From blonde to brown: this is how you can dye it

How do I optimally prepare my hair?

So that the hair can Accept brown shade well, you should apply a high-protein treatment or a high-protein conditioner before dyeing your hair yourself. The color pigments in the hair color or tint bind to proteins in your hair. Submit the hair fiber through protein-rich hair treatment on, the paint can adhere better and looks shiny longer.

From blonde to brown: which product should I choose for dyeing?

If you want to switch from blonde to brown, you can go to for coloring three different products fall back: One Tint, a tint wash or a hair color.

Which shade of brown should I choose for my hair?

One very important rule in advance: If you want to change color from blonde to brown, you need it a brown with a reddish part.

You think: "Help, but I definitely don't want red hair?" Do not worry! You don't get that either. But red pigments are extremely important so that a natural brown is created in the end. If you choose a shade of brown that is too neutral or ashy, you risk green hair. And that's no better than red either!

The reason: Stuck in brown hair naturally more red pigments than in blond hair. In order for the brown to appear natural in the end, red pigments must be added to blonde hair. Otherwise it'll be green! And don't worry: the brown will end up looking less reddish in the hair than on the packaging.

For dyeing blonde hair are the following warm brown tones suitable:

Avoid dull browns for hair like:

Caution: You can dye blonde on brown at home. With very large color changes, for example from platinum blonde to dark brown, you should rather let the professional work on your hair. The danger here is too great that irregularities could arise.

What do I do if my hair does look green?

Should the hair get one after dyeing Green cast show, you can correct it yourself very quickly: Simply with a redder color re-dye. Red will neutralize the green and the hair color will look natural afterwards. If in doubt, go to the hairdresser you trust, he can always save your hair.

Here are more tips for anyone who wants to dye their hair at home.

Dyeing from blonde to brown: how is the result even in the hair?

Since our tips are often drier, they soak up hair colors particularly quickly. To avoid the Lengths too dark you should consider the color or tint first on the approach Instruct. Here she should Half of the exposure timewhich is stated on the package insert.

Then you apply the rest of the hair coloring product to the Lengths and tips on. Then wait until the entire specified exposure time has passed before washing out the remains.

You should also keep the hair color looking even enough color Instruct. Long hair often requires two packs of hair color or tint. Work yourself Strand by strand so that you never miss a job. It is better to apply too much product than too little – otherwise it will be stained!

How does the color last longer in the hair?

Broken, Porous hair does not hold color pigments well. If the cuticle is open, which is typical for brittle hair, they simply fall out. Therefore, you should rely on a rich care that keeps the hair healthy.

Treat yourself to one after the shampoo hair conditioner and wear one at least once a week Hair mask on. This not only protects lengths and tips from loss of color, you can also avoid brittle hair, frizzy hair and split ends. After washing it is best to have a good one Leave-in care into the hair, which keeps your mane supple and shiny all day. Here you can find out which hair oil is suitable for this.

There are also special ones Color protection products for brown hairthat are enriched with brown pigments. So-called brown shampoos freshen up your color when you wash it and prevent the color from washing out too quickly.

What do I have to consider with freshly dyed brown hair?

With a freshly dyed brown mane, a few things change that you probably didn't expect. You can expect the following changes:

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