First of all, I only use Wella Wellite Hair Bleach. So all My advice is based on that.
Have you found a trustworthy friend? If not, STOP! Even if you think you are a seasoned pro at dyeing your hair, you are still nowhere near prepared for the hassle of bleaching. SO get your ass away from the computer and find a friend!
Have you ever dyed your hair before. Yes it matters. Especially if you've dyed it red. Because not only does the bleach have to cut through your own color, but it also has to cut through the chemicals you have put on it.
RED is the hardest color to strip. I know all you bottle redheads are saying: "I don't know what she's talking about. I have to try like hell to keep my hair red." But that is because all those lovely warm tones have faded. I think you will all recall the lovely brassiness that stays behind. That, my dears, is the enemy. You must wait at least a month after your last red dye-job before bleaching. If you don't you will end up with Orange hair. No matter how hard you try: ORANGE. You could Bleach your hair all night long and while your hair is melting off your scalp you can admire the lovely orange filiments going down the drain. I kid you not! When you do get to your bleaching, finally, use my dierctions for dark colored hair. You'll need the bleaching strength.
What color hair do you have. If it's already blond this wont be too difficult. But if your hair is dark... Get out the camera, you are going to want documented proof of what happens...
- Seperate your hair into sections
- Put on your funky shirt (and shorts) and your lovely latex gloves.
- Do a strand test.
Applicator Bottle
Pour 2 ounces of your 30 -or- 40 Volume developer into your plastic appplicator bottle. Mix in 2 packets of the Wellite Bleach Activator, put the cap on, cover the hole with your finger and shake! Keep shaking. Is it smooth yet? No? Keep shaking. Now, Unscrew the cap and put in 2 ounces of the Wellite Cream Oil. Screw the cap back on. Cover the hoe with your finger and shake some more.
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Mixing Bowl
In your mixing bowl; Pour in 2 ounces of the 30 -to- 40 Volume developer & 2 packets of Wellite Bleach Activator. Take your applicator brush and mix it up until it's nice and smooth. Then pour in 2 ounces of the Wellite Cream Oil. And mix that until it's consistently smooth.
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Start about half an inch away from your scalp. Apply your bleach to all your hair starting at the back. place a layer of cotton at the roots between this layer and the next. Get your hair thoroughly soaked. Be viciously anal about covering all your hair.
And let it set until it is a light-medium blond color
AND THEN apply bleach to your roots.
Roots bleach faster that the rest of your hair... Much faster! SO if you have dark hair you'll want to wait until your hair is almost the color you want before applying bleach to the roots. If you don't, you'll end up with platinum roots and orange hair.
If you want your hair to bleach faster you can cover your hair in foil or plastic and use your hair dryer. The heat will accelerate the bleaching process, just be sure to check your hair often.
When checking your hair, be sure to be thorough. Lift clumps, dig through mats and make sure that all your hair is getting bleached. There is nothing worse than getting a lovely Blonde head covered with brown and orange spots
Now it is just a matter of waiting until you reach your desired shade of lightness. Rise it out and dry your hair.
If you are dyeing your hair next, then you will want to avoid putting any conditioner into your freshly bleached hair. I know this may seem obvious to mst people, but for the newbie, the temptation is strong. Come one! You've all been there!
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