Can you bleach Chinese hair?
That’s a lie that many women of Asian descent have been told. But though dyeing and bleaching are options for every hair type, the process can look a little different for those with darker, thicker strands typical of Asian hair — and it can go very, very wrong if not handled correctly.
How do Asians keep blonde hair?
Tips for going blonde (and pastel) with Asian hair
- Find a stylist who knows Asian hair AND color.
- Have patience for the process.
- Treat your hair well between sessions.
- Say no to base color.
- Don’t wash your hair every day.
- Go to your stylist to tone your hair.
Why isn’t my hair turning blonde when I bleach it?
Not Enough Red Pigment Was Bleached Out Hair turns orange for one key reason: It wasn’t lightened enough to reach blonde. In most cases, if you haven’t reached the yellow stage, you can’t dye your hair blonde because it simply isn’t light enough. You can tone out the base tones, but your hair won’t tone to blonde.
Can you bleach your hair if it’s already blonde?
If you’re touching up roots, take care to avoid putting bleach on hair that’s already blonde to avoid damage. Just know that bleach hurts and can give you chemical burns. If you’re in a lot of pain, just wash it off immediately; don’t risk hurting yourself.
How can I lighten my hair without bleach?
The only effective way to lighten hair other than bleach is a high lift dye, and these carry the above criteria for their use. High lift dyes can’t lighten darker hair to blonde, though neither can any other dye.
Can You dye your hair all the way to blonde?
However, your hair does need to meet certain criteria for it to work. If your hair doesn’t meet these requirements, the dye will either not work at all or it will not lighten your hair all the way to blonde. No permanent dye should be present in your hair.
Why is my hair turning yellow after bleaching?
When bleach removes pigment from hair warm tones are always leftover. In higher levels of blonde orange and yellow are the tones that remain, so those are the tones we are usually fighting when trying to create a beautiful even blonde. To create the optimal blonde we use simple color theory based on just a basic color wheel.