17 sophisticated hair colors for black women

Adding color to your hair can be a sophisticated way to upgrade your look and enjoy your natural hair. Black women can choose from a wide variety of hair colors that complement their skin tones and personal styles. The difference between hair color and hair dye is that hair color is the natural color of your hair based on genetics while hair dye is the artificial color that you can get to elevate the look of your hair .Here with me are some amazing colors suitable for dark skinned women of all ages 

before and after applying tips

Wear old clothes to protect your clothes from bleach and dye .Do a patch test to ensure you don’t have any allergic reactions to the products. Make sure you use gloves .Make sure your hair is healthy enough for bleaching. If your hair is damaged, it’s best to do a deep conditioning treatment a week before dyeing. Use shampoo and conditioner specifically for color-treated hair to maintain the vibrancy of the color. Avoid washing your hair with hot water, as it can cause the color to fade faster.

Limit the use of heat styling tools to prevent further damage to your hair. If you have to style using heat use heat protector. Regularly use deep conditioning treatments to keep your hair healthy and hydrated.

1.Ginger

Mix the bleach powder and developer according to the instructions on the bleach kit.

Divide your hair into sections for even application.Apply the bleach using bleach applicator starting from the ends and working your way up to the roots. The roots process faster because of the heat from your scalp.

Leave the bleach on for the recommended time on the package, usually 30-45 minutes. Check the hair frequently to avoid over-bleaching  .Rinse out the bleach thoroughly with lukewarm water and apply a deep conditioner. Leave the conditioner in for at least 10-15 minutes, then rinse out.

Once your hair is lightened to a yellow or light blonde color, it’s ready for the ginger dye.Mix the ginger dye and developer according to the instructions on the dye kit .Apply the dye evenly to your hair, ensuring all strands are covered. Leave the dye in for the recommended time, usually 30-45 minutes.

Rinse the dye out with lukewarm water until the water runs clear. Apply the conditioner that comes with the dye kit or a conditioner for color-treated hair. Leave it in for a few minutes before rinsing out.

2 cream blonde

 Mix the bleach powder and developer. Divide your hair into manageable sections using clips. Starting from the ends and working your way to the roots, apply the bleach evenly using a brush. Leave the bleach in for 20-45 minutes, checking regularly . Once your hair has lightened to a pale yellow, rinse out the bleach with cool water and a gentle shampoo.

 mix the cream blonde  dye and developer .Divide your hair into sections again for even application. Starting from the roots and working to the ends, apply the cream blonde dye evenly to each section. Leave the dye in for 30-45 minutes. Rinse your hair with cool water until the water runs clear. Apply the conditioner provided with the dye kit or use a deep conditioner to keep your hair hydrated.

3 Brown

Dying brown is easier because it a dark color just like brown .Mix the brown hair dye and developer according to the instructions on the dye kit. Divide your hair into sections for even application.Start applying the dye from the roots to the ends, ensuring all strands are covered.Leave the dye in for the recommended time on the package, usually 30-45 minutes. Check the hair frequently to ensure it is developing correctlyRinse the dye out with lukewarm water until the water runs clear.Apply the conditioner that comes with the dye kit or a conditioner for color-treated hair. Leave it in for a few minutes before rinsing out.Use a deep conditioner to help restore moisture and keep your hair healthy after dyeing.

4 White blonde

Mix the bleach powder and developer according to the instructions on the bleach kit. Divide your hair into sections for even application. Apply the bleach starting from the ends and working your way up to the roots. Use foil strips to wrap the bleached sections .Leave the bleach on for 30-45 minutes. Check the hair frequently to avoid over-bleaching. Rinse out the bleach thoroughly with lukewarm water . Leave the conditioner in for  10-15 minutes, then rinse out.If your hair is not light enough (pale yellow), you might need a second bleaching session. Wait at least a week between bleaching sessions to minimize damage. Apply blonde dye  leave on for  30-45  minuites  then rinse off ans apply deep conditioner

5 burgundy

Follow the instructions on the burgundy hair dye kit to mix the dye properly. If the dye requires a developer, mix it according to the package instructions. Divide your hair into sections for easier application. Starting from the roots and working towards the ends, apply the burgundy dye evenly using a brush or applicator. Make sure to saturate each section thoroughly. Once all sections are covered, gently massage the dye into your hair to ensure even distribution. Leave the dye in for 30 to 45 minutes. check your hair color. If it’s not as vibrant as desired, you may need to leave the dye in for an additional few minutes. Rinse your hair thoroughly with lukewarm water until the water runs clear. Avoid hot water as it can strip the color. Use the conditioner provided in the kit or a deep conditioner/hair mask to moisturize and nourish your hair. Leave it on for a few minutes before rinsing it out.

6 Teal green

Mix the bleach powder and developer according to the instructions on the bleach kit.Divide your hair into sections for even application.Apply the bleach starting from the ends and working your way up to the roots. The roots process faster because of the heat from your scalp.Leave the bleach on for  30-45 minutes. Check the hair frequently to avoid over-bleaching .Rinse out the bleach thoroughly with lukewarm water and apply a deep conditioner. Leave the conditioner in  10-15 minutes, then rinse out. If your hair is not light enough (pale yellow), you might need a second bleaching session. Wait at least a week between bleaching sessions to minimize damage.

Once your hair is lightened to a pale yellow, it’s ready for the teal green dye.Mix the teal green dye and developer according to the instructions on the dye kit.Apply the dye evenly to your hair, ensuring all strands are covered.Leave the dye in for the recommended time, usually 30-45 minutes.

Rinse the dye out with lukewarm water until the water runs clear.Apply the conditioner that comes with the dye kit or a conditioner for color-treated hair. Leave it in for a few minutes before rinsing out.

7 Purple

Mix the bleach powder and developer according to the instructions on the bleach kit.Apply the bleach to the sections of hair you want to highlight. Use foil strips to wrap the bleached sections .Leave the bleach on for 15-30 minutes, depending on how light you want the highlights. Check the hair frequently to avoid over-bleaching. Rinse out the bleach thoroughly with lukewarm water and apply a deep conditioner. Leave in for at least 10-15 minutes, then rinse out.

Once your hair is lightened to the desired level (usually a light blonde for vibrant purple), it’s ready for the purple dye. Mix the purple dye and developer according to the instructions on the dye kit. Apply the dye evenly to the bleached sections of your hair. You can use the foil strips again to separate these sections .Leave the dye in for 30-45 minutes. Rinse the dye out until the water runs clear. Apply the conditioner that comes with the dye kit or a conditioner for color-treated hair. Leave it in for a few minutes before rinsing out.

8 Red

using bleach is optional for dying your hair red however you want a more popping and vibrant red then you might need bleach .Ensure your hair is dry before applying the red dye. Follow the instructions on your red hair dye kit to mix the dye and developer. Divide your hair into sections again for even application. Starting from the roots and working to the ends, apply the red dye evenly to each section. Leave the dye in for 30-45 minutes . Rinse your hair with cool water until the water runs clear. Apply the conditioner provided with the dye kit or use a deep conditioner to keep your hair hydrated  .

9 Rose gold

Follow the instructions on your bleach kit to mix the bleach powder and developer. Divide your hair into manageable sections using clips. Starting from the ends and working your way to the roots, apply the bleach evenly using a brush. Leave the bleach in for 20-45 minutes, checking regularly .Once your hair has lightened to a yellow or light blonde color, rinse out the bleach with cool water and a gentle shampoo.

Ensure your hair is completely dry before applying the rose gold dye. Mix dye and developer using instructions on your rose gold hair dye kit .Divide your hair into sections again for even application.Starting from the roots and working to the ends, apply the rose gold dye evenly to each section. Leave the dye in for 30-45 minutes.Rinse your hair with cool water until the water runs clear. Apply the conditioner provided with the dye kit or use a deep conditioner to keep your hair hydrated.

10 green black ombre

Start by bleaching this is if your hair is dark, you'll need to lighten the sections you want to dye green to get the desired effect. Follow the instructions on your bleaching kit carefully. Rinse out the bleach and condition your hair. Use a toner if needed to neutralize any brassiness. 

Then go with the green  dye  on  the roots, applying it evenly and wrap the dyed section using foil Leaving the top of the hair black. Leave the dye on between 25-45 minuites .Wash it off with lukewarm water ,use condition provided in the dye kit

11 blue black ombre 

Start with bleaching that is if  your hair is dark, you'll need to lighten the sections you want to dye blue to get the desired effect. Follow the instructions on your bleaching kit carefully. Rinse out the bleach and condition your hair. Use a toner if needed to neutralize any brassiness. Then go with the blue dye  on  the roots, applying it evenly and wrap the dyed section using foil Leaving the top of the hair black. Leave the dye on between 25-45 minuites .Wash it off with lukewarm water ,use condition provided in the dye kit

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13  Pastel pink

mix the bleach powder and developer. Divide your hair into manageable sections . Starting from the ends and working your way to the roots, apply the bleach evenly using a brush. Leave the bleach on for 20-45minutes .Once your hair has lightened to a pale yellow, rinse out the bleach with cool water and a gentle shampoo. Apply the toner  to neutralize yellow tones evenly throughout your hair and leave it in for  20 minutes. Then rinse of .

Divide your hair into sections again for even application. Starting from the roots and working to the ends, apply the pastel pink dye evenly to each section. Leave the dye in for 30-45 minutes. Rinse your hair with cool water until the water runs clear. Apply the conditioner provided with the dye kit or use a deep conditioner to keep your hair hydrated. Regular retouch of the color is necessary as pastel pink fades of fast .

14  Maroon purple   ombre

If your hair is dark, you'll need to lighten it to get the Ombre effect. Follow the instructions on your bleaching kit carefully .Rinse out the bleach and condition your hair. Use a toner if needed to neutralize

Start with the black dye at the roots, applying it evenly. This will help maintain the natural dark color at the base .Apply the maroon dye to the mid-section of your hair. Blend it slightly into the black section to create a seamless transition.

Apply the purple dye towards the ends of your hair. Blend it slightly into the maroon section for a smooth gradient . Finally, apply a bit more black dye to the very ends of your hair to create the black-maroon-purple-black ombre effect .Leave the dye in your hair for the recommended amount of time on the dye package. Rinse your hair with cool water until the water runs clear. 

15 Ash blonde

Begin by bleaching your hair ,to bleach mix the bleach with the developer apply  it to parted sections of your hair from root to tip wait for 20-45 minutes . Then rinse of go on to apply a tonner to neutralize the yellow orange color leave for 20 minuities and rinse of.

 Follow the instructions on your ash blonde hair dye kit to mix the dye and developer. Divide your hair into sections again for even application. Starting from the roots of dry hair and working to the ends, apply the ash blonde dye evenly to each section. Leave the dye in for 30-45 minutes. Rinse your hair with cool water until the water runs clear. Apply the conditioner provided with the dye kit or use a deep conditioner to keep your hair hydrated.

16 Caramel brown

Bleach is not necessary for this hair dye highlights . Mix the dye with the appropriate developer if necessary . Using a brush, apply the caramel brown dye to the sections of hair. Make sure to saturate the strands evenly for consistent color. If you're using foils, wrap each highlighted section in foil to allow the dye to process effectively. If using a cap, follow the instructions provided. Leave it in for 20-45 minutes . Of course depending on the brand and the desired intensity of color. Once the processing time is complete, rinse out the dye with cool water until the water runs clear.Apply the conditioner provided with the dye kit or use a deep conditioner to moisturize and nourish your hair after coloring.

17 Honey blonde

Begin by bleaching your hair ,to bleach mix the bleach with the developer apply  it to parted sections of your hair from root to tip wait for 20-45 minutes . Use a 20 or 30 volume developer .Then rinse of .Dry your hair: Ensure your hair is completely dry before applying the honey blonde hair dye

 Divide your hair into sections again for even application. Starting from the roots and working to the ends, apply the honey blonde dye evenly to each section of hair. Leave the dye in for 30-45 minutes. Monitor the color development to achieve your desired shade of honey blonde . Once the processing time is complete, rinse your hair thoroughly with cool water until the water runs clear. Apply the conditioner provided with the dye kit or use a deep conditioner to nourish and hydrate your hair.