This blog post documents a home attempt at balayage, aiming to transform previously bleached, reddish-brown hair into a blonde shade. The daughter's hair had suffered previous damage from two prior bleaching sessions, necessitating a cautious approach to avoid further harm. This third attempt utilized Salon Care Professional 40 Volume Cream developer and L'Oreal Technique High-Performance Quick Blue Powder bleach, a powerful combination requiring precise application and careful monitoring to achieve the desired lightening while mitigating potential damage.The process involved meticulous sectioning and application of a custom-mixed bleach solution. The high-volume developer presented a risk of damage, emphasizing the importance of precise technique and attentive observation throughout the bleaching process. This detailed account shares the steps taken, the products used, and highlights the challenges and considerations involved in at-home color correction. The full results, including the final hair color, are promised in a subsequent update.
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The Challenge: Correcting Red Hair
My daughter's hair had been bleached twice previously, resulting in an unwanted reddish-brown color with golden highlights. She desired a blonde shade, and this third attempt aimed to finally achieve her desired look. The previous bleaching attempts had left her hair quite damaged, requiring careful attention to minimize further damage during this process.
We were determined to lift the unwanted red tones and achieve a lighter, more even blonde. This would require a powerful bleaching agent and a gentle approach to avoid further hair damage. The color correction process is notoriously challenging, and we understood that multiple steps might be needed to achieve the desired outcome.
Products Used: Salon Care and Loreal
To tackle this color correction challenge, we chose Salon Care Professional 40 Volume Cream developer and Loreal Technique High-Performance Quick Blue Powder bleach. The high volume developer was selected for its ability to lift the color effectively. The quick blue powder bleach was chosen for its reputation for even lightening and minimizing damage
In addition to the bleach and developer, we used a standard hair coloring brush and a wide-tooth comb for sectioning. While effective, the 40 volume developer is strong, so it was crucial to carefully follow instructions to protect the hair's integrity. The process involved creating a custom bleach mixture with the developer, bleach, and booster to balance lift and minimize damage.
Application and Process
The bleach mixture was carefully applied to the daughter's hair, section by section, using the brush and comb to ensure even distribution. We paid extra attention to the areas with the most stubborn red tones. It's important to note that this is not a professional hairdressing service, and we took precautions to monitor the hair's condition throughout the process.
The processing time was carefully monitored to prevent over-processing and damage. Patience and careful observation are key to successfully lifting color without damaging the hair. The goal was to evenly lighten the hair to a blonde shade, removing the unwanted red and orange undertones.
Conclusion and Results (Update Needed)
The video concludes before the final result is shown, with a promise of an update video showcasing the post-bleach hair color. Based on the initial state of the hair and the products used, there is potential for successful lightening, but achieving a perfect blonde without further damage will depend on the application technique and processing time.
The Salon Care 40 volume cream, being a high-volume developer, carries a higher risk of damage. It's effectiveness will depend heavily on proper application and careful monitoring. The Loreal quick blue powder bleach has a solid reputation, but its success is still contingent on the developer’s performance and the overall skill in the application process. We will update this review once the final results are available.
