How easy is it achieving your desired colour?

When it comes to hair colour, each shade is assigned a level from 1 to 10, with 1 being the darkest (black) and 10 being the lightest (palest blonde). If you’re starting with black hair and want to achieve a light blonde, it’s important to understand that the hair cannot go from black to white blonde in just one sitting. This is because bleach can only be left on for up to an hour and bleach cannot work that quickly to achieve white blonde. The hair is likely to go through several stages, such as red, orange, and yellow, before reaching the desired shade of blonde.

The level of lift required to achieve a certain shade of blonde depends on the starting level of your hair. Generally, each level of lift requires a different strength of developer. For example, if you’re starting with level 3 (dark brown) hair and want to achieve a level 9 (light blonde), you would need to use a strong bleach and a 40-volume developer to achieve the necessary lift.

Toners are a crucial part of the hair lightening process, as they help to neutralise the unwanted brassy or orange tones that can appear after bleaching. Toners are available in a range of shades, from ash blonde to platinum, and are applied to the hair after the bleach has been rinsed out.

It’s important to remember that achieving your desired shade of blonde may take multiple sessions, especially if you’re starting with dark hair. It’s also important to use a reputable salon, like Abingdon Hairdressers, to ensure that the process is done safely and effectively. The experienced stylists at Abingdon Hair Salon can help guide you through the process and provide advice on the best way to achieve your desired look while keeping your hair healthy and strong.