How to Change Hair Color From Brown to Blonde
- 1). Select your hair dye. Choose permanent dye for a longer-lasting color, or for a more gradual and adaptive color, use a semi-permanent dye. A boxed dye will allow you to carefully select from these options, as well as have a choice of color. Be sure to check the box to see your anticipated results, as brown hair will lighten to blonde at different levels depending on your starting hair color.
- 2). Read the instructions for any brand-specific tips. Put on your rubber gloves, and mix your dye according to the instructions. Basic mixing includes adding the activating liquid or cream to the dye in the provided applicator bottle. Ensure the top is securely on your bottle and blend your dye by shaking the bottle vigorously for about ten seconds, or until blended. Be sure to keep one gloved finger over the tip of the applicator bottle if a cap is not present.
- 3). Screw the pointed applicator tip (if separate) onto the applicator bottle and remove the cap. Using a brush or your gloved hands, beginning applying dye to your dry hair. First saturate the roots, but avoid excessive contact of the dye with your scalp. Use the remaining mixture to work dye from the roots to the tips of your hair.
- 4). Make sure all your hair is saturated evenly. Loosely pile hair on top of head. Allow hair to sit the exact amount of time recommended by the brand-specific instructions. This is usually from twenty to forty minutes.
- 5). Shower. Rinse your hair with water until no dye is remaining and the water running off your head is clear in color. Avoid getting any dye in the eyes, Apply a heavy moisturizer, or the moisturizer provided by your boxed hair dye kit, and let sit for up to five minutes. Rinse normally. To see your new hair color, blow dry your hair or allow to air dry.
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