How to lighten dark hair without damaging it so much

Because it is impossible to discolor your hair without damaging it, not even a little.

The discoloration process is not the same for all.
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It's amazing how much hair has to change our appearance. And we're not talking about radical changes, like those of Kylie Jenner, but to give your mane a clearer note or what matters most to us: black to brown hair.

We know that you have several questions in mind: Is it possible to do it in one session? Is it necessary to use bleach if I just want to explain it a little? Is it important for me to have pure hair?

Quiet, the Byrdie portal has contacted the famous colorist Carolyn Anderson, and here are her best tips:

The big difference between a pure hair and a dyed hair

If you have virgin hair, that is hair that has never been dyed, the change is much easier compared to a person who has dyed hair black.

"Color does not eliminate color, which means you can not just put a brown color on the black and turn to magenta brown," says Lee. "You first have to use a stripper or launderer to remove the black, then apply a coat on the brown paint."

Of course, if your mane is black, you can start the procedure immediately. Eye, your hair can not be thinned to a certain extent without whitening.

Take pictures of references to your hairdresser

This is a good tip for an appointment in the hair salon. Sometimes, customers and stylists do not understand each other because they have different expressions. Well, there is the saying "A picture is worth a thousand words". To this end, we recommend using the Pinterest social network to find the best inspiration.

Several visits may be necessary to obtain the desired result

These big transformations we see on Instagram do not always show how much time and work are needed to reach the goal.

Thinning black to brown hair is a process. "You may need two or three appointments to get the perfect tone," says Lee. This is especially true if your hair is dyed black. Patience please!