HOW TO | Red Hair to Blonde | How I Removed My Stubborn Red Color
Channel: Sam Vay
Date: 2015-03-02

*** OPEN FOR STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS, PRODUCT LINKS, OUTFIT DETAILS, ETC. *** (Please read before asking questions!!)

Sharing my journey of how I went from a dark, stubborn red to light blonde.
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BREAKING DOWN THE PROCESS:
Please keep in mind that you may need to tweak a few things depending on how you went red, the condition of your hair, how porous it is, etc. Also, you can prevent a lot of damage by spreading each step out over a longer period of time. From start to finish, I did this in about 5 days, but I would suggest not doing it any quicker than that, and deep condition A LOT between each step!

STEP 1:
Products needed:
Color Oops http://www.amazon.com/Color-Remover-Extra-Strength-Application/dp/B0012JY4G4

- Fade out as much red as you can by washing in hot water with either clarifying shampoo, Dawn dish soap, Head&Shoulders, etc. I suggest doing this as many times as you can.
- Use a color remover. I used Color Oops. I did this twice, but the second time didn't seem to make much of a difference and just left my hair feeling extra dry.
- Deep condition

STEP 2:
Products needed:
Ion High Lift Color (Cool Blonde) http://www.sallybeauty.com/hair-dye/SBS-305205,default,pd.html
30 Volume Developer http://www.sallybeauty.com/creme-developer/ION102,default,pd.html#start=5

- Mix high lift color and developer (1 to 2 ratio)
- Apply to midshaft and ends. Keep massaging in product and watch for color change. Leave on for about 25 minutes.
- Apply to roots. Leave on for additional 20 minutes. Shampoo & Condition.
- Deep condition

STEP 3:
Products needed:
Lightening Powder http://www.sallybeauty.com/Powder-Lightener/ION03,default,pd.html#q=lightening+powder&prefn1=brand&prefv1=ION&start=1
30 Volume Developer http://www.sallybeauty.com/creme-developer/ION102,default,pd.html#start=5
Shampoo of your choice (make sure it isn't a toning shampoo!)

- Mix 1 part lightener with 1 part developer with 1 part shampoo
- Apply all over. Keep massaging and watch color change.
- Rinse out as soon as the color is gone. (I left it on for about 30 minutes).
- Shampoo and deep condition

Additional products you may need:
Mixing Bowl http://www.sallybeauty.com/mixing-bowl/SBS-305961,default,pd.html#q=bowl&start=10
Tint Brush http://www.sallybeauty.com/tint-brush/MARIAN04,default,pd.html#q=tint+brush&start=3
Gloves http://www.sallybeauty.com/large-latex-gloves/SBS-702129,default,pd.html#q=gloves&start=12
Processing Cap http://www.sallybeauty.com/processing-caps/SLNCAR27,default,pd.html#q=processing+cap&start=1
After-Color Treatment (highly recommend!!) http://www.sallybeauty.com/after-color-treatment/ION130,default,pd.html#q=after+color+treatment&start=1

Remember, results may vary. I suggest taking it one step at a time and make adjustments where necessary.

Olaplex: http://www.olaplex.com/
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WHAT I'M WEARING:
Top - H&M
Nails - "Pacific Blue" - Sally Hansen
Rings - H&M & Etsy
Watch - Casio
Bracelet - vintage
Lashes - "Iris" - KoKo Lashes
Lips - "Pure Hollywood" - ABH Liquid Lipstick
Extensions - Irresistible Me (Royal Remi set) in "Royal Platinum Blonde" - toned to match my hair
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HOW I WENT RED: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHKKXvqnrok

BLACK/DARK BROWN TO BLONDE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RMiZrfdtKuU

HOW I FILL IN MY BROWS https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OmMij9GLpfY

FLAWLESS FOUNDATION ROUTINE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_MQarSh7_Q4

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