Look, I won’t sugarcoat it: your hair will feel like a disaster zone. It will be dry, brittle, and possibly smell like a chemical lab. But it will be a different color.
After a week or two of this abuse, you’ll have faded, pastel-like tones. That hot pink might become baby pink. That dark green might become swampy mint. It’s not perfect, but it’s progress.
And when you’re finally done, please apologize to your hair. Slather it in a deep conditioner. Give it a spa day. It went through war for you, and it deserves a medal—or at least a silk pillowcase.
So go ahead. Lather, heat, and sun your way to a faded ‘do. You’ve got this. And if anyone asks why your hair looks weird, just say you’re “going for a lived-in look.” They’ll never know the truth.
