Hair coloring blond at home

Although dying your hair blonde at home can be an enjoyable and fulfilling experience, there are drawbacks as well. You don’t need to visit a salon to achieve a gorgeous blonde shade if you follow the right procedure. The necessary procedures and advice for successfully dying your hair blonde at home are provided in this guide.

Make sure your hair is in good condition and gather all the supplies you’ll need before you begin. Because blonde hair dye can be harsh, it’s best to take care of your hair before applying the color. The secret to a successful home coloring experience is preparation, regardless of the color you want to achieve—a dramatic platinum or a soft blonde.

From choosing the right dye to applying it correctly, we"ll cover everything you need to know. Follow these tips, and you"ll be on your way to rocking a gorgeous blonde mane in no time.

Step Description
Preparation Gather all necessary tools: hair dye, developer, gloves, and a brush.
Patch Test Perform a patch test 48 hours before dyeing to check for allergic reactions.
Mixing Mix the hair dye and developer according to the instructions on the package.
Application Apply the dye evenly to your hair, starting from the roots and working your way to the ends.
Processing Time Leave the dye in your hair for the recommended time specified in the instructions.
Rinsing Rinse your hair thoroughly with lukewarm water until the water runs clear.
Conditioning Apply a conditioner or treatment to restore moisture and shine.
Final Check Check your hair color to ensure evenness and make any necessary adjustments.

Preparation for coloring

I get ready for coloring ahead of time. I purchase extra oxides, powder, and dyes as needed. I make an effort to moisturize and nourish my hair before coloring because coloring "dry" hair can cause even more dryness later on.

It’s crucial to keep in mind that scalp cleaning or peeling shouldn’t be done a few days "before" or "after" the coloring process. These terms can be modified based on the type of scalp: if the scalp is sensitive, it is recommended to perform these procedures "before" coloring and "after" coloring. If you break this rule, you may experience burning, itching, and occasionally even a burn on your scalp.

Bleaching

You need oxide and powder for the bleaching process.

The choice of oxide is determined by the natural hair’s thickness, the intended lightening background, and the original hair color (abbreviated as UGT, or level of tone depth). For these uses, 3% and 6% oxides are most frequently utilized. I follow my master’s recommendation and use 3%.

I do not attempt to "whiten" my hair by "raising" the UGT to the maximum extent possible and attaining level 12 lightening. I feel most at ease on levels 9–10. You also still need to know how to make a blonde at home at level 10, even though I would prefer to be a little darker right now. I’m not going to take the chance just yet, even though I am aware of people who dye their hair platinum blonde on their own.

Mix the powder

Blend the powder and oxide 1:2; stir the blend before using. The mixture needs to be thick and flexible. Although selecting a powder with a protective complex is preferable, protection can also be added to the mixture individually.

Applying the mixture

Apply the mixture starting at the back of the head and working your way forward to the temporal region. It will be more practical if you part your hair into four sections beforehand. The mixture should only be applied to the regrown roots in this case. Applying the mixture to hair that has already been bleached is not necessary.

Hair breakage can occur if the composition dries on the head. Make sure to lubricate the hair with the oxide you used to dilute the mixture if the composition starts to dry out and the desired lightening background is still not achieved.

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Depending on the desired outcome and the density of the hair, the holding time may change. There is a 40-minute maximum.

It is necessary to visually monitor the bleaching process continuously.

We utilize SHGO (deep cleansing shampoo) to remove this mixture. Rinsing your hair well after this process is crucial to removing all of the powder. Ordinary shampoo won’t be able to stop the reaction or wash the mixture out of the hair shaft. In the best scenario, the background may lighten; in the worst scenario, the hair will keep degrading and eventually start to separate from the roots.

I use SHGO to wash my hair twice. I remove the powder from my hair with a shampoo and then apply a mask without silicone. I use it for ten minutes or so. Before toning, you can also use a specific conditioner made for hair care; however, since I don’t have any, I usually use Hydra.

Toning

Once the hair has slightly dried, you can begin to tone. Once a month, I tone my hair. Every three months, I intend to update my entire hair color.Until then, I use toning agents and tone my entire head of hair until I achieve a purer color.

Mix the coloring mixture

A 1:2 ratio is used to combine the paint and oxide. Since my hair is extremely damaged and might not withstand the effects of 3% oxide and break off (I’ve already had a bad experience with this), I chose oxide 1.5%.

I blend two compositions, one for the root zone and one for the length, to get a uniform shade.

1.5% oxide (100 g)+ 9.76 (40 g)+ 9.16 (10 g)

9.76 (20 g)plus 9.0 (20 g)plus 9.16 (10 g)plus 1.5% oxide (100 g)

Application and holding time

I begin applying the toning mixture at the parting and work my way around to the back of the head. Paint should be applied quickly to ensure that the color covers the entire canvas evenly.

The intended outcome determines the holding period. Make sure you read the instructions before applying the paint. A typical maximum exposure duration is twenty-five minutes.

Blond hair coloring at home can be a satisfying and affordable alternative to going to a salon to get a new look. You can safely lighten your hair to a gorgeous blond shade with the correct preparation and products. To guarantee even color and reduce damage, it’s crucial to adhere to a few crucial steps, such as selecting the appropriate dye, doing a strand test, and closely following the application instructions.

Care after staining

I use stabilizing shampoo to remove the paint. I used to apply the QTEM restorative mask after shampooing and leave it on for ten to fifteen minutes, but I recently tried using Tefia’s Posta Color Stabilizing Plasma to finish the toning process. I was ecstatic when he first used it, but after using it twice, my hair has already stiffened up. Although I’m still not sure how this relates to anything, I’m starting to second-guess whether I should buy the entire bottle of this stabilizing agent.

The result of staining

I always eagerly await the outcome, and because I consider the formulas myself, I find it fascinating to see what transpires in the end.

Throughout all of my trials, this coloring proved to be the most effective. The hair’s color was consistent; the shade "did not fail" in the basal zone. I eventually balanced the canvas’s color. Additionally, the shade turned out lighter than before. Generally speaking, every now and then I get an insane idea to lighten or pearlize the shade, but these are just plans for now.

Mistakes and how to avoid them

I dyed a lot, and I still make mistakes; the only people who don’t make mistakes are those who don’t try at all. I want to share with you my biggest errors today.

  1. Dyeing in a salon with a specialist whose work I have not even looked at
  2. Using additional heat when working with powder (never do this!)
  3. Incorrect selection of the percentage of oxide for self-dyeing
  4. Tinting with permanent paint in combination with 3% oxide
  5. Choosing a shade of paint that is too light
  6. Lack of high-quality strand tension when bleaching the root zone.

After examining these errors, I’ve come to the following conclusions about how to prevent them going forward:

  1. Now I go to only one specialist
  2. I always study the methods of using any product
  3. Reduced the percentage of oxide from 6% to 3% and the quality of the hair has improved significantly
  4. Switched to toning with a semi-permanent dye with minimal oxide and the hair stopped breaking off near the face
  5. Switched from tone 10 to 9, now the color is completely uniform and there are no stripes along the length
  6. When working with powder, the tension of the strand is stronger and due to this, only the natural base is bleached.

When done correctly, dying your hair blonde at home can be a satisfying experience. Without having to go to a professional salon, you can achieve beautiful results by carefully following the steps and selecting the right products. To guarantee a consistent and brilliant color, make sure you properly prep your hair, do a patch test, and adhere to the directions on the hair dye package.

Although coloring hair at home can be flexible and less expensive, it’s important to exercise caution and patience when doing so. Never be afraid to seek advice from a qualified stylist if you’re unsure or run into any problems. You can have a blonde look that is fresh and enhances your style and confidence with the right technique and some practice.

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Maria Sokolova

Hairdresser-colorist, passionate researcher of new coloring techniques. Always in the search for fresh ideas to create unique color solutions. I am inspired by natural shades and fashion trends to create unique looks for everyone.

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