It is time for an ultimate guide on how to bleach your hair the safe way! I have been using this method for awhile now. Feel free to ask me questions afterwards.
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COCONUT OIL
It's recommended that you use organic kind but that will be over $10 generally. I have used a regular jar from an Indian market for $3 and it works just the same.
BLEACH
I have used Prism Lites (blue powder), Clairol Basic White and Loreal Quick Blue.
I have used Prism Lites (blue powder), Clairol Basic White and Loreal Quick Blue.
DEVELOPER
My favorite ones are Clairol and Ion Sensitive.
DYES
You can visit my FAQ to click on my dye tags for pictures of each color!
These are all links to where I get the dyes from.
Loreal Hicolor Red/Magenta, RAW Ruby Red, SFX Pimpin Purple, Manic Panic Ultra Violet,
My favorite ones are Clairol and Ion Sensitive.
DYES
You can visit my FAQ to click on my dye tags for pictures of each color!
These are all links to where I get the dyes from.
Loreal Hicolor Red/Magenta, RAW Ruby Red, SFX Pimpin Purple, Manic Panic Ultra Violet,
RAW Deep Purple, Manic Panic Voodoo Blue, Manic Panic Rockabilly Blue, Punky Atlantic Blue, SFX Blue Velvet & Ion Brights Red
# VOLUME?
I would only use 40 volume developer if you know your hair is extremely stubborn to lift and it's virgin hair. Otherwise use 30 or 20 volume. The coconut oil speeds up the lightening process so you may need to save your roots for last. (Especially if you use Loreal's Quick Blue bleach powder.)
TREATMENT AFTER
Coconut oil protects your hair to a certain extent. It's still way better than bleaching by itself. You will still need to treat your hair nicely and condition it. Use a protein packet treatment, argan oil treatment or Aussie 3 Minute Miracle for a good "quick fix".
Do you plan to dye your hair right after?Going blonde or need another bleach bath?
VEGGIE DYES
These are RAW, Special Effects, Punky, Manic Panic, Ion Brights (only) etc.
Your hair shouldn't have any oil residue leftover. If you shampooed it out 100% then you need to airdry or blowdry your hair 100% bone dry. If you are not sure: wait a day, shampoo again and dry it. These dyes will condition your hair. I recommend leaving these dyes in for at least 3-5 hours. Remember, patience! You can wrap it up for the night and wake up + wash to get your soft new hair :)
Your hair shouldn't have any oil residue leftover. If you shampooed it out 100% then you need to airdry or blowdry your hair 100% bone dry. If you are not sure: wait a day, shampoo again and dry it. These dyes will condition your hair. I recommend leaving these dyes in for at least 3-5 hours. Remember, patience! You can wrap it up for the night and wake up + wash to get your soft new hair :)
Ion Brights is a wonderful dye but it's difficult to apply by itself so mix in tons of conditioner! You can save money this way.
OTHER DYES
Loreal hicolor, Loreal hilift (for dark hair only), Ion Color, Clairol, etc.
These dyes require that you mix volume developer with it. These are the dyes that usually say only leave it for 25 minutes or one hour. Guess what? You can use coconut oil method for these dyes. Apply the oil, wait at least one hour then apply the dye mixture right on top of it. Process for the recommended time based on the dye you bought. Usually the time is either on the box or in the instructions.
Generally don't double process your hair. If you bleached your hair and your dye requires developer to be mixed in, be on the safe side and wait at least a week.
BLEACHING TO BLONDE
Use a blue toner for orange.
Use a purple toner for yellow.
People recommend Shimmer Lights shampoo to tone down brassiness.
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