Joining the platinum highlights trend is the dream of many women.
But, we all know that to obtain them, discoloration is inevitable.
Only in this way is it possible to remove the natural pigments from within the hair, creating a base for coloring that leads to the desired platinum tone.
However, there are five things you should know before embracing the idea.
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1- It is essential to prepare the hair before bleaching
In the bleaching process, everything is removed from the thread, its natural pigment, nutrients, proteins… The thread is practically “hollow”.
This causes the strands to become fragile, which can lead to breakage.
Knowing this, it is extremely necessary to prepare them before the process, so that the strands become stronger and more resistant during the procedure.
A good option would be to follow, at home, a hair schedule that meets the needs of your hair.
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2- Tell the professional the history of your hair
Remember that anything can affect the bleaching procedure.
Knowing this, report everything to the professional, all the chemicals you have used on the hair, even if it has been years and, for you, they are no longer visible, there may be some residue inside the hair that prevents the desired result.
Furthermore, some types of chemistry can change the way the hair fiber reacts to discoloration, which can lead to chemical cutting.
So, the tip is, tell everything!
This way the professional will know precisely how to work with your hair.
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3- Achieving platinum highlights can take hours and even months!
The discoloration process is time-consuming.
For those who normally already have light hair, it can take hours to achieve the desired result.
For those who have very thick, very dark and chemically treated hair, the bleaching process can take months.
Yes, months!
This is because lightening must be done little by little, respecting the health of the hair.
Therefore, you will need to visit the salon until your hair becomes platinum, achieving the expected result.
Remembering that it is extremely important to maintain hair care at home, before and after the procedure.
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4- Hair changes after the bleaching process
Platinum strands tend to be drier and more porous, as a result of the change in PH, making them absorb impurities more easily.
That’s why they always need to be very well looked after.
The tip is, make reconstruction and nutrition your allies.
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5- Platinum highlights require a new care routine
Purchase quality products that meet your hair’s needs. (See here 5 products to care for blonde hair)
Blonde hair needs more resistance and nutrition.
It is essential to visit the salon at least once a month to carry out a deeper treatment on your locks.
This will ensure stronger and healthier hair, as well as significantly reducing the risk of hair breakage.
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