Black to Blonde Hair Transformation on Natural Hair | Lightening Process Explained

In this educational hair color video, I explain the full black-to-blonde lightening process on natural hair and how to avoid damage.

I take you through a real-time black-to-blonde hair transformation on natural hair, explaining the lightening process step by step while preserving hair health, texture, and integrity.

I’m M. Williams, a licensed master stylist with over 30 years in the hair industry, former salon owner of multiple locations, and former Paul Mitchell signature salon. This video is educational and designed to help you understand what really happens when natural hair is lightened, including undertones, brassiness, proper application, and why experience matters when it comes to hair color.

You’ll learn:
• How natural hair lifts and reveals undertones
• Why some hair pulls brassy, red, or orange
• How to properly apply lightener for even saturation
• Why texture loss happens with inexperienced colorists
• How to maintain healthy hair during color services
• Why steam hydration, treatments, and aftercare matter
• The difference between honey blonde vs ashy blonde
• How to safely transition from dark hair to blonde over time

This is part one of a multi-video transformation series. The client will return for:
✔ Olaplex or professional deep conditioning treatment
✔ Amino acid treatment
✔ Steam hydration
✔ Additional lightening toward an ashy blonde (level 8–9)

📌 IMPORTANT: Hair color is not one-size-fits-all. Every client lifts differently, and choosing the right stylist can make or break your hair.

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00:00 Intro & Channel Welcome
01:20 Client Hair History & Starting Level
03:10 Understanding Undertones & Brassiness
05:40 Lightener Consistency & Application Technique
09:05 Second Application Explained
12:00 Why Experience Matters in Hair Color
15:00 Blow Dry & Oxidation Explained
18:00 Trim, Press & Styling
20:45 Steam Hydration Benefits
24:00 Product Breakdown & Professional Tools
26:30 Current Level Assessment
28:15 Next Appointment & Final Thoughts


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