I have dark hair, but would like to get light blonde hair, what can I do, short of stripping it, to achieve it

Question

I have dark hair from a couple years of dying it browns and reds, and right now have a brownish disaster with a reddish tinge. I'm aware of all the damages stripping hair does, but are there any alternatives that would allow me to get my hair to a light blonde?

Will dying hair stunt its growth? Because I'm also trying to grow it out longer.

Answer 1

i would highlight it a little bit at time, thats what i had to do to my hair. im naturally blonde and i dyed it dark brown, then i decided i wanted to be platinum blonde again, so i have to do it gradually

Answer 2

Try growing your hair out to virgin hair (something you haven't done anything to) In order to do this dye your hair your original color and let the roots, everything grow out. Then, when it grows out enough and has at least 3-4 inches NEW growth, then, go to a professional and let them know what you want to do with your color. By dying your hair again (and this time a blonde color) will only ruin what you already have and make your hair dry and brittle.

My thoughts are that Natural is best, esp. when you are so young and don't have gray hair shooting up yet!! Be happy with what you've got. I use to experiment with different hair colors, however, I realized that the only color that looked the BEST on me was my natural color.

Answer 3

All that color is very damaging to hair, it could break it off and make it weak. The best advice i can give is toleave your hair alone right now. Grow out all that processed hair getting it trimmed regularly until your natural color comes in. Then if you decide to color it it will be healthy enough to with stand the bleach that's used to change very dark hair to light hair. If you strip it or try to bleach it at this stage it might just fall out!

Answer 4

Best thing to do is get it done and ask for a lot of blonde highlights. I did this and it turned out great, and I started with reds and browns in my hair also.
They apply an all over color to your hair, usually brown, then work lots of blonde, copper, caramel, yellowish, into it. It looks natural also. Cost me about 70.00. Good Luck !

Answer 5

dying your hair will not stunt its growth. hair is dead cells. the only part tha tis alive is your root. what about trying some sun-in. that is what i always use for some blonde in my hair in the summer. and i believe when i used to dye my hair red i still used it to add some light highlights. so you could try sun-in (or lemon juice also works the same)

Answer 6

get it professionally dyed and just use a deep conditioner once a week so your hair doesnt dry out. ive dyed my hair a bunch and it hasnt stunted its growth at all

Answer 7

Start dyeing your hair blonde! Ha!!
You know, having red hair hair like me is fantastic!!

Answer 8

get it done at a salon - far less risk of wrecking your hair

lightening your hair will dry it out and damage it no matter what, but if you have it done professionally it will minimise the damage

Answer 9

check the links below for * Hair coloring tips
http://homebeautytips.blogspot.com/2006/12/hair-color-tips.html#name1

Answer 10

i'd definately see a hairstylist somewhat than doing it your self..yet to be truthful they are gonna inform you which you in all possibility would desire to do highlights and while is gentle sufficient you will have the skill to achiveve what you choose....is gonna take some months.