If you are blessed with naturally dark hair, you may at some point of time been enamored with the idea of sporting a blonde head or at least wondered how it would make you look. Going from brown to blonde is such a big change, you may even have trouble recognizing the person in the mirror. It may take a few days to get used to the new look, by which time you may gain a new confidence or at least let go of a few inhibitions. Whatever the personal change, it is sure to be a fun experiment. However, this new look does not come without some risk. We've all heard of bleaching jobs gone bad with results such as orange or brassy hair, hair that breaks or falls out in clumps, etc. Which is why you have the best chance of attaining the desired results in the hands of a professional. However, we also know that getting your hair bleached blonde at a salon can cost a fortune, so here are a few ideas of how to bleach hair to blonde color at home.
Instructions on Bleaching Hair Blonder
Supplies:
- Powdered hair bleach
- Old clothing
- Hair peroxide (level 40)
- Hair dryer
- Plastic gloves
- Towels and washcloths
- Plastic dish and plastic spoon
- Deep conditioning mask
- To begin with, wear an old set of clothes that you won't mind staining. Hair bleach has a pretty harsh chemical composition and wearing a pair of gloves will protect your hands from its burning effects.
- Buy a good quality product that offers consumer help. Before starting, check if the bleach kit has a toll free consumer help number. In the plastic bowl, use a plastic spoon to combine one part hair peroxide with one part powdered hair bleach.
- Now begin to apply the bleach to your hair, starting with the hair at the back of your head. Also apply from tip to scalp. The most effective way to bleach is to section off your hair in '' bunches and deal with one bunch at a time.
- Be very careful not to get any bleach on your face or scalp. In the event that it does happen, quickly wipe it off using a wet towel. One way to protect your skin is applying vaseline or hair conditioner to the edge of your hair line, which will act as a barrier between the bleach and your skin.
- After applying the bleach, collect all your hair and pile it on the top of your head. Put a shower cap and blow dry your hair all over to keep the bleach warm. After about 10 to 15 minutes of heating, rinse out the bleach. If your hair has not attained the shade you desire, you may repeat this process but ideally after a few days. If you find your hair brittle or falling, minimize damage by not combing or tying it.
- If after the first bleach, you find traces of red or orange in your hair, wait a few days and use a toner. Follow the instructions on the pack while using it on your hair. This should help get rid of any remaining auburn shades in your hair but will also leave it weak and dry.
- After rinsing out the toner, coat your hair with a generous layer of a deep conditioning mask, leave it on for 20 to 30 minutes and rinse. To assist your hair to truly recover its former glory, continue to condition it daily and stay off any further processing. Read more on how to bleach your hair with hydrogen peroxide.
