How to bleach your roots to White blonde without breakage - hair tutorial

Hey Everyone! Thank you all so much for joining me for this video! Today i'll be going over how I apply Bleach Roots to my bleach out clients. This client has naturally light hair (level 8) so we used a very lightweight developer on her.
This video is great for anyone wanting to learn how to do bleach roots but are scared to break the hair off (because lets be honest, its a high risk service)
The methods I am showing in this video are what I do almost every time I bleach someone's roots. Every client has their own variations, but this is the safest way you can do bleach roots (in my opinion)
This video includes tips, tricks, formulas, and toners.
please keep in mind that even though I do curly hair, I am not an expert on curly hair styling. I am still learning as I don't have many curly hair clients who want to leave with their natural texture (they usually prefer a blow out or straightening)
this is a method I saw being used on tik tok and it had great results! my client felt like her hair looked like it was going to air dry the rest of the way very nicely (and we let it air dry because my next client came in and we ran out of time to show the completely dried version of her hair. but at least at the end of the video you get to see what her colour looked like which is the most important thing anyways and how her hair looks as its air drying)

[@robertbjornesjo8087]

Beautiful bleached root, love the very neet application👏🏻 And ive seen that stylingtechnic with twisting the curls, but ive not tried it put yet. I often put some products i the hair then put them under the dryer and let it dry, then just scrunch it up a bit . Works good too 😍👌🏻

[@BobbyHairStudio]

Thank you so much! I wanted to reset her curls because they had been so brushed out because of the colour service!

[@Itshollymoon]

I loooove to see a stylist work on curls! No one knew how to do my hair as a kid so it was very frizzy. I’m learning how to take care of it now.

[@kaylacupcake]

Your sectioning technique is a godsend. I have been bleaching my own hair and no video shows in detail like this how to section the back of the head! I really want to try your technique! At 2:52 I can't believe how clean you move through those sections! I wish I could do the back of my own head like this!

[@BobbyHairStudio]

thank you so much! i hope these videos can keep helping you!

[@tastyrecipesonabudget1689]

If you use a rat tail comb, it’s easier to get a slice in the back, BUT you don’t want to overlap and it’s difficult to not overlap, which WILL cause breaking. When you bleach hair there is a lot that goes into calculating whether it should be done or not. The “baby hairs” around the face , and the nape (neck) area should be done last . If you’re doing it for the first time, you have to consider what you’ve been doing to it before and depending on the texture your hair , braiding ,especially micro or tight braids, braids or what someone thinks is a “protective style “ that’s left in more than a week, in the same pattern more than a week, a ponytail or bun in the same place all the time, BOX COLOR 🤢🤢, a lot of flat ironing , or hot comb, blow drying a lot , etc. It all matters before bleaching. And bleaching should be done with the shaft (middle ) first , ends , and then roots, the head is scalp is warm, so it will process faster . But your can NOT overlap . Also you can add a Sally’s version of the protectant into the bleach. I’ve gotten a level 1-2(color) , 4b/c (curl pattern) to a white .platinum blonde . But this hair hasn’t been blowdried but maybe once a year. It’s trimmed every 6 weeks. Has had NO box color ever. It’s not in braids or ponytails that are in the same pattern/ areas more this a week. Is washed regularly. Oils on the scalp are ok, but a lot of oils on the shaft can actually prevent moisture from absorbing from the conditioners , especially curly hair . You have to clarify the hair and deep condition, rinse in cold water . Even the sun on your hair can be damaging . Heat damage can come from many ways . Hot water, the sun, flat iron, blow dryer, a hooded dryer , etc.

[@zoram671]

This is just presence of mind

[@the_chill_wildlife5177]

Do you use 1 oz. Of each toner color for this application.. just hard to tell by the angle of camera. This is my favorite hair service ❣️❤️

[@steviemichelle7271]

I was mesmerized by her sectioning 😂 idk if you’re still bleaching your roots, but if so, I would definitely recommend buying or making a 3-way mirror! I made my own using those cheap square mirrors from walmart and some hinges. I hang it on the wall and adjust the positions of the two outer mirrors when I do my roots. Absolutely a game changer!

[@TheSim1derful]

I'm about a level 7 and bleach my own hair white. Your tips (and switching to SchwartZkopf BlondeMe) has completely changed my game and I never experience ANY breakage and barely any uneven lift. Thank you sooooo much, so helpful for diy girlies

[@BobbyHairStudio]

That is awesome!

[@yalinamarie315]

I'm fortunate enough that my hair lady is a magician with my hair. My roots are a level 4-5 and my stylist gets my hair platinum every session and keeps it healthy (I also pay extra for treatments)

[@BobbyHairStudio]

Keep up with the treatments! You’re lucky you have an amazing stylist! Keep her forever

[@vdominguez9390]

I learned that by myself. I would notice that the old bleach in the bowl wouldn't lift the last parts I would use it on. So I refresh the bowl as well. I pour very little and finish it, then add more to keep using fresh bleach. I also switch it every 10 minutes or when it looks like it puffed up almost developed already. Very true indeed.

[@BobbyHairStudio]

Fresh bleach is the best thing!

[@itiz1]

love how you studied on your own how to work with curly hair!

[@judysuprtrkr3423]

You are a awesome stylist easily worth paying $90 up for your time. Wish I could find a stylist as dedicated and knowledgeable as you. You are just excellent

[@cassandrawilkes]

I style my curly hair this way. It’s the best! You have it down.

[@LittlePotatoRoll]

You are such a great guide/teacher. Lighthearted, informative, & easy to follow/understand. Love it.

[@BobbyHairStudio]

Glad it was helpful! thank you!

[@jaydedavies6353]

Omg I wish you were my hair stylist. You know what ur doing and ur work is amazing. I watch all ur videos

[@BobbyHairStudio]

Thank you so much!! Please consider following us on IG @bobbyhairstudio and my personal hair account for more tips @vancity.blonde

[@Tpenar]

I love that you are trying to learn more about curly hair, you can try to use an leavin Conditioner that is cg to give the curls the moisture that they need to lock it in. Just put the product in your hand and rake it true the hair and scrunch let it dry for a bit before diffusing to reduce the frizz

[@BobbyHairStudio]

Thank you! Curly hair has so much to it, I love that it’s not one size fits all and it takes finesse! I love the bumble line for the moisture it makes it very easy for me to learn how to style my clients!

[@highvalue1195]

This was everything I needed to know and strait to the point. I hate when people go on rant and you have to skip around just to get to the point. Thank you!

[@tokkia1384]

How to bleach roots without breakage: have naturally light hair 😭

[@BobbyHairStudio]

It helps greatly!! Lol

[@barbiie__327]

I don’t meet the criteria 😫🥺😢

[@pinkleche8697]

That’s what I was saying lmfao! 🤣💗

[@juliajoseph5097]

Yes!

[@iraQi__]

If you have light hairs.. you don't need bleach. 😐

[@Stopthecrazz]

You are amazing I can’t find anyone even close to you

[@navyapannu869]

Very impressed by your techniques and it seems u guys have a good knowledge of everything. Seems very professional. Will come to you for sure.

[@BobbyHairStudio]

thank you so much!!!

[@kiwi007]

If you use Cureplex Hi Lift bleach, the rebonding agent is in the powder. I've overlapped many times without issue. My hair is short however, but compared to cheap bleaches that damage your hair I would only use this one.

[@SRL23-89]

Gorgeous! Wish I lived near so you could do my hair!!

[@iko4224]

Something I always wondered. If you have white hair and you always keep going back to touch up your roots, how are you going to be able to do that without parts of the old previously bleached hair getting some of the freshly applied bleach on itself, so that there's a small part where (being already white) the hair will be bleached (in order to achieve the colour white) one more time, without this being necessary? Won't it risk the hair snapping off, very close to the scalp??

[@thatgirloverthere268]

Really helpful video. Thank you so much!

[@aidenmcdonnell7975]

Fantastic explanation..thank you...brilliant tips

[@cheshirecat6699]

Absolutely beautiful work

[@shearbrilliance]

Great job! Thank you for teaching. I will to try this on my clients!

[@me-pz5yi]

Excellent 👏! Great styling. I’m sure it looked really beautiful once it fully dried.

[@tiffanybuckwalter9097]

What bleach did you use for on the scalp? Thanks!

[@J340-n7s]

Absolutely love your channel! Also was wondering Do you mix with olaplex?

[@BobbyHairStudio]

thank you so much! sometimes I do but I do love that blondeme is made with bonders already so I don't need to add olaplex

[@virgochic81]

Help, I did this myself and must've overlapped and some of my roots broke off!!! Please tell me it will grow back! And what will I do from now on when my roots come in??? 😥

[@Bambibot]

Hey Bobby. Just wondering how long you take to apply typically?

[@carlocarnaje6918]

Hope you do a red hair removal video soon! LOVE YOUR VIDEOS

[@BobbyHairStudio]

I did one!!! It’s called how to: red to white

[@annie.76]

Could you please tell me what brand you use for toner? My hairdresser used to use Logix. My results are like your clients color. They discontinued Logix and I’m searching for a new toner that will give me the same bright platinum blonde without the ash results. Thank you so much!

[@silverkitty2503]

you would be surprised at the amount of professional hairdressers who dont take into account that baby hairs process faster ..namely all who have done my hair

[@steviemichelle7271]

Right!!! I gave up on salons because of this. Too many hairdressers have fried my baby hairs off 😣 I ended up just taking matters into my own hands and I’ve been doing it myself for a decade now. This stylist does such a perfect job, and seems to really care about the condition of her client’s hair. A rare thing to find ❤

[@flossa1960]

could you use cotton wool between the layers to prevent swelling damage? my hair lifts too much with foil

[@fioletowamiska]

How long did it take you to apply the bleach? I'm always worried I will get uneven results if I do whole head at once.

[@G-Star-Raw]

No longer than 1 hour but keep checking it...i leave my roots for 45mins

[@matthewirvin6505]

Learned something thank you

[@Bombshellbs]

Love this

[@Aphillywitdahoodie]

What’s a good toner to use to do this, that you don’t need a license to get? Or can I just Any 9 g and 9 v from Sally’s?

[@kyleabranam5848]

Thank you for the advice it helped me so much

[@BobbyHairStudio]

i appreciate that so much thank you

[@shaunalynn2556]

Love love love ur channel and youuu

[@BobbyHairStudio]

thank you so much

[@kirsten.k]

it's a struggle to find a salon who wants to bleach my roots. i don't want them to break and it's so hard to find a good salon who doesn't ask 250

[@BobbyHairStudio]

It’s important to find someone who is a specialist, bleaching the scalp is high risk of severe damage to the hair. Also your scalp can be permanently injured if you don’t do it right so please try to be careful when looking for someone to do this as it’s worth the investment

[@luiginabustillos2701]

Could you help me with something? I have a Client that I bleach his roots every 2 months, but in the basin the mids and ends grab more toner , is This happening due porosity? What should I do? I don't overlap the bleached hair but I don't like how it looks.

[@MrsGalvanize636]

I’m so scared I’m going to go over the bleach already on my hair while doing my roots i know it expands but like how far lol

[@the_chill_wildlife5177]

When you do a root touch up, use cotton It will help it from going on to the previous bleached hair

[@beautyandcheer04]

How do you deal with the swelling of the lightener. I use it for my naturally dark client that goes platinum and it always swells so much and makes me nervous that it’s gonna cause breakage :(

[@BobbyHairStudio]

I got a hot tip from the Internet, shake your canister of lightener before you open each time, the finer particles settle at the bottom and “apparently” it helps to reduce swelling in the bleach when you use it! I tried it once and I think it did help!

[@kristenwerner4416]

Also, cotton!

[@Cottoncandysky_ASMR]

Can you put conditioner on the blonde where the dark starts? Has anyone tried that?

[@kristenwerner4416]

@@Cottoncandysky_ASMR we have, lol it’s not recommended because they are usually water based. It can actually HELP the spread of bleach rather than stop 🥲

[@the_chill_wildlife5177]

​@@Cottoncandysky_ASMR I did . Either conditioner or a hair oil. It acts as a barrier so the bleach doesn't overlap into the previous bleached hair.

[@my2009Babies1]

What percentage developer did you use with the toner?

[@nikki7079]

i thought 10 vol and lower didnt lighten? can someone explain this

[@MrsGalvanize636]

How do you keep from overlapping? How far out should you go

[@Stopthecrazz]

NO ONE HERE IN CHICAGO DOES THIS KINDA MASTERFUL TREATMENT!! Any connections in Chicago any advice My hair keeps getting broken and fried from these so called professionals I’m platinum level 5 roots No one has EVER DONE THIS ON MY HAIR

[@johnpaul1789]

Can you please do a video on bleaching a beard Thank you

[@brandimills585]

Do you have a link for the brush you are using?

[@amyprather6385]

how crazy would i be if i drove from michigan to get my hair done by you.. lol pls

[@JuliettToni]

About toner formula - how much of the toner you think you drop ? For different colors that you use ? 10 ml or 15 ml? Waiting for your answer🙏🏻 ( thank you )

[@the_chill_wildlife5177]

What level developer is in the toner that you used?

[@joanneroundhill1796]

Thankyou What was the name of the tint brush you use please for tinting

[@BobbyHairStudio]

I think it’s a Framar one!!

[@Plushiecandie]

Every time I hear ur intro I think im gonna hear "hello darkness my old friend" lol

[@BobbyHairStudio]

Lol

[@marianamperin]

Ppl, pause the video and see the developer of the toner! 6vol 1.9% Igora Gel Developer for Igora Vibrance.

[@kristinluttrell626]

Wonderful!

[@BobbyHairStudio]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@Adrianlupita67]

What do you recommend for a natural level 2. Is it impossible to be level 9 without breakage? I had my hair down to my hips and now it’s at my shoulders because I keep having to trim it because of breakage. I was going to a professional salon but noticed it was getting damaged anyway so I started to do it myself. I have noticed less breakage but still breaks like crazy!

[@yalinamarie315]

I'm not a professional so don't quote me, but from the research I've done, I've seen that getting something that dark to something so light can take multiple sessions, but I've seen some magical stylists online. Definitely expect to pay quite a bit regardless though! But trust me, it's worth it 😊

[@buckeyegirl8049]

Even doing it low and slow…. You’re going to experience damage and breakage no matter what.

[@buckeyegirl8049]

Damage/breakage on some level*

[@rubi_4]

Quick question after you apply the bleach, why don't use sit her under the drier? I seen hairstylist do this, they apply bleach and then sit u under the drier for a faster lift...is that true or false? Lol

[@BobbyHairStudio]

It’s very true but extremely dangerous to do when there’s lightener on the scalp so I don’t apply heat ever if there’s lightener on the scalp

[@rubi_4]

@@BobbyHairStudio so using just foils lifts slower? How long does a client sit w just foils and their own scalp heat before the roots lift?

[@blonndie14]

Why does the hair break off in the mids when you are only bleaching the roots?

[@megyrana9307]

What vol of peroxide did you use xx

[@BobbyHairStudio]

For level 7+ I use 7 or 20vol

[@La_LaLa111]

Can i ask , How many minute u wait for the bleach ?

[@BobbyHairStudio]

I wait until it looks good and then i add 5 more minutes!

[@natashacastro71]

I waited 30 min.. roots still look yellow

[@Nikiicii]

Is it safe for hair to leave bleach for 90 minutes? I want to bleach my all hair at home (medium brown) with blonde bleach kit and it says "leave for 90 minutes". I bleached only front strands but leaved it for about 40 minutes. What do you think??

[@moontasy]

I always do that and my hair is still there ^^'

[@Nikiicii]

@@asherose9149 Thank you, yeah I did it shortly after my comment and it was perfect, thank you for your advice :)

[@zanakadriu3683]

where is your salon at. Can I book with you?

[@BobbyHairStudio]

I only take on colour corrections so you can apply for a spot on my clientele and I’m in Vancouver Canada!

[@Karawoolfe]

If you are this light, I mean the regrowth natural color, just use hilift

[@gemmaconnor56]

My roots have gotten so long over lockdowns that I'm afraid it'll end up uneven or something 😭 I'm planning on putting a bright colour over it anyway but still

[@BobbyHairStudio]

Long roots aren’t too much of an issue for an experienced blonde specialist! It’s more costly but it can be done!

[@charlesmagill2744]

how long did the bleach take to process?

[@BobbyHairStudio]

Everyone is different! It stays on until the hair is light enough

[@charlesmagill2744]

@@BobbyHairStudio thank you for your reply ❤️!

[@newmagic106]

With all these foil to the roots should hurt as hell! I don’t understand how its not hurting the scalp???

[@blonndie14]

Why would your hair break off in the mids if you only bleached the roots

[@almap6390]

Just found your channel ❤️

[@BobbyHairStudio]

I hope you like it!!!

[@shelleylindquist9452]

Brad Mondo always says Do not do the roots until the rest of the hair is done first

[@the_chill_wildlife5177]

⚠️⚠️ don't put it on your roots until you are a pale yellow and not before that

[@nope7426]

But they're ONLY doing the roots here...

[@andymkp]

Everybody does it differently 😔 it's so hard to learn a technique 😫

[@nisan6937]

As for me , i dont like to touch my scalp

[@Ill_Stay_In_My_World]

This is why I am against bleaching on long hair I'm doing mine on short hair and if something breaks it won't be noticeable I also do many condoning between bleach sessions

[@candyqueenify]

It actually is noticable on short hair.

[@sergeyn2310]

You should look for fortified shampoo for fast hair growth.

[@BobbyHairStudio]

I love shampoos with bond builders in them like olaplex and bumbles bond builder line!!

[@amandamcgillivray8948]

Level 8 is so easy to lift ?🤷‍♀️

[@G-Star-Raw]

Someone who can tone hair without leaving it purple like i do it...😊

[@jennyrose9454]

I really wish you'd showed it dried😭

[@jodileigh571]

She looks like Natalie from 90 day

[@N0N4M30]

Omg yes haha

[@Markofitch]

maybe dont tone the ends first since they are overtoned and start roots first? the ends look dull, compared to the roots...

[@BobbyHairStudio]

thats understandable but sometimes the ends get more yellow than the roots and need the extra time and power with the toners.

[@dreac6241]

Never comb curly hair after take the conditioner out. If u want to leave the hair curly and not blow it out straight, u comb the hair when conditioner is in. Rinse out. Towel dry. Put serums in. Leave in conditioners.. Lots of moose or gel. Then use a defuser while scrunching hair. It will come out beautiful. I've had curly hair my whole life and I usually wear it curly. Combing hair is combing the curls out. What u did with the comb is making her hair very flat at the roots and combined g the curl out. Ur twisting the hair. No need for that. If the tangles are all out after conditioning, which they should be because u combed it while condition is in it...no need to comb it again. The idea is to comb curly hair as little as possible when ur doing a curly hairstyle that is.

[@BobbyHairStudio]

I’ve been learning how to do curly hair in the last couple years and I agree. Usually I would comb her hair out and cut then take her back to the sink to rehydrate and recondition her hair then curly style, but we ran out of time for this tutorial so I had to do it all at once

[@newmagic106]

To me it looks that add more unnecessary work and double the amount of bleach.. which multiply by time should ruining hair.

[@klddere3734]

Good job but girl’s hair looks so dry 😕

[@elenatziola3321]

Hahahahaha

[@Sueprow]

You don’t hardly have any hair in the picture. It’s all just the girl holding the cup.

[@Sparky.Sparky.BoomMan]

I know this video is 3 yrs old but i hope you see my question. Would a salon charge me slightly less if i bring my bleach? 😅 I use Blondme and i usually pay a girl (went to school to do hair but doesnt work in a salon anymore), but i feel like my hair isnt getting the best results beause doing my hair at my house isnt super effective... and i hate to say this, but my hair girl isnt doing the greatest job 🥲🥲

[@BobbyHairStudio]

I honestly can't say if a salon would allow that? I personally wouldn't. I provide the products I am experienced with and am confident using, I would not prefer to use someone else's product if I've never used the brand before. That's a recipe for a fix imo

[@Sueprow]

You don’t hardly have any hair in the picture. It’s all just the girl holding the cup.