Proceed with extreme caution. Celebs may do it all the time but they have on-call hair colourists and stylists who know all the tricks for minimising – or disguising – damage. Because lightening hair this much is extremely damaging. You’d need to commit to regular protein and moisture treatments. You also should factor in the issue of budget. For best lightening results, you need to go to a salon. And because regrowth will be obvious after about a month, you’ll be looking at monthly colour and care upkeep of upwards of $100.
Sorry to sound like such a downer! But if that hasn’t deterred you, then here’s the deal: the best way for you to go blonde is over several salon sessions, usually the first being a full-head of highlights, followed by two half-heads of foils. Just make sure to ask for as much advice on colour care and upkeep as your colourist can give you.
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Hmmm I’m not sure about brunette to blonde. I have thought about it but decided having dark hair is nature’s way of telling you not to be blonde! Way too damaging and you need to change your whole makeup style. I don’t think you should go any lighter (or darker for that matter) than two shades.
Comment by Rachel — November 22, 2008 @ 4:36 pm