For example, going from dark brown to light blonde hair may require three to four sessions.
However, if your base is truly dark and your goal is a bright, ashy, or platinum blonde, colourcolourists agree doing it in two separate sessions is wisest. "Trying to lift that much pigment and go extremely pale in one day puts excessive strain on the hair," cautions master Gusto colourist Lisa Marie.
"With dyed hair, several sessions are always necessary." But the process is different for naturally brown hair: "Here you can definitely achieve blonde hair in one session - but that doesn't apply to platinum blonde, for this it takes about two to three visits to the hairdresser to lighten the hair healthily."
No, it is almost impossible, if you mean to make this change in a short time! You can use a lighter shade, 1--2 tones, than your hair and each time, every 4 weeks, you can level up one tone of color. Think that dark hair often needs 2-3 times bleaching to reach blonde.
Professional hair bleaching can cost between $150 to $400. Your hair's starting color, your hair length, your hair coloring history, and the shade you want to achieve all impact the cost.
Going from brown to blonde hair typically requires bleaching, and the darker your starting shade, the more work may be required to reach your desired shade of blonde.
“It all depends on how light you want to go and what was previously done to the hair,” says Pearl. “On virgin hair, you can most likely lift up to seven levels [in one session]. This can become harder on a darker level hair.”
YOUR SKIN TONE SHOULD AFFECT YOUR COLOR CHOICE
If you're unsure about which shade of blonde to choose, try taking your skin tone into account. Typically, those with paler or cooler skin tones look stunning with ashy, pearlescent shades, while those with warmer skin tones simply slay with more golden hues.
“Almost anybody can go platinum,” says Elisabeth Lovell, co-founder and stylist at Whiteroom salon in Brooklyn, NY. “It depends on the tone that you choose rather than whether or not you can do it. If you have really dark hair, you may have to have it bleached twice to get it to that white color, if it's possible.”
Blonde blends better with grey
Grey hair in blonde hair or grey roots in blonde hair blends better than with darker hair. So blonde is a good choice if you want to make your grey hair or grey roots less noticeable.
Process of Going Blonde
In reality, sometimes you'll be looking at 3, 4 or even 5 sittings for gradually going blonde. Depending on your hair type, lightening your hair without destroying its condition will take time. Your hairdresser may well test strands of your hair first to see how it takes.
If you're starting with a darker base, you'll need to lighten your hair to at least a medium blonde before applying your honey blonde color. You can do this at home with the L'Oréal Paris Feria Hyper Platinum Advanced Lightening System Bleach, which lightens hair up to eight levels in a single application.
If you want a blonde look, it's best to bleach your hair in several sessions. Bleach Strength: You may need two to four sessions to achieve the desired levels of lift, depending on the strength of the bleaching agents. Use products that aren't too strong, though.
If you've used a natural hair dye containing a high concentration of Indigo, such as Soft Black or Dark Brown, and your hair turned purple 2-3 days after application, it's likely due to the Indigo failing to develop properly.
The level system is made up of 10 numbers which help determine the depth level of your natural hair. 1 is black, 5 is light brown, 6 is dark blonde, 7 is blonde and 10 is the lightest blonde.
“Can I go dark to blonde in one sitting” is one of the biggest questions we are asked – and while everybody's hair is different, the answer is usually no! There are a number of realities to consider when wanting to transform your hair from dark to light. Blonde takes dedication, time and patience.
Step 7: Wash it
Use lukewarm water, too hot or cold of water can shock your hair in its already fragile state. Make sure to completely rinse out the bleach and gently wash your hair to get out all the product.
Unlike traditional blonde hair colors you're probably used to, champagne blonde has an ever-so-slight touch of cool pink to allow it to not only fit within the blonde family but among rose gold shades, too. The rosy, golden blonde hue is perfect if you're looking to tweak your traditional blonde hair color.
Healthy dark brown hair may only take 60 to 90 days to go blonde, but stylists may recommend 6 months to a year if the hair is damages or if you're going to an extremely light shade of blonde like platinum.
Tip 6: Don't Wash Your Hair Before Bleaching It
Stylists advise that bleach does not need to go on clean hair, and that it's actually healthier for your hair to be a little oily when you bleach. In fact, the oils in your hair help to protect your scalp during the bleaching process.
To get platinum blonde, your hairstylist will need to do a double process, also known as a bleach and tone. Professional hair bleaching costs between $150 and $400.
Dark brown hair has warm tones underneath, which can show up more as you lighten your hair. Sometimes, this can make your hair look orange or brassy, especially if you don't bleach it properly. To avoid this, it's important to use suitable blonde hair dye and follow the instructions.
Use a permanent hair dye
You could also try using a high-lift hair dye, like the L'Oréal Paris Superior Preference Fade-Defying Shine Permanent Hair Color in Hi-Lift Gold Brown, which is useful for those looking to dye dark hair light brown without the pre-bleaching step.
Caramel highlights on dark brown hair can be achieved through hand-painted balayage or foils to lighten the base subtly. When the color is evenly distributed and placed in the right areas, it should mimic what the sun does naturally: give the hair a more dimensional look.