Wednesday 7 October 2015

Guide To: Platinum Silver Hair

As we all seen on Tumblr, Instagram, on the streets etc. This new trend all our ladies are doing to their hair.

Not only is this a new hair trend for the season, but also perfect for the right kinda girl with the right personality who know's how to 
carry this trend.



Here's a guide to get this look!


1- Make sure your hair is in good condition
The bleaching process will do less damage to your hair if your hair is in a healthy state, therefore this is very important before you start.

2- Buy quality bleach for your hair.
You'll need the following products to get your silver hair:
If you plan on bleaching your hair more than once get a tub, if not get the bleach powder rather.
If your hair is on a lighter side - 20 to 30 volume developer
If your hair is on a darker side - 40 volume developer
(Developers higher than 40 can brake your hair off! If your going to use 40 do not use it near your scalp)
  • Toner - this ingredient that takes your hair from bleach blond to powder white.
  • Red Gold Corrector - Added to the bleach powder and also to the toner to increase affectiveness.
  • "Purple Shampoo" - Keeps your white hair looking fresh. It is made especially for bleached hair.
  • Also needed is a mixing bowl, plastic wrap, tint brush, gloves, hair clips and TOWELS (not one!)

    3- Get ready
    Put on your gloves and follow the instructions on the bleaching package and add the correct amount of developer, mix it and then add in the red gold corrector.

    4- Apply the product onto your hair
    Apply with a Tint Brush
    Divide your hair in sections and use pins to do so and apply all over your hair.

    5- Cover your head in a plastic wrap
    Allow the bleach to set for no longer than 30 minutes.
    Check your hair every 10 minutes to see its progress
    Do not leave the product in your hair for more than 50 minutes, your hair will fall out!

    6- Rinse out the bleach
    Rinse it out with cool water.  Then use the special shampoo to wash the product out. There after shampoo and conditioner your hair as usual.
  • Your hair should not be in a yellow colour.  This means that you can proceed to the toning process

  • If your hair is orange or still dark.  Bleach your hair again in a day or two. There after you can proceed to the toning process.

    Toning Process

    7- Make sure your hair is completely dry before starting
    8- Mix the TonerMix the toner and the developer according to the instructions of the product.

    9- Apply the TonerUse your toning brush.  Continue on applying the toner untill your hair is completely covered.

    10 - Cover your head with a plastic wrap
    Allow to sit on your hair for 30 minutes

    11- Rinse out the toner
    Rinse your hair with cool water and wash with the special shampoo, condition and style as normal.

    12- There you go!
    Sparkling white silver hair












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