![]() After I complete all the steps below for my bleaching, toning and dyeing session I use this deep conditioner as my regular conditioner until it runs out. This deep conditioner is the best I’ve found for the job. Aussie 3 Minute Miracle: Bleaching can take a lot out of your hair and it needs to be moisturized to stay healthy.Bleach Powder: This is straight forward and comes in 1 strength.All of their products smell surprisingly good (despite including harsh chemicals) and do not leave my hair feeling as fried as other brands Ion Color Brilliance is the brand I prefer based on my massive amounts of research over the years and self-experimentation. If you’re even more wild than me 40 volume is also available if you want to go for it, but I prefer using 30 and just bleaching multiple times if my hair doesn’t become as light as I want. If you have lighter hair I would suggest 20 volume (less strong) developer. Developer: Developer is the liquid that you mix with bleach powder to make ‘hair bleach.’ I have very dark hair so I use 30 volume developer.In that time I’ve only completely cut it off and started over once – and that was just a year ago It’s helped me keep my hair luscious and not like the straw it should be after the number of times I’ve put it through the ringer these last 15 years. Using coconut oil before and between bleachings helps to protect your hair from damage. Cold-Pressed Coconut Oil: This is my super magic secret.The Materials I Useįor those of you brave enough to follow me into the abyss, here’s what I use to bleach and dye my hair at home: Bleaching Materials If you are not open to the possibility of rocking a messed up look while figuring out how your hair reacts to chemical changes please consult a professional. All of this information is just based on my experience. I am not a hairdresser or a beauty professional. Obviously do what you’re most comfortable with – even if it costs more money. I have yet to mess up my hair in any way, but I go into each session knowing it’s a possibility. If you are worried about bleaching and dyeing your hair or do not have my “It’s just hair” mindset, that’s totally fine and I would suggest you go to a professional. It’s like a fun science experiment and it saves a shitload of money if you get bored with your hair often like I do. This cost difference combined with my general “Fuck it – It’s hair” attitude has led me to completely pivot to only bleaching and dyeing my hair at home. In contrast, all of the materials I mention below were bought for about $50 and include multiple uses. For example, my bleach and dye appointments were $300-500 plus a 20% tip. ![]() When I go to the salon, it’s great to have an expert there to walk me through something new, but that hand-holding comes at a premium. Over the last 15 years, my hair has been bleached and dyed often – both in salons and at home. I call this look “Effie Trinket ain’t got shit on me” Why Do I Bleach And Dye My Hair At Home? Well it’s time to get back to my ‘roots’ (snicker) right in time for my first official personal finance event, FinCon 2019! So let’s get into how and why I do it. I mentioned during my interview on the FIRE Drill Podcast that my hair is not always purple (blasphemous I know!) – though that is the color I use most often because Purple speaks to me. With that caveat, let’s dive into the wonderful world of home hair care! If this post had a mantra it would be a giant flashing sign that says “It’s JUST hair!” If you mess something up with your hair you can fix it or pivot to a new plan.
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