
You are just a few brush strokes away from making your first flash color change… Follow the guide!
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IMPORTANT, before you begin…
This DIY is designed to show you how to change color when you have used direct pigments, without oxidant (temporary or semi-permanent coloring), on hair that has been previously bleached.
Certain products used for this DIY will be ineffective on hair that is not bleached, or colored with demi-permanent coloring, or permanent (with oxidant).
In addition, the application from bleach to hair regrowth requires a certain amount of attention to detail: it is therefore an advanced intermediate level DIY, requiring a certain ease with the application of hair products.
If you have hair very long and/or very thick, it might be better to have your color change done by a hairdressing professional.
When in doubt, we recommend that you contact one of our professionals before you get started.
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Step 1: Protect yourself
Before working with any coloring, it is always important to protect yourself, so as not to stain anything. To do this, you can cover yourself with a colored cape (waterproof), a smock, or simply wear an old sweater that you are not afraid of getting dirty. It is also recommended to wear gloves.

Step 2: Preparing the remover
To remove direct pigments from bleached hair, you must use a hair remover. A hair remover is a product that is similar to bleach, but gentler. The Color Intensity Eraser will be perfect for removing excess pigment from previously bleached hair.
For relatively short hair, simply mix 1 sachet (1.5 oz) of Color Intensity Eraser, with 3 oz (90 ml) of 20 volume peroxide, so as to obtain a homogeneous mixture.

Step 3: Applying remover
Then quickly apply the remover to the hair, avoiding regrowth as much as possible, since there is no pigment to remove.
Ideally, so as not to forget any section, is to apply the remover with a brush, first on 2 main separations: one from front to back, the second from one ear to the other. You get 4 subsections (blue lines).
Then continue the application by making rows in each subsection (lilac lines).

Step 4: Break time, and rinsing
Once the application is complete, you can leave the remover on for up to 30 minutes, massaging the product from time to time to check the result and prevent it from drying out. The color may disappear more quickly. Then after 30 minutes: rinse the hair when the pigment you wanted to remove is no longer there.
After rinsing the hair thoroughly, it is very important to shampoo twice (ideally clarifying), to ensure that any remover residue disappears before moving on to the next step.
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Step 5: Bleach the regrowth
After drying the hair thoroughly, you are ready to bleach the regrowth (if you want a uniform color from root to tip). If you want to keep your natural regrowth, and have color only on what is already bleached, you can skip this step.
Proportionally mix the bleach with the 20 volume peroxide (1:1), or until you obtain the texture of yogurt. *Note that the volume of peroxide you need may vary, depending on your hair color, as well as the shade you wish to apply. So do not hesitate to contact one of our professionals if you need advice on choosing peroxide.
Once the bleach is uniform, you can begin applying it to the regrowth, taking care to avoid “overflowing” onto hair that is already bleached. We recommend doing the same separations as in step 3 to help you make an even application.
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Step 6: Break time, and rinsing
Once the application is finished, you can leave the bleach on for 25 minutes without checking too much, then check it every 5 minutes or so to check how it is progressing. The maximum break time is 45 minutes. The goal is for the regrowth to be bleached to the same level as the rest of the hair. When the regrowth seems the same shade as the lengths, it is time to rinse.
*IMPORTANT< em>: It is normal to experience a slight tingling sensation on the scalp when using bleach. However, if you experience a burning sensation, or the tingling is intense and unpleasant, it is better to rinse quickly, even if the color is not affected. Health before all! It will always be possible to choose a different color if the bleaching objective has not been achieved, whereas a burn to the scalp can have unfortunate consequences.*
After having Rinse your hair thoroughly, it is very important to shampoo twice (ideally clarifying), to ensure that any bleach residue disappears before applying the new color. Bleach residue could cause an adverse reaction when applying coloring over…

Step 7: Apply the final color…Finally!
To achieve the “washed purple” effect that Gabriel wanted, the suggested mix was: 3 parts Ultra Purple + 1 part Tomorrow Clear (ColorFresh, Wella). The application of the color can be done in the same way as in step 3, that is to say on 2 main separations first: one from front to back, the second from 'ear to ear (blue lines). Then, making rows in each subsection (lilac lines). This time, you need to apply the color evenly from root to tip. You can also use a wide-toothed plastic comb to finalize the application. Once the application is complete, leave on for 20 minutes, then rinse thoroughly until the water is clear. Then apply a cuticle sealer, leave for 2 minutes, then proceed with the final rinse.

All done!
All you have to do is dry your hair and style it as you wish.
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Contact usWell done, now you know how to do a flash color change with direct pigments!
Here are the products and accessories used for Gabriel's makeover. For other options, do not hesitate to contact us.