Would you mind doing a video on what shades of blondes look good on what skin tones AND skin shades please? That combined info isn't easy to find. I'm cool tone and super white, with dark brown hair and I've always thought I couldn't go blonde, that it'd wash me out or something. But this video gives me hope! lol. Thanks!
Because you have cool fair skin, a cool ashy tone blonde would look so good on you. You could even have a very light ashy darker blonde faded into a purple/blue undertone platinum at the ends
As a stylist, I’d never recommend Monat. I don’t understand why people think these products are still safe after countless lawsuits against the company. If you want your hair to fall out, then I would definitely recommend them!
Thank you! I started scrolling as soon as she said that. It's a shame because I was really loving how informative this video was but now I'm questioning whether to even take her advice. That being said, I'm sure she knows how to dye it and her hair does look gorgeous too. But monat 🤮🤢
This is my new favorite beauty vlog on UA-cam. THANK YOU for not being condescending and rude. Whenever I see a stylist who stars color-shaming, I resolve to never see them again. The ones who really understand why women turn to DIY color and care are WINNERS all day long.
@@marishaa I use to sell it. I broke out with pimples on my head and I didnt like how it made my head hurt. I used it for 1 month and it wasn't right for me and my family. I quit selling.
I paid $200 at a hair salon, and paid extra for olaplex, to go blonde. I knew I was going to need 2-4 sessions, and she told me I did, but she literally bleached my hair white with 40 and "put the olaplex" in the bleach, but she didn't mix it in front of me. The way my hair fried and fell off, I'm pretty sure she didn't use it. My hair started to smoke and it fell off. I don't trust salons now 😭 going to blonde is very expensive, a lot of "pros" don't know what they're doing apparently lol. Be careful with salons.
no it was in the middle of the winter, they told me olaplex makes your hair smoke and it's normal but it burnt off my hair so I'm pretty sure it wasn't normal 😂
Hair during the bleaching process will smoke if you have metallic dyes in your hair, which most boxed colors have. Sometimes it's not always a hair stylists fault when it comes to the outcome of your hair. It's really important for you to tell your stylist what you've done to your hair or have had done and it's also important for them to ask you. If a stylist doesn't ask you your history or give you a strand test before bleaching then it should be a no go in my professional opinion.
she knew all about my hair history, yet she used 40 volume which was way too strong for my hair. i understand olaplex knocks off 10 vol, but even 30 is high for my very thin hair. also my hair lifts easily and i told her that but she insisted that bc it was so dark that she would use a 40. i mean it's whatever bc the damage is done but i would never recommend anyone to her.
Right! I swear every time I taken a pik of a cut I want they never do it like the pick! I'm just like ok? It pisses me off. An i even go to the higher end salon too an they still can't do it right.
Ok so my hair turned blonde when I was 9 and remember this my hair was brown when I was born is that normal? And I haven’t had my hair have hair dye or sumthin so I just want to know if it’s normal and don’t call me a dumbass and I’m 11.
I honestly had a great experience going blonde. I’m a natural red head and I’ve had trouble going blonde with bleach, box dye, and highlights before. I paid a new stylist to dye my hair blonde recently and she used lightening powder and olaplex and my hair went blonde, well almost white, in one sitting. She only charged me $80 and my hair has never been healthier !
Hi, I’m a natural redhead (copper) and I was told I couldn’t go blonde. When you dyed your hair blonde, how was the re-growth and did you get your natural shade of red back after? Thanks a lot!!
Thank you for this video! I’ve been a really dark brunette all my life and I’ve never colored my hair before (just permed it about a year ago), but you’ve convinced me to go blonde. 😊👍
I understand that multiple sessions with a professional are important but I still hate it and I don't trust professionals in my country. I got tired of wasting time and money on hairdressers who didn't even actually toned my hair when I requested it very explicitly. After educating myself from the internet for a while I now bleach and tone it myself at home and my hair is actually very healthy even though I went from a 2 to 9/10ish and I'm Latina. If you're going to a professional make sure they actually know what they are doing, harass them with questions and pictures.
Rhaenys as a hairstylist myself that comment has really offended me. we train so hard to be able to have the knowledge that we do. Obviously you were going to someone who has done no training at all and have no clue what they are doing
Bringing a few pictures of what you want is always a good idea, but if you are going to an actual hairstylist/professional, it's probably not the brightest idea to try and act like you know more than they do, just because you've watched a lot of youtube videos or read stuff online. That's like going to the emergency room, but telling the doctors what they NEED to be doing because you read it on WebMD. Just saying. I'm glad you are successful at doing it yourself. I would NEVER be able to, but luckily my sis is a stylist and not only does she listen to what I want, she also lets me know (especially regarding toners and high lift colors) the reasons why a certain thing will not work well with my hair. Like a balayage, I kept seeing on IG and youtube, she had to explain to me the reasons why that wouldn't be the right technique for my super dark hair, instead she HAS to do full foiled highlights. Also, hair stylists/colorists are not like mechanics. They actually want what is BEST for your hair, they want your hair healthy and beautiful because it is their art, it is their science, and the better your hair looks, the better they feel. They are not crooks that can't be trusted, they aren't mechanics at Jiffy Lube just trying to make money. They are trying to create beauty. At least, the true professionals are. But if what you are doing is working for you, and you love how it looks, then that's awesome!
Lauriepatterson there was nothing offensive about her comment. She clearly spoke of personal experiences. I have great respect for hairdressers, what you do is so hard; but there are too many that just aren't good enough at their job. Should she keep throwing away money and sacrificing her hair so you don't get offended ?
My hair stylist in NY lifted my hair from dark brunette to platinum in one appointment and it felt pretty healthy afterward. Not trying to shade, just wondering why that is?
Jocelyne Gural everyone's hair "lifts" differently. :) I had the same thing...dark brown hair to blonde in one session, but my stylist was surprised herself and said it would normally take her two sessions.
It is a definite lengthy process I totally agree. I've been trying to go blonde for a year now. It didn't work out for me in the salon but I am having so much fun doing it myself and since May 2016 to present I am at a level 8 almost 9. I still need to lighten a bit more but I will wait and keep conditioning my hair to try to maintain softness and lustre. I'm Asian and I'm blonde. It looks more natural now and less brassy than when I started. I really love my new look and am turning heads out there. Thanks Silvia for all your videos...so helpful!!!
Yup anyone CAN be blonde & I (fellow Hairstylist w/nat. level 5 pita to lift, thick coarse AF auburn hair) personally prefer it myself but always recommend ppl try on different shades of blonde wigs 1st (like real 1's not Halloween store) to make sure they like how it looks & best shade for them b4 starting the process cuz it can be a big expensive commitment. 100% true tho lighter hair can make you look younger + face framing highlights can make your face look fuller while dark hair around face slims😉
I was dying my hair all the time, and it ended up really damaged. I went dark and planned on staying dark to let my hair rest but now I want to be blonde again! So scared incase my hair falls out 😂
Amy Iltzsch it’s possible to go blonde if you’re Caucasian, have natural hair and it’s in good condition. But if you have dark hair, textured hair or damaged hair it will take more appointments. And ESPECIALLY if you have box dye in your hair, it will take a lot more to lift it out.
ladies ,don't forget upkeep retouches are needed every 3 to 4 weeks . hair grows on average 1/2 inch a month so be prepared .it's not cheap and looks bad unless it's retouched when your new growth comes in .
Ahhh this video was for me! I have reddish hair and have never dyed it but have been thinking about going blonde but overwhelmed thinking about getting the tone right. Thank you for this!
It took me years of stubborness and a few fried heads of hair to finallyaccept this fact. I am naturally dark DARK brunette, almost black with very porous hair, wavy hair and I maintain my blonde myself. I cut a few corners and as a result, have a few brassy spots, some inconsistances, and a purple strand from a toning mishap experiement a month ago (a hazard of DIY what can ya do?) but for the most part, I moved slowly. I always wanted that bright ash blonde right then and there and drove a handful of poor stylists crazy with my unrealistic expectations, but in the end, I suggest having fun with each transition- enjoying it because once you're blonde for a couple years, you'll miss those darkers tones a bit and wish you would have played around with the darker colors longer If you plan on being blonde anyways, what's the rush? THanks for this video! I worry that only frying your hair will get the message thru to the extra stubborn blonde or die types, but let's hope people are smarter than me.
Exactly I look at it as a diet nice and slow or you might wreck yourself. You can even rock the bad colors by just doin your hair,(I even use to do fun temp colors over it durin process),,my concern is damage so slow is best,,,about the dark tones I remember the last time I was fully blonde I just had my hair lady put in low lites looked soooo good . regret not tryin to keep it up such a long journey back,,,almost there
Sylvia, I have been watching your videos for years now. Your video, “How to Fix Extremely Orange Bleached Hair” (and a number of others) helped me understand/gain so much hair/beauty knowledge. Also, when I went from dark hair to light, you saved me several hundreds of dollars. I really appreciate your channel. I hope you read this note and are encouraged that there are many viewers, like myself, whom adore your kind personality and beauty advice. I plan to use your “4 Quick Hairstyle for Dirty Hair” tips for when I fly to Spain tomorrow! Thank you for being YOU!
thank you for this video, recently tried to go blonde from brunette and it turned out really brassy, gave it a couple months and was about to go back to brown thinking it was me/my skin tone. now I know the importance of the proper stylist who knows blonde and will look for one in my area ♡
I am transitioning to blonde now from a level 2. Note to self guys, when you dye your hair with box dye repeatedly only touch up the roots. I finally found the perfect salon in Vancouver, Bc and we have begun the process. She lifted the box dye that I have had 7 years, and it lifted so well that the color expert gave the go ahead for my first bleach out. I am sitting at a red warm brown color and to be honest I hate I but I know this is the safest way to transition. Also because my hair is so healthy they gave the go ahead for my appointment in a month! Its a process, but my hair is my crown, and ide rather it not fall out.
Hi, if you have dark brown hair and starting to get grey hair. Is it better to dye with permanent color just the roots or the whole head? Also would you use a dye that your shade level or 2 shades lighter? :)
Thanks for this video! it really helped out a lot. This video really made me realize that it's going to take time for me to achieve the desired blonde look I want. I am happy with my look, but I would like a Beyonce blonde. I also don't want to go to a salon and pay hundreds of dollars. I know, it's safer and they are experts, but I just don't have that kind of money. So your videos and your calm and kind voice really put me at ease for the kind of blonde results I'd, eventually, like to achieve. Much love you girl!
I remember this being one of the many blonde videos I watched before taking the plunge about a week ago at a salon. Tbh this video felt rather intimidating and misinformed because I felt this all heavily revolved around becoming a really light blonde/platinum when you have poor hair condition. I went in with box dyed level 5 hair (my natural hair is a level 5-4) and she got me to a level 8-9 in a single session; I wanted to be a medium to lightish blonde so she got me there with my hair feeling great 😊 I'll be going in for my finishing appointment soon. So just a heads up, if your aim isn't platinum and you have strong hair, it won't take an entire year 🙄
Thank you, I've tried to explain this to my clients and now I'll have them watch your video! I've never wanted to sacrifice the integrity of the hair just because they asked for it 🤗🤗
New sub. I love how your advice is so real. Some people are sensitive and I don’t recommend going blonde in one day if you are sensitive. It burns but if you got a good stylist they will make sure your scalp survives. I’ve gone to blonde from natural black in one day twice with some years in between. It took about 6 hours because I got highlights too. My hair stylist is the bomb. She warned me about the process and damage. My hair has never fell out, minimal shedding. One important thing most people don’t understand is that being blonde is high maintenance. It will continue to falll out if you don’t condition your hair. I used its a 10 haircare line for my hair. Never had an issue. I’m so random though because I get bored easily. I’m probably about to sit the 6 hours or less (because my hair is super short now) to go back to blonde.
I love your attitude ! You’re a professional and understand the value of DIY I enjoy doing my own hair most of the time and I am afraid to tell friends, especially friends that are hairstylists this.
Buki Yves Birkin yes! Olapex saved my hair. I mixed it myself and used 40 vol for 2 hours. I got an icy cool blonde and didn't even need toning and still had hair on my head!
Rose no not with Olapex, it works miracles! I saw someone use 50v and it turned out amazing. Just in how you use it and know the hair you're working with.
That is a whole other video! Which I shall do soon. I Looove Olaplex and use it daily at the salon, however it gets sooo miss used that I wanted to save this subject for a future video. Had I added i to this video, it would have been 45 mins long lol
ellebangs please do one for these idiots who leave lightener on their hair for TWO hours. Hairdressers that know how to bleach well don't actually need olaplex :)
I bleach my hair every three weeks. Am on chemo and my hair has not fallen out yet. Thanks to WEN products. Going to perm my hair. First going to put a hair mask on it. Then put coconut oil for 24 hours. Then I will perm. The WEN balm is awesome I use it in place of hair spray. My hair is fine and limp and very straight. Reason why I am going to perm. Thanks for all your great videos.
I did it!! I went completely blonde from dark brown and I look so much prettier and I was quite cold tones with pink undertones and I was worried that it would make me look red all the time but it made me warm toned and I guess that’s why I could never figure out my skin tone cause my hair affected it so much anyway going blonde is great but I went to the hairdresser and they did not do what I wanted and didn’t even look at the pictures I showed them so make sure if you go to the salon that they know exactly what you want. I had to re do it myself and that’s a real bummer since I paid so much
I thought you were going to "show" yourself bleaching and toning your hair! I know how, I've done it for years, I just wanted to watch someone go from dark brown to a neutral blonde. And, you CAN go from dark brown to pale blonde in one day! I've done it for years!!!!
I personally find that eggs, olive oil, and rosemary essential oil all mixed together as a hair mask keep my hair super healthy. Just make sure you rinse out with COLD water before you shower or you'll end up with cooked egg all over your head lol
how is cosmetology school not actual school? Just because it doesn't interest you doesn't mean its not an actual school, being a cosmetologist doesn't end there, theirs so many possibilities, look at elle shes a successful youtuber & stylist because of how great she is at what she does, Maybe you're not educated in how much money people can make on UA-cam & i'm sure she wakes up and loves what she does each day & at the end of the day she can make equal if not more than someone that went to school for 4+ years. A diploma doesn't equal a successful life. just sayingggg.
Brooke Martinez you're fucking stupid. You just made yourself look like an idiot. Literally read what she said again- read it slow so your brain can handle it- and try to say that to her again.
Just discovered your channel! You're awesome! I spent years bleaching my hair and it was awful, I've now embraced my natural colour but I adore blonde (done the right way!) new subscriber ❤️
Can you do a video about picking an eyebrow color after you are blonde and how to bleach them? I have dark hair and getting my eyebrows to match is a challenge
I have always been able to go blonde quickly in my teens never having to tone it or go too a salon. Now that I am older, it takes me 2 blonding sessions. ( why did my hair get darker?)Because of your advice, I am able to keep healthy hair and go blonde again. Love you and your channel.
Wow, what a good video. Love your hair and great discussion points. You mean and know what you’re talking about. Definitely not an annoying video, worth the watch.
Candice thank you for taking the time to reply. I pretty much got the gist of what you meant by quote, "having no hair left." But I had to be sure haha! It surely makes sense using )too much bleach on a client with darker hair in a short time leaving hair damaged and brittle.. You weren't confusing, I just wanted clarification!! love your videos, they're very informative and thorough. You were the first girl on UA-cam who taught me how to cut my own hair! you'll always be my go-to hair girl in terms of the Tube! Xx
This Ellebangs youtube tutorial How Anyone Can Go Blonde is presented in both a compassionate and informed manner. I also enjoyed how she gives examples of the various types of haircolors presented through some of the images/photos conveyed in this youtube video.
Most people don't mention previous dye in the hair as well. I decided over a couple months to go blonde and it was hell. The orange and neon yellow is no joke. I had red and brown hair dye in my hair for SO MANY years and as a natural dark blonde I wanted to go back too that. It took me so long get that orange tone out if my hair. This last bleach and tone finally got me to the color I have been dreaming of. So happy with t
my hair dresser is the best!!! i had my hair red for a while and i told her i wanted my hair blonde and she did it the same day no sessions extra needed! and my hair was not damage just beautifully blonde.
Love your videos , super informative and you're stunning! I take my hair from blonde to black to red back to blonde ! I do it myself because it's a pixie cut and I know what my hair can and can not take ! Now that I'm growing my hair out I will definitely be going to salon once it's at the length I want ! And that last pic is totally what I want length and all
Thanks for sayin that it is possible. Two years ago I went to 3 different hair salons tryin to see who would turn my moms hair blonde, as close as possible to platinum. She wanted to do a color that would help her transition easier to her natural salt and pepper color. She did have medium brown hair color. All 3 said no. That she just has to let her hair grow. One of them was even rude to her. I ended up searching in the wonderful youtube world and found many different tutorials on how to do it, including on of yours that talks about the levels of hair color. I'm clearly not a professional, but I listened and researched. It took me 3 sessions to get her hair to a similar blond as you have in this video, without damage to her hair! Now she is sporting her natural salt and pepper hair and she is happy. While she was blond she had many compliments and her hair looks very healthy. I don't recommend people to just go ahead and do it, since every hair is different. But it is possible and a professional shouldn't just say no. A great stylist would explain what you mention in this video. It takes time and patience.
I admit to being that person with 2N hair going in and wanting blonde🙌🏻 That was 3 years ago... Now I'm a hair student and I 100% understand the struggle of wanting blonde. It's a process. I got to a caramel brown ish color before having a fashion color phase and now I'm back to the caramel stage wanting a nice bright golden blonde. Only once though😉 I'm crazy so I probably won't be a "natural" color for many many years to come.
Thank you so much for your time I really appreciate how well you explained this i have a new hair dresser because my other one has retired we cut my hair today I told her just as a quick introduction before we transition my hair from a brown with grey's natural hair to a beautiful blonde this definitely won't happen straight away but I am keen to start the journey because it will be fun to try out some transition colors aswel 💓
My hair before was beautiful and long, i am a ligh brunette. I went blond and my hair was so demaged. I couldt do anything to it. The only solution I got was to cut all of my hair off because it just kept falling and breaking. my hair was down to the hips and now i have to like grow it agian, so i´ve learned my leson. Imma be a brunette
It took me 5 sessions to go blonde over a span of a year and a half. But it's meant that I have patchy blonde hair. Dark blonde/yellow roots and white mid shaft and light blonde ends whirh some very dark brown areas....what's that about?? Help and advice would be appreciated xx
thank u Silvia! very informative, is true you have to see how it would lift the first time to know how long it would take to get to the highest level. one thing I think was left out of this vid is that blonde requires more personal maintenance as far as keeping the tone...purple shampoo/conditioner..in between tonning since you can leave the salon with gorgeous hair, but if u don't take care of the color can turn ugly so quickly
Sometimes is possible, I used 10 years hair color aubergine(natural color-black2), I visited a very good saloon after 1 session total change-base number 6 with highlights like yours, excellent, until now,18 years with this look, never got bored, btw, you are so good, keep going, wanna hairdresser like you, love from CY❤️
It depends on your skin tone. I was born a dirty blonde, that's why it looks good on me because it's pretty if you have fair skin. I don't look good with dark hair because I wasn't born with dark hair or red hair, I tried both colors on me at one point and they both looked like crap, a lot of people told me blonde looked better on me because of the skin tone. Never dye your hair any color unless you know it's going to look good on you, that's why it's best to talk to a specialist. And never pick the wrong hair stylist either, I let this black woman work on my hair and she chopped it up. So now I have to find a new hair stylist when I go get my hair trimmed.
I love your videos.. I recently went from brown, to red, to brown.. and now I am blonde.. but it has taken 5 sessions going in every 4 weeks to get me the blonde I am now.
I'm at a level 6/7 at my roots (colored) and a level 7/8 mids-ends... It's been bleached and colored a hand fun of times in the last 5 years but is healthy, soft hair..have an appointment Friday to go BLONDE for the first time since I was 5!! My eyebrows are full ash ash blonde that make them look black, and my natural hair is a very blonde brown level 7/8.and I have a similar complexion to yours with green eye/blue eye. Going ash/pearl blonde. Gosh I'm excited to give myself a new look!
I've gone from brown to almost white blonde in an hour in the salon I go to. Every time I bleach my hair, I never have breakage, hair loss, or burns. My hair is really thin and takes bleach well though, so I might be an exception. I really want to go strawberry blonde this time :)
I had a bad experience at a hair salon. My hair was very light blonde and I wanted a light ash blonde but my hair turned out orange brown hair and I've notice some parts of my hair were lighter than others but i love that you explained that and i agree it took me a while to become blondd
I'm a natural red head and I've been blonde before but anytime I go to a stylist who wasn't the one I originally went too, the stylist won't do it. They refuse because of my natural hair color.
Your eyes match your top and that's really satisfying to me for some reason haha
She is Gorgeous..Period!
Krista Mehanikova i can’t unsee that now
Krista Mehanikova just think about it
Green eyes
Green hair
Green top
Boom mind blown 🤯
i have brown eyes. would it still look good if i put on a brown shirt😂😂
Lexi Carolyn no
Would you mind doing a video on what shades of blondes look good on what skin tones AND skin shades please? That combined info isn't easy to find. I'm cool tone and super white, with dark brown hair and I've always thought I couldn't go blonde, that it'd wash me out or something. But this video gives me hope! lol. Thanks!
Miss Chelsea did you take the big step?
Miss Chelsea same case here...!!!
if i were you i would go platinum blonde
Because you have cool fair skin, a cool ashy tone blonde would look so good on you. You could even have a very light ashy darker blonde faded into a purple/blue undertone platinum at the ends
I just asked the same question. I wanna know what kind of blonde looks good on me.
As a stylist, I’d never recommend Monat. I don’t understand why people think these products are still safe after countless lawsuits against the company. If you want your hair to fall out, then I would definitely recommend them!
Monat still has bad things in it. It's still a wolf in sheeps clothing.
Brynn Foster it doesn’t make your hair fall out, i’ve used it for three years and my stylist always tells me how healthy my hair is lol
What shampoo do you recommend? My hair density is so bad since I have used pantene and monat in the past 😭. I need help
Thank you! I started scrolling as soon as she said that. It's a shame because I was really loving how informative this video was but now I'm questioning whether to even take her advice. That being said, I'm sure she knows how to dye it and her hair does look gorgeous too. But monat 🤮🤢
Thank you. It's £85 anyway "lol"
This is my new favorite beauty vlog on UA-cam. THANK YOU for not being condescending and rude. Whenever I see a stylist who stars color-shaming, I resolve to never see them again. The ones who really understand why women turn to DIY color and care are WINNERS all day long.
Am I the only one here he doesn't even want blonde hair but am watching anyway
Emily Childs same
Emily Childs Yes lol But I'm green.
Same, I'm redhead hahaha
Same I’m bugging my dad to let me go blonde 😂😂😂
I’ve been blonde and it’s false that you get more attention I get more as a brunette!
LADIES! DO NOT BUY MONAT! DO YOUR RESEARCH!
Why 😳
trusted her until she recommended monat lol
i hated monat products!!!
@@marishaa I use to sell it. I broke out with pimples on my head and I didnt like how it made my head hurt. I used it for 1 month and it wasn't right for me and my family. I quit selling.
@@angellove1619 no this scare me a friend sells monet and i bought all the products
She reminds me of Shakira
jenmabara I see it now😂😂
OMFG YES I LITERALLY THOUGHT THAT THE INSTANT I SAW HER!
Stole my words 😂
i see this comment on like every video of hers lol
They look totally different, It's just because of the hair.
This is perfect timing because I'm about to go blonde haha
Amy Leigh ME TOO
Me too
Same ahaha
I paid $200 at a hair salon, and paid extra for olaplex, to go blonde. I knew I was going to need 2-4 sessions, and she told me I did, but she literally bleached my hair white with 40 and "put the olaplex" in the bleach, but she didn't mix it in front of me. The way my hair fried and fell off, I'm pretty sure she didn't use it. My hair started to smoke and it fell off. I don't trust salons now 😭 going to blonde is very expensive, a lot of "pros" don't know what they're doing apparently lol. Be careful with salons.
Hayley Lynn 😱
do you have well water or swim by chance? hair smokes as a result of minerals in the hair causing a chemical reaction with lightener.
no it was in the middle of the winter, they told me olaplex makes your hair smoke and it's normal but it burnt off my hair so I'm pretty sure it wasn't normal 😂
Hair during the bleaching process will smoke if you have metallic dyes in your hair, which most boxed colors have. Sometimes it's not always a hair stylists fault when it comes to the outcome of your hair. It's really important for you to tell your stylist what you've done to your hair or have had done and it's also important for them to ask you. If a stylist doesn't ask you your history or give you a strand test before bleaching then it should be a no go in my professional opinion.
she knew all about my hair history, yet she used 40 volume which was way too strong for my hair. i understand olaplex knocks off 10 vol, but even 30 is high for my very thin hair. also my hair lifts easily and i told her that but she insisted that bc it was so dark that she would use a 40. i mean it's whatever bc the damage is done but i would never recommend anyone to her.
cmon now Elle! not all hair stylist do their jobs well! I have bad experience 90% of the time I've been to a hairstylist
chel q. Very true 💯 I have spend hundreds and all I’ve gotten is orange hair because my hair is very dark brown
Right! I swear every time I taken a pik of a cut I want they never do it like the pick! I'm just like ok? It pisses me off. An i even go to the higher end salon too an they still can't do it right.
kimmy mora exactly! Some salons have told me it’s impossible for me to go blonde because my natural hair color is dark brown!
Me toooooo
Ok so my hair turned blonde when I was 9 and remember this my hair was brown when I was born is that normal? And I haven’t had my hair have hair dye or sumthin so I just want to know if it’s normal and don’t call me a dumbass and I’m 11.
I am SUPER obsessed with blonde hair. I have dark brown hair. But thank you. I really enjoy watching this
Honestly the fact that last year I wanted to dye my hair black, and now I'm already planning on going really blonde, I'm pretty damn excited.
I honestly had a great experience going blonde. I’m a natural red head and I’ve had trouble going blonde with bleach, box dye, and highlights before. I paid a new stylist to dye my hair blonde recently and she used lightening powder and olaplex and my hair went blonde, well almost white, in one sitting. She only charged me $80 and my hair has never been healthier !
Was your damaged?
Hi, I’m a natural redhead (copper) and I was told I couldn’t go blonde. When you dyed your hair blonde, how was the re-growth and did you get your natural shade of red back after? Thanks a lot!!
Thank you for this video! I’ve been a really dark brunette all my life and I’ve never colored my hair before (just permed it about a year ago), but you’ve convinced me to go blonde. 😊👍
I understand that multiple sessions with a professional are important but I still hate it and I don't trust professionals in my country. I got tired of wasting time and money on hairdressers who didn't even actually toned my hair when I requested it very explicitly. After educating myself from the internet for a while I now bleach and tone it myself at home and my hair is actually very healthy even though I went from a 2 to 9/10ish and I'm Latina. If you're going to a professional make sure they actually know what they are doing, harass them with questions and pictures.
Rhaenys don't harass anybody
Rhaenys as a hairstylist myself that comment has really offended me. we train so hard to be able to have the knowledge that we do. Obviously you were going to someone who has done no training at all and have no clue what they are doing
Bringing a few pictures of what you want is always a good idea, but if you are going to an actual hairstylist/professional, it's probably not the brightest idea to try and act like you know more than they do, just because you've watched a lot of youtube videos or read stuff online. That's like going to the emergency room, but telling the doctors what they NEED to be doing because you read it on WebMD. Just saying. I'm glad you are successful at doing it yourself. I would NEVER be able to, but luckily my sis is a stylist and not only does she listen to what I want, she also lets me know (especially regarding toners and high lift colors) the reasons why a certain thing will not work well with my hair. Like a balayage, I kept seeing on IG and youtube, she had to explain to me the reasons why that wouldn't be the right technique for my super dark hair, instead she HAS to do full foiled highlights.
Also, hair stylists/colorists are not like mechanics. They actually want what is BEST for your hair, they want your hair healthy and beautiful because it is their art, it is their science, and the better your hair looks, the better they feel. They are not crooks that can't be trusted, they aren't mechanics at Jiffy Lube just trying to make money. They are trying to create beauty. At least, the true professionals are.
But if what you are doing is working for you, and you love how it looks, then that's awesome!
Lauriepatterson there was nothing offensive about her comment. She clearly spoke of personal experiences. I have great respect for hairdressers, what you do is so hard; but there are too many that just aren't good enough at their job. Should she keep throwing away money and sacrificing her hair so you don't get offended ?
Rhaenys you can do it yourself but you'll be red/ Orange for longer. Just gotta be okay with that.
My hair stylist in NY lifted my hair from dark brunette to platinum in one appointment and it felt pretty healthy afterward. Not trying to shade, just wondering why that is?
Jocelyne Gural everyone's hair "lifts" differently. :) I had the same thing...dark brown hair to blonde in one session, but my stylist was surprised herself and said it would normally take her two sessions.
You just were one of those lucky clients that lift well and had healthy hair to start with. 😊
i had 7 appointments for me to get platinium blonde :(
Which hair stylist was this?
What salon? I moved to NYC and have visited 2 salons and haven't liked so much. Please share 😩
It is a definite lengthy process I totally agree. I've been trying to go blonde for a year now. It didn't work out for me in the salon but I am having so much fun doing it myself and since May 2016 to present I am at a level 8 almost 9. I still need to lighten a bit more but I will wait and keep conditioning my hair to try to maintain softness and lustre. I'm Asian and I'm blonde. It looks more natural now and less brassy than when I started. I really love my new look and am turning heads out there. Thanks Silvia for all your videos...so helpful!!!
Jenny Wong your hair looks absolutely gorgeous! 😊
Rebekah Thanks Rebekah! It really took forever to get to this level. Funny thing now I want to change it to a dark ash blonde-brown. 😂
Jenny Wong-Rinyai how did you do it?
The queen of eye-rolling.
It’s a natural human expression when articulating information.
Yup anyone CAN be blonde & I (fellow Hairstylist w/nat. level 5 pita to lift, thick coarse AF auburn hair) personally prefer it myself but always recommend ppl try on different shades of blonde wigs 1st (like real 1's not Halloween store) to make sure they like how it looks & best shade for them b4 starting the process cuz it can be a big expensive commitment. 100% true tho lighter hair can make you look younger + face framing highlights can make your face look fuller while dark hair around face slims😉
Alot of comments about hair falling out
I have now fallen back in love with my natural color😍
I was dying my hair all the time, and it ended up really damaged. I went dark and planned on staying dark to let my hair rest but now I want to be blonde again! So scared incase my hair falls out 😂
There are a lot of rich celebrities who are living with alopecia. I rather keep my hair. 😼
watching her videos is so addicting because I just love the way she speaks.!
Mizzycupcakes me tooooo
I went straight blonde and my stylist made my hair amazing it was really healthy. My hair is also a light ashy brown.
Did you do a treatment?
Yeah its easier if your hair is naturally already light, you have light brown hair not dark brown hair
Amy Iltzsch it’s possible to go blonde if you’re Caucasian, have natural hair and it’s in good condition.
But if you have dark hair, textured hair or damaged hair it will take more appointments. And ESPECIALLY if you have box dye in your hair, it will take a lot more to lift it out.
I have black hair, unfortunately my hair wont be as easy and quick
I can't wait to go blonde
ladies ,don't forget upkeep retouches are needed every 3 to 4 weeks . hair grows on average 1/2 inch a month so be prepared .it's not cheap and looks bad unless it's retouched when your new growth comes in .
Ahhh this video was for me! I have reddish hair and have never dyed it but have been thinking about going blonde but overwhelmed thinking about getting the tone right. Thank you for this!
I mean, I'm not gay but I'm only watching because she's pretty.
MisoSanSoup Ha, honestly same.
Don’t have to be gay to say someone is pretty 🤷🏼♀️
It took me years of stubborness and a few fried heads of hair to finallyaccept this fact. I am naturally dark DARK brunette, almost black with very porous hair, wavy hair and I maintain my blonde myself. I cut a few corners and as a result, have a few brassy spots, some inconsistances, and a purple strand from a toning mishap experiement a month ago (a hazard of DIY what can ya do?) but for the most part, I moved slowly. I always wanted that bright ash blonde right then and there and drove a handful of poor stylists crazy with my unrealistic expectations, but in the end, I suggest having fun with each transition- enjoying it because once you're blonde for a couple years, you'll miss those darkers tones a bit and wish you would have played around with the darker colors longer If you plan on being blonde anyways, what's the rush? THanks for this video! I worry that only frying your hair will get the message thru to the extra stubborn blonde or die types, but let's hope people are smarter than me.
Exactly I look at it as a diet nice and slow or you might wreck yourself. You can even rock the bad colors by just doin your hair,(I even use to do fun temp colors over it durin process),,my concern is damage so slow is best,,,about the dark tones I remember the last time I was fully blonde I just had my hair lady put in low lites looked soooo good . regret not tryin to keep it up such a long journey back,,,almost there
Can you do a video on how to know what color fits the best on you?
Like darker colors, reds, blonde colors ...
Sylvia, I have been watching your videos for years now. Your video, “How to Fix Extremely Orange Bleached Hair” (and a number of others) helped me understand/gain so much hair/beauty knowledge. Also, when I went from dark hair to light, you saved me several hundreds of dollars. I really appreciate your channel. I hope you read this note and are encouraged that there are many viewers, like myself, whom adore your kind personality and beauty advice. I plan to use your “4 Quick Hairstyle for Dirty Hair” tips for when I fly to Spain tomorrow! Thank you for being YOU!
I love your explanation! I love how you break down the process! It’s to the point. Love how you keep it real!
thank you for this video, recently tried to go blonde from brunette and it turned out really brassy, gave it a couple months and was about to go back to brown thinking it was me/my skin tone. now I know the importance of the proper stylist who knows blonde and will look for one in my area ♡
I am transitioning to blonde now from a level 2. Note to self guys, when you dye your hair with box dye repeatedly only touch up the roots. I finally found the perfect salon in Vancouver, Bc and we have begun the process. She lifted the box dye that I have had 7 years, and it lifted so well that the color expert gave the go ahead for my first bleach out. I am sitting at a red warm brown color and to be honest I hate I but I know this is the safest way to transition. Also because my hair is so healthy they gave the go ahead for my appointment in a month! Its a process, but my hair is my crown, and ide rather it not fall out.
Hi, if you have dark brown hair and starting to get grey hair. Is it better to dye with permanent color just the roots or the whole head?
Also would you use a dye that your shade level or 2 shades lighter? :)
Thanks for this video! it really helped out a lot. This video really made me realize that it's going to take time for me to achieve the desired blonde look I want. I am happy with my look, but I would like a Beyonce blonde. I also don't want to go to a salon and pay hundreds of dollars. I know, it's safer and they are experts, but I just don't have that kind of money. So your videos and your calm and kind voice really put me at ease for the kind of blonde results I'd, eventually, like to achieve. Much love you girl!
I remember this being one of the many blonde videos I watched before taking the plunge about a week ago at a salon. Tbh this video felt rather intimidating and misinformed because I felt this all heavily revolved around becoming a really light blonde/platinum when you have poor hair condition.
I went in with box dyed level 5 hair (my natural hair is a level 5-4) and she got me to a level 8-9 in a single session; I wanted to be a medium to lightish blonde so she got me there with my hair feeling great 😊 I'll be going in for my finishing appointment soon. So just a heads up, if your aim isn't platinum and you have strong hair, it won't take an entire year 🙄
Great advice! See the change as a gradual transformation and enjoy the journey. Be realistic about the timing and expect it might take a year.
You looked stunning as a brunette!
+Aisha Zee haha thanks!
Thank you, I've tried to explain this to my clients and now I'll have them watch your video! I've never wanted to sacrifice the integrity of the hair just because they asked for it 🤗🤗
New sub. I love how your advice is so real. Some people are sensitive and I don’t recommend going blonde in one day if you are sensitive. It burns but if you got a good stylist they will make sure your scalp survives. I’ve gone to blonde from natural black in one day twice with some years in between. It took about 6 hours because I got highlights too. My hair stylist is the bomb. She warned me about the process and damage. My hair has never fell out, minimal shedding. One important thing most people don’t understand is that being blonde is high maintenance. It will continue to falll out if you don’t condition your hair. I used its a 10 haircare line for my hair. Never had an issue. I’m so random though because I get bored easily. I’m probably about to sit the 6 hours or less (because my hair is super short now) to go back to blonde.
How can someone be so confident at age 17? I am astonished and I adore you. When I was 17 I was super intimidated by almost every person around me.
I love your attitude ! You’re a professional and understand the value of DIY
I enjoy doing my own hair most of the time and I am afraid to tell friends, especially friends that are hairstylists this.
i wish you would have touched upon the importance of olaplex in this whole process and maybe even a protein mask
Buki Yves Birkin yes! Olapex saved my hair. I mixed it myself and used 40 vol for 2 hours. I got an icy cool blonde and didn't even need toning and still had hair on my head!
StarPanda7 2 hours with 40vol? Your lucky you still have hair on your head
Rose no not with Olapex, it works miracles! I saw someone use 50v and it turned out amazing. Just in how you use it and know the hair you're working with.
That is a whole other video! Which I shall do soon. I Looove Olaplex and use it daily at the salon, however it gets sooo miss used that I wanted to save this subject for a future video. Had I added i to this video, it would have been 45 mins long lol
ellebangs please do one for these idiots who leave lightener on their hair for TWO hours. Hairdressers that know how to bleach well don't actually need olaplex :)
I appreciate you saying Anyone Can Be Blonde! This former redhead is now platinum blonde and I love it!!!
I bleach my hair every three weeks. Am on chemo and my hair has not fallen out yet. Thanks to WEN products. Going to perm my hair. First going to put a hair mask on it. Then put coconut oil for 24 hours. Then I will perm. The WEN balm is awesome I use it in place of hair spray. My hair is fine and limp and very straight. Reason why I am going to perm. Thanks for all your great videos.
I did it!! I went completely blonde from dark brown and I look so much prettier and I was quite cold tones with pink undertones and I was worried that it would make me look red all the time but it made me warm toned and I guess that’s why I could never figure out my skin tone cause my hair affected it so much anyway going blonde is great but I went to the hairdresser and they did not do what I wanted and didn’t even look at the pictures I showed them so make sure if you go to the salon that they know exactly what you want. I had to re do it myself and that’s a real bummer since I paid so much
As a stylist myself I think this is a great video on advice to anyone who wants to try out being blonde 😁
I thought you were going to "show" yourself bleaching and toning your hair! I know how, I've done it for years, I just wanted to watch someone go from dark brown to a neutral blonde. And, you CAN go from dark brown to pale blonde in one day! I've done it for years!!!!
Nice to see everyone’s way on how they went blonde, for me, I was born. That’s how I became blonde.
lucky
I went blonde and it took me 6 hours 😂
how dark is ur hair before?
I personally find that eggs, olive oil, and rosemary essential oil all mixed together as a hair mask keep my hair super healthy. Just make sure you rinse out with COLD water before you shower or you'll end up with cooked egg all over your head lol
I love your channel!! Gets me so excited to go to cosmetology school 💗
Blanca vazquez I agree! she is so knowledgeable in hair color, i have learned so much from her in the years that I have been following her.
aw yay! Its the most exiting industry!!
Exciting* Damn maybe you should've went to an ACTUAL school and not just a cosmetology one.
how is cosmetology school not actual school? Just because it doesn't interest you doesn't mean its not an actual school, being a cosmetologist doesn't end there, theirs so many possibilities, look at elle shes a successful youtuber & stylist because of how great she is at what she does, Maybe you're not educated in how much money people can make on UA-cam & i'm sure she wakes up and loves what she does each day & at the end of the day she can make equal if not more than someone that went to school for 4+ years. A diploma doesn't equal a successful life. just sayingggg.
Brooke Martinez you're fucking stupid. You just made yourself look like an idiot. Literally read what she said again- read it slow so your brain can handle it- and try to say that to her again.
After 1,5 years I reached my dream blonde! I use to have jet black hair too, the wait was worth it!!!
MOST HELPFUL VIDEO ON BRUNETTE TO BLONDE!
Just discovered your channel! You're awesome! I spent years bleaching my hair and it was awful, I've now embraced my natural colour but I adore blonde (done the right way!) new subscriber ❤️
How do you deal with roots coming through? Will they need a few sessions to get blonde as well?
Because of the heat from your scalp, the roots are going to lift much easier than the ends and midlengths of the hair.
Can you do a video about picking an eyebrow color after you are blonde and how to bleach them? I have dark hair and getting my eyebrows to match is a challenge
I am looking to go blonde. I have very dry hair. What I can I use to help? Before I dye my hair.
I have always been able to go blonde quickly in my teens never having to tone it or go too a salon. Now that I am older, it takes me 2 blonding sessions. ( why did my hair get darker?)Because of your advice, I am able to keep healthy hair and go blonde again. Love you and your channel.
Wow, what a good video. Love your hair and great discussion points. You mean and know what you’re talking about. Definitely not an annoying video, worth the watch.
Candice thank you for taking the time to reply. I pretty much got the gist of what you meant by quote, "having no hair left." But I had to be sure haha! It surely makes sense using
)too much bleach on a client with darker hair in a short time leaving hair damaged and brittle.. You weren't confusing, I just wanted clarification!! love your videos, they're very informative and thorough. You were the first girl on UA-cam who taught me how to cut my own hair! you'll always be my go-to hair girl in terms of the Tube! Xx
I went from brunette to a bright blond in one session 🙌 I still have healthy hair !
I don’t know what shade or tone of blonde would go with my skin tone and I don’t trust my salon with choosing the tone for me
This Ellebangs youtube tutorial How Anyone Can Go Blonde is presented in both a compassionate and informed manner. I also enjoyed how she gives examples of the various types of haircolors presented through some of the images/photos conveyed in this youtube video.
Love the hair, keep it up. I'm rooting for you, girl!
My hair is naturally brown but now it's turning blonde!😀
I just found this in 2021 and am SO excited about your channel!
This video made me like and subscribe!
KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK! And thank you for your insight and hair advice!
Most people don't mention previous dye in the hair as well. I decided over a couple months to go blonde and it was hell. The orange and neon yellow is no joke. I had red and brown hair dye in my hair for SO MANY years and as a natural dark blonde I wanted to go back too that. It took me so long get that orange tone out if my hair. This last bleach and tone finally got me to the color I have been dreaming of. So happy with t
Is it weird that I love that your makeup is the same in your videos? It's so much less distracting lol
my hair dresser is the best!!! i had my hair red for a while and i told her i wanted my hair blonde and she did it the same day no sessions extra needed! and my hair was not damage just beautifully blonde.
I love your hair color, Sylvia!! It's beautiful!! 💖
Hello! Great video and YES you answered some of my questions ☺️
Love your videos , super informative and you're stunning!
I take my hair from blonde to black to red back to blonde ! I do it myself because it's a pixie cut and I know what my hair can and can not take ! Now that I'm growing my hair out I will definitely be going to salon once it's at the length I want ! And that last pic is totally what I want length and all
Thanks for sayin that it is possible. Two years ago I went to 3 different hair salons tryin to see who would turn my moms hair blonde, as close as possible to platinum. She wanted to do a color that would help her transition easier to her natural salt and pepper color. She did have medium brown hair color. All 3 said no. That she just has to let her hair grow. One of them was even rude to her. I ended up searching in the wonderful youtube world and found many different tutorials on how to do it, including on of yours that talks about the levels of hair color. I'm clearly not a professional, but I listened and researched. It took me 3 sessions to get her hair to a similar blond as you have in this video, without damage to her hair! Now she is sporting her natural salt and pepper hair and she is happy. While she was blond she had many compliments and her hair looks very healthy. I don't recommend people to just go ahead and do it, since every hair is different. But it is possible and a professional shouldn't just say no. A great stylist would explain what you mention in this video. It takes time and patience.
I admit to being that person with 2N hair going in and wanting blonde🙌🏻 That was 3 years ago... Now I'm a hair student and I 100% understand the struggle of wanting blonde. It's a process. I got to a caramel brown ish color before having a fashion color phase and now I'm back to the caramel stage wanting a nice bright golden blonde. Only once though😉 I'm crazy so I probably won't be a "natural" color for many many years to come.
your makeup is aaaaaamazing, then i notised your green eyes, colors are sooo important !
i cant even tell if they are green or brown xD
Thank you so much for your time I really appreciate how well you explained this i have a new hair dresser because my other one has retired we cut my hair today I told her just as a quick introduction before we transition my hair from a brown with grey's natural hair to a beautiful blonde this definitely won't happen straight away but I am keen to start the journey because it will be fun to try out some transition colors aswel 💓
I am a HUGE fan! Thank you for all your blonde information!
Just came across your channel recently. Love all the topics you talk about!
I’m Latina, You saved me 😂
My hair before was beautiful and long, i am a ligh brunette. I went blond and my hair was so demaged. I couldt do anything to it. The only solution I got was to cut all of my hair off because it just kept falling and breaking. my hair was down to the hips and now i have to like grow it agian, so i´ve learned my leson. Imma be a brunette
It took me 5 sessions to go blonde over a span of a year and a half. But it's meant that I have patchy blonde hair. Dark blonde/yellow roots and white mid shaft and light blonde ends whirh some very dark brown areas....what's that about?? Help and advice would be appreciated xx
I was looking for this. Thank You.
thank u Silvia! very informative, is true you have to see how it would lift the first time to know how long it would take to get to the highest level. one thing I think was left out of this vid is that blonde requires more personal maintenance as far as keeping the tone...purple shampoo/conditioner..in between tonning since you can leave the salon with gorgeous hair, but if u don't take care of the color can turn ugly so quickly
Your hair color is soooo pretty!
Your hair is just adorable. Wishing you a lovely day
Your shirt brings out your eyes beautifully!! Love it
Ok so I have dark brown hair so my eyebrows are also dark brown/blackish and I want to go blonde but what do I do to my eyebrows?? Do I leave them?
Sometimes is possible, I used 10 years hair color aubergine(natural color-black2), I visited a very good saloon after 1 session total change-base number 6 with highlights like yours, excellent, until now,18 years with this look, never got bored, btw, you are so good, keep going, wanna hairdresser like you, love from CY❤️
You were confused about Latino/latina, but I was confused cuz I totally thought you were Mexican or Spaniard for some reason. You're so pretty!
After watching this I’m grateful to be naturally blond
It depends on your skin tone. I was born a dirty blonde, that's why it looks good on me because it's pretty if you have fair skin. I don't look good with dark hair because I wasn't born with dark hair or red hair, I tried both colors on me at one point and they both looked like crap, a lot of people told me blonde looked better on me because of the skin tone. Never dye your hair any color unless you know it's going to look good on you, that's why it's best to talk to a specialist. And never pick the wrong hair stylist either, I let this black woman work on my hair and she chopped it up. So now I have to find a new hair stylist when I go get my hair trimmed.
Thank you for this video!!! I will definitely sharing this with my clients!
I love your videos.. I recently went from brown, to red, to brown.. and now I am blonde.. but it has taken 5 sessions going in every 4 weeks to get me the blonde I am now.
In Argentina in one day you already have it blonde in 2 hours but problably it is not as healthy as in United States but its waaaaay faster :))
I'm at a level 6/7 at my roots (colored) and a level 7/8 mids-ends... It's been bleached and colored a hand fun of times in the last 5 years but is healthy, soft hair..have an appointment Friday to go BLONDE for the first time since I was 5!! My eyebrows are full ash ash blonde that make them look black, and my natural hair is a very blonde brown level 7/8.and I have a similar complexion to yours with green eye/blue eye. Going ash/pearl blonde. Gosh I'm excited to give myself a new look!
She is fantastic at her craft and full of useful information for the diy divas 😙
I've gone from brown to almost white blonde in an hour in the salon I go to. Every time I bleach my hair, I never have breakage, hair loss, or burns. My hair is really thin and takes bleach well though, so I might be an exception. I really want to go strawberry blonde this time :)
God has favoritess i literally just started to want to go blonde and i feel so lost 😭😭😭😭😭
I had a bad experience at a hair salon. My hair was very light blonde and I wanted a light ash blonde but my hair turned out orange brown hair and I've notice some parts of my hair were lighter than others but i love that you explained that and i agree it took me a while to become blondd
I'm a natural red head and I've been blonde before but anytime I go to a stylist who wasn't the one I originally went too, the stylist won't do it. They refuse because of my natural hair color.
Maly Squade Really? Why's that? I would have thought red hair would have been easier to turn blonde compared to brown and black hair.