- February 17, 2020
- Fashion trends
- Irina Evtushenko
The most effective remedy for blonde hair is hydrogen peroxide. This method has both advantages and disadvantages. If the procedure is carried out correctly, the strands will acquire a beautiful shade, and will also become softer and more manageable. But an illiterate approach to lightening can result in a yellow tint and dry hair.
Hydrogen peroxide: what is it?
Peroxide is a liquid that can dissolve in water and alcohol. It is characterized by a metallic taste. The substance is colorless and odorless.
The product is widely used in medicine, food and chemical fields. It is no less in demand in everyday life. In addition, it is used for cosmetic procedures, in particular for hair lightening.
Effect on hair
After hydrogen peroxide reacts with oxygen, it oxidizes. It is this process that affects hair bleaching. Before you carry out the hair lightening procedure, you need to worry about its condition. It is important that they are healthy, since the procedure itself involving a chemical drug can cause significant harm to them. A few weeks before bleaching hair with peroxide, it is unacceptable to dye it with other dyes, or to perm it. The use of thermal appliances should be minimized.
How to lighten hair with peroxide without harming it? To prepare for bleaching, you need to follow certain recommendations:
- Use medicated hair care products (shampoos, masks, serums).
- Do not apply hairsprays or gels to your hair.
- Try not to dry your hair with a hairdryer or straighten it with special thermal devices.
- Apply masks with a strengthening effect to your hair once or twice a week.
Important! Before you start bleaching your hair, you need to do a trial test. To do this, apply a small amount of hydrogen peroxide to a strand of hair and wash it off after half an hour. If you are pleased with the result, you can safely carry out a full procedure for lightening your hair.
If your hair lacks shine, splits and suffers from dryness, you need to provide it with proper care using appropriate shampoos and masks.
If you have dark hair on your arms
Dark hair on the arms is also a problem for many women, and it is hardly worth removing it using mechanical methods: after this, it grows back and becomes even coarser and darker.
The composition is prepared in approximately the same way: you need to dilute the peroxide with warm water 1:1 in a glass glass, and then 50 ml of the resulting solution is mixed in another bowl - preferably porcelain - with ammonia (2 ampoules), and 1 tsp. soda First you need to check the mixture: apply a small drop of the mixture to the crook of your arm and wait about 10 minutes - if everything is fine, the skin does not itch or redden, you can lighten your hair, but try not to rub it into the skin.
If hairs grow in areas where the skin is delicate, you must first lubricate the skin with a rich cream. You need to keep the mixture on your hair for about an hour, and then rinse it off with warm water. A slight burning or tingling sensation is normal, but if these sensations intensify, the mixture should be washed off immediately and look for other ways to bleach your hair. After the procedure, the skin in the areas treated with the solution may lighten, but after a few days it will return to its normal color.
Cautions
The bleaching liquid does not have toxic properties, but when working with it you must follow safety precautions and know how to lighten hair with peroxide. If the concentrated solution gets on the skin or mucous membranes, this can result in a chemical burn. If you have doubts about the use of such substances, you can use more gentle means to lighten your strands, for example, a mixture of honey, lemon and cinnamon.
Important! The peroxide solution is not intended for internal use. The container with the drug should be stored out of the reach of children.
Precautionary measures
Hydrogen peroxide is a powerful chemical, so the following precautions must be taken during hair removal:
- do a sensitivity test before the procedure;
- do not use solutions whose concentration exceeds 10%;
- do not wax too often;
- constantly moisturize the skin;
- do not keep the peroxide solution on the skin for more than 30 minutes;
- Before epilation, delicate skin should be treated with a rich cream;
- do not allow peroxide to interact with metal;
- Do not wash your skin with soap before depilation.
Hair removal with peroxide is not recommended during pregnancy, with increased skin sensitivity, or if there are lesions or tumors on the body. For facial hair removal, it is better to choose another method.
How to lighten hair with hydrogen peroxide at home
You should resort to the lightening procedure only after familiarizing yourself with the precautions. The liquid is considered an oxidizing agent, so it, just like paint, has a negative effect on curls. Therefore, the procedure should not be carried out on thin and brittle hair.
If you want to dye your strands using peroxide, then in the near future after completing the procedure you should refrain from applying other coloring compounds. The same goes for perm.
Preparation of the composition
If the hair is thin, then it is necessary to use a minimum concentration of hydrogen peroxide. A 3% solution will be sufficient. For thick and dark hair, a more concentrated product (9-12% solution) is suitable.
Ammonia should be used as an activator. For 50 ml of lightening product you will need 5 drops of activator. To make the composition softer, it can be supplemented with a small amount of glycerin soap.
Tools you will need:
- cotton pads;
- foil;
- spray bottle;
- hair dryer;
- clamps;
- gloves;
- unnecessary towel.
The procedure for lightening hair with hydrogen peroxide at home must be done in a well-ventilated room. If the active substance gets on linoleum or parquet, white spots may appear, so the surface must be covered.
Preparation for the procedure
For the procedure to be effective, you need to properly prepare for it. The problem area of the skin should be rinsed well and wiped dry. If the hair above the upper lip becomes discolored, you must first wash off the makeup. The skin should be dry and clean. It is recommended to lubricate the skin around the problem area with cream and apply the composition strictly to the area covered with hairs.
If not natural products are used for bleaching, but chemicals, complex compositions with the addition of chemicals, or industrial paints, you should first try applying a small amount of bleach to the back of the elbow. After 5 minutes, it is necessary to assess the condition of the skin. If there is no reaction, you can safely apply the composition to the selected area.
Lightening procedure
First you need to dilute the drug with water (in equal proportions). Then the mixture must be poured into a container with a spray bottle. If all of your hair is to be dyed, you will have to divide it into equal sections and carefully work through each of them.
If you need to give a light shade to individual strands, apply the liquid with cotton pads. Just dip them in the liquid and walk over the strand, then wrap it in foil.
Leave the product on your hair for half an hour. But the exact time depends on the original color of the curls.
To ensure you are pleased with the result, you can look at the shade after half an hour. If the color is suitable, the composition can be washed off. The duration of staining can be reduced. To do this, you need to wrap your curls in foil and dry them with a hairdryer.
You need to wash off peroxide from your hair with cool water or chamomile infusion. After the procedure, be sure to apply a moisturizing mask to your hair.
Repeated lightening is permissible no earlier than after 2 weeks, otherwise the hair may become very thin.
Peroxide for unwanted hair in the intimate area
This method of hair removal in the bikini area is painless and effective. Achieving the effect requires a certain amount of time and patience.
Recipe:
Prepare hydroperite mixture:
Perhydrol – 2 ml Vaseline oil – 7 g Lanolin ointment – 10 g Ammonia solution – 0.1 ml Shampoo – 5 ml
Mix the ingredients of the mixture. The mass should not spread. Gently apply the mask to the hairs in the groin area. Wait until the mass hardens. After the procedure, rinse the solution with plain water.
Advantages and disadvantages
The procedure for bleaching hair with peroxide has a number of advantages and disadvantages.
The advantages are as follows:
- Using this product you can make your hair lighter.
- The procedure is a budget one, since peroxide is affordable.
- Peroxide is absorbed into the small scales of the hair, so the coloring result will be durable for a long period.
Among the disadvantages it is worth highlighting:
- The hair lightening option is not gentle, because it leads to thinning and dry hair, so after the procedure it will have to be revived by using medicinal compounds in the form of masks and serums.
- The procedure must be carried out extremely carefully, otherwise you can burn your skin and damage your hair.
- This lightening option does not always work on dark hair.
Whether to resort to this method of lightening at home or to entrust this matter to professionals - everyone decides for themselves. In any case, coloring gives the same results as ready-made coloring compositions.
Features of lightening
The result after using peroxide will be noticeable on any hair, regardless of the original color and structure. But it is necessary to take into account that the effect after using peroxide for natural hair may be slightly different than when carrying out the procedure for already colored strands. It is important to know how to properly lighten hair using hydrogen peroxide.
The intensity of the color is influenced by the original shade of the hair. For example, red hair can become red, and light brown hair can become ashy.
To ensure that the color does not turn out unexpected, you need to carry out the test mentioned above.
You need to be extremely careful when lightening brittle strands. Such hair requires complete care and long-term recovery after the procedure.
Dyeing blonde hair
Lightening already blonde hair with peroxide is a very simple process. In many cases, one procedure will be sufficient. This way you can lighten your hair by 3-4 tones.
You should not overdo it with peroxide, otherwise your hair color may turn out too white.
It is also necessary to take into account that incorrect implementation of the procedure can cause a yellow tint.
Using soda and coffee
But besides hydrogen peroxide, not in last place are baking soda for unwanted hair on the body and face and coffee grounds.
Many women praise recipes with such products, as unwanted hair actually becomes less noticeable or disappears altogether. Let's take a closer look at how coffee grounds and soda act on hair.
Before you begin hair removal using such products, you need to consider all the pros and cons. Otherwise, the fight against unnecessary vegetation will bring additional problems without giving the expected result.
Remember that baking soda can cause burns or even irritation for some women with sensitive skin. Therefore, it must be used extremely carefully. As for coffee grounds, they are safe. But she has another drawback. The fact is that coffee has the ability to stain the skin. Therefore, it is not recommended to use it to remove unwanted facial hair if we are talking about systematic procedures.
Also, do not forget that each woman needs a different time in order to completely overcome the problem. And it’s not a fact that you will be able to get rid of vegetation quickly. It usually takes several treatments to make the hairs weaker and less noticeable.
The classic recipe against excess hair with coffee and soda is the most common. So, you need to take 2 tablespoons of coffee grounds and 1 spoon of soda. These components should be dissolved in a small amount of warm water. There should be enough water to make a paste. Use the resulting grounds to treat problem areas, leave the product for 5-10 minutes, and then rinse with cool water. Be sure to use a baby soothing cream after completing the procedure.
