How to Get Platinum Hair

Try a bold new look by transforming yourself into a stunning platinum blond.

TIP: A slight burning or tingling is normal, but if the pain becomes severe, rinse immediately and see a hair care professional.
Step 1: Wash your hair with a neutralizing shampoo and apply a protein boost conditioner to care for and maintain your new color.
Step 2: Wait at least 24 hours before deciding on another treatment to allow the bleach to process and to give your hair time to recover. Now enjoy your new, platinum look.
FACT: Only about 4 percent of the 6.4 billion people on Earth have natural red hair, making it the rarest hair color.
Step 3: Wrap your hair loosely in plastic or cover it with a shower cap. Set the timer according to the package directions.
Step 4: Have a helper apply the bleach as uniformly and evenly as possible from the tips to the roots using rubber gloves and a soft brush.
Step 5: Treat your hair in a well-ventilated room with access to a sink. Have several old towels on hand to keep the bleach from staining your clothes.
Step 6: Follow the package directions to mix the bleaching powder and developer in a small plastic bowl. You may need to mix 2 or 3 batches if you have longer hair.
TIP: Metal bowls and utensils could cause a chemical reaction and ruin either the mixture or, worse, your hair.
Step 7: Protect your skin, and test small sections of your hair before applying the mixture to all of your hair.
: Consider visiting a professional colorist. The perfect platinum look is very difficult to achieve at home.

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