#diy bleach

I’m posting this for future reference...in case I forget how I did it.

What you need

Mixing bowl - you can use any plastic container, but if you’re feeling fancy, buy yourself a mixing bowl. 

Hair dye brush - you need this. I cant think of an alternative for this aside from a shoe brush, but you wouldn’t wanna use THAT on your hair...so, just buy one. It’s cheap.

Shower cap - you may already have one, but it’s best to get a disposable shower cap instead. you may need it later if you would want to dye your hair afterwards.

Disposable gloves - bleaching chemicals are stingy af, im not even kidding. you need a pair of good disposable gloves. you dont want any bleaching chems on your skin.

Face mask - bleach smells bad. it’s like accidentally snorting rubbing alcohol through your nostrils. Be warned. 

MONEA Highlights - I recommend you get the black one (PRO). It works faster. (If you have long hair, get 2 or more of these)

Oxidizing/Emulsion/Developer solution/lotion/cream - I dont even know what to call this. Anyway, those are the terms. You need it to mix with the bleaching powder  (If you have long hair, get 2 or more of these)

Virgin Coconut Oil - as per Google, this lessens the damage (and pain) from bleaching. Optional if you’re hard core.

Steps

0. Apply VCO to your hair (then put the shower cap on...or not if you don’t mind having oil all over your pillow) the night BEFORE your bleaching sesh - Yes. Overnight. Or, if you’re in a hurry, just leave it in 1 to 3 hours before bleaching. No need to rinse. 

* If you want to save your scalp but don’t want to apply VCO? Don’t wash your hair for 2 days. Eww? Then, apply VCO before bleaching. Also, STEP ZERO because this is optional.

1. Wear your face mask and disposable gloves - Now is the right time to wear these safety equips. Or you can wear them whenever you want. You do you.

2. Mix the bleaching powder and oxidizing solution in the mixing bowl - simply put, 1 sachet = 2tbsp, and 2tbsp of bleaching powder must be mixed with 60ml or 90ml oxidizing solution (as per instructions). 

* I have long hair so used 2 sachets of bleaching powder + 2 bottles of 60ml oxidizing solution (12%)

3. Apply the bleach to your hair - If you have long hair, you should section your hair first so you can apply the bleach easier. Note that the texture is grainy, it’s waaay different from the smooth creamy texture of a hair dye. 

* I put a timer on while bleaching. I’ve read this so many times: you shouldn’t leave the bleach on your hair for too long. As for me, I finish bleaching in about 45 mins. I leave the bleach on for about 20 minutes but keep checking every 10. 

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4. Use purple shampoo or any keratin/conditioner after rinsing the bleach out of your hair - Purple shampoo basically hides brassy tones; so this would only be effective for blonde hair. Anyway, just use anything to soften your hair out. You need to hydrate your hair after suffocating it with bleach.

* What I have is a purple keratin. So regardless of it being effective or not with my hair in terms of tones, I still use it cause it softens my hair. 

5. Depending on what color you want to achieve, you can either bleach again or apply a hair dye ONLY if your hair is not too damaged - This is optional. 

* When I first tried bleaching, I did 2 sessions in 1 day, then dyed my hair afterwards. The second time I bleached, I already achieved a lighter hair color so I didn’t need another session. Also, I believe I didn’t damage my hair as much as salons do, so I still dye my hair after bleaching. And no, my hair is not dry like a synthetic barbie hair. Thanks to VCO.

Maintenance:

Use sulfate-free shampoo. If you don’t have any, mix water with your shampoo. (Most people would recommend for you to skip washing your hair a day or 2. A humid weather will not agree to this; just add water to your shampoo)

Use a conditioner (or keratin) like your life depended on it. Your hair may have a hard time moving on from what you did to it, so you have to make peace with it by helping it recover.

Avoid using heating tools (curling iron, blow dryer, flat iron, etc). I told you, you have to make it up to your hair. If you use heating tools, you're adding damage to it. 

Apply hair dye every 2 to 4 weeks. Optional. If you dyed your hair and want to keep that color, you need to re-dye again since it would likely last 2 to 4 weeks only (I usually end up with golden hair). 

    Hi Everyone:

I am experimenting with the DIY Bleach recipe I posted on September 16, 2016.  I have added equal parts lemon juice and water; using the bottled type purchased in a two pack from the warehouse club store everyone loves.  As I am not sure if this will affect the finished product, I will post an update.

  lemon juice

  Other than adding lemon juice, I left the recipe the same.  I…

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