As a stylist, when you have a brunette client and hear that her goal is to go blonde, you automatically start thinking of several different scenarios and outcomes. Unfortunately, bleached hair loss always occurs at one end of the spectrum. There are many factors that can play a role and that make the transformation from dark brown to blonde hair a matter of win or lose.

This article is intended to make you believe that your desired shade is perfectly achievable. At the same time, we would like to let you know that turning natural dark brown hair into blonde is not as easy as it seems. If you are aiming for amazing results as shown below, keep in mind the top 5 rules to consider.

Let's start with some basics of hair color science. Stylists recognize 10 levels of hair color, from dark brown to light blonde hair tones. Applying blonde hair dye to a brown base won't help you achieve any change – before dying your brown locks lighter, they need to be 'lifted', which strips them of their natural dark color. As you might have guessed, the more dramatic the change, the more damage to your hair. Therefore, the rule of thumb is to only go up two shades within one appointment and never apply bleach to hair that is already affected.

This brings us to the next rule, which is discussing your color ideas in advance and preparing for the change. To avoid a bleaching nightmare, don't think about going blonde without first making your hair strong and healthy. Take small steps towards your ultimate goal and you will certainly like the result!