How to bleach hair at home: learn step by step

Those who choose to have their hair bleached or platinum need to do constant maintenance so that the color is maintained. The good news is that it is possible to do the entire procedure at home, alone, and thus save money on salon expenses.

But for that, it is important to take some care and do the step by step in the right way. Otherwise, in addition to the risk of not reaching the color you want, the wires can end up being damaged, weakened and brittle.

An important tip is to apply the products only to the roots or parts that are not yet blonde, to avoid chemical overlap in the already discolored wires. It is also worth remembering that the tone tends to become more yellow on the first day, but over time, it normalizes. Learn step by step:

Ingredients

• Coconut oil
• bleaching powder
• Hydrogen peroxide 40 volumes
• gentian violet

How to make

1. Divide your hair into four parts and apply coconut oil to the already bleached strands to protect them;
2. Make a mixture of 1 spoon of powder to 2 of hydrogen peroxide;
3. Go picking up thin strands and applying to the root with a brush;
4. Put on a thermal cap for 5 minutes;
5. Rinse and apply liquid keratin or moisturizing cream;
6. Finish with a mixture of 1 liter of water with 2 drops of gentian violet and rinse again.

Most common mistakes when bleaching hair

When bleaching your hair at home, some mistakes can get in the way and cause the result to be different than expected, both in terms of color and possible damage to the strands. See the ones that happen most often and learn how to avoid them

1. Not doing the strand test: testing beforehand is important because it will show if the hair can reach the shade you want, if the strand will break or suffer other damage in the process.

2. Not pre-treatment: using reconstructive products for a month before bleaching is important to make hair stronger before undergoing a chemical procedure.

3. Do the procedure with dirty wires: It is important to wash your hair before applying the bleach, either the day or the day before, otherwise stains may appear.

4. Apply the bleach to thick strands: the strands need to be thin so that the product can discolor evenly, without weighing it down and with less chance of staining.

5. Remove bleach ahead of time: for the wires to reach the desired tone, it is necessary to let the product act correctly.

Taking these precautions and doing the process correctly, you will hardly have any unforeseen with the color of your hair. In addition, it is worth remembering that blonde hair, regardless of tone, requires patience and needs daily care so that it is always beautiful and healthy.