Today, in addition to salon hairdressing and professional hair bleaching products, there are options for home treatments. Changes in the color of this kind will make it possible to achieve the desired shade without wasting, and also allow the use of folk and safe hair products.
Features of the procedure
To discolor hair at home, the fair sex should be prepared to the process itself will require some effort, time and accuracy. However, if all recommendations are followed, the result of the work done will be the appearance of the desired shade or color, while the hair will remain beautiful and healthy.
There are a number of features of bleaching curls at home without harm. The primary task is to assess the initial state and the color of the hair:
- for natural brunettes it will be necessary to conduct clarification in several stages, since such dramatic changes in color will be associated with the appearance of undesirable yellowness;
- fiery hairs of natural origin will also require a special technique of removing natural pigment from hair rods;
- for blondes and light brown hair, the process of self-lightening should go through without unnecessary “pitfalls”, since the desired shade will turn out pretty quickly.
If the hair before the home bleaching has already been painted by professional means in black, chestnut or dark blonde, then to achieve the correct result will be obtained with preliminary decaping. This also applies to natural dyes such as henna, basma and the like.
Ammonia paint is usually washed off the hair after 14-21 days, so discoloration should be carried out after this time.
As practice shows, work on lightening is much easier to carry out with straight and thin hair. The thick and hard head of hair will be more difficult to repaint in the light of the structural features of the hair shafts.
Technology home lighting does not pose any danger, but still has some contraindications:
- Regardless of the chosen method of clarification, this procedure is not recommended for women with sensitive epidermis, as well as various inflammations or wounds;
- bleaching of weak, burned-up and split ends will lead to a significant deterioration of their condition, up to loss;
- to postpone the transformation of hair color for some time during pregnancy and lactation;
- you can not discolor the curls immediately after curling, between these procedures should take at least 2-3 weeks;
- temporarily discarding color changes will be correct during the period of taking antibiotics.
A distinctive feature of hair bleaching is the fact that in the process of exposure to selected products or chemicals, the natural pigment of the hair is destroyed, so it does not acquire a new shade. As a rule, such manipulations suggest the second stage of the transformation of the hairstyle. In this case, most women resort to the use of tinted balms, tonics and other similar means to change color.
It is important to understand that discoloration is a sequential and gradual process, the result of which depends on the reaction of the composition used to the hair structure. The discoloration process is terminated only after a neutralizer is applied to the curls. As for the deep removal of pigment, the reaction in the hair cuticle may persist for several days after the procedure itself.
In order that the result does not take long to wait, as well as to more effectively penetrate the hair, the wizard is recommended to refrain from washing their hair for several days before the procedure before self-bleaching. It will also protect the scalp from irritation after contact with chemical compounds.
Popular tools and methods of their use
Today, hair loss at home will succeed in many ways. This is due to the presence of a large number of different compositions, allowing to remove the pigment from the hair shaft. A number of products is a professional product, which will take a minimum of time to prepare, and all components will be in the same package. Also actively used folk remedies that can be applied at least as successfully to the house itself.
Finished drugs
The most popular following products.
Paint
The peculiarity of the composition is the ability to make the hair lighter by 2-3 tones, but on condition that the composition will be applied to unpainted curls. On such hair dye can perform two tasks at once: the composition will eliminate the natural pigment and perform toning. As a rule, high-quality products will have in the package all the necessary fixtures and tools for home bleaching. And also it is not necessary to calculate the proportions of the ingredients used before painting.
The only drawback of professional ready-made tools is the impossibility of working with already painted curls. For such situations, you will need to use specialized blocking drugs.
Powder
An effective way to achieve a light and even white color, especially on blond hair. This product will allow you to make the original shade lighter by at least 4-5 tones. However, to work with powdered agent, you will need to additionally buy an oxidizing agent. The proportions of the use of these two substances should be calculated in each case based on the length, structure of the hair and other nuances.
After applying the powder hair will need to be toned. It is best to use the tool once a month and a half.
Supra
In fact, this tool is white henna of chemical origin recommended by experts for bleaching. The composition of Supra includes substances such as magnesium oxide and peroxide, ammonium salt. In order to work with such a ready tool you will need to dissolve it with an activator. Oxygen can have a different degree of concentration, and the more it is, the lighter the hair will be in the end. Supra is easy to use at home.
Wash
Decapitation product, washing out the pigment from the hair shaft. It can be used for dyed hair of any shade. Today, the tool is presented in two versions - acid and blond product. The first type is a gentle composition that works well with artificial pigment. The second type may have a negative impact on the condition of the hair, but the result will be a color change of 3-4 tones.
Shampoo
A safe product to change color, but it does not have a pronounced effect. This option is used in cases when it is necessary to smooth the difference between the growing roots and light tips.
Folk recipes
Hydrogen peroxide
Suitable for partial or complete discoloration. The most popular way of home lighting.In the process of independent work security measures should be taken, protecting the skin of the head and hands from irritation.
Lemon juice
Suitable for natural unpainted hair. In addition to removing the pigment, the tool will allow hair to get extra shine. For effective clarification on a couple of tones you will need to contact curls with ultraviolet. As a rule, a solution based on citrus juice is sprayed onto the hair with a spray gun or with a paint brush. Means of prolonged action, therefore even after flushing, the clarification process will continue for some time.
Castor oil
Based on this natural product, bleaching masks are prepared to help remove pigment even from dark hair. There are many different recipes for the preparation of castor oil based bleaching agents. Among them it is possible to distinguish a mixture of butter and yolks, as well as a means of double action, which includes not only butter, but also lemon juice.
Honey, cinnamon
Products with which many women dramatically change their hair color without visiting beauty salons and using chemistry. Honey dainty bleaches hair due to the content of natural peroxide. This product even works with gray curls.
On the basis of cinnamon prepare lightening masks that nourish and strengthen curls, but can irritate the skin, therefore, require careful application. The disadvantage of using cinnamon is the duration of the procedure: it is necessary to take at least 5-8 hours with a mask.
Chamomile
Blond hair discolor using chamomile infusion. For these purposes, a decoction is prepared from the dry collection, which is used to rinse the hair after washing.
Kefir
Natural brightener that can penetrate deep into the hair shaft, washing out the color pigment. Fermented milk product is used in conjunction with natural products such as brandy, lemon juice, egg.
Hydroperite
Fairly aggressive bleaching agent which in case of errors in circulation can cause significant damage to the hair shaft, as well as cause a serious burn of the skin. The most commonly used hydroperit in tablets, which can be purchased at any pharmacy.
The main disadvantage of this bleaching is the appearance of a yellow shade on the hair.
Soda, laundry soap
Lye is able to penetrate the structure of the hair shaft, washing out the pigment. As an alternative to the powder, soap can be used, which is soluble in water, after which it is sprayed onto the hair with the help of a spray bottle.
Partial brightening
Sometimes it is required to work out only regrown roots, which will be darker than the rest of the hair color. For such procedures, having a list of professional or folk remedies for bleaching is to select compounds that do not harm the skin of the head. Toning the roots is best acid remover or homemade. The process itself involves working with the roots, it should be started from the parietal zone, gradually processing the remaining contrast areas with the clarifier.
Keep the composition on the hair should be until you get the desired shade. For hair with a porous structure is necessary with extreme caution. control the exposure time of the clarifier on the roots.
We must not forget that the reaction with the hair shaft will persist until the moment of washing out and neutralizing the chosen agent, whether it be working with Blondex or lemon juice.
If after the procedure the difference in color is preserved, it is allowed to re-dye the dark areas until the color reaches the closest possible to the shade at the ends.
Yellowing elimination
Yellowing is a frequent occurrence after lightening, especially in light and red curls. There are several reasons for this undesirable result:
- use for bleaching cheap low-quality composition;
- errors concerning the technology of the clarification;
- the composition of tap water with heavy metal impurities, which are subsequently washed cosmetic substances from the hair.
To get rid of the ugly and unnatural yellow tint, you can use the following options.
- Tint shampoos, balms, tonics. Such tools can effectively fill the yellow color, and most of the line of similar products suitable for everyday use.
- Paints without ammonia. The compositions will not cause serious damage to the hair. In order to correct the hair color with the help of paints of this type, experts recommend choosing a product a tone lighter than the original color. It is also important that a neutral ash micston is present in the composition.
Care for bleached hair
Regardless of what bleaching was done, the hair after such a procedure will need special restorative care and nutrition. It is quite possible to treat curls at home. For these purposes, experts recommend the use of professional cosmetics for hair care or homemade formulations.
- With regard to shampoo for washing bleached hair, it is recommended to select natural, organic products, you can also use products for the care of colored curls. As a rule, such compositions remove dirt well, while maintaining hair color.
- After bleaching hair masks will be mandatory for use at least once a week. For these purposes, you should use reducing products in which there is a complex of natural oils, silk proteins, keratin.
- Bleached hair should be protected from contact with ultraviolet rays, as well as avoid frequent use of hair dryers and other devices that will affect the hair shaft with high temperature, drying and destroying it.
For information on how to properly brighten the hair so that there is no yellowness, see the next video.