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I have black hair, but would like to become a blonde. How can I do this?

The hydrogen peroxide content is regulated in colouration products for home use. To bleach your hair medium brown, dark brown, or black hair, we recommend going to your hairdresser, because he or she is licensed to use such products.

I've never coloured my hair before. Where do I start?

Your answers to the following four questions will help to determine which product and degree of permanence is right for you:
What is your original hair colour? How long do you want the colour last? What kind of colour change would you like?
Check the information on the packaging to see whether the particular nuance you have chosen is suitable for you and what colour result you can expect to achieve given your original hair colour.
The trained staff in the shop will be happy to assist you as well.

My hair colour is now six weeks old, and my roots are beginning to show. What should I consider when colouring my hair the next time?

For hair colour with a permanence level of 3 (permanent), after some time you will need to do a touch up application. First apply the mixture only to the regrowth. After 20 minutes, apply it to the rest of hair to achieve an more even result. Rinse out after an additional 5-10 minutes.

I have permed hair. Do I need to take special note of this when colouring?

The colour effect is much more intensive on permed hair. Therefore, leave at least two weeks between perming and colouring and shorten the application period (processing time) by 5-10 minutes.

I have been in the sun and saltwater a lot and now have damaged hair. Can I still colour my hair?

With damaged hair it is advisable to first try out the product on a test strand of hair.

What happens if I leave the colour mix on for too long?

Should you exceed the given time, neither your hair nor your colour result will be harmed. It is still recommended, however, that you adhere to the given processing time.

Can I store the remains of my hair colour?

With temporary hair colour (level 1), remaining colour can be kept for later use. With hair colour with a permanence level of 2 or 3, this isn't possible: Mixed solutions do not keep. Sealed individual components that have not yet been mixed can be stored (e,g. in the refrigerator) and mixed later.

How does bleaching work?

Different from hair colour, a bleach does not attach any colour pigments. Instead, hydrogen peroxide releases natural or cosmetic colour pigments from the hair. The result is a lighter, permanent hair colour. Some products are "lighteners" with additional hair colour (e.g. Poly Blonde Blonding Crème), which can be used to achieve a beautiful blonde tone (light or champagne blonde).

Can a blonde tone still be altered after bleaching?

Yes. With subsequent tinting or colouring, you can achieve a balanced, natural-looking blonde. Thus, orange-tinged or soft yellow tones can be concealed, which may occur when very dark hair is lightened. Of course, it is also possible to bleach hair before colouring to intensify the final colour result-like an extreme red. When touching up the roots of coloured hair, they should, however, be bleached once again.

My bleached-blonde hair sometimes looks so dull and unnatural. What can I do about this?

Frequent bleaching can stress the hair, weakening the cuticle. Moisture is lost from inside the hair, and it can look dull and brittle. Get help by selecting hair care products that are specially created for the needs of coloured hair. They regenerate the hair structure and seal the cuticle, so that your hair looks healthy and supple. We recommend a weekly repair treatment and every so often a colour shine treatment.

I tend to get allergic reactions. Can I still colour my hair?

Hair colour products can cause allergic reactions. We recommend that you do an allergy test on your skin 48 hours before applying a hair colour—even if you have coloured your hair before. Apply small amount of product to a 1x1 cm area on the inside of your elbow and let set uncovered for 45 minutes. Seal product again tightly. Then rinse off product thoroughly with lukewarm water. Should you encounter a reaction during the 45 minutes (rinse spot well) or within the following 48 hours, then definitely do not use the product. In case of doubt, consult your doctor.

I wanted to bleach my hair blonde and ended up with a reddish tinge. What should I do?

When dark hair is lightened, it always first results in transitional reddish phase before becoming blonde. Probably you undershot the given processing time and your hair now is a reddish blonde. In this case, a second application of the same product will help-with a corresponding shorter processing time.

After colouring, my hair is now different colours at the roots, length and ends. Why is this?

Your natural roots have grown in, the length has probably already been coloured, and your hair ends may be somewhat porous or split.

Can I mix two hair colour products to create a new colour?

Theoretically, you can mix two products within the same product line, though the specific colour result is not easy to predict and is therefore not recommended. Schwarzkopf offers with each of its product lines a rage of colour shades so that you can be sure to find your desired colour.

Can I colour my eyebrows and eyelashes with the same colouration product?

Application of a colouration product near mucous membranes or on the face is not recommended. You should look instead for specialized products from the cosmetics industry.

What is the difference between bleaching, lightening and blonde colouration?

Bleaching: With bleaching, colour pigments are removed from your natural hair colour or existing colour without attaching any new artificial pigments. Your can lighten your hair up to 7 shades.

Lightening nuances: With lightening, existing pigments are removed from the hair and new pigments are added. You can thus lighten your hair up to 4 shades and (at the same give your hair distinctive colour). The spectrum: a cool ash tone to a warm, honey blonde.

Blond colouration: While colouring, pigments can be removed up to 2 shades. This process lightens hair somewhat and prepares the hair so that colour pigments can permanently attach to hair during colouration. The result is an even, radiant blonde.

How can I add shine to my coloured blonde hair?

You can be guaranteed a shiny, long lasting blonde by using hair care products suited for the particular needs of coloured hair.

When colouring my hair blonde, does the thickness of my hair matter?

All Schwarzkopf & Henkel products contain effective, high quality care ingredients so that you may colour your hair blonde regardless of its thickness.

Will my hair become stressed or damaged when I bleach or lighten my hair?

If you follow the instructions for use on the packaging, any damage to your hair's structure from all blonde products from Schwarzkopf & Henkel can largely be ruled out.
Note: For a successive application, an exact touch up application is required!

I bleached my hair and would like to try out a soft toner. Is this possible?

Because the structure of your hair has been altered through bleaching, the apply a soft toner afterwards can often lead to undesirable results. Therefore, soft toners are not recommended in this case.