\u00a9 2023 wikiHow, Inc. All rights reserved. We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. Holly Rhue is the associate editorial director for Byrdie, covering all things beauty and wellness. But if you did your highlights from your roots down, its another story. While you'll get better results at a salon, home treatments may help you achieve healthier hair. wikiHow, Inc. is the copyright holder of this image under U.S. and international copyright laws. Just cover your hair with a sleeping cap. Bond-repairing treatments are available over-the-counter and through a salon. You could even use waxed paper Its best to leave the treatment on for several hours so it has more time to work. The cool water will close your hair shaft and make your hair look shiny. If your scalp it itching or burning, wash out the bleach immediately to minimize the damage. However, your hair will process better if you cover your hair. Arthur Sebastian. The combination of bleach and peroxide will instantly strip your hair of its current color and begin lifting it out, changing shades from red or orange to yellow, or even white. Section your hair into two parts: top and bottom. You dont want to miss a spot. If you feel like a section is too big, its okay to divide it into smaller sections so that its easier to apply the bleach evenly. "These typically lighten. This article was co-authored by Arthur Sebastian and by wikiHow staff writer, Danielle Blinka, MA, MPA. After bleaching, you can choose to add color or leave as it is. After bleaching, you must make sure to take care of your hair to avoid fibers becoming damaged and brittle. You can start wherever you want, whether its a few inches from your roots or way down to half of your hair length. This image is not<\/b> licensed under the Creative Commons license applied to text content and some other images posted to the wikiHow website. wikiHow, Inc. is the copyright holder of this image under U.S. and international copyright laws. Theres also a blend of wheat and soy amino acids in the mask, which helps to strengthen your strands before being exposed to bleach and other harsh chemicals. Really saturate your hair with the mixture. This image is not<\/b> licensed under the Creative Commons license applied to text content and some other images posted to the wikiHow website. Stay Away From Styling Tools Limit the use of heat tools for a good 2 weeks before you decide to bleach. But as long as you have good control and an eye for coloring your hair, you can do it in your own home. Lightener: Usually found in a powder form, this is the second part to a bleach mixture that causes the actual lightening in the hair. Combine Baking Soda and Hydrogen Peroxide. It makes you look chic and helps your mane look dimensional. We strongly advise that you leave it to the professionals. This image is not<\/b> licensed under the Creative Commons license applied to text content and some other images posted to the wikiHow website. Check up on the color from time to time to see if its gotten to the shade you want. This image is not<\/b> licensed under the Creative Commons license applied to text content and some other images posted to the wikiHow website. The great thing about using a highlighting cap is that you can customize how thick you want your hair sections to be. Ahead, we'll break down why you should err on the side of caution and skip trying to bleach your own hair, plus safer methods to maintain your color in-between appointments. 3- Section hair into three parts. It's important not to start at the scalp, as it processes quicker from body heat. Youre not even technically required to get any touch-ups unless you want to maintain your balayage in the long term. For those with dark-toned hair, bleaching is the only way to dye hair lighter without resulting in an orange color. This image is not<\/b> licensed under the Creative Commons license applied to text content and some other images posted to the wikiHow website. And your hair history also has a lot to do with it. Your hair may look patchy after you bleach it if your hair was previously dyed. Lemon juice contains 5 percent citric acid, which is a very weak oxidizing agent that absorbs into the hair cortex. If you're bleaching highlights, apply the hydrogen peroxide using balls of cotton to the strands you wish to dye. Warning: If your skin starts itching or burning, wash the bleach off immediately. This image may not be used by other entities without the express written consent of wikiHow, Inc.
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