Lighten dark hair

The Guilt Trip. It's an effective manipulation, but oh... what a nasty ride. It's like taking a turn on the Shame, Blame, and Mind Game Express - especially when you live with someone who is a master at this form of persuasion. So why is it that some people don't ask for what they want outright? Why do they corral others into doing their bidding by making them squirm? More importantly, how is it that some of us are more susceptible to being guilt-tripped than others? Is it because we feel…

When your hair comes out a little too dark, instead of using just bleach, here's how to lighten dyed black hair.

We all have to deal with the frizz at some point in our lives. How many times have you been walking down the street, feeling absolutely fierce, only to catch a glimpse of your reflection and see Hagrid staring back at you? Frizzy hair may be exceptionally irritating, but it doesn’t need to be the bane of your mane. With a few simple remedies, you will be able to tame that mane and guarantee silky smooth locks every day of […]

Did your stylist mess up your shade? Has the DIY dye job gone wrong? Learn how to lighten your hair color if it's too dark without having to use bleach.

I’m very fickle and whimsical about my hair. Over the years, I have had blonde highlights, red highlights, blonde “peak-a-boo” highlights, ombre, and multiple all-over, one color…

Lightening your hair through bleaching is one of the most basic processes you’ll find when you try to color dark hair at home. It’s the best way to get true to color results, whether you’re using a semi-permanent or permanent dye. But with all the stages of lightening dark hair, it can get a bit confusing when you attempt to do it for the first time. First, let’s talk about how you can assess the current color of your hair, and figure out how much lighter to go for certain colors.

Maybe you accidentally dyed your hair too dark or maybe your natural color is just a shade or so darker than you would prefer. Either way, there are both natural and chemical tricks you can try to lighten your dark hair. Talk about...

If you dye your hair frequently, chances are you've experienced that moment of panic when you accidentally go a little too dark. Turns out all hope is not lost as there are actually a couple of things you can do in order to lighten your dyed hair color! We chat with celebrity hair colorist, George Papanikolas, for the best tips on how to lighten your hair color in such an instance. Find out how to get the perfect shade on our site! #haircolor #permanenthaircolor #hairdyetips #coloredhair

Can you lighten hair with just developer? Yes you can. How to lighten your hair with just developer without damage? Let's talk about it...

When after re-dyeing your hair, you find the result darker than what you would have wanted, you can still fix it. Without knowing the science of hair color, your instinct would tell you to wash the dark color away. You’re right. L’Oréal recommends that you should wash your hair with a clarifying shampoo. Clarifying shampoos do not remove hair color instantly. But with repeated use, the color will fade. Pair your routine with a hair mask.