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    Can I bleach my body hair?
    Karina Villalta
    Certified Esthetician
    Karina Villalta is a certified Esthetician and Owner of Oh Sweet and Sugar and Shears, a skincare and hair removal service located in Seattle and Kirkland, Washington. With over eight years of experience, Karina specializes in eyebrow shaping, a hair removal technique called sugaring, and organic facials. Karina started her career and was trained at Benefit Cosmetics Brow Bar. Since opening her own business, Karina ensures her clients are educated about their skin and helps them implement personalized skincare routines.
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    Yes, but be sure you don't leave the bleaching cream on for too long, or else it could lead to chemical burns.
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    Will bleaching your body hair make it grow longer?
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    This answer was written by one of our trained team of researchers who validated it for accuracy and comprehensiveness.
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    No, bleaching your hair won’t make it longer. In fact, since the bleach can damage your hair and make it more brittle, it’s more likely to make your body hair break off so it doesn’t get as long.
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    Can I use skin bleach on my hair?
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    You can, but skin bleach is much weaker than hair bleach, so it won’t lighten your hair very much. You’ll probably also get a lot less product for more money, so it makes more sense to use hair bleach.
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    How long does bleached hair last?
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    Since bleaching actually changes the composition of your hair, your hair will stay bleached until it grows out. You might start to see dark roots appearing after a couple of weeks.
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    Is the hydrogen peroxide bleach method permanent?
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    Yes and no. The old hair will stay pale, but fresh growth will be your natural hair color, just like with any dye job.
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    Will this be effective on dark skin tones?
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    Skin tones don't matter; what matters is the color of your hair. If you have darker hair, leave the bleach in longer but not too long.
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