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Black to Brown Printed From: HairBoutique.com Category: African American Hair Forum Name: African American Hair Forum Description: Devoted to the special needs of African Americans. URL: https://talk.hairboutique.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=57940 Printed Date: July 25 2025 at 9:16pm Topic: Black to Brown Posted By: springscherry7 Subject: Black to Brown Date Posted: November 24 2007 at 8:53pm helllo! im about to change up my hair style and dye my hair color from black to brown/dark brown. Id like to know if i can just dye my hair straight up like it is, or do i have to lighten my hair before i can dye it brown/dark brown? I am going from 1 b to a 2B or 4B. (i think those are the codes) and also what do you reccommend for a brand of dye that works the best and lasts long? thanks! ------------- Springs Replies: Posted By: ladyflash Date Posted: December 05 2007 at 8:52am You have to lighten your hair. But once you lighten it there is no need to apply a dye. You can just put a toner or a rinse to achieve your desired color. The trick to it coming out perfect is the amount of time you leave in the lightner (bleach mixed with peroxide). I would see a professional for this. There is no need to leave the lightner on too long because the color you want is close to your natural color. Unless your black hair is not natural but a dye within itself. In that case you will need a double process which is a completely different story. ------------- CHECK OUT MY PHOTOS! http://public.fotki.com/quietladyflash/ - My Fotki Album

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