How to Bleach Your Hair
Bleaching your hair is a big decision and needs to be done correctly to get the desired results.
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You Will Need
- Time
- Conditioner
- Research
- Home-bleaching kit
- Towel
- Gloves
- Shampoo
Steps
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Step 1
Condition your hair
Use a high-quality conditioner on your hair for a few weeks prior to bleaching to help minimize damage.
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Step 2
Pick hair bleach
Visit a salon-supply store and choose a high-quality home-bleaching kit.
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Do your research. Talk with friends, ask a hairstylist, and search online for proven products, tips, and recommendations for your kind of hair.
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Step 3
Follow instructions
Read over the instructions to familiarize yourself with the steps, and follow them carefully.
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Test a small strand of hair first before you do your whole head.
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Step 4
Protect clothes and skin
Protect your clothes by wrapping a towel around your neck.
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Step 5
Mix the solution and apply
Put on gloves to protect your skin. Mix the solution and apply the bleach evenly to your hair. Begin at the back of your head moving quickly around and ending at the top.
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Have a friend help you apply the bleach so that it's evenly distributed throughout your hair.
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Step 6
Bleach roots
Apply bleach to the roots, being careful not to allow the bleach to directly contact your scalp.
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Do not bleach your eyebrows. Using bleach near your eyes is dangerous.
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Step 7
Let bleach sit
Let the bleach set for the instructed time. Rinse your hair completely when you have reached your desire shade.
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Step 8
Apply conditioner
Shampoo and apply plenty of conditioner.
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People lose 50 to 100 hairs each day from washing and brushing.
