You’re more sensitive to pain on the first day and a normal colour process can actually become quite unbearable. Now I don’t want to get too personal, but might I suggest you avoid booking an appointment on the first day of your period if you haven’t bleached your hair before.

Choose the day you bleach your hair carefully If you have a fever or you’re unwell, the hair colour will process faster as your body is warmer. This is because your hair reacts differently and also the temperature of your body can impact the colour process.

Each process will take a different timeĮvery time you get your hair coloured it will be a slightly different timing. It’s just sensitivity to the colour on your scalp. The good news is it does heal and it’s not necessarily your hairdresser’s fault. I made the mistake of washing my hair on the day and trust me, it’s not nice. You need to read my post on why you shouldn’t wash your hair before getting your hair coloured, as it is important to have the natural hair oils still on your scalp. Now I don’t want to frighten you, but you should be careful when bleaching your hair to make sure your scalp is protected before the process. You might think you’ll save by going platinum in one session but you’ll need to put your money aside to pay for hair extensions soon after. It’s quite an expensive process to go platinum and by breaking it up, you can spread out the costs.īeware of a hairdresser that promises you platinum hair in a few hours. While a dedicated stylist can keep you in the chair for 12 hours to finish this platinum process, my advice to you is to do it over a few separate appointments so that you can keep your hair. When celebrities like Kim Kardashian change from dark brown to platinum overnight, it can give the false impression that it’s easy to do.

Well maybe you can, but not if you want to keep your hair.

11 things to know before you bleach your hair 1. There are some common misconceptions and I want you to feel comfortable and educated when you sit at any hairdresser’s chair. There are some things you need to know before you start colouring your hair and in particular, using a high lift colour or bleach. I love the transformative power of a lighter hair colour and how it can make you look like a completely different person. I’m no stranger to changing my hair and I’ve tried pretty much every single hair colour possible. Read this before you bleach your hair – or lighten or colour your hair – so you know what to expect and how to care for your hair.

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