For some people, gray or silver hair is a sign of someone entering old age. For others, this color is elegant and bold. Here's how to gradually change colored hair to a gray color. Dying natural black hair to a beautiful silver color is more difficult than other colors, but the overall steps are simple, and the results are simply stunning.
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Method 1 of 3: Preparation Stage
Step 1. Do not dye your hair for 6 months before dyeing your hair gray
It may seem like a long time, but if you want your gray to look good, you have to let your hair sit that long. It's best to let the hair grow so that the previous paint color is gone. Otherwise, it will be very difficult to lighten your hair, which can result in uneven painting. If your hair was not dyed before, feel free to skip this step.
Step 2. Apply a deep conditioning treatment a week or two before dyeing your hair
You can do it at the salon. The bleach will be very harsh on the hair. This treatment is done to minimize dryness and damage caused by the bleach. Deep conditioning treatments can prevent split ends.
Step 3. Do not wash your hair for several days before dyeing it gray
Thus, the natural oil in the hair will be more and more so that it can protect the scalp from irritation that can be caused by hair lightening.
Step 4. Get ready to cut some hair
Even if you do all of these steps correctly, be prepared to cut off some of your damaged or broken hair after using the bleach. Your hair may shorten during this process, but it won't be as drastic. So don't be surprised when this happens. Make sure your hair length can be shortened a little.
Method 2 of 3: Brighten Your Hair
Step 1. Get a hair lightening kit
In order to get shiny silver hair, first prepare a 40 volume lightening kit. You can buy it at a salon or even a pharmacy. Don't buy cheap brands. Hair bleach can damage your hair, so it's best to get a high-quality product. You don't need to buy the most expensive, the important thing is not to buy the very low quality.
Step 2. Apply Vaseline along the parting line
Start at the forehead and work your way up to the nape of your neck. This will help cover your scalp from bleach and hair dye. Make sure your parting line is well covered.
Step 3. Put on latex gloves
Gloves will protect your hands from hair dye and bleach. That way, the process won't be too messy. Don't let your hands get dirty with it.
Step 4. Pin your hair into sections
It's best to divide your hair into 4-6 sections depending on the thickness of your hair. Starting from the back of the head, work the lightening into the hair one by one with a hair brush that can be purchased at the salon. It's best to ask a friend to help work on the back of your head.
Step 5. Follow the instructions on the package
Each brightener has different instructions so this article cannot provide specific instructions. However, usually the bleach is left on and dried for 30-60 minutes on the hair and no more. It all depends on the thickness and length of your hair.
Step 6. Determine if the process needs to be repeated
Your hair should now be platinum or bright blonde. If the hair is orange or light brown, it will need to be re-lightened according to the instructions for use. Don't forget to wait a week after the initial lightening process before your hair is lightened again. You can wait longer if your hair is in very bad condition after the first lightening process. This may be necessary if your hair is black. Your hair must be a pale blonde to be dyed.
Method 3 of 3: Applying Toner and Hair Dye
Step 1. Purchase white or purple toner to get the desired silver or gray color
White or purple toner works similarly to lightening, by removing the orange or yellow from your hair so that it is now a beautiful silver color. You can buy toner at a salon or pharmacy.
Step 2. Put on latex gloves and divide hair into 4-6 sections
Don't forget, you must maintain cleanliness and prevent your hands from getting paint on them. Do not use the same glove as the glove for the enlightenment process.
Step 3. Apply Vaseline on the scalp and back parting line
This will prevent the dye from dyeing or sticking to your scalp. Don't forget this important step.
Step 4. Apply the paint evenly throughout the hair
Start at the roots and work your way up to the ends. It's a good idea to make sure the paint covers your hair evenly all the way to the ends. If anything is missed, the brightening color will appear. It's best to leave the dye on your hair for 30 minutes. Use a paint brush for more precise movements.
Step 5. Rinse your hair
If 30 minutes have passed, you should rinse your hair to remove the dye from your hair. The paint should have absorbed into the hair. Once your hair is rinsed, wash it with a color-preserving shampoo followed by a color-preserving conditioner. Both of these products can be purchased at the pharmacy, but it's a good idea to double check to make sure they're preserving the paint color. Don't let your hard work fade due to the wrong shampoo.
Tips
- Lightening black hair to blonde using bleach can be very damaging to hair if done all at once. consider this if you want to take the fastest step.
- Be careful when using volume 40 brightening kits, especially near the scalp. Oxidation occurs more quickly near the hair roots due to body heat on the scalp.
- Hair oils and creams can also repair damage caused by hair bleach. You can keep your hair healthy and strong by washing your hair with extra shampoo and olive oil, about once a week.
- Try using volume 20 hair dye twice.
- You may need to polish your silver hair after a few weeks or months with white toner.
- You can use coconut oil as a hair mask to restore hair. Coconut oil contains many nutrients that are good for the scalp.
- Use purple shampoo and conditioner to keep your hair silver. Try Joico Color Balance Purple shampoo and conditioner.
