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Like many other Black women, I was definitely skeptical of bleaching my hair at home at first.
However, I felt like I needed a change.
Stocksy | Design by Michela Buttignol.
Maybe it was 2020, or maybe it was my impulse to do something different.
Start with Healthy Hair
Before bleaching my hair, I had been wearing it in protective styles.
Also, my new go-to is the healthy hair and beard oil fromNaturals by Naj on Etsy.
Danielle Broadway
“Healthy texture starts with balance, strength and moisture,” she says.
Later on, I learned that this was a little overkill, but the process was successful.
Well, successful, that is, for the first software.
Danielle Broadway
Like other hair textures, natural hair typically takes a few applications of bleach before it becomes blonde.
Carrillo offers a tip to make it protect your curl pattern.
“Having a built-in bonder in your lightener means extra protection for the hair.
I continued until I had the shade of blonde I desired.
Thankfully, there wasnt any burning or drastic shedding.
I always followed up with plenty of hair masks and deep conditioners for my hair.
I used hair masks fromIon,Sheamoisture,CantuandMizani, andNaturals By NajsHealthy Hair and Beard Oil.
Be mindful of your hairs porosity level and how much moisture is right for you.
For my punch in 4 curl pattern, I needed all the hydration possible.
If youre not comfortable with figuring it out by yourself, I dont blame you.
It can be risky and expensive to keep bleaching your hair and then adjusting it.
I only wish I had known about theRedken Extreme Bleach Recovery Systemsooner.
I use it now, and it truly does wonders.
For me, the key was to stick to protective styles, like twists outs.
Heat seldom touches my hair, as too much heat and bleached natural hair is a formula for disaster.
Mizanis 25 Miracle Leave-In Creamis a must for color treated hair.
“I recommend that my clients with color-treated hair use masks weekly.
Carrillo also provides the helpful reminder to trim your split ends regularly, and hire a professional if needed.
I personally love theCream of Nature hair maskand theSheaMoisture Manuka Honey & Yogurt Hydrate + Repair Protein-Strong Treatment.
Be mindful of your hairs naturalporositywhen choosing which products will work best.
Remember that curl patterns vary and what works for us, may not work for you.
