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Hair & barber

Bleaching

Chemical lightening of the hair by dissolving its colour pigment.

Bleaching chemically dissolves the natural pigment in the hair to lighten it – from subtle shifts to platinum blonde. It is the base for many techniques such as highlights, balayage or all-over blonde.

Good to know:

Bleaching puts stress on the hair structure. How light you can go in one session depends on the starting colour, hair condition and previous treatments – reputable pros prefer working in stages over overloading the hair. Aftercare with bonding products and purple shampoo is part of the deal.

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