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if i want to lighten up my hair from dark brunette almost black to a light brown do i need to decap my hair first or just apply the lighter color, and if its just apply the lighter color should i get the lighter color a little lighter than what i want to even it out?
It depends on if your hair is naturally dark or if you colored it that way. If you colored it that way--you can only lighten it by stripping out the dark hair. Go to a professional for this--no excuses!
In fact, there are way too many variables here. Just go to a professional. Trust me on that one, I'm a hairstylist and when you are lightening, you shoudl always go to a professional. It's just too risky.
If you have any red in your hair I would reccomend going to a professional. It turns out purple. If you don't, look on the side of the dye. It shows the natural color and the color your hair will be after you dye it.