DIY ombre hair {third times a charm} & a little iDye

A little over a month ago I blogged about my attempt at lightening my hair myself to achieve the currently popular "ombre" look. See here and you will find that it didn't work as I'd hoped. A few weeks after I made a second attempt using a higher developer and a lighter highlighting color. It did lighten it more but still not as drastically as I'd liked. So last Thursday evening I made my third {and final, at least for now} go at it. Much more satisfied this time. 

This is kind of what I was going for....

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me, a few days before I started highlighting the ends...

what I used...

L'Oreal Excellence HiColor HiLights for Dark Hair Only in "Natural Blonde"

L'Oreal Oreor Creme Developer 40 Volume

Protein rich conditioning creme for after highlighting

you will also need:

non metal mixing bowl and stirring utensil

protective gloves

measuring cup (ounces)

garbage bag or old towel (to protect your clothing)

shampoo

steps:
cut holes in garbage bag for your arms & head

put your garbage dress and gloves on

follow directions on the color box and mix solutions in bowl

immediately apply to hair {I applied from ears down and extra on the ends}

follow directions for how long to leave in your hair & watch it every few minutes just incase

{The box suggested 30 min but I left mine in for almost 50}

rinse

shampoo

condition [leaving it in for a few minutes]

dry

finally! what do you think?...

some more just for fun...  

I believe those were Sam Adams Noble Pils' that we were 

enjoying at Social {oh boy, sewcial at social!}...

 the hair made me do it...

Incase you were wondering where I found that awesomely fluorescent yellow tank...

It's an old white A&F knit tank {which I have about 85 of} that I dyed early last week with iDye Fluorescent Yellow. I didn't think it would actually turn out THAT neon but I LOVE it so much I wore it twice last week! Above and also here...

I can not wait for Summer! Can you? 

I'm getting my tan back! My hair is lighter! And I have an awesome new neon tank to wear! 

Yesss. Summer here I come :)

Disclaimer: I am not a professional hair stylist {like, at all} so if you plan to do your hair yourself, please do some research or ask a stylist for some tips... I don't want you frying your hair because you followed my amateur directions. 

❤J