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Do NOT use any product from Sally’s or the drugstore.....that said, here’s what I do at home:

Guy Tang Big 9 lightening cream (bleach)
Ion 20 or 30 volume developer


If you don’t want to spend the money for Olaplex, then this is a really good and affordable alternative that will protect the integrity of your hair. However, you must bump up the strength of the developer when using this:

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07C4TM6MF/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_image_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1


The ratio of Big 9 to developer is on the tube. Follow this exactly.
If you hair is super short, no need for foils.
Use a hair color bowl (which is plastic, never mix/use metal bowls or utensils)
You’ll need a hair color tint brush (from Sally’s or the like)


Once the bleach and developer are mixed they are only good for one hour....so don’t mix more than you think you need. It’s better to mix less and then do a new batch than to overdo it.

Look at a “hair level chart” and determine your level of pigment. You’re not looking for your exact color but the depth of the pigment. If you’re a level 4 or lower, then mix the bleach and developer and proceed to apply to unwashed (very important since the natural oils on the scalp help to prevent irritation) hair 1/2 inch AWAY from the roots. If your hair is so short that there isn’t much distance from the ends to the roots, then apply the bleach all over. Apply quickly starting in the back and then cover with a plastic shower cap. Check the bleach in 20 minutes. You want to lift the hair to the pale yellow stage (on the top, the back will already be there which is why you do it first), like the inside of a banana. (That means PAST the red/orange stage so if that’s what you see, cover with the shower cap and check in another 20 minutes). Remember, the bleach mixture is only active for 60 minutes, which includes the application time and all the time fooling around in between. So if you check every 10-15 minutes but nothing is happening, then rinse well, shampoo twice and then dry your hair and start all over....BUT you’ll need to apply some kind of oil (like coconut or jojoba) to your scalp since you just washed away all the existing oil.....mix up a new batch of bleach and reapply in the same way, continuing to check every 15 minutes or so.

You can always speed things up with heat if your arm won’t get exhausted from holding a hair dryer. Or even better, a bonnet attachment you can get at Sally’s is the best option and doesn’t involve any arm strength.....be sure and check every 10 minutes.

You need to watch a lot of YouTube tutorials on diy bleach so you know what you’re getting into. Just do NOT use any drugstore/Sally’s bleach. The Guy Tang Big 9 lifts up to 9 levels which is more than you need so watch carefully. And be sure you condition really well afterward.

I’ve been coloring my hair blonde for years and recently went gray for a while. Yes, it’s very hard to achieve and maintain but there is an amazing purple shampoo called “B Uniq” that I got on amazon that did wonders for maintaining the gray/ashy look. It’s a very deep purple so you can’t leave it on for too long, but wow it really gets rid of unwanted brass. There are a lot of before/after customer reviews that might be helpful.

Here’s the link:
https://www.amazon.com/Purple-Shampoo-Uniq-Revitalize-Highlighted/dp/B0743CZWCP

I'm not too familiar with that but i use this and its my favorite I've used it for years, its pretty natural it seems

Yes it is. I don’t really dye roots, because I actually prefer ombre hair looks. However, many of my friends who also dye hair says it’s what they use for touching up roots. Also Sally’s (at least where I live) has it a little bit more expensive then amazon but here’s a tub of it: L'Oreal Quick Blue Powder Bleach, 16 Ounce https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000A409J8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_5apsDb5NS3H3J

If it’s too much for that tub there’s always pouch versions available at Sally’s or Amazon which is equal to 1 scoop that comes with the tub: L'Oreal Quick Blue Powder Bleach, 1 oz (Pack of 2) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072QRJGP2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_PcpsDbWWME38W

Mix with 2 oz of your creme developer (I recommend Salon Care) and boom.

I recommend this shampoo to all of my vibrant color clients.
It’s a great way to refresh your color at home!

Just two things to keep in mind, this shampoo tends to dry out hair so I would definitely only use this once a week with a deep conditioner & if you’re planning on changing your color just stop using it for a few weeks so it won’t be hard to remove!

My favorite lightner is Blonde Me by Schwarzkopf. The developer contains Argan Oil to reduce damage. https://www.amazon.com/Schwarzkopf-Professional-Blond-Premium-Lift/dp/B003ZPHWMG/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=schwarzkopf+blond+me&qid=1572894249&sr=8-4

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Vol 20 should suffice.

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Since you're blonde already, it doesn't need to stay on super long. I don't think you're going to need a toner. But talk to a Sally Rep in case you don't get to the blonde you want. Be sure to deep condition!

If you're already a level 9 you're in a great place. :)

I don't know much about amonia-free stuff. But, to limit the damage you could use a much lower % developer and, in turn, increase the development time. I would try this one or this one. I have about 10-11 level hair (naturally 8.5-9) and I use the one that's 7% from this brand and I tone for a bit longer than 30 minutes. I even use the lower % when bleaching and extend the development time.

Also, you could use a protein treatment afterward to bulk your hair up. :)

I also have light blonde hair and nonexistent eyebrows. I dye them with this. Super easy to use and lasts about a month.

Here's the original blue to purple, and the purple it faded to. The blue was manic panic midnight blue and the purple was punky colour violet, which you can see was more vibrant and didn't fade as much as the manic panic blue. It all ended up pretty similar coloured after the red though.

The red I used is the tulip red from Directions. I'd never heard of them till I found that amazon page selling a set of 6 tubs and thought it'd be fun to mix and match.

*edit: spelling

Bleach it first! If doesn’t have to be fully bleached, but make it like, a lighter brown, some blonde streaks will be okay, then use this dye:

Keracolor Clenditioner Color Depositing Conditioner Colorwash, Teal, 12 fl. oz. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BXPYFQ1/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_uqZ1Cb0PDD5SV

Confirming from someone who wanted to go to the exact same color! It may have a teensy but more green sheen depending on just how blonde you initially bleach your hair to. :D

I hadn't heard of that brand, so I looked it up. It appears to just be colored styling gel, not dye.

The official images make the color seem so vibrant, but it looks very muddy in your pic, more of a subtle tint than a full color change. Did you wash it a few times before taking that photo? Or is that what the product looks like right after application?

Overtone pastel collection is your friend. Your either rose gold or pink. I might do a mix of the two if I was you. https://overtone.co/collections/shop-by-color-rose-gold/products/original-rose-gold-complete-system#

I have had colored hair for about 4 years now. Overtone is the only way I can manage it. It’s a colored conditioner. Pro tip section your hair and paint on the go deep color once a week.

I use this brush Framar Power Painter Hair Coloring Brush - 2 Pack https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BYW1TKZ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_mCNkDbDQHAFQ0

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B072LGSKTN/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s01?ie=UTF8&th=1

I use this Keracolor Condition once a week and I find it helpful. I apply it with my conditioner.

I like Not Your Mother’s or Matrix

I think Directions - Cerise might be an option.
Not permanent though :(

>mine was a bit cheaper way, white hair, you can see it here was use this dye, after i get white hair was use this dye to pink my hair and this hair conditioner was mixed it

Special Effects - Napalm Orange

I mean you clould get away without bleaching it, BUT it wont be the same shade as the color the dye says it is. I highly recomend the manic panic bleach lightning kit i think its called. its like 10 bucks comes with mixing bowel, brush, gloves, bleach, and developer!https://www.amazon.com/Manic-Panic-Flash-Lightning-Bleach/dp/B002GENWU8