Lightening your hair overall, with highlighting and toning to achieve your perfect blonde – this process will take
approximately three hours
. You'll need root touch ups every four weeks plus highlights at every second appointment.
Can you go from dark brown to platinum blonde in one sitting?
Hair stylists are constantly asked if a client can go from brown to blonde in one visit to the salon. Whilst it will vary from one person to the next, the answer is
often no
. … So the hair on your head will be a product of everything you've done to it over that period.
Can you go from brown to platinum blonde?
Yes,
as long as you are starting with natural color
. High-lift hair colors are a great option that are less damaging than bleach. But they may not work if your hair is naturally very dark or if you want a very bright, platinum blonde.
Can you go platinum blonde a day?
“The chance of going platinum in one
sitting is greater on fine hair
and lighter levels of natural color,” says Rick. Unfortunately, there's no magic hair dye that will take super dark strands to white blonde in one day.
How many sessions does it take to go from dark brown to blonde?
For example, going from dark brown to light blonde hair may require
three to four sessions
.
Does platinum blonde hair make you look older?
Because no matter your hair color—blonde, brown, red, or gray—you're going
to look older if it lacks dimension
. The goal is to bring out a youthful glow in your face by infusing that same warmth and softness into your locks. That's why cool tones aren't generally the ticket to eternal youth.
How many times do I have to bleach my hair to get it platinum blonde?
Even when it's done by a professional, bleaching your hair will damage it a bit. Because going platinum blonde usually means
at least two rounds of a bleach
process (and potentially a third or fourth process depending on how your hair reacts to bleach), it's even more damaging than the usual blonde highlights.
What color does platinum hair fade to?
The best thing about platinum hair is that
it doesn't really fade
. However, the toner will wear off over time, allowing more yellow tones to show through. This is what's called brassy hair. Luckily, it's easily fixed between hairdresser appointments by using a toner when you wash your hair.
Can you go platinum 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.
How long does platinum blonde hair last?
Maintaining a platinum dye job is much different than natural hair. Expect to get your roots touched up about every
six weeks
if you don't want them to show (sooner if you cut your hair often.)
How many levels can you lighten hair in one session?
It is recommended to go
not more than four levels up
in one session. After two-three weeks, you can go four more levels up to get the lighter hair shade of your choice. Going drastically from dark to lightest can fry your hair and make it dry, brittle, and weak.
How many times do I have to bleach my black hair to get it blonde?
When bleaching black hair—dyed or natural—it is very rare to be able to reach blonde in one session and this is highly dependent on the quality of bleach powder used. In most cases, you will need to bleach it
at least twice
.
How many sessions does it take to go from black box dye to blonde?
From a strand test, you should also get a better sense of how many sessions you'll need to make the full transition. For example, going from dark brown to light blonde hair may require
three to four sessions
.
What colors should blondes avoid?
While orange and red is great for warm blondes, pale blondes should avoid clothing colors with
orange, red and gold undertones
— the boldness can overwhelm your look. In fact, pale blondes should avoid warm colors all together.
What colors look good with platinum blonde hair?
Mint green, baby blue and colors with a blue or gray undertone
flatter like no other. “Dusty shades of pink and lavender are also great for cool blonde hair colors,” celeb color expert Jill Kirsh told Beauty Riot.
Will Ash Blonde make me look old?
The wrong ones, like ash,
can instantly age you
. “Warm tones reflect light, while ash tones absorb light. Go with warm tones, so your hair won't be dull and will instead shine, bounce, and look youthful,” says Mary Brambila of Brambila Salon.
