Apply the bleach and leave it to soak for 40 minutes. Then, rinse the bleach out and wash your hair with a pH neutralizing shampoo. Once your hair is pale yellow, apply a developer natural blonde toner and leave it in for 25 minutes. If you want your hair to be lighter, wait a month before re-bleaching it to avoid damaging your hair. For more tips from our Hair and Beauty co-author, including how to prepare your hair for bleach, read on! Did this summary help you?
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Learn why people trust wikiHow. Download Article Explore this Article parts. Tips and Warnings. Things You'll Need. Related Articles. Article Summary. Part 1. All rights reserved. This image may not be used by other entities without the express written consent of wikiHow, Inc. Get your supplies. If you buy ingredients separately rather than in a kit, it is cheap. You can bleach your hair, then mix small amounts of the chemicals later to touch up your roots.
Consider doing a test bleach. You can get some hair from your hairbrush and going through the bleaching process with it to test how it will go. It's better to test it out first; that way, there won't be any surprise you'll have to grow out! You can also test a few strands in an inconspicuous spot on the back of your head.
Wash your hair a few days before you intend to bleach. Don't use styling products that may cause buildup. Leaving your natural oils on your head helps to protect your scalp and hair. Oil your hair. The night before you intend to bleach, soak your hair in coconut oil and leave it in overnight. Again, this helps protect your hair and scalp from damage.
Gather your equipment and some old towels, and ventilate the area. Once you begin, you must work quickly to avoid burns, so having it all there helps. Brush out your hair. Carefully remove any tangles. Start by brushing out the ends, then gradually work your way up to the roots.
If your hair is delicate, use a soft-bristle brush, a wide-toothed comb, or your fingers to work out tangles. Protect your eyes, skin, and clothes. Put on your goggles and gloves! Add tape around them to protect your eyes. Wear a button-down shirt or a loose-fitting top so that you can take off your shirt to rinse your hair without getting bleach all over your clothes. Part 2. Protect your skin with Vaseline. Liberally smear around your hairline, ears and neck with Vaseline to provide a barrier between the bleach and your skin.
Part your hair in 4 sections. Start by parting your hair down the middle from front to back into 2 equal sections. Then, divide each of those sections in half, making a part on each side just above your ear. Twist up each section and secure it with a plastic hair clip. Mix your cream developer and bleaching powder. Pour ounces ml of cream developer into a plastic mixing bowl. Add 2 ounces 60 ml of bleaching powder or 1 scoop of clear developer and 1 scoop of bleach , in a room with windows.
Remember that you will get a higher lift if you use 30 or 40 volume. Higher volumes also have a higher risk of burning your scalp. Leave the door open and open the window or turn on the bathroom fan, if you have one.
Set a timer so that you know when you started the bleach application. Then commence mixing the bleach and developer mixture. Prepare to apply the mixture. Start applying the bleach at the back with an applicator brush. DO NOT start at your roots, unless you want to come out with lighter roots and darker ends. You can put foil under a section of hair, paint on the bleach, then wrap up that section in foil if you like. Make sure it is hairdressing foil and not tin foil from the grocery store or you could damage your hair.
Add bleach all over your head. After you have finished the rest of your hair, apply the bleach mix to your roots, being careful not to massage it into your scalp too much. If you do, it will sting or burn a little bit, and it will hurt a bit. If it burns a lot, this is a chemical burn. Rinse it out immediately.
Adjust your process for darker spots, if desired. You may wish to put more bleach, earlier, on whichever part of your hair is darker. So, if your roots are dark and the rest of your hair has been bleached before, bleach the roots for 15 or 30 minutes longer than the rest of your hair. If your roots are light or blonde and the rest of your hair is darker, paint the dark bits first. Part 3. Cover your hair. Make sure it's not covering your face, but is over all of your hair.
The second time I went blonde was this past fall and I actually did it myself at home. It turned out fine and I saved a buttload of money! So while I do not recommend doing this if you're a newbie, the truth is it is possible to give yourself platinum blonde hair at home.
At the very least, you should be able to save money by touching up your own roots once a professional has done the initial transformation. I'm going to explain how I do this, but with a few caveats, warnings, and disclaimers. Pay close attention, friends. Like I said, this is honestly one of those things best left to the professionals.
If you've never gone blonde before, go to a salon for the first time! In fact going platinum is best if you have very short, coarse hair like me! Your hair will be damaged by the bleach, and if you damage it enough you'll probably have to cut it short anyway.
I think women with short blonde hair are hot. She tells me over email that "it is never a bad idea to schedule a consultation with a stylist to discuss your wishes and for them to get their eyes and hands on your hair before you take the leap.
Always always, remember to keep your mind open to what is at the end of that bleach and tone rainbow because it is usually a process and normally it takes a couple appointments to reach your dream blonde. McInerny is right: it is a process. So keep in mind the fact that you might end up walking around with orange hair for a few weeks — but the final result will be worth it. Now let's dive in to what this actual process entails.
Even if you do go to a salon, it's good to know what to expect! I get all of this from Sally's Beauty Supply; you could also order from Amazon. Other things you'll want to have on hand: sulfate-free shampoo for washing out bleach, a deep conditioner for after toner McInerny recommends Shu Uemura Silk Bloom Mask , and coconut oil which can nourish hair afterwards and possibly even prevent some damage if you apply it before using bleach.
At the time of writing this, half my hair was already blonde. If you want to see what the process looked like this past fall when I was starting out percent brunette, here you go clockwise from top left :. I've had the blonde for months now but I recently shaved the back and sides down to a brown buzz.
The most important thing to have in your platinum kit is a good purple toning shampoo. I actually learned about purple shampoo from my dad, whose hair is an enviable bright silver. When your hair is bleached that pale, some yellow brassiness will inevitably creep in. The violet in toners counteracts that ugly stuff. I am a wheat blonde again, but I still throw Shimmer Lights into my rotation a few times a month to brighten my overall tone.
The only downside: it stinks. Also, do not leave your shampoo on longer than about three minutes! Your hair may turn a bit blue! This stuff is not bleach, just toner. You mix one part read: bottle to two parts developer 20 vol. I bought this stuff in bulk. Another less intimidating toner to try is Manic Panic Virgin Snow.
All you need to do with that one is slap the whole jar on your head and let it sit for about a half hour. Watch what you put in your hair. Styling aids like hairspray can contribute to buildup and brassiness. Most companies have started offering blonde-friendly products.
Sucks, right? Usually, I would just do my roots to avoid damage to my fragile ends, but sometimes the whole head needed to be done. Regular trims are necessary when your ends start looking like a broom. You cannot slack on conditioning as a platinum blonde. Moisturize your hair in some form every day. I cannot stress this enough!
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