If you have dark hair and want a radical change, you may be considering transitioning to platinum blonde. While this transformation is certainly possible, it won’t happen overnight. Fortunately, enlisting professional hair coloring expertise will help you get you to the desired color. Discover how you can transform your dark locks without causing significant damage to your hair below.

How to Lighten Dark Hair Safely

1. Be Prepared for Several Appointments

Hair coloring experts will tell you that it will take several bleaching sessions to take dark hair up to platinum level. Yet, one treatment right after another can significantly damage the hair, causing breakage and texture issues. For this reason, you’ll likely need to spread appointments out over a series of months to achieve the shade you’re seeking. While it may take a bit of time, the results will be worth it.

2. Invest in Quality Hair Care Products

Color-treated hair requires special care. Hair coloring products can dry hair out, especially if your strands are coarse or curly. To preserve your hair’s health, deep-condition regularly using a mask, and look for moisturizing shampoos and conditioners that strengthen the bonds in the hair shafts. To keep brassiness to a minimum, wash with a purple shampoo, which acts as an at-home toner, once a week or so. Your stylist may have some recommendations if you’re not sure which products to use.

3. Reduce Washings & Heat Styling

Washing and heat styling hair can dry it out, too. If you used to wash, blow-dry, and straighten or curl your hair every day, cut back to prevent weak and brittle locks. Wash your hair every other day at most. Consider braiding your hair before bed to wake up with loose, natural waves between washes. While you may experience some grease at your roots early on, your scalp will eventually adjust to your new washing schedule. As an added bonus, your products will last even longer.

If you’re considering a new cut, color, or style for your hair, allow the experts from Professional Barber Stylists in Beatrice, NE, to bring your vision to life. Specializing in hair coloring along with styling and cuts, this full-service salon welcomes both men and women. Find out more about their services online or call (402) 228-3150 to schedule an appointment.