Getting color at the salon can be costly. With patience, it's possible to go blonde without a trip to the salon.
Considerations
In the November 2009 issue of "O" magazine, Sharon Dorram of Sharon Dorram Color at Sally Hershberger states that when going lighter, the heat from your scalp causes the color to process faster near the roots. In order to achieve an even blonde color all over, choose two different shades----one color through the midlength of the hair, and one shade lighter on the ends. Opt for a cool or neutral (often called ash) shade of blonde since lightening naturally warms up your hair. For the most natural effect, choose a shade within two to three shades of your natural color.
Tools
Paintbrushes are easier to use than the bottle in the color kit. To dye your hair blonde, you will need two paintbrushes and two bowls wide enough to swirl the brush in when mixing the dye.
A rattail comb divides the hair into sections as well as to distribute the dye. Use hairclips to hold back the hair sections while working the dye through your hair. After applying the color to your hair, use a timer to keep track of the processing time.
Use two dark towels----one to protect your clothing and the other for cleaning up drips. Petroleum jelly is needed to prevent color stains on your skin. In case there are drips, an alcohol-based facial toner will help to remove stains from skin, floors and countertops.
The Process
At least one week before coloring, use a deep-conditioning treatment on your hair. Also, it is best to color your hair two to three days after shampooing. The natural oils from the hair protect your scalp and prevent irritation from the coloring process.
Before applying color, apply a layer of petroleum jelly or thick lotion around your hairline and ears to prevent the color from staining your skin. Misting the ends of your hair with water prevents the ends from becoming darker than the roots.
Mix the darker of the two shades in one bowl. Use the rattail comb to separate your hair into sections. Make one part down the middle, and another from ear to ear. Clip each section securely in place. Paint the darker shade onto the first section. Use the comb to pull the color evenly through the hair section, stopping halfway between the roots and the ends. Repeat these steps on each of the other sections.
The lighter shade, mixed in the second bowl, paints the lighter color from the halfway point to the roots. Use your hands to massage the dye through the ends. Let the color set for the established processing time, usually 20 minutes.
Once the color is set, rinse your hair until the water runs clear. Apply the deep conditioner that came with the color kit.
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