How to bleach your hair: tips for professional results

Is it possible to bleach your hair without damaging it? If so, how? We'll explain in this article: discover how to bleach, the step-by-step process, and the most effective tricks for stress-free bleaching/lightening. FeelYourLook's words!

To finally show off a " Marilyn Monroe " look or to dye your hair candy or silver , there's only one choice: bleach . This isn't just about lightening your hair with techniques like balayage or shatush; we're talking about a radical change, revolutionizing your hair and your appearance—an exhilarating prospect.

To achieve this result—good news—you don't need to go to the hairdresser: it's a relatively simple technique , requiring only attention and patience. The time you'll need to devote to bleaching varies depending on your hair type (light, dark, colored, etc.) and the result you want to achieve: to go from raven black to blonde, for example, multiple passes will be necessary.

First, choose good products: the quality of the bleaching powder determines the success of the process. To create your own bleach, you need to combine the powder with hydrogen peroxide, emulsified at 20, 30, or 40 volumes: the choice here varies based on your hair color and the desired result.

20-volume oxygen lightens hair color by one tone (or level) , which is why it's often recommended for home bleaching. This type of hydrogen peroxide lightens hair more gradually and gently, causing less damage than a more aggressive solution.

Proceed as follows: mix powder and hydrogen peroxide and apply the resulting mixture with a brush, starting from the nape of the neck and working your way up to the forehead , completing all the roots before moving on to the hair shaft.

Processing time: One application can last between 10 and 25 minutes, depending on the desired result, but—please remember— never leave it on for more than half an hour! You even risk burning your hair.

The last step is to wash your hair : it's a good idea to use shampoo twice to make sure you remove the compound and rinse thoroughly, to finish, as we said before, with a conditioner or regenerating mask.

If this is your first time bleaching, you may be a little worried: there's a real risk of messing up your bathroom and getting an ugly color. These tips will help you proceed with the bleaching process without a hitch:

1. Put a towel over your shoulders , or even better, a cape, to avoid staining the clothes you're wearing
2. Always wear gloves , which will prevent the skin on your hands from being damaged by the mixture
3. Always test the product on a hidden lock of hair , both to eliminate the risk of allergies and to check that the final effect on the hair is exactly what you want.
4. Don't overdo the dosage of hydrogen peroxide and the amount of time it takes to get a light color right away: you need to be patient and do several bleachings, don't attack your hair with a strong mixture that will only end up ruining it.
5. Remember to nourish your hair periodically, not just after bleaching: the risk of dry and dull hair is just around the corner, unless you take care of it consistently.
6. Another good practice is to use a shampoo with purple pigments every two weeks or so, which helps to counteract the “polenta yellow” effect and will keep your hair platinum blonde.

In short, with good manual skills you can easily perform bleaching at home , eliminating the costs of the hairdresser, with the peace of mind of obtaining a good result: it is not a question of having to artfully choose certain strands as for highlights or shatush, in a few steps you will finally have that blonde hair you so desire or the perfect base for more particular colors.

Hydrogen peroxide used alone can help you lighten your hair (who hasn't tried it as a child?), but it doesn't allow you to control the final result and, above all, you risk damaging your hair .

Our advice is to always use the mix of professional products we mentioned above: bleaching powder and 20/30 volume oxygen will be your precious allies.

If you've already colored your hair and are looking for an alternative to these two products, we recommend trying a stripping wash , which is ideal for removing the pigments of a color you're no longer happy with and slightly lightening the shade.

Bleaching is the first step to playing with your hair color and your appearance, revealing a new you every time. At Feel Your Look, you'll find all the professional products you need.