We tell you how to bleach your hair at home step by step

 

We let you know how to blanch your hair at home bit by bit

The supernatural occurrence of going from dark to platinum without demolishing your hair is conceivable. Batiste's little word! What's more, on the off chance that not, ask Kim Kardashian, when she wore her colorful faded white hair , flabbergasting the celeb universe. Goodness my-hair!

If for whatever reason you decide to try it on your own, we have prepared a super guide that includes everything you need to know to bleach your hair at home and not die trying . Of course, you should know that it is not an easy task and, therefore, nobody better than an experienced professional to prevent this chemical treatment from damaging your hair. If you take the risk, tattoo these tips on fire !

What does it mean to bleach hair?

In order not to lose the habit, before the practical class, let's start with a bit of theory! Bleaching hair is a method that allows the natural pigment of the hair to be extracted to lighten it . Que? In other words, the outer layer of the hair (the cuticle) is altered, so that the bleaching product penetrates inside and can extract the color. WOW !

It seems simple, right? Here goes the second part… Darling , bleaching your hair is no easy task. It is a long and meticulous process, because not all types of hair acquire the desired color easily . The most envied lucky ones will lighten their hair tone with little difficulty, in a matter of minutes, while the rest of us mortals will spend hours and hours to achieve our desired hairstyle . Don't panic!

Princess, before you bleach your hair…

• Keep in mind that any chemical residue can influence the final look  . So, ask yourself if you have applied any chemical treatment in the last six months.

 

• Bleaching can be a very aggressive process for the hair. Check your hair health before entering this crazy  adventure. If right now you can't show off your hair, here are 6 homemade masks made in Batiste, 8 essential care for dyed hair and our secret to showing off hydrated, silky and shiny hair . Moisturize your hair deeply at least two weeks before starting the treatment and… next!

 

• It is obvious that darker hair will need more sessions than a lighter color. However, to bleach a “novice” mane, we recommend that you start at the ends , leaving a root about two centimeters long. After letting the bleaching product in question work, bleach the roots to even out the tone.

 

• Baby , never bleach freshly washed hair, because a scalp devoid of its natural oils could become irritated.

 

• Important! Be proactive and do a strand test before applying the bleach to your entire hair. Rule number one: avoid disasters .

 

• If the color tone is not what you expected and you want to repeat the bleaching process, keep in mind that specialists recommend waiting a minimum of two weeks .

 

What do you need to bleach your hair?

Make sure you have all these products and accessories at hand, as they will become your great allies when the expected moment arrives. You know my friend , zero complications!

To the mess, you can not miss:

• Bleaching product. You will find it in different formats: powder, cream or oil.
• Liquid developer, activator or peroxide. #TipBatiste: if you are a beginner in bleaching, we advise you to do it gradually, with peroxides less than 30 volumes. In fact, the higher the number of volumes, the activator will be more aggressive, therefore, more damaging to our hair health. In short, it is preferable that you apply a 10 or 20 volume peroxide and repeat the process.
• Utensils: container to create the mixture, brush and spatula, gloves to protect the skin, comb, towel and a dress code with which you would never (yes, yes, never ) go out.

How to bleach hair without damaging it excessively?

Step 1

As we have mentioned before, it is vital that you prepare your hair so that it suffers as little damage as possible with bleaching. It all adds up, from periodically applying homemade masks (recipe made in Batiste), to complete hydration rituals that deeply nourish from root to tip.

Step 2

One of the keys to achieving a professional finished look lies in choosing a quality home bleaching product . oh! And that it is the right one for your hair type and goal. Also get the rest of the must have that we have listed in the previous section. Ready to go!

Step 3

Before starting the homemade bleaching ritual, protect your hands with gloves and dress appropriately , with that very casual look that we have recommended. Remember to also use towels to avoid stains.

Step 4

Mix the bleach with the volume of peroxide that you have purchased, in a container -following the instructions of the firm in question-, taking into account the desired effect. It is preferable that both products are of the same brand.

step 5

Apply the bleach all over your head. With the help of a dye brush, distribute the bleach first on the ends and mid-lengths, leaving the root for last, since it is an area that tends to lighten faster due to body heat. Yes, yes, you read correctly.

Step 6

Wait for the bleach to act. Normally, bleaching powders have a maximum of 50 minutes to act, although this does not mean that we can leave the product on the hair for that long. Important! Do not forget that each hair, depending on its natural color or condition, bleaches more or less quickly.

#TipBatiste: during the time that you are going to have it acting (for example: 20 minutes), you check the state of your hair and the effect of the discoloration. It is vital!

step 7

Rinse your hair with plenty of water. #TipBatiste: as we have already warned you, it is difficult to get the tone you want the first time, so it is very possible that you will need to repeat the bleaching process one or two more times . Remember to space the treatments about two weeks to keep your hair healthy .

step 8

Apply a restorative mask that gives you extra hydration. Most home bleaching kits already include it, or you can open your fridge and make your own 100% natural mask with the help of Batiste. What do you think of avocado, banana and honey? yeah!

TOP care for bleached hair!

Bleaching is a chemical treatment and, as such, yes or yes it will damage your hair . But, zero drama queens , what we can do is take certain measures so that discoloration has as little impact as possible on our hair health. Take note!

In addition to the homemade masks that you can make with few ingredients, you can protect your hair with oils , wash your hair when you really need it (a good option to lengthen the time between washes and make your hair look perfect is the use of dry shampoo ) or do not abuse heat tools, such as dryers and irons . You should also internalize the 8 essential care for dyed hair that we detail in another post or our guide to caring for your hair .

#TipBatiste: beautiful, our advice is to be prudent and, if you are not satisfied with lightening your hair at home with 100% natural ingredients , it is always best to go to your beauty salon and put yourself in expert hands. No one better than a professional to carry out the bleaching treatment, as well as any nutritional treatment, with the best guarantees. Said it is.

By the way, where will you wear your new look ? Wherever you go, take your secret weapon with you: your favorite Batiste. Does your hair know our color range? You will go from hair to hair in just 60 seconds! You do not believe it? Scented hair, with a clean and silky appearance, with nuances that blend 100% with your color and leave no white residue. Oh Yes!