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“I also use this bleach for my clients' scalps when their natural hair is light brown.”
Again, youll need to get a developer separately.
In addition to lifting to eight levels, the cool tone helps cancel out yellowish, brassy colors.
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It keeps fibers in the hair strong without having to use a higher-volume developer," he adds.
L’Anza’s Healing Blonde does both.
This decolorizer also contains bluish anti-yellowing pigments to achieve that ultracool platinum finish.
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BW2 is where wed turn.
This makes it easier to achieve the hand-painted, sweeping effect that gives lightened hair natural-looking depth and dimension.
Just know this lightener has a strong smell so ensure theres good ventilation in your bathroom.
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You will need to get a developer separately, though.
This powder lightener contains ultramarine, a mineral-sourced cobalt-colored pigment that counteracts yellowish, brassy tones.
It also promises to minimize swelling of the hair shaft, which can ultimately be damaging.
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This one isn’t suitable for at-home use, so confirm you consult with your stylist before using.
We especially love that you get a whole 16 ounces worth of it for less than $20.
They didnt think it worked well at stripping out red hair color though.
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Consider Ion Bright White.
Not only that, but it containskeratinto replenish and strengthen each strand.
If not done carefully, it can leave the hair porous, dry, and brittle.
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That said, proceed with caution if you just cant make it to a salon.
Things like breakage, yellow or orange tones, and patchy color are all risks.
Once you’re finished processing, be sure toshampooyour hair thoroughly.
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Lightening products reduce the pigment in the hair, while bleach strips it out completely.
Bleaching, in other words, is much more dramatic and allows the hair to get much lighter.
You’ll also want to moisturize ahead of time, as bleaching is an incredibly drying process.
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