Hair Transformation - Blonde to Warm Brunette - Step by Step

I’ve never done this before on my Channel. I finally coloring my hair darker! Going from blonde to brunette. I show you my professional formula on how to achieve a smudged root and warm caramel brunette shade without the hair going muddy, which can happen sometimes going from blonde to brunette.
Formulations Used:
Root Smudge
2 oz of processing solution
1 oz of 07M
1 oz of 07N
All over Color
3 oz of processing solution
1 oz 07M
1 oz of 07N
1 oz of 07G
Processed for 20 minutes.
Personalized Shampoo Line used to maintain color ad hydration
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[@Ellebangs]

1 IMPORTANT Note - I used a Malibu C Clarifying Treatment on my ends to add shine in the shower after coloring - I have included details on how to find these clarifying treatments and a link to a video where I show you how to use them in the Description box! Happy caramel brunette weekend!

[@bodyjewels]

Doesn't the Malibu strip the color So if you use Malibu after you use a toner it doesn't strip The tone out

[@suzettesmith2075]

I did that before going darker last month too. It really seemed to help. I'm still struggling with my fine tangly hair though

[@rebeccam7922]

New to your channel and it's become one of my favs!!! Wanted to recommend a product that's helped me with the same issues you've had with powder for under eyes. It's the By Terry Hyaluronic Powder. The one that has a pink tinted to it is surprisingly really nice in the under eye area, and then I use the lighter one for all over the face. This powder is literally the best!!!!! Expensive, but worth it.

[@virginiasanchez4614]

If I don't have shades eq brand. I have paul Mitchell PM shines. What level should I use for a bleached hair with dark roots (1inc). She wants to go caramel/ brown. I love how your hair came out.

[@origins2437]

I love this deeper color I have green eyes and went blonde the past two years I can see my eyes look brighter with my darker hair It makes your eyes pop as well

[@YourPainting1]

This is the best hair color I've seen you in

[@Scoutie1991]

Agreed

[@Ellebangs]

Awe thanks Lovely. Im enjoying it!

[@vinetube4076]

Absolutely stunning brunette hair, I always though blond hair looked cheap on you. I love your darker natural looking luxurious hair, you look so regal 🙌

[@FishFemme]

Absolutely agree

[@Miss-320]

Agreed❤

[@mariannedonato4916]

Hi Sylvia, I watched this video about five times to help me get up the courage to do this. I saw the new M series so I used 7m on the roots, pulled it all the way through the back and sides, then did the top and front last, combing it through to the ends before washing it out. It canceled any faded coppery tones I didn’t want and added an incredible depth to my color, it also muted any gray I have at the root/crown area. I’m absolutely sold on doing this in between permanent color to freshen up the tone without having to do everything every time, thank you!

[@babycakes8434]

So you used only 7m? I have also gray regrowth and blonde balayage. Was it easy to go back to blonde?

[@mariannedonato4916]

@@babycakes8434 it faded enough so that when it was time for my next full root touch up and highlight I just did it like always. It was a great middle of the month refresh made it look like I did the full color job

[@eyespybarz]

Would you ever consider doing a video or series that people could send in photos of themselves. You could analyze and help suggest colors and cuts? I’m struggling with what do to with my hair. My amazing colorist is great, but tells me I can do whatever I want. I want to find what truly flatters me and “goes” with my undertone (which I also struggle with). Love the look and your content!

[@suheylagenc3923]

That is exactly my Problem to Malrocks. I Hope Silvia will help us with this:)

[@pippaDlightful]

Great idea...☆

[@Ellebangs]

Hi Love, I offer Virtual Consults now! This is a 20 minute private consult with me over video where I asses your hair and your hair goals and offer you at home formulation. I would need to see and learn more about your hair than from just a message this is why doing a video explaining what to do without having had a thorough consult could possibly make the information I give you very inaccurate. If you are interested in booking your very own virtual consult with me, email- [e-mail]

[@ellatobin5691]

@@Ellebangs what does it cost for a consult

[@roz8943]

@@ellatobin5691 $75

[@99bannanas10]

OMG! This color looks soooo great on you and with your skin tone!!

[@Ellebangs]

As a color specialist I assumed it would work on y skin tone, but i have to admit I was quite skeptical right before shampooing it out. Thanks for watching lovely!

[@lookinbad2day64]

@@Ellebangs just say thank you 🙄

[@tessahinssen4097]

@@Ellebangs can’t find the eq in shade 07M. Do you have an alternative or another brand which you can recommend?

[@chelseastrader9883]

07N​@@tessahinssen4097

[@scandiminium1311]

This tutorial is basically saving my hair life right now! This is how I plan to eliminate serious demarcations from my current extreme color levels and getting my hair stable enough to withstand growth and the Summer until I decide to lighten again

[@foreverreading23]

This colour highlights your skin tone and eyes really well. The best!’

[@minimini550]

A small thing I really appreciate about this videos, Silvia: the amount of time between “so, let’s go for it” and the brush touching the hair lol! The cool attitude might be due to you being a professional, but it’s nice to not waste time on “aaah!”, “I’m so nervous!”, “idk if I should do this!”, “no turning back now!” bs lol ❤️

[@janetsplanet2947]

Gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous! Being able to do such a beautiful job on yourself, now that’s real talent! I wish you went brunette and posted this two months ago. I had a horrible experience in May at my salon wanting to go more brunette. 😪 I told my stylist that I wanted to add some lowlights but leaving out many of my blonde pieces for contrast. Well, she barely left out any blonde and the combination of the brown she added next to my blonde left my hair looking........GREY!!! 😫 In fact I work at an elementary school in the lunchroom and I had so many little kids comment on my hair. “what did you do to your hair?” “ Why did you spray paint your hair grey”? “ I like your grey hair”. I wanted to cry!! 😭

[@Mary-it4om]

Omg im going thru the same but the hairdresser i went to left me w these super dark brown lowlights along w another type of brown and what was supposed to be a pretty blonde with dimension turned out to be a muddy dull color! Went to a 2nd hairdresser spent a small fortune and even though this hairdresser said she'd get rid of the lowlights, all she did was give me a few more highlights on top but i still have the ugly muddy color/ lowlights! There's no getting rid of them!

[@janetsplanet2947]

@@Mary-it4om Yep! I hope yours doesn’t look grey like mine does. I called my salon the next day and asked for a redo with no charge. I was very nice about it though. My stylist called me a couple days later and told me that it wouldn’t be a good idea to go in with more blonde this soon. She said that it could make it look more grey at this point or even orange. So I patiently waited with this color on my head for two months. I went on June 16 and she added more blonde but not enough to totally fix it. 🤷‍♀️

[@cherylj7460]

@@janetsplanet2947 Gotta have some warmth, or too ashy shows as gray.

[@sharonevans5186]

You needed to have a colour filler in an orangey colour to put the warmth back in. Wash & blowdry then apply a nice golden brunette

[@Vewings]

Shades EQ is the best! I use these on 99% of my clients and I love that since it’s a Demi-permanent color it lasts longer than a semi-permanent would but without the commitment and dullness of a permanent color. And the shine it gives the hair is a big plus!

[@baassiia]

Blonde colours demage hair a lot... I am in process now to get my natural color back. I am over year now since I've stopped dye hair - great decision.

[@millennialdisposition]

At 3:51 I was like "WOAH" I didn't realize your hair has so much dimension under the blond. The root colour at 3:52 is sooooo beautiful

[@carlyjacobs7567]

This color really suits you. It is very natural looking.

[@Ellebangs]

Thank you beautiful!

[@Kubulek17]

I’m so tempted to go darker now.

[@Angela-zf8sn]

Me too!🤣

[@AveryV05]

I went darker last year, no regrets🙂

[@dAm5eL]

@@AveryV05 same!!

[@EydisMusic]

Same!!! 😄

[@Ellebangs]

If you use this formula you are committing to anything long term, which is why I love working with shadesEQ so much.

[@traceylynn2746]

When the blonde specialist says she wants to be a bit darker, shit gets real 🤣 I was like Nooooooooo at first, but it turned out amazing and you look beautiful as ever!! 💛

[@kristinag1610]

I was doing this too

[@Ellebangs]

Hahahah Thanks you beautiful!

[@HazeleyesCat]

well to be honest, let's face it, Elle has done so many chemical treatments with bleach to her hair that it has become lifeless.. I understand why she now wants to give it a break...

[@rebecadiaz2194]

This color looks so good on you!!!! Definitely my favorite color!

[@Ellebangs]

Thank you 💛

[@laurensammut1675]

I couldn’t stop thinking about this colour since I saw this a few days ago. Today I finally got the products & the result is aaaamazing! Thank you x

[@LisaBlevins00]

Wow , this color looks absolutely breath taking on you !!! So pretty and softens your already beautiful features ❤️❤️

[@ingrid48]

Your hair looks so much prettier a warm brunette👍

[@ashlley44]

Oh my god this is perfect never go back I’m obsessed

[@koco23]

HOLD UP does this mean you’re gonna start making videos catered to brunettes?? 🥺🥺 STOP this might be the best thing that’s ever happened to me 😩💙

[@Ellebangs]

I always wondered how many brunette viewers I had this is a great way to find out! Thanks for watching and the answer is YES!

[@felicia3367]

@@Ellebangs Dang it, I guess it's time to try the dark side again. 😬 It's been a good 7 years, I may have to setup that video with you first so I don't wash myself out! Lol I honestly think you could do any color and still look gorgeous, I'm jealous. Lol 💜

[@pinkjenStewart]

Same here

[@koco23]

My life has been made 😍🥰 I always get excited when I see a video notification from you but now I’m ECSTATIC ❤️❤️

[@lindamoore3729]

Hell yeah! ...... 👩🏻

[@JK-gl9xg]

I would love to see some videos where you use Sally’s Beauty products and/or also give similar recommendations for what you use that’s comparable at Sally’s Beauty specifically, where a lot of us DIY’ers get supplies! It’s hard for me to ever get my products right because I cant translate what you use to Sally’s options! Love your videos & you! Thanks for all you do for us DIY’ers! 💛✨

[@catdogdogcat3481]

Sally’s diy as well. Maybe the age beautiful line??

[@hazeltropix1170]

This would be so amazing

[@feleciadenton2007]

Sally’s doesn’t make professional color and the difference is very important. I don’t think Sally’s offers semi permanent toners either and that’s what Redken Shades is essentially. She does it this way so that it’s not permanent and she can easily go back to the blonde whenever she want to. Just a general rule for professionals is that we don’t recommend unprofessional hair color and so we don’t promote it.

[@YuMmyBaaby24]

I was thinking the exact same thing ! I’ve been wanting to do this to my hair and Sally’s would be where I’d need to be getting products from

[@bayareababe]

@@feleciadenton2007 actually, Sallys does provide a dupe of Redken shades EQ. And it works just as well in my opinion.

[@TwistedStitchesShow]

Omg Sylvia is gorgeous ALWAYS! I love the way you look with darker hair, I remember years ago you showed some pics of yourself as a young girl/teen and I thought how gorgeous the dark color looked on you too… I like this look and I’m thinking for the fall I’ll be giving a darker look!

[@Ellebangs]

Thank you lovely! Glad to inspire some chocolate vibes for the Fall 🍁

[@michelekirkland7109]

LOVE THE COLOR!! Great job and exactly the color I want now! 😍😍

[@Killa_Fonic]

I can't believe you're even more beautiful now! I'm looking at my quite new golden beige hair and and at the box full of my direct colors which include beige and a gorgeous brown and repeating to myself: be strong, stay golden. Love you, you're amazing and your new look is magnificent and so obviously pro.

[@Ellebangs]

Thanks Lovely! 💜

[@catherineseear7069]

I’m watching this again for technique. I find your videos so helpful. This colour is fabulous on you. Love love you x

[@joangentile2731]

It's a beautiful color!! It looks great on you, Sylvia!! I love it!! It looks great with your skin color!! Absolutely gorgeous!! 💖

[@lynnrose7562]

Silvia, your hair color looks great on you.

[@ritagongora3321]

I love the result! It looks so natural and compliments the blonde ❤

[@katemostreicher]

looks so amazing on you!! I'm going back to brunette soon, but all the way to my natural super dark brown because of the maintenance.

[@ichiban6004]

That is a gorgeous light brunette omg !!! 😍😍Suits you so well and makes your eye color stand out more !

[@susanjaderberg690]

I think that was the most perfect brunette color I ever seen😍

[@mrs.bairdsbunch5366]

Wow! Girl! That’s my dream colour! You look AMAZING!

[@christinakopp8024]

Loved this I go in tomorrow to my hairdresser.. have been blonde for so long ready for darker tones

[@hmt702]

I legit went brunette yesterday. Thank you Elle! Love you! 😘

[@BellaDonna0912]

I’ve been following you since the very very very beginning and this is by far my absolute favorite color on you! Looks AMAZING ❤️

[@bookwrm4evr]

Wow, it looks so good! Like you've been on vacation and got a little bronzed. So pretty.

[@sugarbabyangel479]

Wow!!! You look beautiful with the new hair color!!! So beautiful!!!

[@lori900]

Gorgeous both ways. But I love the change back to your darker color!!!

[@normanhopfensperger4343]

Elle, that's a beautiful transformation! Awe inspiring too! That'll help your followers, perhaps try it too, less stress on their hair.

[@inkedanomaly]

Your hair looks great! The color is beautiful. I love the idea of going darker for the summer!

[@brookehayes1758]

Love it brown 😍😍😍 I’m blonde and actually getting my hair brown now

[@desertrose1226]

It’s still a blonde shade to me. Dark blonde mine is that shade it looks brown in some lights and blonde in bright light.

[@thenwhat23]

This color really light up you face and Add vitality to your face before it looks like you’ve been sick and dry out and nude lipstick helps as well glad you changed your hair color

[@Wynnie0204]

My jaw dropped. You look really good and glowing with this color

[@bsbndnd2082]

It looks amazing on her. It makes her look younger, not that she didn’t look young to begin with though

[@babycakes8434]

I prefer Sylvia in blonde. Definitely some color you need to get used to. I am not ready to abandon blonde yet, that is probably the only reason. Once you ready, then go for it.

[@Ellebangs]

This color most likely isnt forever but I am really enjoying it and the fading transition as well! I love the freedom to wear other colors the brunette allows me to do.

[@Angela-zf8sn]

Great color ...richer and healthier looking...love it❤

[@taralivesey3034]

Looks great. I thought you had to add pigment to blonde hair (red or copper) to go brunette. Does the 7G work as the pigment added? Thank you

[@sunnydays1110]

It does. If you add gold it will fill in and balance. It’s helpful if you are worried about going to ashy on over lightened hair.

[@michelleferry2794]

Only if your going more than 3 levels darker it’s required for filler but if it’s with in limits then Demi gloss will be ok

[@erinsimmons9904]

This is a nice change. I think a lot more people are saying bye-bye to bleach. I know I have and it’s made such a difference in my hair.

[@40bdg]

Gorgeous! You wear both brunette and blonde so well!

[@britter1955]

Loving the brown!! It looks gorgeous 😍

[@Piperjones12]

Holy crap! That looks freaking amazing on you! I did not expect that. Rock star status. 😍

[@TheLDRdiaries]

Love this colour change. Really suits you.

[@jsavannah]

This brings out your eye color! Really pretty.

[@annawojnarowska2025]

You look gorgeous!! Amazing color, It's actually great for me that you've made this video, i'm going darker my self today (7) , doing the root Shadow(6A), and you made me confident with my decision

[@evelien4454]

This colour looks better in my opinion 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@Korpstaden]

You look sooo good in the darker shade! 🤩🤩🤩 You even look younger and the skin looks more glowing👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻

[@tabiamber4083]

Wow, this color makes your eyes and facial Features pop!! It looks so harmonious with your skin tone. Blonde can make you Look washed out.

[@makeupbritty]

STUNNING Silvia!! 🤩

[@Mr.Muffin151]

This cokour is EVERYTHINGGGG

[@aprilleigh4524]

I know this is old video . However , in description below you have for the root smudge as 7N but in video you said 7NW . It’s a beautiful color and beautiful end results ! You are one of my all time favorites.

[@byhisgrace9777]

Dam! That’s was BEAUTIFUL! So so nice! The best on you is ever!

[@Reesafox001]

I've done this twice now. First time, I found it had a green tint. So I used WellaT15 toner to adjust the hue and it turned out beautifully. The only thing I don't like is that (despite using Aura Shampoo) the color fades fast and my grays start popping out after about 2-3 weeks. Would love a permanent solution suggestion in the same color.

[@kimlarso]

IMO, the best color to date on you! 🦋

[@melissad5373]

I've been wanting to do this! Thank you so much for this video!

[@Ellebangs]

Thanks for watching love!

[@foxyboots]

SOOOOOOOOO Beautiful !!!!!!! this color is so natural , very you

[@ChelseaSymonds]

Absolutely loved this! Really detailed, thorough and you did an excellent job! Looks stunning 😍

[@susanchaney5059]

I love the tone of your hair, beautiful!

[@robindusch6033]

It looks absolutely beautiful Sylvia! 💕

[@narbiclaire2503]

Absolutely stunning! You did an amazing job

[@Karina.Isabel_RDN]

These colors are amazing on you!!! 😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@smmg9642]

You look gorgeous!!! Your hair looks amazing!!!

[@AshleyUmstedLilmarie2008]

This is exactly what I'm looking for! Thanks for sharing this!

[@carlasirias-fernandez1542]

I love,love,love your hair! 😍😍😍

[@msbaguette]

Wow, this colour is stunning!

[@joyleslie2537]

Love this video! You look amazing ! I love your calming, easy going way.

[@Spramele]

Love it! It compliments your skin tone better.

[@kimberlyrudolphcap1789]

I love the new color on you!

[@katelyndefreitas2810]

This was SO helpful! I'm trying to grow out my highlights and I used two leve 7 demi-perms (not the same brand though, they don't have it readily accessible in Canada) but it really worked! No damage and no super dark look (which usually happens!). Thanks :-)

[@desertrose1226]

That’s still blonde just a darker shade. It’s nice- I have this shade- I want to go full brunette though but it may be tricky!

[@ake8913]

So beautiful. This is how I want my brown hair to look. 🥰

[@geengikey896]

Love this hair color on you, so beautiful and healthy

[@sarahmcdermott5668]

Love this colour. My favourite yet.

[@irp7740]

Just realized I have a family photo session this weekend and my blonde highlights are outgrown and now I’m looking for quick solutions lol

[@MsSneaky0815]

I really love your blonde tones, but boy oh boy, the brunette looks AMAZING on you as well... 😍😍😍

[@JessicaLPie]

I’m so sick of blonde hair on myself. I’ve had it for over 20 years but I’m so pale that nothing else looks good on me :/ did you regret doing this and go back blonde soon after?

[@lapeter100]

I love the end result!

[@thundermix100]

no wonder you a super expert ! amazing results . i wish you could be my colorist .

[@pixievette5685]

I was nervous for you. ❤️ I love you as a blonde but wow this color looks fantastic you look beautiful , made your beautiful eyes look even brighter. I dare to try myself for a splash of color this summer. You can rock any color effortlessly.

[@prepforlife4425]

AMAZING! I want to do this!.. been wanting to but was nervous!… this is gorgeous

[@NoseyFloridaGirl]

Looks great Makes your skin tone look amazing . Easier to maintain this look . I have ombré . 5 N roots all the way to 10 on the ends. I love it . You could go even lighter on your ends! BEAUTIFUL

[@lizalopez2874]

Loved that color on you!!!

[@ramonasobrino8838]

I love it!! That looks beautiful! I did that with my hair but my hair turned out darker at the roots, I used 4n because my natural hair color is Dark brown.

[@carolyna.hernandez2297]

Looks beautiful! Thanks for sharing.

[@koco23]

I know SO many people who desperately needed this video & I’m frantically sharing it lol thank you! This made my day! 🤎🤎🤎🤎

[@Ellebangs]

Awe thank you Lovely! That means so much to me. 💕

[@koco23]

Thank YOU omg I’m so happy & so excited!! 💙💙💙

[@nicolec8413]

My favorite so far!

[@traciefisher6003]

Beautiful color❣️Absolutely love it. Just went from blonde to a lt blonde/brown too. Yours is perfection 💯

[@vox8md]

This hair color is gorgeous on you!

[@coldplayfreak1235]

Love this hair color on you!!

[@sarahjoy3375]

This is so gorgeous!! I think I watched this at least four times! 🎉❤