How to Discolor Hair: Step by Step and Essential Tips

For some women, dark hair, especially when in large quantities and in very visible body parts, is a nuisance. Therefore, the method of discoloring them has been widely used for some time. It is also suitable for those who suffer just thinking about hair removal to remove hair from the region of the arms, belly and thighs, as well as those who like to display the golden hair, especially in summer.

Bleaching is often done simply, but in any case requires special care not to have negative consequences on the skin and to have an effect that really pleases.

It is noteworthy that the discoloration of the hair (basically made with hydrogen peroxide and bleaching powder) is not permanent and the time it will last varies greatly from person to person over a month.


Can hair be discolored at the beauty salon / clinic or at home? provided that in this case the precautions are redoubled.

The main advantages of discoloration are that this is a cheap, fast and painless method.

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4 Methods You Can Use

Check out the main ways used to discolor hair:

1. Hydrogen peroxide

Lívia Lemos, a beautician (from Rio de Janeiro), comments that this method consists of applying some hydrogen peroxide and exposing herself to the sun for a few minutes. It is not, however, a method that works for everyone. Some women comment that without the bleaching powder the hair will not lighten. That is, it goes a lot the color of the person's fur. In addition, it is essential to use hydrogen peroxide and sun exposure for a few minutes only if you are sure that you are not allergic to the product ?, he says.

Marta Ferreira, beautician at Walter? S Coiffeur, points out that to discolor hair only with hydrogen peroxide, you need to use a paraffin-based cream first, which is extremely important for skin protection, and volume hydrogen peroxide. 40 ?.


Hydrogen peroxide can be used on the arm, leg and belly hair. Never use it on the face.

2. Bleaching powders

They are easily found in pharmacies and, with hydrogen peroxide, are the best known and guaranteed way to discolor hair.

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Marta explains that it is necessary to put the bleaching powder near the hydrogen peroxide (usually 10 volumes) and always remember to protect the skin first (with a paraffin cream, for example).

Put enough hydrogen peroxide into a container (taking into account the parts of the body you wish to discolor), then add the bleaching powder. Always follow the directions on the product packaging. Using a spatula, mix the two components well until smooth.

You can apply the product with your own spatula or hands using gloves (being careful not to put them on your face, stain your clothes, etc.) or with those synthetic hair-dye brushes (which you can also easily find). in any pharmacy).

Leave the mixture for about 15 minutes (no longer than 45 minutes) on the hair, or simply until you see that your hair is very light. Then just remove with warm water and wash with mild soap and preferably apply a moisturizer on the skin later.

Remember that it is essential to perform the touch test first, to make sure there is no allergy to the product. Simply apply the product to a small area of ​​your body and wait at least 20 minutes to check that there has been no reaction.

Also, never use hydrogen peroxide above 10 volumes on unprotected skin.

Blending with bleaching powder is often used on arm, leg and belly hair. Never use on face.

3. Moon Bath

Moon bath or golden bath is the name given to the most complete technique? discolor the hair with the mixture of hydrogen peroxide and bleaching powder. It is usually made in beauty salons, but pharmacies can also find "moon bath kits".

Marília Barboni Luz, physiotherapist of L&L Space Life to the Body of São Paulo, explains that, in the moon bath, is exfoliated first. "Then we use paraffin to prevent the bleach from causing itchiness or pinching of the skin."

Over the paraffin we pass the mixture made of hydrogen peroxide with bleaching powder and we pass the region where we want to lighten the hair. We wait about 15 to 20 minutes (or until the hair is clear).We remove the excess of the mixture with a spatula and wipe the skin with a damp cloth in water with bath salts, (or the client takes a bath and removes everything). By removing all the bleach, we finished the procedure by passing a moisturizing cream ?, explains Marília.

The moon bath is usually done on the arms, legs and belly.

4. Chamomile Tea

You may have heard that chamomile tea helps lighten your hair. Well, some also use it to lighten the hair on the belly, legs or arms. Chamomile is easily found fresh or in sachets (ready to make tea).

It is worth emphasizing, however, that the method is quite time consuming and in some people may not even offer results. Apply the tea in the desired region and wait about an hour. Then simply wash the skin with water.

• Chamomile does not discolor, it only brightens the hair that already tends to be light. Thus, the substance is ineffective in darker hair ?, highlights Marta.

Chamomile tea can be applied to the hair on the legs, arms and belly in an attempt to lighten them, and even on the eyebrows (provided proper eye care is taken).

Top Care and Tips for Bleaching Hair

It is important to take some precautions to prevent the procedure from being harmful to your skin, check out:

Watch out for skin reactions

Bleaching hair with hydrogen peroxide and bleaching powder is a chemical procedure and may end up causing allergies, itching and irritation in some people. Therefore, never discolor without touch testing: just apply the product to a small area of ​​the body and wait at least 20 minutes to check that there has been no reaction.

"There could be a very strong allergic process if the skin test is not done before the discoloration," recalls Marta.

Pass the product gently

"Applying the bleach can be done with a brush like those used to dye your hair, for example, but do it gently and don't scrub the area too much, because the skin will already be sensitive especially if it has been exfoliated before?" alert Livia.

Extra caution in case of pregnant women

In the case of pregnant women, care should be redoubled. It is up to the doctor to decide whether or not she can bleach her hair because she already knows the patient's history. I particularly do not perform this type of procedure knowing that the sensitivity of pregnant women tends to increase during pregnancy ?, highlights the beautician Marta.

Attention to injuries and certain body parts

If a person has a skin injury, they should not discolor the hair! Shouldn't the procedure be done on an open wound, even using paraffin cream before discoloration?

Bleaching products are abrasive; so don't even think about discoloring mucous regions (like the fluff or the private parts). Also, always be careful not to (unintentionally) bring the product into the eyes or mouth. Children should not discolor their hair either.

Also be careful when opening the bleach packet, as if you vacuum it it may cause nose irritation.

Keep an eye on the tone you want to leave the hair

Dark-skinned women can also bleach their hair smoothly, according to Marta. The only caution is in? Dosing? the amount of time you will have the product on your skin to choose the shade of hair. The longer you leave the bleach acting, the lighter the hair will become. And this tip goes for all women, regardless of skin tone. It's all a matter of taste, as Livia remembers.

Don't mind the myths

Marta points out that it is myth to say that the hair thickens when the person discolor it. “It thickens in absolutely nothing. Another myth very common to this type of procedure is that the hair is born blacker and in greater quantity. This is also a sensation, because the truth is that the hair, although dark, is not born with the same shade as before ?, says the beautician.

Use reliable products

A valuable tip is to use only dermatologically tested products and never exceed the time limit indicated on the packaging.

Some people choose to discolor their hair with the? Help? from the sun, this habit, however, generates controversy. There are professionals who are against it because it can harm the skin doubly: with chemistry and with the sun's rays. Therefore, preferably discolor with moon bath in a salon you trust or at home and avoid unnecessary sun exposure. After all, the bleaching powders are independent of sun exposure.

Bleaches: where to buy

Check out the gallery below for examples of bleaches. Many are sold as a hair bleach product, but popularly (and more safely) used to bleach hair. Always make sure you have no joy in the product you choose and follow the package directions.

Laborene Moon Bath Kit for R $ 33,94 at Cornucopia

Wella Blondor for $ 6.90 at Walmart

Lightner Moon Bath Kit for R $ 12,67 at DrogaRaia

Amend Chamomile Bleaching Powder for R $ 37,72 at Walmart

Amend Bleaching Powder for $ 14.72 at Walmart

Yamá Bleaching Powder for $ 4.99 at Walmart

Whitener Bleach and Care Bleaching Powder for $ 6.90 at Walmart

Biocolor whitening kit for $ 11.53 at Americanas

Care after discoloration

In addition to the fundamental care before and during the procedure, it is important to take care of the skin after discoloring the hair. But this is very simple:

  • Completely remove product from skin with mild soap and water;
  • Keep the skin over hydrated. • Discoloration is an extremely aggressive chemical process, so you need to take good care and have a caring for the skin. A good moisturizer based on urea is what I always recommend ?, concludes the beautician Marta.

Marília points out that if the bleaching product is well removed from the skin, there is no problem sunbathing after discoloration.

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