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How To Go Blonde

By Didi Gluck

Answers To Your Beauty Questions

Photo Credit: Jeffrey Westbrook/Studio D

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Q: I'm dark-haired with a serious case of blonde ambition. If I go for it, how can I make sure it looks natural? — Kari Muench, Summerfield, NC

A: Start by thinking of your hair-hue change as an evolution-not a revolution. "It's really a journey to your blonde destination-with several colors as stops along the way," says Brad Johns, Clairol Global Color Director. Every four to six weeks, use permanent haircolor to lighten by one shade until you've reached your desired blonde. Try Herbal Essences Bold 'n Brilliant Color.


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