Lightening hair with hydrogen peroxide

Today, many of the fair sex are actively experimenting with changing hair color at home. In addition to ready-made compositions for clarification, in the course of self-painting are very often used folk remedies. Among them should be allocated hydrogen peroxide, since its effect on the hair shaft allows to achieve the desired result.

Due to its properties, peroxide is included in almost every hair dye, but individually, it can change the color of the curls. In addition, the composition has a minimum cost, and the use of peroxide for clarification can even be at home. Despite its availability, inaccurate and illiterate use of the composition can cause significant damage to the hair shafts, so removing pigment from hair that has already been discolored or damaged is not recommended. In order to qualitatively and safely lighten the scalp with a solution of hydrogen peroxide, it is recommended to strictly adhere to the instructions for the transformation of hair and change of color. Since the bleaching process itself occurs due to an oxidation reaction, into which the solution enters with oxygen, such effects on the hair shaft lead to the loss of the color pigment — melanin.

Due to the fact that peroxide is quite actively used to lighten and discolour both at home and in salon conditions, it is necessary to distinguish its positive and negative features. The advantages of this method include the following:

• the solution allows you to lighten all the hair or part of the curls with significant savings of funds;
• with strict observance of the discoloration technology, the procedure itself will be accessible to perform even to itself, without resorting to the services of beauty salon masters;
• Since peroxide penetrates deep into the hair shaft, washing out the pigment, re-staining can be performed much less frequently than with other lightening agents.

This variant of clarification and such disadvantages as:

• black and other peroxide shades will discolor quite difficult;
• peroxide dries and dehydrates the hair shafts, so the bleached hair will need further remedial care;
• errors related to working with the solution can lead to the fact that the curls will eventually be burned by the clarifier.

Given the original hair color, we can assume what the result will be achieved.

• Dark shades. For owners of chestnut, dark blond and black hair the result of bleaching with hydrogen peroxide will be a change in tone by a maximum of 2-3 positions. In addition, women with hair in a dark color palette should be prepared for the appearance of a copper shade on them.

• Fiery colors. In this case, the application of the solution can lead to a rather unexpected color. With the wrong dosage or exposure on red strands can be observed orange shade.

• Light and light blond hair. The owners of such hair after peroxide may appear quite fashionable platinum color, in addition, girls in some cases, after lightening, become blondes. As a rule, the result of staining will be the colors in the palette from wheat to California blond.

To get a beautiful result after bleaching curls with hydrogen peroxide, it is worth preparing curls for such a procedure, performing the following steps:

• a few weeks before the planned bleaching it is necessary to refrain from painting, as well as other effects on the hair shafts, which will cause them even minimal damage - this applies to chemical perm, brightening and so on; hair must be healthy, otherwise damaged and weakened peroxide simply burn;
• in the process of hair care before lightening and after it is necessary to avoid the use of cosmetic cosmetics that will contain sulphates, since this substance dehydrates the hair shafts;
• do not use styling products;
• It is necessary to refrain from contact with irons, curling irons, heated hair rollers and a hairdryer.

Preparatory activities will concern the acquisition of necessary materials for clarification. For homemade bleaching will need the following components:

• it’s best to buy 3% peroxide, since a solution with a higher index can seriously damage the strands; in some cases, for hard hair, this figure increases to 4 percent;
• spray gun commonly used - it is more correct to operate a new product, if you plan to work with an old one, then it must be washed; sometimes peroxide is applied to the hair with a cotton sponge or comb;
• besides clips, pins and elastics for fixing, the process of bleaching involves the use of a shower cap, because it will be needed when lightening the hair entirely; for highlighting or discoloration of roots, works in the technique of ombre foil is required;
• to protect the skin of the hands, you can use gloves;
• so the reaction goes faster hair is usually wrapped with a towel.

There is the following gradation, following which is determined by the concentration of the solution for lightening:

• for short hair about 30 grams of peroxide will be needed;
• for bleaching medium length curls It is recommended to use at least 50 grams of clarifier;
• to process long curls, may need 2 times more peroxide.

As for the exposure time of the composition on the head, everything will depend on the structure of the hair, namely:

• thick hair rods will be discolored if the reaction inside the hair shaft lasts at least 2 hours, sometimes peroxide is left to oxidize for 6–8 hours; in some cases it will be necessary to lighten the curls in several stages;
• medium the thickness of the hair rods discolor peroxide within 1.5-2 hours;
• for thin Curls preferable to vary the exposure time in the range of 30-40 minutes.

Getting to the clarification, you should first carry out two important tests.

• Check for allergic reactions. To eliminate the risk of skin irritation, a small amount of the prepared composition needs to be treated on the crook of the elbow or behind the ear. After a quarter of an hour, check the reaction.
• Determination of the concentration of the prepared solution. To ensure the correct consistency and concentration of the clarifier, you should test the peroxide on one strand, it is best to choose a curl at the bottom of the back of the head. With the help of a cotton sponge moistened in a clarifier, the solution should be applied to the hair, maintaining its necessary time. Depending on what color the treated curls have acquired, it can be determined if the tool is suitable for further work.

There are several recipes for making a composition that washes out the pigment.However, the only thing that combines all the options used is the need to prepare them immediately before bleaching, since the substance tends to oxidize very quickly.

The first option requires the use of the following components:

• hydrogen peroxide - 40 ml;
• water - 40 ml;
• liquid soap - 20 grams;
• ammonium bicarbonate - 3 grams.

Another common way to make a peroxide clarifier will be a combination of the following:

• peroxide;
• ammonia.

Substances are taken in a ratio of 10: 1, so for one drop of alcohol you will need to use 10 ml of peroxide.

Regardless of the recipe of the clarifier, it is recommended to pour it into a spray bottle, and protect the scalp along the hairline with a layer of rich cream. For partial dyeing, it will be much more convenient to work with a cotton sponge, which is simply dipped into the solution, after which certain strands on the head are processed. Highlighting is best done, additionally wrapped curls with clarifier in foil. Before bleaching the hair is well combed and divided into equal parts for comfortable and uniform processing. Work should begin with the roots, gradually moving to the ends.

Ombre peroxide clarification involves treating hair shafts only in the bottom half. In this case, to get a beautiful overflow of color, it is best to work with a sponge, rather than a spray gun. The solution is washed off the hair with warm water, after which the curls should always be treated with air conditioning. In the end, you can rinse the strands with cold water, which will add shine to them, and the conditioner or balm will nourish and moisturize the dried curls. After bleaching, the hair should dry naturally. To enhance the effect of clarification, you can additionally rinse curls with chamomile decoction after washing.

California highlighting at home is carried out by another method. Instead of a cotton pad or dispenser, the bleaching solution should be spread on the hair with a comb, previously soaked in the solution. The comb should be combed over the entire length of the hair until the peroxide is completely dry, and then dried with a hairdryer.. To obtain a beautiful effect, such manipulations with hair should be carried out for several days in a row.

After using peroxide, the hair will need to be restored. To keep them beautiful and healthy, in the course of leaving it is necessary to adhere to some recommendations.

• No need to wash your hair daily since this process will flush out the natural oils that protect the hair shaft cuticle from the hair. The optimal frequency of washing will be 1-2 procedures per week. With heavy pollution, you can use traditional methods of cleansing or dry shampoo.
• Heat treatment of bleached strands should be minimalTherefore, it is recommended to use hair dryer, ironing and other styling devices as rarely as possible. Hot laying should be carried out more than once a week, and in the process of drying it will be more correct to use the mode of cold blowing.
• Lightened hair requires careful and careful handling.therefore, after washing, the curls do not need to be rubbed with a towel. When combing, you can first unravel the ends with your hands, and then walk the comb or brush along the entire length to avoid unnecessary injury.
• Weekly masks are imperative relating to the care of bleached curls. It is more correct to make nourishing and moisturizing compositions based on natural oils. In this case, you can use olive, coconut or bergamot.

The method of clarification of curls with the help of peroxide has ambiguous reviews among the fair sex, since to a greater degree the result depends on the structure and color of hair rods. As a rule, hair of medium thickness can be gradually lightened by 2–4 tones, but it is important to choose the right exposure time of the composition and the frequency of the procedures. With regular lightening, which will occur with a deep recovery and high-quality hair care, you can achieve a beautiful light shade, while the curls will remain healthy and shiny.

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