Taking advantage of your free time at home to change your look is great, right? And when it comes to bleaching your hair, many women are excited about the idea!
Bleaching the hair is a technique that lightens the strands, either platinum or applying a color to the lock. This process is no longer a seven-headed bug! But if you follow the process correctly, you can't go wrong.
That's why we show you all the steps and essential tips to get an incredible result on your hair.
Step 1 - Pre-bleaching
Bleaching the hair can be a very aggressive process for the hair fibers, especially if the lock is not healthy and well hydrated. Therefore, it is very important to do a pre-treatment to receive the discoloration and avoid any damage.
- Deep hydration with potent masks.
- Capillary schedule focused on restoration.
- Wetting with vegetable oils.
- Keratin-based capillary cauterization.
Do a strand test!
It is essential, before any chemical procedure, to do a strand test. This will show you if your hair is healthy enough to receive a bleach.
- Apply the bleaching product to a small section on the underside of the scalp (where you can hide it or cut it if necessary).
- Let it act for at least 20 minutes.
- Wash with shampoo to remove the product and dry well to see how the lock turned out.
- If there is no damage to the wires, you can continue with the process.
Step 2 - Discoloring the wires
The choice of a quality bleaching powder and hydrogen peroxide are essential, since bleaching is an aggressive chemical process for the hair. Therefore, the better the product, the less the danger of any unwanted reactions!
It is also recommended to always invest in blue bleaching agents, as this prevents the hair from turning yellow at the end of the procedure.
As for hydrogen peroxide, choose the volume according to the degree of lightening you want, keeping in mind that the greater the volume, the more the hair will be bleached. Remember that the maximum volume indicated is 40.
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Using one measure of bleaching powder for two measures of hydrogen peroxide, mix everything in a container until you get a homogeneous consistency.
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Protect your skin and scalp by applying a moisturizing cream or some vegetable oil around your hair, preventing stains and irritation in the region.
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Before starting the application process, it is important to carry out a strand test to verify that your hair is suitable for discoloration.
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After making sure that the hair has not suffered any damage due to discoloration, continue the process by applying the mixture with a hair brush, strand by strand, gloving well from the ends to the roots.
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The root of the hair tends to lighten very quickly, therefore, in order to have a perfect and homogeneous result, it is essential to start applying the product from the ends to the roots.
- To enhance the process, wrap each strand in aluminum foil after applying the bleach.
- Let it act for a maximum of 30 minutes. However, pay attention to the color and strands every 10 minutes, analyzing whether the desired tone has already been reached and whether there is any damage to the hair.
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Then wash your hair with a neutral shampoo, rinsing with cold water. It is appropriate to repeat the wash to remove any residue of the product on the strands.
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Finish the coloring with a thread tinting process to correct the tone. It can be done with blue or purple shampoo or even a toner or dye in the exact color you're looking for.
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Afterwards, apply a powerful hydration mask mixed with a keratin ampoule and let it act for 10 minutes before washing.
Step 3 - Post-staining
If you want to know if bleaching your hair damages your strands or is bad for your hair's health, the answer is simple. Discoloration does harm the hair fiber and can leave your strands brittle and porous. And over time, bleached hair can turn yellow.
Therefore, it is essential to redouble the care routine for bleached hair to regain texture, softness and shine! Check out our top tips:
- Drink lots of water to hydrate your body and invest in a balanced diet.
- Avoid washing your hair with very hot water and avoid flat irons.
- To keep the color intact and wonderful, bet on the toner that will eliminate yellowish tones and the faded appearance of the threads.
- Abuse leave-in products and nourishing oils after washing your hair.
- Also, invest in a capillary schedule to revitalize your strands and end porosity.
