Advice for first-time hair dyer going a lighter blond? ?

I have the exact same problem! If I were you, use L'Oreal Prefrence (it's a goldish-yellow box), and go for what ever color you want, before you dye your whole head, mix the ingredients as the box says, then take a cotton swab and dip it in the dye and put it on the back of your neck, this is a test to see if you're allergic, or just sensitive to the dye, if nothing happens for a period of about 3-4b hours, you'll be fine, then have someone else just read the directions and voi la! Then let it soak in for how ever long the box says.

PS: on the side of the box it will have three pictures, of what your hair will look like when you use the product.

Good Luck!

I've been coloring my own hair for 13+ years ever since my best friend, a hairdresser, moved away. She taught me how to do it myself and it has saved me a lot of money. Prior to that, I had orange results too because of chemistry - it's complicated so I won't go into it because I'm not really qualified. The best haircolor to use to avoid the orange results is one that lifts and colors all at once. I was blonde growing up but eventually my hair turned medium brown. Here is what I use:

http://www.beautybasicsupply.com/Loreal-Excellence...

Though I use the lightest shade, there are two darker shades of blonde in the line (B-1 and B-2). I buy my supplies at Sally's beauty supply. You will need 2 boxes of this hair color to dye your whole head ($4.99 each), an applicator bottle, developer ($3.00 - $5.00), and plastic gloves. Then once a month you only need one box of haircolor to do your roots so after investing in the initial supplies (which can be reused), you can keep up your look for about $5.00 a month. Good luck!

If I where you i'd get it done professionally because usually if you want to dye your hair blonde and buy a DIY kit it goes green. Take the picture of how you want it to your hairdresser because you might not be able to describe the right shade =D

just choose a lighter, a bit darker than platnum, because it will end up darker. ther first time i dyed my hair, a friend helped me, you could try that. PS:: i don't think it was your mom'sfault, it just depends on what colour you chose and how long you keep it in for.

It looks the same

go to a salon

You should get it done professionally.