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How can I make my bleached blonde hair soft and silky?

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Make sure that you're caring for your hair at home with the right shampoo and conditioner. It's also important to use a hair oil that replaces all the lipids, along with a moisturizing mask that handles the moisture that you're losing from your hair. Make sure that you aren't drying your hair out with hot water or heat styling tools; when you do use these tools, treat your hair with the right protective products first.

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I bleach and get yellow orange tones. Can I tone in the interim and do a second bleach later?

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Yes, you may tone your hair now and bleach it again at a later date. Once you bleach it again, you may want to tone your hair again if you’re trying to achieve a certain shade of blonde.

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I bleached my and had it cut very short, and it is dark in places. Can I bleach it again?

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If your hair is healthy enough, you can bleach it again to reach the dark spots that you previously missed. If your hair is kind of damaged, it would be best to wait a couple of weeks before bleaching it again.

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How do I fix my hair if it came out yellowish rather than platinum blond?

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Give it a couple of weeks and use toner to lighten it. Then use a purple shampoo/conditioner. Don't leave the purple in for too long, though, or your hair will turn purple.

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Can I speed the processing by mixing developer, bleach, and toner together?

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No, not in the same container at once. You can bleach, wash and then use toners made for double process.

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Do I leave it on for less time if I have short hair?

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No, hair length doesn't matter. The color of your natural hair is the only factor that determines how long you need to leave the bleach on.

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What is a good brand name bleach?

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L'oreal Quick Blue Bleach works very well.

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Can I bleach my roots over already bleached hair if it has been three months since I bleached it?

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Yes, you can bleach your roots. Ensure you have combed and sectioned your hair properly. As always, ensure your hair is free of styling products a few days before the process. For even color, make sure you follow the growth line.

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What kind of toner should I use to fix orange-toned hair to more blonde?

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Wella T18 and T14 work great. Also, try adding a capful of Wella 050 to create more of an ash color.

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Why can't you use metal bowls/clips when bleaching your hair?

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The metal (especially aluminium found in some bowls) reacts badly with bleach and can release toxic fumes.

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How long is the whole process of bleaching hair platinum blonde?

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It depends on your tools, your skill level, the length thickness and color of your hair. After you have set up, bleaching should not be left on hair and skin for more than one hour. Toner should take not more than half an hour. Any other aspects of the process, such as preparation, rinsing and styling, are up to the individual.

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What products can I use to bleach my hair that will help prevent damage?

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Adding oloplex will help it to not break. Deep conditioning treatments before and after are also a good idea.

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How can I care for bleached hair on a limited budget?

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Bleached hair can be very dry and brittle. Try finding a cheap leave-in conditioner, and shampoos that give your hair moisture.

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What does it mean to use 20 developer?

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Go to Sally's or a local beauty supply store and get the scoop from the lady's who work there. They are very knowledgeable and helpful.

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Can I retone already bleached and toned hair?

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Yes. After a few weeks the toned hair will start to turn yellow, and it's totally okay to retone.

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If I use coconut oil after hair toner, will the oil wash out the toner?

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No, it should not wash the toner out.

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How long should I wait before re-bleaching my hair?

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You should wait at least 1-2 weeks, if not more. You need to give your hair time to recover.

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If I'm going to dye it pastel afterwards, do I really need to tone it?

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It depends on what color you are going for and how true to the bottle you want the color to be. If you're going for a pastel purple you don't need to, but for other colors just be aware of how the yellow tone will affect it. If you choose not to tone, the yellow will be more noticeable with pastels vs. deeper colors.

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If I'm African-American, how much should I bleach my hair?

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Apply the bleach to your hair as much as you see fit.

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What is the best toner products to get platinum blonde hair?

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There is no one simple answer. It depends on your hair qualities, the products you have already used, your end result after bleach, etc.

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How do I know if I will look good with platinum blonde hair?

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Maybe try wigs? Or, there are also some apps that you can download which let you see what your hair would look like in different colours.

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