How to bleach hair with hydrogen peroxide?

Most modern hair dyes have hydrogen peroxide in their composition. This substance helps to quickly and cheaply brighten them, make them brighter. But at the same time, it is likely to spoil the hair or get a completely different effect. If you want to change the shade of the strands using hydrogen peroxide, it is recommended to contact professionals.

Hydrogen peroxide - colorless substance having the chemical formula H2O2, with a specific smell and taste. Often used in household, pharmaceutical and industrial sectors. Since hydrogen peroxide has whitening features, it is also used in cosmetology as a part of paints and toothpastes.

The substance is sold in plastic or glass jars with various concentrations of peroxide. In any pharmacy, hydrogen peroxide can be purchased at a fairly low price.

Hydrogen peroxide is a powerful oxidizing agent. When the substance is processed, hair cuticles on the head are opened, as a result of which the structure of the hair is destroyed and its pigmentation changes. Thanks to this, the hair color becomes lighter by a couple of tones. When bleaching curls with hydrogen peroxide both positive and negative effects can result.

Getting on the hair, hydrogen peroxide is broken down into the following elements: water and oxygen. In the paint there is a separate oxidizing agent and activator.The oxidizing agent contains perhydrol, capable of reacting with brightening substances, and the activator has a lower concentration of peroxide in its composition and is used with tinting compositions.

If it comes into contact with skin, it can cause a chemical burn.

In case of burns, the following actions are required:

• rinse the burnt part of the body under running water;
• Do not use cotton wool to remove the chemical;
• it is necessary to neutralize the area with the help of improvised means: lemon juice or citric acid and wind up with a sterile bandage.

The benefits of lightening hair with hydrogen peroxide are as follows.

• Affordable pricing and prevalence. Sold in any pharmacy chain.
• Adequate safety, since it does not affect the hairline so much compared to ammonia compounds.
• An allergic reaction is rare.
• After the procedure, the hair becomes more obedient and begins to shine.
• As a result, you can get the original shade.

The main disadvantages:

• with improper selection in the composition of the peroxide content, the curls acquire an unnatural color;
• too frequent procedures dry the hair;
• strands may fall out in case of prolonged exposure to hydrogen peroxide on thin and brittle strands;
• high risk of uneven coloring.

Hair bleaching with hydrogen peroxide is performed exclusively on healthy hair. A half a month before bleaching, one should not subject the hair to coloring or perm, which is necessary to avoid unpleasant situations. Additionally, you should take care of your hair, for example, wash them only with shampoos and balms with natural component compounds.

Compositions with sulfates very dry the hairline. It is also not recommended to often use varnishes, mousses and other chemical compounds. In addition, you need to refrain from the frequent use of hair dryers, irons for straightening.

Necessary materials. Will be needed:

• hydrogen peroxide up to 3%, with a higher concentration, it is likely to lose your hair;
• spray gun for spraying hair;
• hair clips;
• cotton wool;
• towel;
• disposable gloves;
• when brightening the entire head, a hat is useful.

First, you need to wash your hair with sulfate-free shampoo and conditioner, which will help avoid excessive drying of the strands. It is not recommended to use a hairdryer. It is necessary to blot the strands with a dry clean towel, gently comb the hair and leave for half an hour.

Be sure to do a little test. To do this, apply hydrogen peroxide to the curl and leave for a while (note the exposure time). Then the hair should be rinsed and see how long it can be discolored. This test is extremely important because the solution can ruin the hair or dye it in a completely different color.

When highlighting, it is necessary to divide the hair into small locks and secure with hairpins. This will allow you to process the composition of each curl individually.

• If you want uniform highlighting, it is mandatory to divide the hair with hairpins. It will take a little more time, but the result will be amazing.
• It is better to dissolve a curl that needs to be dyed with a solution. In the process, each strand should be freed from pins.

The process of applying the solution is carried out with a cotton ball. It is necessary to moisten the fleece in the composition and draw along the curls that should be lightened. It must be applied correctly: from the roots to the ends. In addition, each colored strand is wrapped in foil to avoid staining of other curls. Next, continue the procedure with the remaining curls.

To obtain the ombre effect, the solution is applied exclusively on the bottom of the hair. In this case, the composition is applied starting from the tips around the entire perimeter of the hairstyle. You can dye your hair to the height to which you want. Discoloration will help to more clearly express lightening.

For complete hair coloring, it is necessary to spray curls from the spray gun, then comb. After the procedure, it is necessary put a hat on his head, so that the solution does not stain clothes. Treated hair must be left for half an hour. Over time, you can experiment if you want to get a darker or lighter shade.

Now you need to thoroughly rinse your hair with cool water and apply a conditioner that will replenish the moisture level in the hair. Apply conditioner a second time for a deeper effect and massage your scalp thoroughly, then rinse your hair with cold water.

For stronger bleaching recommended repeat staining every day for a little bit for 7 days. This will help to get a lighter tone. In many respects, the result depends on the initial shade of the hair, for example, if the hair is very dark, then during the first staining with peroxide, the curls can become reddish. With two-, three-fold processing, you can get the necessary shade.

For a more effective lightening, it is recommended to use a hairdryer with a low temperature setting.

Do not wash your hair daily. It is enough that they get used to washing 2 times a week. To keep the strands always looking clean and well-groomed, experts recommend using dry shampoo.

To eliminate the yellowness of the hair, periodically you need to use a purple conditioner. It is sold in any specialized store and is designed for bleached hair.

It is strictly forbidden to often use hair dryers and irons. They can only worsen the condition of the hair. You need to learn how to style your hair without using such devices.

When carrying out the clarification procedure at home The following guidelines should be followed.

• It is best not to wash your hair for 2 days before dyeing. The skin fat covering each hair will protect against a possible chemical burn. On the hands should be disposable gloves, and the cream around the skin around the strands.
• When staining, the head is divided into three zones: first, the top of the head is painted, then they switch to the side of the forehead and ears, and only then to the occipital part.
• To rinse the strands after staining, you can slightly acidify the water. This will protect them from the harmful effects of the composition and restore curls.
• In case of accidental contact with hydrogen peroxide on the skin, immediately wash it off with plenty of water.
• Do not use the solution in the presence of children. If it gets on the skin or inside, the drug will cause a noticeable burning sensation.
• When washing off the composition, do not rub the skin much.

Many women do not believe that it is possible to bleach hair with a tool such as hydrogen peroxide. You can watch the experiment with clarification in the next video.