This archive report was first published on 16 October 2019.
On October 16, 2019, many of us have changed their hair colour from its original shade to another, and it's for this reason that a new hair colour can boost your confidence, especially when you're looking to explore something new.
If you're feeling bold, you can decide to bleach your hair and play with various hair shades such as platinum blonde or fiery red. However, getting your hair bleached is a delicate process that requires utmost care in order to have the best results.
When choosing a stylist, it's essential to ensure they are qualified. A good stylist will not advise someone to bleach their hair immediately after getting a relaxer or insist that they will get to platinum blonde in just one session. In many cases, there are bleaching sessions that have gone wrong and led to disastrous results. It's better to take time when finding a stylist rather than live with the consequences of a bad one.
Another crucial factor to consider is avoiding DIYs. Hair bleaching is one of those things that should not be done at home, especially for the first time. The same way there are successful home bleaching videos, so are those that have gone awfully wrong. For this reason, it's best to leave it to the professionals to properly bleach and treat it, rather than having scalp burns and botched jobs.
After care is essential when it comes to bleaching your hair. Before you get your hair bleached, keep in mind that your hair routine will change. The products you used to use may have a different effect on your hair post-bleaching. You might have to buy shampoo for coloured hair and other products that are suitable. Your hair treatments will also have to be regular in order to prevent breakage and dryness.
Bleaching your hair will also change your hair texture. Bleaches usually have chemical components that can alter how your hair feels and looks. Chemicals such as hydrogen peroxide found in the bleach can often make the hair feel rough and thick as well. Also, they can change your curl pattern and porosity. This new hair texture could take some time to get used to.
Finally, bleaching your hair will allow you to play with more colours. The process of bleaching the hair to achieve a vibrant colour is known as a 'lift.' If you want to have a bright red shade, it won't be as vibrant when you directly add red dye to dark hair. The red will end up looking more maroon than red. Therefore, bleaching will definitely help you play around with bright and fun colours placing tons of options at your disposal.
