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• Method 1 of 4: Make simple adjustments
• Method 2 of 4: Lighten the color a few shades
• Method 3 of 4: Bleach and dye your hair
• Method 4 of 4: Re-dye your hair after bleaching it
• Tips
• Necessities

Dyeing hair that has already been dyed will only darken the hair. To dye dark dyed hair again, you can choose a simple method like highlighting your hair and using a colored spray. You can also remove the color with special shampoos and color removers. With this method you can lighten your hair a few shades. To change the color even more, you can bleach your hair and dye it in a different color to get the look you want. Make sure you are extra careful so that your hair is not severely damaged.

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Method 1 of 4: Make simple adjustments

1. Bring highlights to your hair so you don't have to dye all of your hair. If you want to lighten your hair and don't have the time and money to dye all your hair, you can lighten some strands to create a new look. You can apply highlights yourself at home or have this done at the hairdresser.
   • Opt for highlights in a color that is only one or two shades lighter than your hair color to avoid too strong a contrast.
2. Apply shades of red to your hair to change the color. You can ask your hairdresser to apply shades of red to your hair or you can do this yourself with red hair dye. There are even ways to naturally bring out the reds in your hair, which can be done at home. Making your hair redder will make it look lighter and give it more depth.
3. Use a colored spray to give your hair a different color. There are colored sprays available that you can spray on your hair to lighten it quickly and easily. These sprays are usually available in colors such as yellow, pink, silver, green and blue. After you spray the product on your hair, you can comb it through your hair to spread it.
   • The spray is temporary and will be rinsed from your hair when you take a shower.
   • These sprays work even on the darkest hair color.
   • By applying multiple coats you can bring out the color even more if you want.
4. Try hair makeup to easily change your hair color. Hair make-up looks a bit like a colored spray, but is a bit more subtle. It is a cream or mascara that comes in a variety of colors, such as rose gold, copper, bronze, and red. Simply spread the product into your hair or use a comb to spread it well through your hair.
   • The mascara is great for hiding outgrowth and gray hair.
   • You can buy hair make-up at the supermarket, the drugstore and on the internet.
   • Hair make-up is not permanent and can easily be washed out of your hair.

Method 2 of 4: Lighten the color a few shades

1. Wash your hair with a clarifying shampoo. A clarifying shampoo helps to make the dark color less intense. The shampoo ensures that your hair color fades faster. In the shower, apply a clarifying shampoo to your hair at least twice for best results.
   • If you dyed your hair a while ago, the clarifying shampoo will not lighten your hair much.
2. Treat your hair with heat after shampooing it. If you wish, you can step out of the shower and heat the clarifying shampoo in your hair with a blow dryer before rinsing your hair. This ensures that your hair cuticles open and more dye is removed from your hair.
   • Hold your hair up with a hairpin and put on a shower cap. Heat your shampoo-coated hair with the hair dryer for about a minute.
   • Be careful not to melt the plastic of the shower cap, and never use a hair dryer in the shower.
3. Squirt lemon juice in your hair to lighten the color. Squeeze a fresh lemon to squirt lemon juice on your hair. Use a brush to spread the liquid evenly over your hair and sit in the sun or use a hair dryer to get the desired effect.
   • The warmer your hair gets with the lemon juice in it, the lighter your hair will be.
   • You can use this method multiple times, but don't be surprised if your hair doesn't turn out as light as you'd like.
   • Your hair may feel dry after using lemon juice. Treat your hair with a moisturizing conditioner to moisturize it.
4. Remove the hair dye with a color remover. A color remover helps to get the dye out of your hair so that your natural hair color starts to show up again. It can be a bit harsh on your hair, so don't use it too often and read the directions on the package to make sure you're using the color remover correctly.
   • Treat your hair with a deep conditioner after using a color remover.
   • Try to wait several months before using the color remover the second time to avoid damaging your hair. However, some color removers can be used again after the first time without it being bad for your hair. Check the packaging to make sure and consider conditioning your hair as well.
   • You can buy color removers at many drug stores and on the internet.

Method 3 of 4: Bleach and dye your hair

1. Treat your hair with a deep conditioner before bleaching it. Apply a nourishing hair mask to your hair several times before bleaching for a week or two. This will help make your hair stronger and healthier so that it is ready for bleaching.
2. Protect your workplace, clothing and skin. Blonde your hair in an area that is easy to clean and wipe down, such as a bathroom or kitchen. Wear clothes you don't mind getting messed up and put an old towel around your shoulders. Put on gloves so the bleach doesn't damage your hands.
   • It's best to use a hairdressing cape if you have one. You can buy these at the drugstore and on the internet. You can also use a white towel or one that you don't mind bleaching on.
3. Mix bleach with developer to start bleaching your hair. Buy a bleaching set for your hair, which will probably require a developer as well. Mix the bleach and developer in a bowl. Read the instructions on the packaging carefully in advance so that you know exactly how much of both substances you should use.
   • A developer with volume 30 or 30 is best for your hair.
4. Divide your hair into sections to make bleaching easier. Secure the top layer of hair with a hair tie or plastic hairpin so that you can easily access the bottom layer of hair. If you have very thick hair, you can divide the bottom layer of hair into another two or three sections and secure them with plastic hair clips.
   • Make sure to only use plastic barrettes when bleaching your hair.
5. Apply the bleach evenly to your hair, treating your roots last. Using an applicator brush, apply the mixed bleach to 2-3cm strands of hair until you have bleached all of your hair. Your bleaching kit's instructions should outline the best technique for bleaching your hair, but make sure to apply the bleach to the roots last.
   • If you have very thick hair, you will likely need to divide your hair into smaller sections.
   • Your roots heat up the fastest, so bleaching your roots first will make them lighter than the rest of your hair.
   • Wear gloves and wrap a towel around your shoulders to prevent the bleach from damaging your hands and ruining your clothes.
6. Put your hair up and let the bleach sit for 20-30 minutes. Put on a shower cap so that the bleach stays at the top of your hair and the heat from your head stays under the shower cap. You will need to leave most bleaching agents in your hair for 20-30 minutes, but keep checking your hair to see what your hair color looks like.
   • Do not leave the bleach in your hair for more than an hour.
7. When the time is up, carefully rinse the bleach out of your hair. When 20 or 30 minutes have passed, rinse the bleach from your hair with clean water. You can also do this sooner if you are happy with your hair color. Wash your hair with shampoo and conditioner afterwards.
8. Wait 2-3 months before bleaching your hair again to avoid damaged hair. Blonde can be very aggressive on your hair, especially if you are going from dark hair to light hair. To prevent your hair from breaking and becoming brittle, wait 2-3 months before bleaching it again if it hasn't turned out as light as you'd like the first time.
   • You can also re-treat your hair with a deep conditioner to keep it healthy in between bleaching treatments.

Method 4 of 4: Re-dye your hair after bleaching it

1. Choose a hair color that suits your skin tone well. Choose hair dye in a color that goes well with your skin and your current hair color. Make sure your hair is light enough to show your new hair color.
   • When choosing a new color, choose hair dye that is 1 or 2 shades lighter than you actually want. When you dye your hair yourself at home, it often turns out darker than you expect.
2. Mix the hair dye of your choice with developer. Often the hair dye set already contains developer, but if not, you can buy a developer with volume 20 at the drugstore. Follow the directions on the hair dye package to mix the correct amounts of hair dye and developer.
   • You can buy a developer at a department store, drug store or on the internet.
3. Divide your hair into sections to make dyeing easier. Gather the top layer of your hair and secure your hair with a hair tie or barrette. Divide the bottom layer into 2-4 sections if you have thick hair.
   • If you have thin hair, you can easily dye the bottom layer of hair without creating sections.
4. Use an applicator brush on apply the hair dye to your hair. Just like with bleaching, use the hair dye brush to apply the hair dye to 2-5 centimeter strands. Don't forget to treat your hair roots last.
   • Make sure to cover your shoulders to protect your clothes. Wear gloves to protect your hands from the hair dye.
   • If you want, you can put your hair up and put on a shower cap after applying hair dye.
5. Read the directions on the hair dye package so you know how long to leave the hair dye in your hair. Directions will vary by brand and color, so read them carefully so you know how long to leave the dye in your hair before rinsing your hair.
   • Use a clock so that you let the hair dye sit in your hair long enough to get the desired effect.
   • Do not leave the hair dye in your hair for longer than the time indicated on the package. The hair dye can otherwise damage your hair and skin.
6. Rinse the hair dye from your hair when the time is up. When the alarm has gone off and the time is up, rinse the hair dye from your hair with cold water. You can use a colored hair shampoo and conditioner to help remove the excess dye residue.
   • When the rinse water is clear, you know that the hair dye has been rinsed from your hair.

Tips

• Your stylist will know the best method for dyeing hair that has already been dyed a dark color, so go to the hairdresser if possible.

Necessities

• Purifying shampoo (optional)
• Hair dryer (optional)
• Lemon juice (optional)
• Color remover (optional)
• Deep conditioner
• Towel
• Gloves
• Hair ties or clips
• Bleaching agent (optional)
• Developer
• Applicator brush
• Shower cap
• Hair dye
• Comb