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Through personal experience (and currently experiencing, unfortunately), if you have black hair and are looking to go blonde--I would highly recommend Color Oops! It is sold in drug stores and grocery stores as well. What it does it literally lift the black out of your hair to pull your natural color from underneath the dyes. This also means, however, if you have bleached your hair prior to dying in the past, it will pull the color you put over the bleach original, as there is no natural color left from the hair being stripped. There is an extra-conditioning box or an extra-strength box. After bleaching my hair for a few years, I decided to dye it black, and have been for the last year or so. I've used 2 boxes of the extra strength Color Oops! to "lift" the black from my hair because it uses no harsh chemicals (ammonia, peroxide, etc.). It leaves your hair a pretty nasty color (reddish-brown, sometimes brassy or orange), but boy does it work! Last night I used an "oil bleach" kit that cost me around $7.50 and I left it on my hair for 30 minutes. I am definitely a lot closer to blonde and without the damage! My hair is just as shiny and smooth as it was prior to the bleach. A deep conditioner like Bed Head Dumb Blonde Reconstructing Conditioner is recommended to prevent breakage because, let's face it, bleach just isn't gentle. I'm a little frustrated at this point with my hair because it is still going to take time to get it blonde. I will need another session of the oil bleach (2 weeks from now) and then will use an Ash blonde (an 8) dye and violet hair toner to get rid of brassiness. Long story short:
From Black to Blonde in 4 Steps:
1) Color Oops! Extra Strength Formula ($13.00/BX):
Follow the directions on the box and rinse for at least 20 minutes (yes, that long) in the shower--it makes a BIG difference. Your hair may feel a little brittle, but a leave-in conditioner will do. If you need mroe than one box of Color Oops!, you can use the same day or wait to apply--it doesn't matter. Also, make sure you are ready to see an undesirable color, but no more black!
2) Wella Wellite Cream Lightener ($7.69/BX):
You will also need a 20 volume developer to mix with this (directions specify quantity).
This is a very gentle, burn-free application (enough for two uses, normally) that pulles the color from the hair to a natural blonde without the damage. I would suggest using your own timing on this, eyeing your hair occasionally to desired lightness. I wouldn't leave on for longer than 50 minutes ...
3) L'Oreal Excellence Creme Ash Blonde ($4.99/Tube):
Use as directed, but not recommended for use the same day as the Oil Bleach kit. Give your hair a week to rest first.
4) Clairol Complements Color Intensifier in Voilet (Or a general violet toner):
What the violet toner accomplishes is getting rid of that yellow, orange, or brassy color that may result after the black to blonde switch.
I really hope this helps. I can't tell you how much research I did online prior to doing my hair and I'm serious when I say this is a very successful, effective method. Don't swear by it, but definitely give it a try if you're willing to take the time. I think the biggest thing here is patience. Also, always remember that with any hair alterations, patch tests are always a plus prior to complete application.
Good luck!
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