How to lighten the strands. Light strands on dark hair: techniques and tools. So let's get into action.

Sooner or later, every woman comes to the idea of changing the image and hair color. And changing the hair color is only half the battle. This new hair color needs a new wardrobe, and shoes for a wardrobe, and bags and gloves for shoes. At the same time, the world of a woman changes completely, her eyes burn, new fans appear, or a passionate relationship with her husband flares up. But such a colorful story has one thing, but. All this comes when a woman likes a new hair color.

Not infrequently, there are cases when, having gone to a beauty salon, a woman not only did not get the desired result, but, on the contrary, worsened both her appearance and the condition of her hair. Such situations are found everywhere today. Even more often, you can observe a situation where a sweet lady has all the colors of the rainbow on her head and is clearly not the idea of the master, but unsuccessful coloring.

Hoping to save money, women put on makeup at home, thereby spoiling not only their reflection in the mirror, but also their hair, which, by the way, grows more slowly every year of life. According to statistics, the number of coloring at home prevails over the number of visitors to beauty salons. And there is nothing surprising here, the first thing any mother and grandmother saves on is her appearance. And this is especially felt during the economic crisis. Over the past two years, the number of styling, coloring and hair restoration procedures has decreased significantly. Today, the beauty industry is in a state of stagnation. Even the cheapest beauty salons cannot get out of debt.

What is hair coloring and lightening really?

Hair coloring- this is a change in the current hair color with the help of chemicals, usually ammonia or natural. Often, hair is dyed to hide gray hair or to change your image and style. However, thanks to current technology, coloring today makes hair softer, shinier and denser.

Hair bleaching- this is the removal of natural, chemical and natural pigment from the hair in order to lighten. This is the strongest degree of staining and lightening. It is thanks to her that even oriental ladies can afford blond hair. However, the chemical reaction of this type of dyeing is so strong that the hair after this procedure loses all its vitality, becomes thin and brittle.

What you need to know before bleaching your hair

Paint doesn't lighten paint. This is the basic law of color. You will never be able to dye your hair a light shade if you have ever dyed it with dark dyes. The fact is that the coloring pigment gets inside the cuticle from where it will never be washed out. Yes, over time, the hair color may fade, lose its primary appearance, but still it remains in the hair forever.
In hair coloring, there is a gradation of hair tones from 1 to 12. 1 - black, the darkest color in the palette. 12 - mother-of-pearl blond, the lightest tone in the palette.
The dye can lighten the natural hair color up to a maximum of 6 tones. That is, if your natural hair color is under tone number 3, then the maximum that you can count on when coloring is tone - 8-9.
There is a special brightening powder that can lighten up to 8 tones at a time. In the people this powder is called supra. You can buy it only in a professional cosmetics store or salon. It also mixes with an oxidizing agent for a chemical reaction. Moreover, during the lightening procedure, it is necessary to keep the hair warm; for this, foil or film is used.
Never dye or bleach your hair while you are menstruating, breastfeeding, or pregnant. And the point here is not even that the consequences and harm to the fetus have not yet been established by scientists. It's all about the hormonal background of a woman. If it is not stable, no paint will give the expected result. Hair can become red and even green, or it can simply fall out in tufts. So you should be patient with a change in appearance until the hormones stabilize.
Don't lighten the roots. It is the roots that feed the entire fabric of the hair. If you deprive the roots of natural strength, then be prepared for the fact that the hair will break, fall out and split. It is better to retreat a couple of centimeters from the roots and dye the hair sheet.
Each dye has its own base. All there are 6 primary colors - green, red, orange, yellow, purple and blue. On the basis of one of them, which depends on the manufacturer, the entire paint palette is built. For example, the Estel brand dye is built on orange, so most often, after dyeing in light colors, the hair can cast red. Matrix brand dye is built on green, and Schwarzkopf on yellow.

How to lighten dark natural hair?

So, based on the above, we can conclude that if your natural color is dark, and the desired light, and you have never used any dye, then you can lighten your dark hair with paint.

How to lighten dark colored hair?

But if your artificial hair color is dark, and the desired light one, then you can’t do without brightening powder. Moreover, if you have ever painted in tones numbered 1,2,3, 4, then the powder will not work the first time. It will be necessary to lighten the hair several times in order to get the desired result.

Of course, today there are various means for washing off the coloring pigment. But all these products do not penetrate deep into the hair, but only remove what is on the outside, so you should not rely on them.

bleaching with bleaching powder. Mix the powder and oxide in a non-metallic bowl. Oxide must be taken at a high percentage of 9 and above. First you need to apply a coloring agent to the strand, and then wrap the curl in either cling film or foil. Moreover, the strand should literally bathe in paint.
using a deep cleansing shampoo. After using the powder, a chemical reaction on your hair can take place for up to 3 more days, thereby changing the color and tone of the hair. In order to prevent this, it is necessary to use a special deep cleaning shampoo, it will not only remove all unnecessary powder from the hair, but also wash away the remnants of past staining.
using a deep moisturizing mask. After the powder, the hair becomes very thin, it needs to be nourished and restored, otherwise even a comb will not be able to cope with your hair.
toning. As noted earlier, the use of powder entails the removal of all pigments in the hair cuticle. When there is no pigment and microorganisms in the hair cuticle that maintain the natural strength of the hair, the hair begins to break and split. It is for this purpose that they came up with special pigmenting dyes that do not contain ammonia. These funds include:

without ammonia pigmenting paints;
pigmenting hair masks;
hair crayons;
pigment tonics.

As a rule, all these products are washed off very quickly, but at the same time not only do not harm the hair, but also nourish it from the inside. As a rule, all tinting agents are applied to wet hair.

This is the last and optional stage of bleaching. It is necessary to apply a powerful nourishing mask to the hair.

Blonde wash

To jump over several tones at once, you can use a new and already very popular type of discoloration. To do this, you also need powder and several oxides at once - 9.6, and 3%.

So, first of all, mix some of the powder with 9% oxide. Then we apply one strand to the hair. Let's leave it for 20 minutes. After a predetermined time interval, remove the dye from the hair with a napkin. Now mix the powder with 6% oxide and repeat the procedure. We will do the same with 3% oxide. Then we wash the hair with a deep cleaning shampoo, toned and nourished with a mask and oils.

We bleach hair at home

However, not only coloring and bleaching will help lighten dark hair. Using the means available and familiar to us, you can also enhance your hair color tone.

Hydroperite

Hydroperite is a pharmacological agent related to antiseptic and disinfectants. Used for external use.

And if you crush the tablets and mix with two ampoules of ammonia, you get an excellent remedy for bleaching hair. Hydroperite must be mixed in a glass or ceramic bowl. In addition, you need to add a tablespoon of shampoo, so it will be easier to apply to your hair.

This product is applied to the hair, leave for 5 minutes. Then rinse with warm water and shampoo.

Hydrogen peroxide

Another very effective bleaching method. However, for a 100% result, you must correctly determine your hair type. If the hair is hard and dense, then it is better to choose a solution of 8-12%. If your dense thin, then choose a 5% solution. If your curls are neither dense nor thin, it is better to use a 6% solution.

The solution will intensify if ammonia is added to it. Thus, the hair follicles will open and become more susceptible to staining.

This solution must be diluted in enameled, plastic or porcelain dishes. Apply the solution with a synthetic brush or plastic comb.

So that the solution does not burn the scalp, do not wash your hair before dyeing.

The solution must be prepared from 40 g of shampoo, 50 g of water, 60 g of peroxide and 3 teaspoons of ammonia.

To complete the reaction after staining, wash your hair with a deep cleaning shampoo. And before coloring, do a test on the skin to check the reaction.

Lemon juice

As you know, lemon juice contains acid, which contributes to hair discoloration. Of course, along with this, lemon juice can dry out the cuticle, however, like all other bleaching dyes.

For cooking we need:

Lemon juice - 50ml
Castor or olive oil - 30 ml
Water - 150 ml
Chamomile solution - half a glass

Mix all ingredients and apply to hair. Let's leave it for 2 hours.

Remember that such a solution can cause dandruff and irritation on the scalp.

Kefir

Yes, this fermented milk product can also bleach hair. The fact is that kefir is able to penetrate into the inner part of the hair, and then wash all the pigment out of it. It is through this process that the transformation of the hair will occur.

To prepare a bleaching solution, we need:

Lemon juice - 30 ml
Kefir - 150 ml
Vodka (cognac) - 40 ml
Shampoo - 50 ml

Mix everything well and apply to hair. Leave the mask on for 40 minutes, then wash off.

chamomile

We actively use a solution of chamomile at home: for the treatment of viral diseases, for acute intestinal diseases, to relieve inflammation, the eyes of babies are washed with a decoction of chamomile. However, there are many who use chamomile flowers to bleach their hair. Of course, with this tool it is almost impossible to get a platinum blond, but you are definitely provided with golden curls.

To prepare a bleaching agent, we need to pour chamomile flowers with boiling water and put in a water bath. Boil for 15 minutes, then cool and rinse hair after using shampoo.

Cinnamon

Cinnamon has a healing effect on both the hair cuticle and their color. This fragrant spice contains many useful vitamins and minerals. Iron, zinc, vitamins A, PP and C together have an unrealistic effect on hair:

the cuticle thickens, the hair stops falling out;
nourishes the scalp;
gives shine;
thickens hair;
brightens hair.

The last property of cinnamon is available only for natural color. Previously dyed hair will not lighten, but will lose color. With the help of cinnamon, you can lighten up to 4 tones of color.

For cooking we need:

ground cinnamon - 100 g
honey - 70 ml
distilled water - 100 ml
hair balm
lemon juice - 70 ml

We mix all the ingredients in a plastic bowl, mix well and apply to the hair with a brush. To enhance the effect, put a plastic bag and a hat on your head. Let's leave the mask for 40 - 80 minutes.

Vinegar

Vinegar- this is another proven and potent remedy that can change the color of your hair. It is enough to mix vinegar with water in a ratio of 1:6 and rinse your hair. You can repeat the procedure once a week.

Apple cider vinegar is much more effective at lightening hair.

Lightening options

Today, there are several options for lightening hair. You can completely get rid of dark pigment or color only the tips. The trend of 2017 is amber coloring, when the roots of the hair are dyed in a dark shade and the tips are light.

A few pitfalls of lightening hair

Yellow tint. If you decide to go light with black or chestnut, then be prepared for your strands to be yellow. The yellow pigment is almost irreversible in the procedure for lightening dark strands. In order to get rid of unwanted color, use special tint shampoos and masks. Such products can be found in professional cosmetics stores. They are usually blue or purple in color.
Hair becomes dry and coarse. No matter how hard you try to select quality products for lightening, hair loss is inevitable. After the forced transfer of dark hair to light shades, the structure of the cuticles changes, becomes rigid and split. Therefore, it is better to immediately cut off a couple of centimeters of hair, after the procedure, it is still impossible to restore health to damaged tips. At the same time, after the procedure, use nourishing masks, sprays and regenerating complexes.
Industrial paint and mass market paint. The kind of paint that is sold in ordinary stores and supermarkets has long been banned from sale abroad. The fact is that such a dye contains iron, which is practically not washed out and not removed from the hair cuticle. Not only does iron destroy the hair structure, it also harms the scalp. So use better quality professional dyes. If you do not have the money to go to a stylist or hairdresser, it is better to purchase similar products in professional stores.
Be prepared for the fact that lightening your hair once will not be enough. As a rule, hair lightening largely depends on the base color, the exposure time of the product, the quality of the lightening agent, and even the hormonal background of the woman. Do not try to change the color of your hair all at once, let it be gradual, so you save your hair.

Some tips from leading stylists:

Before the lightening procedure, you need to check how you will transform after staining, whether this color suits you, whether it matches your image, with your color type. You can change your hair color in Photoshop or pass the photo through a special filter. Then you can see how the color of the eyebrows, face and eyes is combined with a new image.
Regular staining. Do not color or bleach your hair more than once a month. With frequent dyeing, the hair will not only lose its healthy and beautiful appearance, but will also begin to fall out.
If you have gray hair, then highlighting vitreous hairs is contraindicated. Gray hair is already deprived of health and vitamins, and when lightening, you will cause irreversible damage to it.
If you decide to lighten black hair at home, carefully read the instructions. Often, arrogance leads to undesirable and even irreversible consequences, you risk being left without hair. It is best to entrust your hair to professionals.

Thus, we get that lightening dark hair is a laborious and very costly process. Once again, weigh the pros and cons before changing your image, because healthy hair is already beautiful and fashionable.

Light strands give the hairstyle dynamism, lightness, soften facial features. Wheat, golden, sandy, honey shades rejuvenate and refresh.

It is no coincidence that many of the fair sex dream of becoming a blonde or having light blond strands. How to lighten hair at home with minimal damage to the strands? What methods are most effective? Let's figure it out.

Hair manipulations will certainly please you if you think through all the details. Lightening curls is not difficult, but without taking into account the nuances, you are unlikely to be satisfied with the result.

How to lighten dark hair? Little tricks:

a program for selecting hairstyles on a computer will help you understand what shade suits you;
insert your photo, choose an interesting haircut and the perfect tone;
download a photo to your phone or print a picture;
go to the salon, ask the hairdresser what paint he will recommend to create the look you like;
buy a suitable shade in a cosmetics store. Choose ammonia-free dyes: they spoil the hair less, they are easier to wash off in case of unsuccessful dyeing.

Helpful Hints:

choose the most gentle method of lightening the strands. Use masks made from natural ingredients;
think about whether dark eyebrows and eyes will be in harmony with light curls. Burning brunettes should not lighten their hair by 7-8 tones: the image will be rather strange;
before lightening curls, refuse to use styling compounds, ironing, hair dryer, thermal curlers. Wash your hair with a sulfate-free shampoo;
carry out procedures with a certain frequency, observe the exposure time of the clarifying composition. Violation of these rules will cause excessive dryness of the hair, leading to dandruff;
before changing the color, heal the hair. Within two weeks, make nourishing masks, use a balm, rinse your curls with decoctions of medicinal herbs;
A great way to treat damaged hairs is aroma combing with base and essential oils. The result will definitely show up;
after changing the color, select high-quality shampoos, balms for the care of colored curls;
after applying some natural formulations (soda mass, lemon juice, acetic-glycerin mixture), constant replenishment is required to maintain softness and shine.

Important! For fair-haired girls and brown-haired women, folk recipes with oils, sour-milk products, yolks, and honey are suitable. Dark-haired girls can not do without professional coloring agents. Natural components will only slightly shade the curls, barely noticeable light notes will appear.

Methods for lightening hair with natural compounds

How to lighten hair without harm to hair? Most masks do not spoil the hair, do not dry out the scalp and strands. Many compounds nourish the hair, give the curls softness, a delicate shine.

The lighter the hair, the more noticeable the result. Natural ingredients allow you to change the color by halftone or tone. The effect will appear after a few weeks of regular use.

Chamomile decoction and rinse

An ideal technique for light brown strands. A pleasant golden hue will enliven curls.

Application:

prepare a strong decoction: 2 tbsp. l. chamomile plus 2 cups of water. Boil the mixture for 10 minutes, cool, filter;
the second recipe: combine a tablespoon of nettle and chamomile, add 500 ml of water, boil, remove from heat after 15 minutes. Strain the cooled broth;
rinse your hair three times a week. In addition to lightening curls, you will strengthen your hair, relieve irritation, and accelerate hair growth.

Kefir mask

A simple, affordable method is effective for different types of hair. The fermented milk product nourishes the scalp and curls, strengthens the hair.

How to use a brightening hair mask:

take a glass of fatty kefir, mix with 20 g of vodka (for a fatty type) or with 1/3 cup of olive oil (for a dry type);
distribute the kefir mixture along the entire length, wrap the curls with cellophane and a warm towel;
wash the strands several times with shampoo after one and a half hours.

Cinnamon Mask Recipes

An excellent method for brown-haired women. Curls will receive gentle light highlights.

Recipe #1:

beat well 2 yolks, 4 dess. l. thin honey, 3 tbsp. l. cinnamon powder;
grease the curls with a homogeneous mass, insulate the hair;
after two hours, wash off the mask with cinnamon;
Apply brightener once a week.

Recipe #2:

grind cinnamon sticks into powder or pour powder from a bag;
for 2 st. l. cinnamon take 1 tbsp. l. nourishing hair balm;
process the hair, insulate in the standard way (cellophane plus a terry towel), wait 6-7 hours;
wash the strands with a sulfate-free shampoo;
Apply cinnamon mixture 3 times a week.

Oil blends

The natural product gently affects the hair shafts, actively washes out the artificial pigment from the colored strands. Oil masks will help change the color by a whole tone. The duration of the course is 5-6 weeks.

Application:

first recipe. Slightly warm ½ cup of olive oil, process hair. The ideal procedure time is 8 hours;
second recipe. Mix three pounded egg yolks with 4 tablespoons of castor oil. Treat the hair with a homogeneous mass. The duration of the procedure is 2 hours;
third recipe. Combine an equal amount of burdock oil and olive oil, apply a warm oily liquid to the curls.

Note! After treatment, in all cases, put on a shower cap or cover the strands with cellophane, be sure to wrap it with a towel. If you make an oil mask at night, use a plastic bag, do not squeeze your head too much.

Chamomile plus saffron

Another proven recipe for giving a golden hue to light brown and light chestnut strands. Essential oil will enhance the effect of active ingredients.

Application:

prepare an infusion of a tablespoon of saffron, 2 tablespoons of chamomile, a glass of boiling water;
strain the infused liquid after 40 minutes, pour in the juice squeezed from a medium lemon, add 4 drops of lavender ether;
brush clean wet strands with a fragrant mixture, wrap your hair;
keep the composition on curls for 30-35 minutes, rinse without using shampoo.

Rhubarb decoction

If you have “either a vegetable or a fruit” growing in your garden, use it to give the strands a lighter tone. Use only rhubarb stems, the rest of the plant is poisonous. Apply the decoction every day after washing your hair. Course - 2 weeks.

Cooking:

chop fresh stems, select 2 tbsp. l., pour 500 ml of water;
boil for 10 minutes, let it brew for half an hour;
Rinse your hair with warm liquid.

lemon water

An effective tool for changing color to one tone. Use freshly squeezed juice, do not prepare a solution of water and citric acid.

The recipe for lightening hair with lemon is simple:

per liter of warm water you need juice from a large lemon;
use the solution every time you wash your hair;
strands will definitely brighten in a few weeks.

natural honey

Great option for dry hair types. Apply warm honey to damp hair three times a week. After regular processing, the curls will receive a delicate golden hue.

How to proceed:

to enhance the effect, rinse the strands with a solution of soda (per liter of water - 1 tsp of bulk substance);
heat a little thin honey, apply with a brush on wet strands, warm your head in the usual way;
walk with a honey mask for 7-8 hours, rinse the strands;
if you don’t have enough free time or don’t feel like sleeping with a turban on your head, make a honey-yolk mask. Combine 3 yolks, 3 tbsp. l. honey, process the strands. Wash your curls after 30 minutes.

Note! If, after lightening, an unpleasant yellowness appears on the curls, remember the linden honey. The natural product perfectly draws out the yellow pigment that penetrates into the very depths of the cuticle. Just apply warm honey on slightly damp strands, insulate your hair, rinse off after 8-10 hours. Repeat several times.

Hydrogen peroxide

How to lighten hair with hydrogen peroxide? This method is long gone. Previously, girls bought hydroperite tablets, and even black strands were lightened in a couple of procedures.

The result was pleasing, but there were many side effects:

yellowness was mixed with a light color, the condition of the hair worsened;
after the procedure, the curls looked like a washcloth, dryness, dandruff appeared, the hairs broke.

Now instead of hydroperit, professional paints, brighteners, tint balms are used. The compositions contain components that protect the hair shafts from damage.

Advice! Do not use hydrogen peroxide, keep the curls healthy.

Professional compositions for clarification

What is the best color to lighten hair? On the market of cosmetic products, blonding agents are presented to remove part of the coloring pigment from the cuticle of the hairs. You can change the color of your hair at home: buy hair dye or a tint balm.

Do not expect that you will easily turn from a burning brunette to a blonde. The fashion for a radical change in image, active lightening of the entire head of hair has long passed. Burnt yellowish strands, poorly combined with thick black eyebrows and brown eyes - bad form.

Today's accents are naturalness, shades close to natural. Popular multi-layer staining, highlighting, highlighting individual strands. Toning, coloring allow you to achieve light shades without serious damage to the hair.

oil based. The products not only lighten the curls, but also give a certain shade - from honey to ashy. The silvery variety, on the contrary, neutralizes the reddish or golden hues. Means perfectly paint over gray hair;
in powder or paste form. They act the fastest, contain a catalyst. The disadvantage is that the strands and scalp dry out;
cream based. Pleasant consistency, the funds do not spread, they act gently. The blue dye prevents the appearance of yellowness, the conditioner prevents the strands from drying out.

To lighten strands at home, buy ammonia-free cream paint from well-known manufacturers, a tint shampoo or balm. Consider the original color of the hair. Each package shows the original color and shade of the strands after dyeing. Choose the right tone according to the instructions or the palette of a certain brand.

Manufacturers of quality paints:

Loreal.
Garnier.
Schwarzkopf;
Sjos;
Vella;
Estel;
Londa;
Matrix.

Advice! Check if the paint contains aggressive ammonia. Choose products without this component. Many companies produce lines of ammonia-free formulations. Positive reviews have earned the products L'Oreal Casting Gloss, Garnier Color Shine, Schwarzkopf Essential Color, Londacolor, Estel Sense De Luxe.

Now you know how to lighten your hair at home. Use ready-made formulations or folk recipes. Learn the nuances, choose a quality product, and your curls will shine with delicate light shades.

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Who are the light strands on dark hair?
Strand dyeing techniques
Hairstyles with light strands on long dark hair
Hairstyles with white strands for dark hair of medium length
We dilute dark hair with white strands in a short haircut
How to make light strands on dark hair at home
Overview of funds for obtaining white strands

Blondes with dark strands are rare. But brunettes often go “to the bright side”, highlighting at least a few strands with a blond. However, you can lighten your hair with other shades, if you want the image to become many times brighter.

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No need to worry about whether such coloring of strands will suit you - there will definitely be options; it is more important to understand whether there is a need for such changes and what they will bring to your style. Having decided, you can go to the colorist - or take matters into your own hands: there are more and more funds for home coloring.

Who should not lighten curls?

There are hardly any girls who are categorically not recommended by stylists to lighten their hair. It's not about the color type and not about the features of appearance. It is important to correctly choose the shade itself for coloring the strands. Platinum blond against the background of dark brown hair in swarthy girls will look, frankly, not in the best way. But they can definitely brighten by a couple of tones. Thus, you can not deny yourself the coloring of the strands. It is only important to determine the degree of clarification that is right for you.

Hairstyles with light strands on long dark hair: photo ideas

Straight hair

When the length of the hair reaches the level of the belt, everyone wants to demonstrate this achievement. To make your hair look even more beautiful after dyeing the strands, make it smoother with a “flat iron”, and then sprinkle with a special shine spray. Mirror shine will draw attention to a new image with light strands.

At the same time, it is with long hair that it is easiest to experiment, doing hairstyles in a variety of ways. A high ponytail, for example, will retain a noticeable emphasis on light strands.

In the bun at the crown, the coloring will not be visible, so it is better to make it low by dividing the hair with a parting or adding weaving.

Curly hair

"Stretching" of color, of course, is always better visible on loose hair. If they are curly, a loose hairstyle is the best solution.

Take care of styling in waves, otherwise the difference between the shades will create, rather, the impression of untidiness.

If you want to remove the hair from the face, a possible option is a half-bun, in which only the hair from the upper section is collected.

It is also possible to make a full-fledged bundle, only it should be voluminous - there is no need to “hide” the color by pulling the hair tightly.

Medium length dark hair with blonde streaks

Straight hair

If the hair is straight and thick, you can add many small light strands to the inner layers, so that in motion they create a play of light and shadow, expressive play of shades. More light should be closer to the tips - so the coloring will look natural, as if the hair was burned out in the sun.

On thinner hair, highlight the strands wider and curl them coarsely after dyeing: this will achieve the effect of volume and density.

Want to style your hair? Try this option: part your hair with a parting in front, and then, after smoothing it, carefully and tightly gather it into a low ponytail. Also, the average length does not exclude braided hairstyles.

Curly hair

With an average length just below the shoulders, curly hair is often very voluminous; they can be "pacified" with the help of different types of weaving. This approach always favorably represents light strands.

And if you like careless styling, then it is better to make one voluminous braid.

Having styled your medium-length hair with graceful curls, you can complement your hairstyle with hairpins - this is just the trend of the season. Part your hair with a side part and secure those strands that are closer to your face, for example, with invisibility. And if you are going to a beach party or a photo shoot, then feel free to use accessories with flowers, which will be a beautiful addition to different weaving options.

Lightening is one of the most popular and most dangerous methods of coloring strands. Before embarking on beauty experiments, you need to understand what happens to hair during bleaching.

The pigment is washed out. Under the influence of a clarifying agent, the own pigment dissolves and can be washed out with water.
The structure is broken. As the pigment is lost, a void forms inside the hair.
Hair is ruined. As a result, curls become light, brittle, vulnerable to external influences.

5 rules for preparing for the procedure

How and how to discolor dyed in dark blond color? Even if you use natural remedies for lightening, such a procedure causes stress to the curls and can cause a deterioration in their appearance and quality. In this case, you can discolor by several tones at once. To minimize the risk, start preparing your hair for lightening two to three weeks in advance. Follow the five rules.

Don't dye your hair. Applying bleach to color-treated hair can lead to unexpected results. Instead of a golden blonde, your hair can turn blue, green or any other color.
Intensify your grooming. Apply nourishing balms regularly, as well as homemade oil-based masks.
Minimize thermal exposure. Completely give up the hair dryer, ironing and curling irons. Do not wash your hair with hot water and do not expose curls to direct sunlight.
Do not use styling products. They degrade the quality of the strands. In addition, if there are particles of varnish or gel between them, they can enter into an unpredictable reaction with the clarifier.
Avoid frequent washing. Wash oily hair every two days, normal hair once every three to five days, and dry hair once a week. If you use shampoo daily, you run the risk of washing away the protective fatty layer from the skin.

How to lighten hair with hydrogen peroxide

Can peroxide bleach my hair a little? If you dream of becoming a blonde, the easiest and cheapest way is to bleach your hair with hydrogen peroxide. The main thing is to keep the proportions and not resort to the technique too often. Remember that hydroperite can not only discolor curls, but can also destroy hair follicles if whitening is done frequently. Not recommended for dyed hair. The procedure is carried out in eight main stages.

Wash your head. And pat dry with a towel. Leave the curls damp, but water should not drain from them.
Comb your hair well. On tangled lightening will be uneven.
Prepare the solution. Pour the contents of a bottle of 3% hydrogen peroxide into a spray bottle. Dilute the product with the same amount of water.
Divide the strands. Use clamps to make the process easier.
Process the strands. Moving from roots to ends. After applying the peroxide, immediately wipe the curl with a sponge dipped in clean water.
Wait. The product must be kept from 30 minutes to an hour, depending on the initial color and the desired result. To enhance the whitening effect, warm your head with a film and a thick towel.
Rinse your hair with shampoo. It is advisable to use a sulfate-free product so as not to further injure the hair.
Apply a nourishing balm. Abundantly. And wait at least half an hour.

If you have long dark curls, don't risk applying peroxide all over. The best option is to bleach the ends of your hair at home. Just gather the curls into a ponytail and wipe its tip with a sponge dipped in peroxide. To get a smooth transition, increase the area to be treated each time.

Folk recipes without peroxide

If you want to keep your hair healthy, you need to know how to lighten your hair without dye. Of course, folk remedies do not give an instant result, but curls suffer from them much less. And some recipes are even exceptionally useful.

With lemon juice

Peculiarities . If you want to quickly lighten your hair yourself, give your hair a golden hue and a breathtaking shine, try lightening your hair with lemon. The tool will give the hair volume and elasticity.

How to do

Pour a glass of lemon juice diluted with a quarter glass of water into a ceramic container or spray bottle.
Shake the mixture well and let it sit for 15 minutes.
Treat the strands with the composition and leave for a couple of hours. It is advisable to substitute the hair under the sun's rays.
Wash your hair with plenty of shampoo and do not forget to apply conditioner.
The following procedures are carried out every three days for a month. Duration - no more than half an hour.

If you have dry and damaged curls, it is better to replace the water in the composition with conditioner. After applying the mixture, wrap your head with cellophane and a towel.

With chamomile

Peculiarities . Perhaps the safest method to bleach hair is with chamomile infusion. The option is suitable for hard, thick strands that the grass will gently soften and make more obedient. The effect will be most noticeable on light brown hair.

How to do

Pour three tablespoons of dry chamomile into a thermos and pour a glass of boiling water.
After four hours, strain the infusion.
Soak dry clean hair well with the product.
Put on a shower cap, wrap your head in a towel and soak for an hour and a half.
Rinse off chamomile with clean water without shampoo.
You can repeat the procedure at least every day until the desired result is achieved.

To revive dry hair, add a spoonful of glycerin to the filtered infusion. In this case, it will not work to wash off the composition without shampoo.

Cinnamon

Peculiarities . Cinnamon not only has a brightening effect, but also has several other benefits, safely refreshing hair color. It is impossible not to say about the heady aroma that remains on the hair until the next wash. And this spice stimulates growth, strengthens the roots and gives the strands a healthy shine.

How to do

Melt two tablespoons of honey and dissolve in the same amount of water. Add three tablespoons of cinnamon and the same amount of your favorite conditioner to the mixture.
Using a comb, distribute the product through damp hair and collect them in a bun.
Wrap your head in plastic, put on a hat and wait a couple of hours.
Wash your hair twice with shampoo.
To bleach your hair without yellowness, rinse your hair with water acidified with lemon juice.

Cinnamon can be used not only to bleach hair, but also to color strands. So, if you apply it on blond hair, you can get an interesting reddish tint at the output.

With kefir

Peculiarities . If you have oily scalp, the best solution would be to lighten your hair with kefir. Fermented milk products have been used since antiquity as a brightening and regenerating agent.

How to do

Apply warm kefir liberally to clean, dry curls.
Gather your hair in a bun and wrap your head with a film and a towel.
After two or three hours, wash your hair with shampoo and rinse with chamomile decoction.

On black hair, kefir works poorly. To enhance its effect, add lemon juice. A glass of fermented milk product will need a third of a glass of acid.

With onion peel

Peculiarities . Onion peel will help to lighten without harm to the hair. The process of bleaching strands is rather slow, but it will be accompanied by a complete recovery and treatment of split ends.

How to do

Fill a half-liter jar with onion peel and pour boiling water over the raw material.
Cover the container with a lid, wrap with a towel and leave until the liquid has cooled completely.
Dilute the strained infusion with water in equal amounts.
The resulting composition should be rinsed with hair after each wash.

With white henna

Peculiarities . Lightening hair with white henna is suitable for owners of weakened and dull hair. Without any chemistry, you will get the desired shade and completely heal the curls, but you should not count on bright white strands.

How to do

Prepare the coloring composition according to the instructions on the package.
Spread the gruel over clean, damp hair and soak for 40-60 minutes.
Wash your hair with warm water without any detergents.
To give the strands elasticity and softness, rinse them with water acidified with vinegar or lemon juice.

Judging by the reviews, the esters enhance the effect of henna several times. To speed up the lightening process, add three to five drops of lemon, tea tree, and grapefruit essential oils to the gruel.

With olive oil

Peculiarities . Lightening hair with olive oil requires repeated procedures. But your patience will be rewarded with healthy shine, elasticity and density of hair.

How to do

Pour a tablespoon of dried chamomile flowers with half a glass of olive oil.
After 12 hours, strain the clarifying oil and apply to damp, clean hair.
For one and a half hours, the strands should be exposed to the sun's rays.
Wash your hair by shampooing twice.
Rinse with chamomile decoction or water acidified with lemon juice.

Aftercare

Remember that bleaching does not go away without a trace for the hair. Highlighted curls often require careful care. Even if you use natural ingredients for procedures, the loss of pigment can lead to dryness, section and lack of volume. To prevent this from happening, provide intensive care for bleached hair using homemade nourishing masks, the recipes of which are described in the table.

Table - Recipes for masks for the care of bleached hair

Purpose	Composition	Time
For elasticity	- Liquid or melted honey; - an equal amount of castor oil; - the same amount of aloe juice	30 minutes
From yellowness	- 2 egg yolks; - a tablespoon of vodka; - 5 capsules of vitamin A	1 hour
Recovery	- Puree of one banana; - 1 chicken egg; - a teaspoon of liquid or melted honey; - 2 tablespoons of yogurt without additives; - the same amount of burdock oil	1 hour
For volume	- Mustard powder; - an equal amount of olive oil; - the same amount of green cosmetic clay	15 minutes

For the first time, women began to lighten curls in ancient Greece. It was believed that even the goddess Aphrodite supported the blond color of the strands with a cinnamon-onion mixture. Experiments with chamomile, lime, walnut shells and other brighteners continued until the Middle Ages, when red and fair-haired ladies began to be persecuted. Golden blonde again became the standard of female beauty during the Renaissance. It was at this time that the greatest number of ways to bleach hair at home was invented.

Sometimes it happens that you really want to change your appearance, but there is no money or the opportunity to get out of the house to visit a beauty salon (for example, if you are on maternity leave with a small child and there is no one to leave him with for a few hours). In such cases, you can go to the store, buy everything you need for your grand reincarnations and ... act! Right at home! In our article, you will learn how to properly use professional hair lightening products at home, as well as how not to harm your hair in the process of bleaching your hair.

Assess the condition of the hair and its capabilities

According to the rules of hairdressing, before any coloring, and even more so lightening, you need to assess the condition of the hair and scalp. Healthy hair strong and elastic, have a natural shine, a small amount of split ends is allowed. There should also be no wounds, rashes, sores, allergies on the scalp.

Signs of hair damage - this is a strong hair loss, brittleness, excessive dryness, a change in structure. This condition of the hair can be observed after repeated dyeing with aggressive dyes, after a perm, after suffering any diseases, and also due to hypovitaminosis. In any case, if the hair is severely damaged and weakened, then the idea of lightening should be abandoned, since the risk of losing hair after bleaching is very high.

Determine how many tones you need to lighten your hair

To do this, you can use the palette of shades of any hair dye. Compare your hair shade with the natural range shades of any professional color palette, and also find the desired shade that you want to get as a result. This will give you an idea of how many tones you will need to lighten your hair.

Knowing the desired result is very important in order to evaluate your capabilities. If you are going to lighten dark hair by 5 or more tones, then be prepared for a noticeable loss in hair quality. Strongly bleached hair will require more care, as a rule, it becomes very dry and highly susceptible to mechanical damage and breakage.

To lighten dark hair at home, you will need to buy:

Illuminating powder or powder. They are usually sold in single-use sachets or larger jars.
Oxidizing emulsion (oxidant). Also available in single use and larger bottles.
Gloves
Ampoules with protective oil. Almost all manufacturers have protective agents that are added to the coloring or brightening mixture immediately before application. They are designed to reduce the harmful effects of the chemical composition on the hair structure. In principle, this is not a mandatory product, and it can be neglected if your hair is strong enough.
Tinting permanent dye + activator. Lightening powder does not give the desired shade of hair, but only prepares the base for obtaining it, removing natural pigments from the hair to a certain extent. clarification background. In addition, bleached hair looks lifeless and feels very dry to the touch. To get a beautiful shade, as well as restore the lost elasticity of the hair, you need to tint.

What is backlighting? A bit of color theory

In nature, there is only three primary colors that cannot be obtained by mixing are red, blue and yellow. All other colors are obtained by mixing these three primary colors, for example:

Red+yellow=orange
Red+Blue=Purple
Blue+yellow = green
blue + red + yellow = brown.

Lightening background - This is the color that is obtained after the partial destruction of the natural pigment due to the chemical action on the hair. As a rule, the blue pigment in the hair is destroyed first, so the hair turns red first in the process of lightening. Then the red pigment is destroyed, and the hair becomes yellow. The yellow color of the hair during the lightening process means that the lightening background already corresponds to the “blond” level. Further, the less yellow pigment becomes in the hair, the hair color is closer to white. Determine in advance the background of lightening to which you need to bleach your hair in order to achieve the desired shade.

Where to buy professional hair products?

The easiest way to buy clarifying agents and dyes in professional hair cosmetics stores your city. There you can see the palette of dyes, decide on the desired shade, get advice from the seller. If there is no opportunity to go shopping, then you can look for similar online stores in your city. Since I live in Ufa, I will give examples of several online stores of professional hair cosmetics in our city:

Online shopping professional hair cosmetics with delivery throughout Russia. In such stores, it is profitable to buy products in small bulk, so you can recoup the shipping fee. For example, one of the popular stores of professional hair products is the store "HiHair.RU" http://www.hihair.ru
Joint purchases. Nowadays, this type of shopping is becoming more and more popular. If you have experience in ordering goods in joint purchases, then you can easily find a couple of purchases of professional hair cosmetics organized in your city.

Which clarifying powder (powder) to choose?

In general, the use of salon products at home often becomes problematic. In particular, professional bleaching products usually contain a lot of ammonia, the pungent and unpleasant smell of which can spread throughout the apartment. In the process of applying the clarifying composition to the hair, you will also experience a lot of discomfort associated with the release of the smell of ammonia, for example, burning and redness of the eyes. Also, if there are children in the apartment, then it is undesirable to use ammoniac clarifiers.

Fortunately, there are safer hair lightening products on the market. For example, Kapous produces an ammonia-free clarifying powder. Kapous Magic Keratin. I know from my own experience that when working with this powder, there is no smell of ammonia, and there is no burning and redness of the eyes. Plus, it is relatively inexpensive (about 80 rubles for a bag of 30g, 450 rubles for a 500g can).

Similar clarifying powders without ammonia are available from other manufacturers, for example:

L'Oreal Professionnel Platinum (3500 rubles)
Brelil No AMMONIA Bleaching (2700 rub.)
Baco Soft Color Collection Powder Lightener Ammonia Free
CHI Professional Blondest Blonde Powder Lightener

How much brightening powder and oxidizer do I need to buy?

The easiest way to lighten short dark hair and shoulder-length hair at home. It will take 1-2 sachets of 30g powder for lightening short hair, 2-3 sachets for hair up to the shoulders, 3-4 sachets for hair up to the shoulder blades, up to 8 sachets of powder may be required for longer hair. The calculation of the amount of oxidizing emulsion is based on the amount of clarifying powder in a ratio of 2: 1 (for example, 60g of oxidizing agent and 30g of clarifying powder)

Which oxidant to choose?

To make lightening less traumatic for the hair, take an oxidizing emulsion containing 3% hydrogen peroxide. Oxidizers with a higher content of hydrogen peroxide destroy the hair structure more strongly. In addition, the use of oxidizers with a high content of hydrogen peroxide implies a very fast application, so it is not worth the risk of buying a high percentage of oxide for bleaching hair at home.
Oxidants with 1.5% hydrogen peroxide are also commercially available. These are the so-called "activators" intended for toning blond hair. They are also not suitable for lightening dark hair with powder, since the result will be little noticeable at best.
How to lighten hair at home step by step guide for beginners
Lightening hair is not an easy task, no matter how it seems. Choose a day when you have a few free hours to do everything right.
Bleaching and lightening of hair is done ONLY on dirty hair to minimize the harmful effects of the lightening composition on the hair. It would also be nice to make an oil mask on the hair a couple of days before the procedure.

So, let's get down to action:

For toning, a dye is taken a tone lighter than desired, as well as an oxidizing emulsion of 1.5% or 3% for a more stable result. The tinting process itself is similar to regular hair dyeing, but the dye in this case is applied to wet hair. You also need to carefully read the instructions for the recommended exposure time, because. bleached hair can be dyed more intensely.

After the exposure time of the tinting dye, you need to rinse your hair under warm running water and apply a balm for colored hair.

Do not resort to lightening your hair with professional products if your hair was previously dyed with natural dyes such as henna or basma, and also within a month after using tint balms like Tonics.
Strictly study and follow the instructions for use of each product used, do not resort to a combination of professional products and folk advice (for example, add vegetable oil to a brightening emulsion).
Do not use metal utensils and metal objects in the process of lightening and dyeing hair.
After the bleaching procedure, the hair will need special care for a long time, combining special shampoos for colored hair and moisturizing and nourishing masks.
For the first time after dyeing, refrain from using aggressive hair brushes and combs, it is preferable to dry your hair naturally.

Thanks for attention! Let your hair be healthy and beautiful, and you are always satisfied with your appearance!