Healthy way to Bleach?

**LittleOgre** · October 12th, 2018, 01:47 PM

I have been thinking about bleaching my hair... Researching as much as possible. To find the most healthiest options for my hair. I will probably start off with the honey lightening treatment I saw on this thread just to get it as light as possible naturally. But I was wondering if there is any pretreatment that will protect my hair. Oleplex? Coconut oil? Do you think using a 10 developer will cause less damage if I do it slowly or it doesnt matter regardless. If i was 10 or 40. I just dont want permanently damaged hair lol

**Rowdy** · October 12th, 2018, 01:54 PM

It's been a long time since I last read through these but these 2 threads have a lot of good info that address some of those questions.

https://forums.longhaircommunity.com...d.php?t=125938
https://forums.longhaircommunity.com...ad.php?t=21256

I think a fair few found that coconut oil soaks before, and oleplex during/after helped. I think there was also something about bleach baths as well in there.

**lapushka** · October 12th, 2018, 02:01 PM

I think it would be best going to a salon, and talking about the color you want to achieve. They will give you a time-frame and how many sittings you need.

I wouldn't do this myself. If you go too low with the developer, you are going to have orange/brassy hair. This needs to be done right. A mistake with bleach = damaging, so hence why you can't take a chance.

Get it done at a salon, see how they do it, and then you can probably do your root touch ups from then on.

Even though... No, I wouldn't do it myself.

Salon all the way.

**Ylva** · October 12th, 2018, 02:47 PM

Definitely go to a salon. I don't know how bleaching natural hair (which I think I remember you have) differs from bleaching hair like mine. They will know to use the correct developer on you. Ask for Olaplex.

**lapushka** · October 12th, 2018, 03:52 PM

Originally Posted by Ylva

Definitely go to a salon. I don't know how bleaching natural hair (which I think I remember you have) differs from bleaching hair like mine. They will know to use the correct developer on you. Ask for Olaplex.

Yes 4c hair can be thick to manage, I would not try this myself, it would be hard to manage from the back as well, unless you have someone there to help you out.

**LittleOgre** · October 12th, 2018, 04:14 PM

I don't think it will necessarily differ but I worry about going to salon professional due to knowing people who have damaged hair because they trusted someone else with there hair so I am a little weary

**littlestarface** · October 12th, 2018, 04:30 PM

Originally Posted by LittleOgre

I don't think it will necessarily differ but I worry about going to salon professional due to knowing people who have damaged hair because they trusted someone else with there hair so I am a little weary

Yea I mean if you do it yourself at least then you can just blame yourself and there is some salons that will eff hair up to so it depends all on you and what risk your willing to take. I see alot of people on youtube fix their bleach color with toner and purple shampoo. You should write to brad mondo and see if he writes you back,he is amazing in hair and knows the gentlest ways to handle bleach.

You can use coconut oil before bleaching and olaplex will only just lower your developer so remember that. Honey lightening does work but its very gradual and takes alot of time in doing it.

***Wednesday*** · October 12th, 2018, 04:41 PM

Do it yourself? Ummm....your hair is loc'd? Yes? A professsional may suit you so you have evenly distributed color. Do you really trust yourself? What are your hair goals?

You have my curiosity. I would like to see your hair. Your threads about baking soda and now bleach has me scratching my head and wondering.

**Ylva** · October 12th, 2018, 04:47 PM

Originally Posted by littlestarface

olaplex will only just lower your developer so remember that

That is just a side effect of Olaplex. It does actually protect the disulfide bonds.

**Longlegs** · October 12th, 2018, 11:13 PM

Go low and slow is what I've been recommended, Never use 40 vol on your hair!. It depends on your natural colour but if you have dark hair it would be better to do two 20 volume sessions with a break in between if you can. Bleaching over coconut oil really helps. it is a good idea to read as much as you can and do your homework before attempting to bleach your own hair, or maybe you could start with just a few streaks around your face to see if you like it.

I know alot of people are anti-bleach but it has'nt damaged my hair at all, I take care of it.