Tips On Lightening Dark Brown Hair?

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Sarah R.

Apr 1, 2013

Sarah R.

I dyed my hair soft black about a week ago and hated it. Thankfully it faded into a dark brown. My original color before that was a golden brown with gold and tiny black highlights. Any tips on how to fade it more?

Desdina N.

Apr 1, 2013

Desdina N.

You could use blond shampoo that bleeches your hair a little bit...

Katie M.

Apr 1, 2013

Katie M.

Dye your hair blonde to lighten it then due it the color you like.

Jaritza C.

Apr 1, 2013

Jaritza C.

Every time that I have had a color faux pas and ended up too dark, I have found that the color has faded enough within the first week to not notice (especially with a box dye). Wash your hair a lot with a clarifying shampoo. Also, if you put some all spice mixed with lemon juice in your hair and go out in the sun for a day, you should find that the color will quickly lighten. I wouldn't recommend using any products on it (like coloring it again, etc) because you can really end up damaging your hair.

Laura J.

Apr 1, 2013

Laura J.

Yes definitely use some clarifying shampoo (I've heard Heald & Shoulders is a good one also) and you could try a hot oil treatment, it faded my dark brown hair color a lot in couple weeks:) but don't bleach your hair, the color will eventually fade!

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