oct 4, 2012

Vanessa V.

You should probably go a little darker than that since your hair is so dark it probably will take a couple of sessions to get that light.Also when you get it done try conditioning treatments after bleaching your hair and be ready for a trim! Good luck :)

Oct 4, 2012

Sydneydale A.

I would say don't do it! You have beautiful, virgin healthy hair! Once you put bleach on it there is no return ( until you grow it out & chop it off) but if you must do it, go to a professional, pay the money to have it done correctly & the safe way! :) 

Oct 4, 2012

Shelley W.

I think your dark hair is beautiful but if blonde is what you crave I wouldn't risk a DIY at home because you're going several shades lighter than your hair I would advise professional hands. At a salon they can customize the color for you. I speak from experience...I wanted a caramel 'do and when I rinsed the color out my hair was a bright dirty orange. It took a year to grow it out and a ton of tlc to get it healthy again.

Oct 4, 2012

Erika L.

start by dying your hair one or two shades lighter every two weeks until you reach the color you desire. and make sure you are treating your hair as you go and even after :)

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Oct 5, 2012

Edie M.

If it's something you're dead-set on doing, make sure you get it done professionally and take good care of it after. Going that many shades lighter can be very damaging. 

Oct 5, 2012

Niki C.

Find a salon you like and see if they will do a strand test. That way they can see how light your hair will lift without too much damage; sometimes hair won't life that light (mine wont and I have almost black hair). That way you will have a realistic expectation 

Oct 6, 2012

Celine B.

but not so light that you have to get it bleache you barely an see mine in the picture but i got them

Oct 7, 2012

Katrina S.

Oh my gosh your natural hair is gorgeous! But if you want to dye it, it's up to you. Also, think about WHY you want to dye it. :) 

Oct 7, 2012

Jennifer T.

I would suggest getting blonde highlights. You will be damaging your hair pigmentation. Otherwise, if you want to color your hair blonde, get it done professionally. 

Oct 7, 2012

Katie E.

going blonde is extremely hard especially with dark hair , if your ggoing to do that then go to a salon :-)

Oct 13, 2012

Marina O.

Thanks so much for all the suggestions. I'm still not 100% sure I can do it. I love dark hair but want to try something different just for the sake of doing it.
I really appreciate everyone's help, I won't get it done until I *know* it's what I truly want. 

Oct 13, 2012

Michelle E.

I would try a wig on some wigs in the color that you want before you do it because its such a big change lol

I also advise having it done gradually by going a few shades lighter every month or so to save your hair. Also be prepared for major upkeep since your hair is dark your roots will show quickly since I'm guessing your not Beyonce lol it might be a big financial commitment to go to a salon for color every month.

Oct 13, 2012

Tiona G.

do not bleach your hair if you want to go blonde i say get a full weave and just bleach your crown portion to look natural.

Oct 13, 2012

Nicole G.

first you must go to the salon and dye your whole head one to two shades lighter than your hair color now. then tell them to dye your hair to that blonde. make sure though the hair salon you go to is keen with colors and good quality hair dye otherwise it will damage your hair horribly. trust me. I went from black to a caramel and blonde color in one day, my hair did not get damaged why? I went to and spent my money on a real hair salon knowing what they ate doing. otherwise.... if you do not get it all done in one day, cone back a couple weeks after (during those couple weeks don't put any heat. apply hair mask and trwtment three times a week in those two weeks) than come back to the salon and get it bleached dyed or whatever or however the hair salon will make your hair lighter to the color of your photo of beyonce.

Oct 15, 2012

Rye-ann C.

I agree exactly w Ericka. To achieve my honey loner w/o black or a toner. I brought a box of honey blonde dye..that turned it brown. 2wks later I redyed it the same box and it turned reddish cinnamon color. I dyed it again the next day bcz I couldn't walk around w that! Lol I use this hair mask conditioner you can find at Walmart. Called LeKair Cholesterol Plus it's orange in a jar 1.98 not bad! It strengths/conditions. Also makes my natural curly hair feel soft! I use that instead of shampoo. For shampoo I use Shea Butter Bar Soaps makes curls extremely soft. Then 2wks later I picked up the lightest blonde they had & FINALLY my hair was the color I wanted.!!!! Keep it conditioned,oil for shine & your 6wk trim & you'll be fine. I've had the blonde I wanted since April no problems here!! I use Revlon Color Silk bcz it's ammonia free 2.98 & the conditioner pack that comes w it is amazing. Smells soo good & makes hair soft! You'll need two boxes each time if hair is past shoulder length. Hope this helped Rye

Oct 15, 2012

Rye-ann C.

To achieve my honey blonde w/o bleach or toner*

Oct 16, 2012

Farah R.

Wow I hope you don't end up dying your hair because your natural hair and hair color are both sooooo pretty!!!