Ash Blonde Dip Dye

Cool smoky blonde on the ends with the gold toned out, worn against an untouched mid-brown base.

Ash Blonde Dip Dye

BeforeAsh Blonde Dip Dye

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Ash means the yellow has been neutralized, so the dipped section reads beige to gray rather than sunny. The gap between a mid-brown base and a level eight blonde is wide enough that the join shows plainly unless the bleach was feathered upward into the length. In overcast light the ends can look almost mushroom colored, while direct sun brings back a faint warmth at the very tips where the hair is most porous.

Undertonecool, neutral. With no gold left in it, this sits against pink and olive undertones and keeps the ends from competing with warmth in the natural base.
Starting pointThe ends have to be bleached to a pale yellow somewhere around level eight or nine before an ash toner will read as ash rather than dirty gold.
UpkeepAsh pigment washes out faster than it went in, so plan a toning gloss every four to six weeks, do nothing at the roots, and give the bleached ends a weekly bond or protein treatment.

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Questions about Ash Blonde Dip Dye

Which skin undertones suit Ash Blonde Dip Dye?

Cool, neutral undertones. With no gold left in it, this sits against pink and olive undertones and keeps the ends from competing with warmth in the natural base.

What hair do I need to start with for Ash Blonde Dip Dye?

The ends have to be bleached to a pale yellow somewhere around level eight or nine before an ash toner will read as ash rather than dirty gold.

How much upkeep does Ash Blonde Dip Dye need?

Ash pigment washes out faster than it went in, so plan a toning gloss every four to six weeks, do nothing at the roots, and give the bleached ends a weekly bond or protein treatment.

Can I try Ash Blonde Dip Dye on my own photo before I dye my hair?

Yes. HairGlam puts Ash Blonde Dip Dye on a photo of your own hair in a few seconds, so you can check it against your skin tone and eye color before you book or buy a box dye. It is free to download on iPhone and iPad with 12 free looks: 4 haircuts, 4 hair colors and 4 makeup looks, and some looks can also be tried free in your browser at hairglam.app/try.