How to Bleach Dark Brown Hair White

The process of bleaching dark brown hair white isn’t as easy as it may seem. It can take several sessions to achieve the perfect shade, and it’s a pretty long process to get back to your natural color once you do!

Thankfully, there are a few things you can do to make it easier. First, make sure you have everything you need before you start the bleaching process!

You’ll need a good quality bleach powder and liquid peroxide. The powder is made of chemicals that lift the pigments in the hair, while the peroxide is a type of acid that helps it break down the pigments and lighten them up.

Snip a small section of hair from an inconspicuous place at the back of your head and dip it into the bleach mix. You can use a brush to help it soak up the bleach, but be sure not to pull or stretch on the strands as this can damage the cuticles of your hair and make them brittle.

Next, apply the bleach to a small part of your hair and leave it in for the time specified on the bottle. Set a timer to ensure you don’t forget and check the progress of your hair every 10 minutes or so.

Keep track of the colour – If you’re not sure whether your hair is turning blonde, take a strand from your hair and test it in a plastic bag to see how it changes. This will give you an indication of how long you should leave the bleach on your hair, and help you avoid a nasty orange or yellowish look.

Prepare your scalp and hair for the bleaching – Before you begin the bleaching process, you should thoroughly wash and massage your scalp and strands with warm coconut oil to moisturize and protect them from excess damage. This also makes it more likely that the bleach will be absorbed by your hair and doesn’t leave any residue on your skin or scalp.

Don’t apply heat to your hair – Bleach is particularly harsh on your hair, and heating it can increase the damage that it causes. Therefore, avoid using blow dryers and straighteners for at least a week after you’ve bleached it to allow your strands to fully recover from the dyeing process.

If you are going to use a blow dryer, do so only on your shortest strands and use low heat. The high temperature can cause the bleach to burn your scalp and can even cause your strands to become weaker than they were before you began the process.

You can also try soaking your hair in melted coconut oil for a few hours before you bleach it, which can help you reduce the damage that the process can cause to your hair. This will also make it more likely that you can achieve the platinum blonde you’re after, because the melted coconut oil will help to absorb the bleach in your hair and prevent it from stripping the natural pigments from your strands.