Okay, so, I tried doing that light brown balayage thing on my black hair. It sounded pretty simple when I looked it up, but let me tell you, it was a whole adventure. Here’s how it went down.
First, I gathered all my stuff. I had to buy some bleach, developer, a toner, and of course, that light brown dye. I already had some gloves, a mixing bowl, and a brush from the last time I messed with my hair. It felt like preparing for a war, honestly. I also made sure to have some old towels I didn’t care about, because this was bound to get messy.
Mixing It Up
I started by mixing the bleach and developer. It was like a science experiment, except I didn’t really know what I was doing. I just followed the instructions on the box, hoping for the best. The smell was something else, but I powered through it.
Bleaching Sections
Then, the hard part – applying the bleach. I tried to section off my hair like I saw in those videos, but it’s way harder than it looks. I ended up just winging it, trying to get those streaks where I thought they’d look good. It was a free-for-all, really. I focused on the ends and tried to feather it up towards the roots for that “natural” look they talk about.
Waiting Game
After I slathered all that bleach on, I wrapped my head in plastic wrap and waited. And waited. I kept checking every 10 minutes, freaking out that my hair would fall out. Luckily, it didn’t. It just turned this weird orange color, which I guess is normal.
Toning the Orange Out
Once I rinsed out the bleach, it was time for the toner. This was supposed to take out the brassiness, and it kind of did. It still looked a little orange, but way better than before. I was starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel, literally.
The Light Brown Magic
Finally, I mixed and applied the light brown dye. This was the moment of truth. I left it on for as long as the box said, then rinsed it out, conditioned, and all that jazz. I blow-dried my hair with my fingers crossed, hoping it didn’t look crazy.
The Final Look
And you know what? It actually didn’t look half bad. It wasn’t exactly like the pictures, but it was a nice change. My black hair had these warm, brown highlights that kind of blended in. It was like my hair, but better. It’s not perfect, but I dig it. It’s got that sun-kissed vibe, and it’s not too drastic. Plus, I did it myself, which is pretty cool. Not bad for a day’s work, right?
- Would I do it again? Maybe.
- Was it worth it? For the experience, yeah.
- Am I a pro now? Definitely not, but I learned a lot.
So, if you’re thinking about trying this, just be prepared for a bit of a process. And maybe don’t expect to look like those models in the magazines. But hey, it’s just hair, right? It grows back. This is my story, and now I’ll rock this hair style for a while.
