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• Steps
• Advice
• Warning
• What you need

For brownish hair, bleaching is not a big deal. However, if your hair is dark brown or black, getting iridescent blond or white hair is a challenge. Even so, with just a little mixture of toners to balance hair tone and bleach, you can bleach your hair as you like.

Steps

Part 1 of 3: Prepare for the best results

1. 

   Check that your hair is strong enough to withstand the bleach. There is no way to avoid serious damage to the hair exposed to bleach. Many hair stylists do not bleach dyed or treated hair. You should consult a hair stylist first to avoid damaging your hair.

2. 

   
   
   Set aside a good time. In order to turn your black hair color into blonde, especially iridescent or white, you need to repeat the bleaching process several times, every few days apart. Don't expect stunning blond hair right away because you need to slowly bleach your hair.
   • In intermediate stages, the hair will be slightly orange, copper or not-yellow, so be prepared to cover these colors with a hat, scarf and other hair accessories.

3. 

   
   
   Choose the right bleach. There are many options for bleaching your hair, and you will need to choose one that matches your hair color.
   • Find a hair removal kit, including hair color remover powder and peroxide solution. This is a powerful formula suitable for dark hair.
   • Peroxide comes in many strengths, from 10 to 40. Note that the intensity of 40 is too strong for normal hair bleaching as it can burn the scalp. Peroxide intensity 40 is only used to dab on the ends of dark hair, ie not in contact with the scalp. Peroxide intensity 30 will work faster than intensity 20 or 10.

4. 

   
   
   Try bleaching on one strand of hair before starting. This step is very important as it helps you know how long you need to keep the bleach on your hair to achieve the desired hair color. Always read carefully and follow the manufacturer's instructions (the instructions included with the hair color removal kit) on how to test on the strands. In general, the steps include:
   • Separate a few strands of hair from the back of your head where it's hard to see. Tie the strands together with a string or tape over one end of the strand.
   • Mix a small amount of hair color remover powder with the peroxide solution according to the manufacturer's instructions.
   • Dip the strands into the bleaching mixture so that your hair is completely wet.
   • Set a clock or track time during the hair dye test.
   • Check hair color every 5 minutes using an old cloth to wipe bleach.
   • Apply bleach to your hair again and repeat the process until the desired hair color is achieved. At this point, you will know how long you should keep the bleach in your hair.

5. 

   Soak your hair in melted coconut oil and leave overnight. Before removing your hair color, you need to massage unrefined coconut oil into your hair and oily skin. This step helps to protect the hair from excessive damage during the color removal process. Leave coconut oil in your hair for 14 hours for best results. There is no need to wash off the oil before removing hair color.
   • To protect your pillow from oil stains, wrap a towel around your hair or braid your hair and put on a hair hood.
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Part 2 of 3: Hair Color Removal

1. 

   If your hair is long, you need to divide it into 4 sections. Use the pointed end of the hair dye comb to split the hair into two parts from the center of the forehead to the nape of the neck. Next, divide each section of hair into two more sections from the tip of the ear to the top of the head.
   • You will need to use pins or clips (not made of metal) to fix each part of your hair. Make sure the pins or hair clips do not react with the chemicals in the bleach.

2. 

   Protect skin, eyes and clothing. You need to take basic precautions when using bleach. Wear nylon gloves and protect eyes by wearing goggles. Also, put on old clothes and spread something on the floor to prevent the bleach from dripping.
   • You can also apply a thin layer of moisturizing wax to the forehead, ears, and neck.While it is not necessary to avoid stains like when dyeing your hair, moisturizing wax can protect your skin from irritation if bleach comes into contact with your forehead, ears, and neck.

3. 

   Mix the bleach. Mix the hair color remover powder with a 1: 1 peroxide solution in a non-metal mixing bowl. Mix until it becomes creamy.

4. 

   Apply the mixture. Use a hair dye comb to apply the mixture, starting at about 1 cm from your scalp.
   • First, apply the mixture to the thinning hair on the back of your head, making sure your hair is completely covered with bleach before moving on to the next section of hair. Use tongs to fix the bleached part of hair before moving on to another part of the hair.
   • Apply bleach to the back two hair sections, then the front two.
   • Apply the bleach in the direction that your hair grows, from the roots to the ends.
   • Apply bleach as quickly as possible, as your hair needs to be soaked in bleach for the same amount of time for even hair color. You can use a dye of different intensities to achieve this result, for example using intensity 30 for the front and 20 intensity for the back.
   • Wear a hair hood after hair has been completely covered with bleach.

5. 

   Track your progress. Check every 10 minutes until desired hair color.
   • Check the color of your hair by wiping bleach from an old piece of hair with an old cloth. If you want to continue, you need to reapply bleach on this part of your hair.
   • You can set the alarm clock every 10 minutes to ensure uniformity.

6. 

   Consider heating with a dryer to speed up the bleaching process. However, you should be aware that any heat generation increases the risk of damage, so you should avoid it if you're not in a hurry.
   • This is not recommended if this is your first bleaching, as you will need to probe how long it will take to dye your hair. If you want to bleach your hair again, you can speed up the process with heat.

7. 

   After 10-20 minutes, apply bleach to the roots. Thanks to the heat from the scalp, the hair at the roots is removed faster. If you want to remove the root color, it's best to apply bleach at the end of the procedure. Use the hair division technique described above, but this time only apply the bleach mixture to the roots.

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   Wash off the bleach. After your hair has reached a light yellow color or has expired according to the manufacturer's recommendations, wash off the bleach with warm water.
   • Use a little shampoo, preferably one specifically for hair that has just been bleached. For example, shampoos containing purple toner will help remove brass or yellow color from the hair.
   • Use a towel to dry your hair and style it as usual. If possible, avoid heat styling because heat increases damage and pressure on the hair.

9. 

   Evaluate the results after the hair is dry. Only when your hair is completely dry will you really see the results of the bleaching process. Remember, it can take at least 2-3 bleaches in a month to turn your black hair color into a pale yellow or white color.

10. 

    Rest your hair for 2-3 weeks between bleaches. Bleaching is a process that is harmful to your hair. Therefore, you should avoid continuing to color bleach even if you are not satisfied with the results. Instead, use toner after each bleaching session (see instructions below) to balance your hair color as your hair gradually changes from black to light blond. advertisement

Part 3 of 3: Apply toner to hair

1. 

   Choose a toner (a hair tone balancing product). This is an important step to beautiful hair and balanced hair color. Hair bleaching removes pigmentation and ultimately leaves a hint of blond - the natural color of keratin or the protein of the hair. Usually this is not what you want. At this point you need to use toner to help balance unwanted hair tones, add subtle shades to your hair color and help you have the desired blond hair color.
   • Black hair usually has a red or orange tone, so bleaching often turns black hair orange. Blue toners help to balance orange, purple toner balances yellow, and blue-purple toner balances orange-yellow. In short, you should choose a toner that contains contrasting colors with hidden tones in the palette to neutralize. If you are unsure, you can look at the palette to see which color to choose.
   • For white hair, you should choose a toner specialized for white hair. You cannot remove white hair color, you must improve the tone of your hair.
   • If you are wondering which toner to choose, you should go to a beauty cosmetic store for professional advice or consult a hair stylist.

2. 

   Prepare and apply toner. Below are general guidelines, but be sure to follow the manufacturer's instructions:
   • Mix the toner with a 10 or 20 strength dye bath in a 1: 2 ratio. If your hair is black, consider using a 40 strength solution. However, keep in mind that a 40 strength solution is very strong and can cause severe burns if it touches your skin. Seek medical attention if you experience chemical burns.
   • Apply the toner evenly from the roots to the ends, using the same hair split technique as when removing the hair color according to the instructions above.
   • Many toners only take 10 minutes to work, so you need to apply as quickly as possible and keep an eye on the time.
   • Test the process every 5-10 minutes using the one-strand test technique as described above.
   • Be careful not to over-balance the white hair color to avoid a yellowish or grayish shade.

3. 

   Shampoo. Use shampoo and conditioner, then style your hair as usual.
   • Be sure to throw away the bleach and color balancing mixture that is not used up when completing the bleaching process.
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Advice

• Do not leave the bleach on your hair for longer after your hair has reached a light blond color.
• If you have short (shoulder-width or shorter) hair, consider dyeing highlights instead of bleaching. This way, you can avoid the risk of scalp burns.
• Hair color removal without shampooing is best.
• Having someone to help out is better, especially when you first bleach your hair. Consider asking for help to make sure the bleach is evenly applied to your hair.
• Dyed hair shine products, hair color balancing shampoos, and dyed hair care shampoos can help balance the blond hair and make it look shiny.
• Deeply moisturizes hair between bleaches to restore the hair's natural oils and proteins.
• Wash your hair as little as possible between bleaches, as washing it removes the oil that is protective and keeps the hair soft.
• Limit heat styling (blow drying, straightening, and curling) if possible, as heat adds pressure on already weak hair.
• Annealing coconut oil or Argan oil every two weeks is a great way to maintain your hair color after bleaching.
• Do not use direct heat when removing hair color. Once dry, the bleach stops working. You can use a plastic bag, hair hood or even foil to cover your hair. AFTER, turn the dryer on LOW to speed up the bleaching process while hair is covered.

Warning

• DO NOT use bleach to remove eyebrows or eyelashes.
• The 40 strength dyeing solution is extremely powerful, so it should be used only when needed, and never mixed with toner.
• Do not apply bleach directly to the scalp.
• Read carefully and strictly follow the instructions included in the product packaging.
• A complete hair color removal within a day is not recommended as it is very harmful to the hair.
• If you start to experience burning or irritation while bleaching your hair, wash your hair immediately and consult your doctor.

What you need

• Coconut oil
• Gloves
• Goggles
• Hair color remover or lightening powder
• Peroxide dyeing aid of 30 or 40 strength, however 40 strength is not recommended
• Peroxide 10 or 20 strength dyeing aids used when applying toner to hair
• Blue or purple toners
• Mixing bowls are not made of metal
• Hair pins or clips are not metal
• Brush your hair
• Hair hood
• Hairdryer