Whether you've been natural your whole life or you transitioned just a few years ago, the prospect of using chemical dyes on your hair can be scary. But many of us grow bored of our natural hair colors and want to experiment with a change. If you've decided that a change of hair color is for you, take notes from the videos below!

Thinking of going from a naturally dark hair shade to blonde? Consider these strategies.

Prefer something more temporary? You'll love this technique.

For a more natural change, at-home solutions formulated specifically for natural hair can be a quick fix.

But before you take the plunge, consider hearing some first-person pros and cons from those who have been there and done that.

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