How to bleach your hair yourself at home?

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14/ How to bleach your hair yourself at home?

Before bleaching your hair, you need to take some precautions so that the chemical does not damage the hair (Instagram @curly.glorii)

Hair needs to be well taken care of before discoloration (Instagram @mayssas_beauty_mark)

Bleaching powder is incompatible with other chemicals, be careful when bleaching your hair at home! (Instagram @makeupbyameliawebb)

Take a strand test to see if the strands are ready for discoloration (Instagram @toni_macaroni)

Hydrate your hair after bleaching (Instagram @nonnymulholland)

If you think about lightening your hair, but you have very dark locks, you need to go through the discoloration first. This chemical procedure is very aggressive and, if done incorrectly, it can damage too much and even cause the wires to break. That's why stayed diva separated some tips for you who want to discolor your hair alone, but don't know where to start. Check out!

How to bleach your hair: know what it takes to lighten your hair

In summary, to bleach at home you will need bleaching powder and hydrogen peroxide. This is the most commonly used mixture to lighten dark hair. Hydrogen peroxide can be found in up to four different volumes: 10, 20, 30 and 40 and you must choose according to the desired whitening level. But before leaving for bleaching, it is essential to take some pre-bleaching precautions, such as strengthening the hair and doing a strand test.

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Hair needs to be healthy before receiving the chemical

Coloring, straightening, perms… All of this can damage your hair. With discoloration, this aggression can be even more intense if the wires are not properly healthy.

Therefore, before applying the bleaching powder to the hair, do not give up hydration to maintain softness. In addition, moistening with vegetable oils restores the hair's oiliness and deeply nourishes. To complete, invest in liquid keratin, to return proteins and lost capillary mass.

Do a strand test before bleaching

Even if your hair looks healthy and soft, the strand test is essential to know if your locks are really ready for discoloration.

Here's how to do it:

1st step: mix the bleaching powder and hydrogen peroxide in a container. As this mixture is just for testing, you can mix a small amount, enough for a strand;

2st step: separate a small section of hair at the back of the hair and apply the mixture;

3st step: wait the time specified by the manufacturer. Didn't have any problems? Then you are free to bleach your hair. In case the strands break or become elastic, wait a few more months until they are completely strengthened.

It is also worth remembering that the bleaching powder is incompatible with other chemicals, such as guanidine and thioglycolate, so be aware! If you have any doubts, it's best to ask a trusted professional for help.

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Learn how to bleach your hair at home without fear

If you're determined to discolor your hair yourself and you've already seen that you don't have any contraindications, then it's time to get your hands dirty - or rather, bleaching powder and hydrogen peroxide. Check it step by step:

1 th step: mix in a container two measures of bleaching powder for one of hydrogen peroxide until you get a homogeneous consistency.

Diva Tip: use a blue bleaching powder, which avoids the yellowing of the hair, and hydrogen peroxide that is compatible with the lightening you want. The 40-volume version is very strong and therefore not always recommended.

2 th step: apply the mixture strand by strand with the help of a brush, always starting from the ends to the roots (which tend to lighten much faster). Let it act for a maximum of 30 minutes, always checking the color every five minutes.

3 th step: after the break time, wash the hair well with shampoo and cold water, without leaving any residue. Take the opportunity to hydrate the wires after washing.

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Tips for dyeing your hair at home after bleaching

Discoloration is usually just the first step of a major transformation. Soon after, comes the coloring with the desired nuance and some doubts arise about how to pigmentation the threads.

The first and most common is whether you can dye your hair right after bleaching it. And yes, diva, you can dye your locks the same day as the discoloration. However, it is important that the strands are completely dry if you are going to use permanent dye. Only toners can be used on damp hair.

If you don't want to wait for the locks to dry naturally, you can use a dryer with the cold wind, as the hot wind can dry out and damage the strands that will already be sensitized by discoloration. Afterwards, just follow the step-by-step instructions in the explanatory leaflet that comes in the coloring box and rock your new hair color!

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