blonde root retouch with bleach DIY | 2024

retouching dark roots with lightener
*key points/steps:
1- section hair off into 4 quadrants
2- cover previously blonde hair with conditioner
3- take a very thin horizontal subsection (leave hairline out for last if it is fragile)
4- apply lightener on your root area (creme lightener can touch the scalp)
5- flip hair over and make sure the bottom is saturated with the lightener; fold it over
6- repeat the process throughout the whole head; put a plastic cap over it to avoid the lightener drying out
7- there is no set processing time; you have to watch it until it reaches the level you want (it will more than likely be an orange or yellow shade and will need a toner- that is normal)
8- towards the end of the processing time, you can lightly blend the lines together (where the new lightener meets the older blonde). This will help avoid a band and will not be damaging if it's only left on for a few minutes
9- shampoo, condition & tone if needed
• blonde root retouches are for solid blondes with grown-out roots
• crosschecking will help avoid any missed spots. You can crosscheck by taking hair the opposite way you applied the lightener- if your sections are horizontal, you will crosscheck with vertical sections
• creme lighteners work best for on-the-scalp applications
• if your scalp is burning, you can use sweet n low packets
*timestamps:
formulation: 0:28
applying conditioner: 1:04
first application: 1:41
processing tips: 3:49
application on my hair: 4:24
crosschecking: 5:40
blending lines: 6:06
end results: 7:00
quick recap: 7:35
*products:
ION creme lightener: amzn.to/3WEDdNY
20-volume developer: amzn.to/3LDg7kr (the developer is much cheaper in store at Sally's)
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