If you have red hair, you're probably used to people staring—and for good reason. … It's a major modification, but it is possible to go from
red to blonde hair
sans damage, as long as you follow a few key steps. Read on to find out how to go blonde like a pro and what to keep in mind before you get to dyeing.
Can I go from ginger to blonde?
If you want to take your hair from red to blonde at home, you'll need to
strip out any dye still in your hair and then bleach it
. Once it's bleached – which might take several rounds of bleaching – use a toner to elevate your hair from brassy to blonde!
Can you dye ginger hair blonde without bleach?
Bleach does have its drawbacks, but luckily, it's not always necessary to use it. If your hair is light enough, it is possible to get blonde hair without bleach. You can use
a high lift dye or even regular permanent dye
in many circumstances.
Can you dye over ginger hair?
Naturally red hair is notoriously difficult to dye because it holds its pigment tighter than other natural hair colors. To dye your ginger mane a different color and get noticeable results, you will first have to
strip your natural color out with bleach
.
What colors can you dye over ginger hair?
If you want to color your natural or dyed red hair brown, you should always choose a
brunette tone
which is at least one level darker than your current color. In other words: if you have cherry-red hair, you will not be able to achieve much with a medium-brown color. But go for a dark brown, and you can cover the red.
Can you dye dark hair blonde without bleach?
There are two ways to dye brown hair without bleach, either with a natural lightener such as lemon juice or chamomile tea, or by using a
high lift dye
. High lift dyes are able to achieve blonde colours without the use of bleach.
What color cancels out brassy orange hair?
To cancel out unwanted brassy orange hair after bleaching, you would use
blue color
. Blue and orange are across from one another on the color wheel, meaning they cancel each other out.
Why do redheads have yellow teeth?
We've been talking about how most natural redheads have very fair, translucent skin. In turn, this means
thinner teeth enamel and yellow-looking teeth
.
How do I get my hair from ginger to blonde?
When deciding how to fix orange hair, you might try toning the orange out first. Toning neutralizes unwanted brassy tones to reveal a cooler blonde or light brown shade. The trick is figuring out which color toner to use. If your bad bleach job has come out more yellow, you'll need a purple toner.
What colors should redheads avoid?
As a gentleman with red, or reddish, hair you want to avoid any
pale, colorless fabrics
(like heather grey, off-white, cream or pale khaki) as well as citrus colors of any kind (like orange, red, yellow, etc).
Can you dye your hair to look like a natural redhead?
The first step to looking like a natural redhead is using a hair dye that resembles a natural red hair color, whether it's light, medium, or dark in color. … For a natural-looking light red hair color try the
L'Oréal Paris Excellence Créme Permanent Triple Protection Hair Color
in Medium Reddish Blonde.
Why you shouldn't dye your hair red?
Because the molecules in red pigment are much larger than the molecules in other colors, the first few times you try to go red,
the color won't fully penetrate and stain the hair
. In turn, you'll end up with a lot of fading that can sometimes make the color look more translucent and old.
What is the best ginger hair dye?
- Clairol Nice' n Easy Permanent Hair Dye in Light Auburn. …
- Preference Infinia Hair Dye IN Brooklyn Intense Copper Auburn. …
- Garnier Nutrisse Red Hair Dye Permanent in 5.62 Vibrant Red. …
- Garnier Color Sensation Red Hair Dye Permanent 6.60 Intense Ruby Red.
What's the best blonde hair dye for dark hair?
- L'Oreal Paris Superior Preference Fade-Defying Color + Shine System $9 Buy Now.
- Revlon Total Color Permanent Hair Color $7 Buy Now.
- Garnier Nutrisse Nourishing Hair Color Creme $7 Buy Now.
- John Frieda Precision Foam Colour $12 Buy Now.
- Wella Color Charm Permanent Gel Haircolor $7 Buy Now.
How can I dye my hair from orange to blonde without bleach?
Honey and vinegar
are the organic products. They can be mixed and used to go from brown hair to blonde at home. Further, their mixture is also useful because it transforms brown hair to blonde without bleach.
