Easy DIY Blonde to Copper Semi-Permanent Hair Dye at Home

If you’re a blonde considering a switch to copper or auburn this fall, you’ve come to the right place! Many blondes love the idea of going darker for the season, but traditional salon dyes, whether permanent or demi-permanent, can be tough to remove if you change your mind later. So in this post, I’ll show you a safe, low-risk way to achieve a beautiful blonde to copper hair dye transformation at home safely, easily, and without committing to a permanent change.

Using a semi-permanent coloring conditioner, this method is easy, temporary, and keeps your hair healthy, making it perfect for anyone who wants to try a new color for fall without the worry of damage or long-term commitment.

Why Use Coloring Conditioner?

Especially since reds and coppers can be extremely difficult to remove from the hair (bleach is needed), using permanent and demi-permanent dyes over blonde hair is a risk if you plan on going blonde again. But since coloring conditioners are semi-permanent, they will fade completely out of the hair without the need for bleach.

These conditioners also contain a bond-fix technology that acts as a conditioning treatment for the hair as it’s depositing the color. So not only is it adjusting the color, but it’s strengthening your hair at the same time.

This method is also extremely easy to do yourself from home. While I usually recommend putting the first application on dry hair the same way you would apply color, technically, all you need to do is use it as a conditioner in the shower.

Product Recommendations

Celeb Luxury is my number one go-to brand when it comes to color-depositing shampoos and conditioners. They contain bond-fix technology and are extremely safe to use. And no, they are not sponsoring this post. I just love their products!

Below, I’ve linked several different colors that you can use or mix together for the exact shade you’re looking for. In my example, I used Amber. But if you want to deepen the color, you can add Star Sapphire, or if you want to make it more vibrant, you can add Red. If you want a lighter, brighter result, use Fire Opal.

Keep in mind that the tone of your blonde will affect the exact shade of the result. I suggest performing a test strand first to know exactly what to expect before dyeing your whole head.

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• Amber
• Fire Opal
• Star Sapphire
• Red
• Deep Red

How to: Blonde to Copper Hair Dye Tutorial

You can find my tutorial on this fall hair color transformation below. For best results, I suggest first applying the color to dry hair section by section. This will ensure that you don’t miss any spots and you get even and full saturation of the dye.

Then for maintenance, you can just use the conditioner in your shower when you wash your hair. The more you use it, the more intense the color will be. When you stop using it, the color will begin to fade and lighten up.

How to remove copper hair dye

When you’ve decided you want to remove the copper hair dye, the process is actually very simple. The easiest way is to just stop using it, and the color will begin to fade. But if there is some residual tone hanging on or you want to remove it fast, see my video below.

Common Questions

• How long does copper coloring conditioner last on blonde hair?

This depends on a few factors. First, how healthy/damaged is your hair? The healthier it is, the longer it will stay. The more damaged your hair is, the quicker the color molecules will fade from the hair. Second, how long have you been using it? If you only used it once, it will fade much quicker than if you’ve been using it for months. And third, how deep a shade did you use? If you used a darker, deeper shade (adding brown or red to the formula), it will last longer than if you used a lighter tone.

• Does the semi-permanent coloring conditioner wash out completely?

Usually, yes. But sometimes, if you used a dark or vibrant color, you may need to help it by using a clarifying shampoo or with the method in the video above.

• Can I put copper over bleached hair?

Yes! This tutorial is actually made for bleached hair and will produce the best results.

Conclusion

Using blonde to copper hair dye doesn’t have to be scary or permanent! By using a semi-permanent coloring conditioner, you can get a gorgeous fall-ready copper tone at home, without worrying about damaging your hair or not being able to be blonde again. It’s easy, low-risk, and perfect if you want to try something new without committing to permanent salon dye.

The exact tone you get will depend on your starting blonde shade and which colors you use. You can mix different shades together to adjust your results until you have the exact tone you’re looking for. And when you’re ready to switch back, it fades naturally, so you’re free to experiment without the stress of not being able to go back to blonde again.

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