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Gregory points out that opal hair color is very complex and has to be created on hair that is lifted to a level ten or slightly lighter blonde in order for the pastel hues to show up. While you may have tested the waters with bleach once before or know someone who has, Pickthorn warns that playing around with bleach at home is messy, potentially dangerous and, worst of all, can damage your hair if not applied correctly.
After the bleaching process, you can expect any number of rainbow shades (Gregory relies on four to eight) to be applied to your hair through a series of sectioning and paint strokes. Still feeling like you might be able to make magic happen from the comfort of your own bathroom?
"While I suggest having your hair dresser do almost all coloring services, I do understand there are times (like refreshing your color or a quick grey blending) that can be done at home," Pickthorn says. "However, with this opal hair color trend, there are many tones that comprise the overall look, all of which will need to isolated from each other." What's more, Gregory adds that the sectioning between each color is what helps create the softness in color and health of the hair, further elaborating why this is one trendy shade that's best left to the pros.
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