Thursday, December 31, 2009

How to get blonde highlights in dark brown hair?

no i dont wanna do it professionally, so dont suggest that -.-i wanna know a good way to do it at home, fast, yuh know. i have dark brown hair, and i want one blonde highlight hahah, just one. not all of it. a small thin strip of blonde. whats the best way to do that without using a highlighting kit or like those special stuff. something cheap you dig?How to get blonde highlights in dark brown hair?
the best way to get a true blonde streak in dark hair is to use bleach. dark brown hair is harder to get to a natural looking blonde 'cause when you use bleach on it, it goes through stages. it will turn red, dark orange, light orange, dark yellow, light yellow and eventually pale yellow. the longer you leave it on, the lighter it will get. you can go to a beauty supply store and get a small bottle of 40 volume peroxide and a packet of powder bleach. 40 volume peroxide is best to get dark hair really light 'cause anything under 40 volume will take a super long time to get light enough and still may turn out too yellow. and yellow hair isn't flattering on anyone. once you get home, pour out a small amount of bleach powder into a cup or something and add a small amount of peroxide. mix it up well. if it has the consistency of cake batter, then it's ready to use. any thicker will be too harsh and any thinner won't be strong enough. then apply the mixture to the hair you want blonde and leave it on for a maximum or 45 minutes. after 45 minutes, bleach looses it's potency. then rinse it out and shampoo and condition the bleached part. be sure to condition it well 'cause it will be more dry now. if it's not blonde enough for you, wait a few days and bleach it again, only not as long. good luck!

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