Laws of Color & Why Color Will Never Lift Color

Lately, we have had a few new clients requesting to have their hair lightened, but want it done in one step / single process. So we’re working on this blog post to help explain why color will never lift color. Like, ever.

Here’s an example that will make may be easier to understand.

Think about what it’s like to color on paper with markers. You can’t use a dark color and then put a lighter color on top of it, and expect it to result in the lighter color…. right?

If you agreed please continue, if not please google ”color can’t lift color”

Hair Anatomy

Your hair is made of three parts: the medulla and the cortex (which are the inner parts of the hair shaft), and the cuticle (the scale-like protective covering). Melanin (color pigment) molecules are located in the cortex.

The ammonia in hair color lifts up the scales of the cuticle, allowing the color pigments to get up in the cortex. In permanent color, the molecules are meant to last forever.

Color is not meant to lift color out of hair; it’s just meant to deposit pigment.

But I’m sure you are wondering to yourself right now, “yeah, but how do people go from dark hair to blonde hair?” The answer is that they either had virgin hair to begin with or it was previously lightened or stripped.

Virgin Hair

Virgin hair is code for hair that has never been colored. Virgin has no artificial color molecules in it. Outgrowth is also virgin hair. If you apply color to your hair with outgrowth, it can leave you with hot roots.

Color can lift virgin hair, but it’s usually not so dramatic. The reason is that most color lines will only lift the hair a few levels lighter than the natural color. High-lift blondes are used to going more than a few levels lighter, but still as aren’t effective as bleach and won’t work on previously colored hair, or they could be unpredictable, like turning your hair green.

How To Go From Dark To Light:
Have no fear! You can still lift the dark color out of your hair. Just be aware that it may take multiple processes. We always recommend scheduling a free consultation with one of CKC’s professionals to lighten your hair. Be realistic about your expectations and remember that patience is a virtue.

Bleach

The next option is to bleach your hair. We know that the thought of bleach can be scary, however, bleaching your hair won’t do too much damage since we use b3 Brazilian Bond Builder. We believe b3 is better than Olaplex since it adds brilliant shine and healthier looking hair with every service.

Don’t be afraid, check out all of CKC’s before and after pictures. Then schedule your appointment today!

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