Since i was around 9 i have had my hair dyed, i know 9 is young but my mum let me have some very subtle high lights. Ever since i have loved to change my hair colour, i get bored of having the same colour for too long. In 2012 i had to cut most of my hair off due to damage, the damage was not so much from the harsh dyes but the heat. I would straighten my hair everyday and wash it too often which resulted in stripping out all of my natural oils. 2 years later and my hair is back at the length it was before i cut it all off. (You could say i had the Miley Cyrus hair cut before it was cool, apart from i hated it).
My dark brown hair that i started with...
From the dark brown i then went to a light brown with darker roots. I achieved the lightening effect with bleach, i used blue bleach powder and 40% volume peroxide. I do not recommend using a 40% volume at this stage though, as it will burn your hair. You will be able to get a dark colour to lift even with a 20% or 30% which will be a lot less harsh for your hair. I suggest using blue bleach powder instead of white powder as the blue counteracts the yellow/brassy tones.
To get the dark brown to lift i applied the bleach mix to my ends and slowly worked it up my hair over time instead of applying it all over as you will just result in being a brassy yellow/ginger. I left the bleach on for around 40 minutes.
I did not apply the bleach thick and all over, i brushed it through with an ombre brush so it didnt catch every single hair strand to leave a more natural effect. The result will depend on the tone of your hair.
Its important to remember you will not get a nice light white blonde just from bleach!
To get the brassy yellow tones removed I used a toner by Wella called T18, lightest ash blonde. This toner works by removing the orange/yellow from your hair that the bleach caused, but you need to make sure you have bleach your hair as light as possible for the toner to work, if you hair is still very orange from the bleach it is best to apply the bleach again to ensure the toner works or you may not get the lightness you desire.
The toner is available from most sally's, amazon and ebay and retails around £10-14 in the UK. You mix the toner with peroxide, the directions advice you to use Wella's, but i used the same 30% that i used to bleach my hair and it still worked. The toner turns lilac/purple while on your hair, this is a good sign that it is working! You leave it on for up to 30 minutes. doing a strand test every 10 minutes is good to check if you have reached your desired tone. Just remember hair always looks darker when its wet so do not judge the colour while its wet, wait til your hair is fully dry to decide if you like it or not!
This was my end result!
How to take care of and maintain Platinum blonde & White hair:
I recommend using a lilac shampoo and conditioner to help keep the brassy colour away, the Pro:voke Touch Of Silver is a great brightening shampoo, i use the twice weekly. The are inexpensive (£1.99 a bottle) and they also do a daily lilac shampoo for (£1.79). I think Pro:Voke is the cheapest lilac combo for blonde hair which actually works. There are more expensive brands which do not even come close to the quality of Pro:Voke. When buying a lilac shampoo make sure the shampoo lathers up purple/lilac its a good sign it will work, if it just forms white bubbles its not going to give the lightening effect.
My favorite reconstructor is Bed heads - Dumb Blonde. First of all it smells amazing, the scent is tropical guava. This large 750ml bottle cost me £9.99 which is bargain for Bed Head products. Its a thick creamy texture and leaves my hair feeling so smooth, i apply this after shampooing 1-2 times a week and some times i leave it on for up to an hour if i think my hair is feeling a bit dull and dry. Bed Head also do a purple shampoo which is slightly more pricey and comes in a 400ml bottle. I have ordered some to try and will let you know how i get on with it!
My every day shampoo/conditioner changes a lot but recently i have been using Schwarzkopf's Essence Ultime - Diamond Colour. I picked this up to try as it was on half price. I like this as an everyday shampoo/conditioner. I am not keen on the smell, its a bit like a guys shower gel and im not sure thats what i want my hair to smell of?! Overall its a great product leaves hair shiny but is not worth the price.
My other shampoo/conditioner i also use is Aussie and The Body Shops - Banana shampoo/conditioner. Aussie is one of my favorites i like to switch between them, sometimes i will buy miracle moist, then other times colour mate etc. I think they are all great and i love the ones that smell of peaches. They all work wonders and i still couldn't pick my favorite one which is why i always buy a different one to try. The Body Shop do a great smelling combo which smell of banana's its made with fair trade honey and does a great job of making your hair smell gorgeous and look silky smooth.
My other all time favorite from Aussie is there leave in condition range, these also smell divine and work wonders! Using these before blow drying, straightening and curling helps a lot, the ingredients add extra moisture to your hair and there are many to choose from to suit your hairs needs, i apply these every time i wash my hair. They're also inexpensive and last a long time.
The last thing you want to do after bleaching your hair is wash it too often, washing your hair everyday is bad for it, it removes all of the natural oils which moisturize your hair. Try to wash your hair every 2-3 days. The easiest way to do this is to use a dry shampoo, Batise is my favorite, it absorbs the grease from your hair and leaves it looking like you have just washed it. They do a large range of fragrances and even have a collection of tinted sprays. These are great for holidays and festivals.
My ultimate favorite savior hair care product has to be the Original Moroccan oil, this oil conditions and moisturizes hair better than any other product i have tried. The smell is gorgeous and reminds me of summer. Although it is not the cheapest oil (£35 for 100ml) it does last a long time, a little bit goes a long way. I always apply this to damp hair after every wash and sometimes before i go to bed if my hair is feeling dry. I rate it a 10/10 because it makes my hair feel so soft and silky.
The hair bleach i used was Trulites Rapid Blue Powder Bleach and Truzones Liquid Peroxide 30%/40%. These are widely available online .. Ebay/Amazon for around £10-£18.
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The toner is used was Wella - Color Charm T18.
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