Hair that’s especially curly or coarse may be more prone to breakage during and after the bleaching process. Choose a deep conditioner that’s free from sulfates and uses oils such as Argan oil or coconut oil. Use the conditioner every night for 1 week prior to bleaching. Apply the conditioner generously to your hair while it’s dry, gently comb it through with a wide tooth comb, and allow it to remain on your hair for 30 minutes before rinsing it with lukewarm water. A bleach kit will typically have a packet of bleach powder and a bottle of liquid developer. The strength of the bleach is determined by the developer, but you’ll have a choice between blue, purple, or white bleach powders as well. The main difference between them is that white powder can leave more of a gold tint in your hair, while blue and purple powders are more neutral. Many white powders are considered “extra strength” and would be appropriate to use if your hair is very dark brown or has been colored frequently in the past. The developer in your bleach kit will come in strength 10, 20, 30, or 40 volume, with 10 being the weakest. Your hair will lighten faster at higher volumes, and more slowly at lower volumes. If your hair is light brown, use a 20 volume developer. If your hair is medium to dark brown, you may need to use a 30 volume developer. If you don’t have a lot of experience bleaching your hair, stick to 10 or 20 volume developers for home use. If you feel that you need a 30 or 40 volume developer to get the job done, it would be best to have your hair bleached by a professional colorist. If your hair is very thick or long, you will need more bleach to cover all of it. Buy 2 kits of the same powder and developer once you’ve chosen the type you want. Some beauty supply stores offer bleach powder and developer sold separately. You can cut costs by purchasing a larger bottle of developer and 2 packets of powder instead of 2 separate kits. Bleach actually works best on hair that’s slightly dirty or greasy. Try not to wash your hair for at least 1-2 days before bleaching your hair. Don’t apply new products like hairspray or gel to your hair right before bleaching it, but if you have leftover product in it from the last couple of days that’s okay.
استخدمي البلسم العميق على الشعر الخشن أو المجعد لمدة أسبوع كامل قبل الشروع في عملية التشقير. اختاري بودرة التشقير المناسبة لشعرك. اشتري مظهر اللون المناسب لشعرك. اشتري 2 عدة تشقير للشعر الكثيف أو الذي يتخطى طوله مستوى الكتفين. لا تغسلي شعرك بالشامبو لفترة قبل تشقيره.