Can You Bleach Wet Hair? [Help Is Here]
When we want to do a color style or just out of curiosity, the question can you bleach wet hair?
It is a doubt that can arise at any time regardless of the circumstances. Sometimes it may seem simpler to apply this product wet.
The answer to whether you can bleach wet hair? yes, you can bleach the hair while it is wet. But it will not have the same lifting power. In fact, if your intention is to bleach more levels to increase the effect of the lightning. Do not apply it simply because the formulation is not going to function as you expect. Approximately 50% less strength you will have and the lightning process time is very slow.
When the bleach is in contact with water, it reacts differently and thanks to the fact that you ask it, you can use the techniques correctly where to use it in your favor. Always is good to have information to be sure.
In this article, I will tell you when you can bleach wet hair. This will ensure you get the result you want without damaging your hair or just wasting time and product.
Can You Bleach Wet Hair?
The simple answer is yes, you can bleach wet hair, but the product will not have the same capability to light the hair. Once the hair is wet, the time to lift the tone of the hair will be more.
The bleach must be formulated very specifically. That mixture is made with peroxide and bleaching powder. If this formula changes it can completely change the result. Just as you can damage your hair because although the lightening power decreases the continuous sensitization. It is also reduced by the way it combines with water.
However, it will continue to sensitize the hair. That is why it is important to be aware of what effect we want and what results to expect to remove the product as soon as the effect is ready and thus avoid any further damage.
When Can You Bleach Wet Hair?
There are several occasions when it is okay to use bleach on wet hair. As I told you before, when the bleach comes into contact with wet hair, it will not have the same strength as lightning. It is also very likely to disperse due to the degree of concentration.
That is why you should consider all this before doing such a process.
There are 3 examples that I will talk to you about today.
- Reinforce Lightening
- Toner Cleaning
- Blur Zones
In these cases, it is possible to do a wet discoloration because the effects allow it and I want to tell you about them so that you also know them and see what I am telling you a little more simply.
#1 Reinforce Lightening
At this point, I mean that after a dry lightening there are small areas that you want to give attention to or that the color of the wick is slightly darker than you expected and so after rinsing it you can add the bleach mixture.
Always wring out any remaining water on your hair very well to ensure that the product penetrates as well as possible.
When very light colors are desired after removing the bleach, they may need a little more lightening. Since the hair will already be wet, it is very time consuming to re-dry it and reapply bleach. This is where bleaching wet hair works. This increases the level of lightening you need without drying the hair.
Just remember that the wet hair will lighten much slower and in a lesser amount. That’s why I only suggest it in cases where what you need to lighten is minimal.
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#2 Toner Cleaning
Sometimes when there is a discoloration the shades that are added either by mistake or on purpose may not come out the way we want them to. That tones can look darker or have unwanted highlights such as greens or reds that you want to remove.
For these cases is that it works very well to do a toner bleanching wet hair. Doing it this way is faster and less aggressive to your hair.
Here what we are looking for is just to eliminate some undesirable reflections. For example, if we want to eliminate a green that was put like this by the pool. Then we put the bleach on wet hair and massage it to remove that superficial hue. In approximately 15 minutes the hair should be ready. Always rinse and shampoo to remove any residue. Remember that you always have to put treatment after a clarification.
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#3 blur zones
To blur, for example, in a balayage, it may be necessary to blur the areas closest to the roots and this technique of doing it wet is great because you completely avoid streaking or being very defined. Especially in balayage, the more subtle the lines go down the better.
This can be especially helpful when bleaching wet hair because the lines are not as pronounced and this helps to soften those marks.
Likewise, the hair must be clean before applying the product. Remember to squeeze well without twisting before putting the product. After you applied do not touch it again until the time process is finished.
It is important to know that this is done after bleaching and defining the area to get a good result. You should also know that my best advice as a professional is to leave this to your trusted stylist because it can get complicated if you are not very precise.
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Summary
Now you know that you can bleach your hair when it’s wet. besides that, you already know in which specific cases it will work very well. I also recommend that you always apply repair treatments after using bleach. Always consult your specialist and above all have fun taking care of your hair.
Until next time.
