24/07/2026
✨ WHY DOES DARK HAIR TAKE SO LONG TO BECOME BLONDE? ✨
“I want to go from dark hair to blonde… preferably today!” 😅
And this is where the real magic — and chemistry — begins 🤍
Dark hair does not become blonde in one step.
During the lightening process, the hair goes through different underlying pigments:
🤎 Brown
🧡 Orange
💛 Yellow
💛 Pale yellow
Only when we reach the correct level of lightness can we create the desired blonde shade.
And here is something very important:
IS NOT THE .
Bleach removes natural or artificial pigment from the hair. After lightening, the hair may be much lighter, but it often needs the correct pigment added back in order to create a beautiful, finished colour.
This is why we usually need a second step after lightening: TONING or COLOURING.
🎨 We can:
✨ Add pigment — beige, golden, caramel, neutral or creamy tones
✨ Neutralise unwanted yellow or orange tones
✨ Create the final blonde shade — ash, beige, creamy, honey, pearl and many more
This is also why two clients can be lightened to a similar level but end up with completely different blonde results after toning.
There are many different ways to create beautiful blonde hair from a darker base:
✨ FULL HEAD HIGHLIGHTS
For a much lighter, brighter overall result.
✨ BABYLIGHTS
Very fine, delicate highlights for a soft and natural blonde.
✨ MONEY PIECE / FACE FRAMING
Brighter pieces around the face to instantly brighten the whole look.
✨ BALAYAGE WITHOUT LOWLIGHTS
A softer, lighter and more blonde-focused result.
✨ BALAYAGE WITH LOWLIGHTS
A combination of lighter and darker pieces to create depth, dimension and a more natural-looking result.
✨ FOILAYAGE
A combination of balayage and foils when we need more lift and brightness.
✨ DIMENSIONAL BLONDE
A combination of different blonde shades and deeper pieces to avoid a flat, one-dimensional colour.
And now, the most important part:
⏳ TIME + THE CONDITION OF THE HAIR = THE RESULT
Dark, thick, previously coloured or repeatedly coloured hair may need more than one session to safely achieve a light blonde.
Sometimes a beautiful transformation is possible in one longer appointment.
Sometimes the healthiest and most realistic option is to create the result over several appointments.
The price and appointment time can depend on:
✨ The length and density of the hair
✨ The previous colour history
✨ The chosen technique
✨ The amount of product needed
✨ The time required
✨ How light you want to go
So “blonde” does not always mean the same service, the same amount of work or the same price.
The lightest blonde is not always the most beautiful blonde.
The best blonde is the one that is:
🤍 Suitable for you
🤍 Suitable for the condition of your hair
🤍 Properly planned
🤍 Created with the right technique and toning
Sometimes the most beautiful blonde is created with patience. ✨
Thinking about going lighter?
Send me a photo of your current hair and an inspiration photo of your dream blonde 🤍
We can discuss what is realistically achievable, which technique would suit you best and how much time may be needed to create your result.
✨ ED Hair Lab ✨
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