The number of lighter hair colors on our Tik Tok and Instagram feeds continues to rise as temperatures rise. You might have thought of ways that you can change the color of your brunette hair if you have dark brown hair. There are many options available to you when it comes to lightening your hair.
These tips will help you add some golden highlights to your hair, even though you won’t be able to attain platinum status. Have we piqued your interest? Continue reading to find out how to lighten dark brown hair using a few drugstore color products.
How to make dark brown hair lighter
It can be exciting to change your hair color. There are many options available, including hair bleach, dyes, apple cider vinegar, and lemon juice. Natural hair lightening techniques are a better option if you don’t want to use bleach or dye. Henna, a plant-based dye, can colour your hair without the use of traditional dyes and bleaches.
It doesn’t matter which method you use, though. You want it to be perfect the first time. Our tips will help you to determine how to lighten brunette hair.
1. Select the right shade
You should consider your skin’s undertones when changing from dark brown to light brown hair. It’s better to choose a color that matches your skin tone than to choose a random shade. Warmer colors will highlight your features if you have cooler skin tones. Cooler shades will complement warmer skin tones.
How can you tell if your undertones are warm or cool? Check your veins by flipping your wrists. If they are blue, it means you have cool undertones. If they are green, they may be warm. If they are neutral, they might be somewhere in between.
Editor’s Tip: There is a wide range of beautiful colors to choose from, making it difficult to pick one. The L’Oreal Hair Color Concierge can help with all your hair color needs. It can be used to consult with an expert, watch video tutorials, and learn hair color tips.
2. Color your hair gradually.
You will need to bleach your hair to go from brown hair to blonde hair. This is also necessary to lighten brunette strands. To maintain your hair’s health, the American Academy of Dermatology recommends that you choose a dye that is within three shades of your natural colour.
Higher amounts of peroxide are required to lighten your hair beyond three shades. This can lead to more hair damage. You might not be allowed to dye your hair as light as you would like. Between bleaching sessions, you should wait at most 14 days. You should take your time when getting your hair done at the salon. This will allow your hair to recover between sessions.
Editor’s tip: To bleach your hair at home, Try the following: L’Oreal Paris Feria Ultra Platinum Advanced Lightening Systems Bleach. This can lighten hair up to several levels. It is ideal for those who have a darker foundation color. The kit also includes an anti-brass conditioning conditioner. It is formulated with purple pigments that help to neutralize brass and condition the hair. This conditioner will keep your hair healthy and strong.
How to maintain a blonde dark brown hair color
After you have gone lighter, it’s worth switching to a haircare routine that caters to blonde hair. These three beauty tips are worth having in your arsenal.
1. Use safe products for color-treated hair
You’ll need the right shampoo and conditioner to maintain your blonde hair color for the long term and prevent it from getting damaged. The L’Oreal Paris EverPure sulfate-free bond-strengthening color care shampoo and the L’Oreal Paris EverPure sulfate-free bond-strengthening conditioner are the best choices. This conditioner seals in hair color for up to 60 days and is formulated with antioxidants to protect your hair.
You can use a hair mask such as the L’Oreal Paris Signature Color Care Masque to replace the conditioner once or twice per week. This hair mask is designed to nourish and smoothen hair.
2. Reduce heat styling
You may love the styles hot tools create, but repeated heat exposure can cause hair to fall out. You don’t have to sacrifice beautiful looks for no-heat hairstyles. Instead, you can create them using the L’Oreal Paris EverPure Sulfate-Free Tinted Dry Shampoo For Blonde Hair. It absorbs oil instantly and doesn’t leave any residue. You can use it to texturize your hair and add body while it refreshes your hair.
3. Use a hair gloss
Add the L’Oreal Paris Le Colour Gloss One-Step In-Shower Toning Gloss to your haircare routine. This home treatment can brighten and tone hair while deeply conditioning it. This coconut oil-infused deep conditioning base can be used on all textures and hair types.
Hair toning gloss can be used at home in as little as 15 minutes. You can simply add this product to your daily wash routine to enhance color and add shine to your hair.