How To Mix Bleach And Why | Hair Colour | Bleaching Hair

[@armpouniotis]

Hi James ! this is a great tutorial ! Mixing ration according to manufacturer's guidelines is very important ! Using a scale makes us professional hairdressers ! Many times I am weighting bleach powder (or cream), or tint and peroxide in front on clients, because they want to see what I am doing on their head ! Don't laugh, but I have build a strong confidence between my clients and me on that way ! Some time later, you could just do a small tutorial saying what peroxide we should use according to the desired result ! Moreover, the knowledge of Ph, is also important, not only on bleaching, but on every chemical process ! Almost 50% of hairdressing is "open cuticles, close cuticles", which is high Ph, low Ph, balanced Ph ! Once again, you did great work !

[@TheLifeOfHair]

Wonderful Chris - yes the theatre of mixing your colours in front of the client is a great thing to do I absolutely agree with it in fact I do that to these days it really does add a little bit of something to the process and the client gets to appreciate that it’s not us going out the back and throwing a colour into a bowl there really is more to it than that. Glad you appreciated the pH side of things it is so so important to understand that specific aspect of the job way more important than people realise thank you for your comment as always it is a wonderful comment

[@tovah7055]

I wish you were here Christy’s. Many, many a time I have been at the sink watching out of the corner of my eye and watching a “stylist” free pour and eyeball their color and not only that, at one salon who promotes Aveda and ONLY Aveda, was using Aveda color with a peroxide that is on Avedas list of “Do NOT mix with the following brands….” List. When I asked the stylist I was seeing “Do you only use Aveda? And the response was “Absolutely! It is the ONLY brand we use and we had to work very very hard to get certified as and Aveda Salon so we don’t use anything else and every stylist here is Aveda Trained.” I then asked what would happen if you mixed Aveda color with a non Aveda Peroxide would that be acceptable or harm the hair?” And the blood rushed from her face. She was almost opaque to the point that I could see her veins. She very quickly said she had to use the washroom and went to the back room where the owner was and all I heard was “ yada yada yada she knows, she saw someone mixing it…yada yada yada…….” And then returned back to my chair and I said “I didn’t hear you watch your hands?” (I’m a nurse) and she said “oh I just used the sani-gel” and I then gave her a quick “nothing is better than washing your hands with soap and water especially when you’re touching other humans.” And she laughed it off and had a look of relief as if “whew. Escaped that one!” And I let her comb out my hair and we talked about a cut and went through colors etc etc until She felt comfortable that she had made me happy and understood what I want. She then said “OK. I’ll be right back and go mix your color!” With a big smile on her face. I said, “Oh fabulous, well I’m not going anywhere and it is my first time here so why don’t you mix it here?” And again, bold rushed to feet. She came up with how difficult it is to haul everything back to the station etc etc…..” so I got up out of the chair and said “I’ll follow! I love chemistry and it is part of my degree so this will be fun! Gotta keep learning every day!” And I just smiled and followed her as her pace went from “The Flash” to “Snuffelupagus” and we got to the back and she started to pull down the color and squeezed in a 1/2 a tube or whatever color and then grabbed the same bottle of peroxide I had seen before while I was at the sink getting my hair washed and VERY QUICKLY free poured the peroxide into the color and started mixing after tucking the peroxide (NO IDEA what strength it was…10. 20, 30,…..40????!!!!??) under the cupboard. Not a SCALE IN SIGHT. ANYWHERE. So I asked “How do you know how much of each to put in the bowl?” And this was the final straw……….”Well, when you have been doing it this as long as I have you get really good at knowing how much of each you need.” And I then asked the million dollar question…. “And how long have you been doing this to be THAT good and able to eyeball your measurements? I’ve been a Nurse Practitioner for 25 years and I couldn’t eyeball morphine let alone saline solution.” And she said…..wait for it…….”Oh, about 4 1/2 years I think.”……. And good bye. Out I went and never ever ever went back. Google review up and about 15 phone calls from the owner, none of which I took as there is nothing to be said. An apology would only be because they were caught and not because they were sorry. I may not be a spring chicken but I do know a bit about hair color as my bff who moved the month before was my stylist since after High School and she was always telling me horror stories of color correction and formulas and things that clients were told to do by other stylists etc. She said that about 70% of her clientele was color correction. I can now see why. When I told her what happened she found me someone to go to that she trusted to do her hair and I have stuck with them. My very FIRST appointment with them, I walked in and the FIRST thing I saw on the colouring counter which was next to the wash station were SCALES!!! THREE OF THEM, all clean, bright and shiny to the point I thought they were new!!! She washed my hair and the entire time we were chatting she was working and she even wheeled her little cart over and MIXED MY COLOR ON A SCALE RIGHT BESIDE ME and I thought she would then wheel it back but every stylist had a wheelie cart and that is where there color sits which they use to mix the color on. BRILLIANT!!! I was HOME…….I still go there unless my BFF is in town in which case, she cuts and colors my hair and my NEW stylist comes over and colors and cuts her hair…..LOL!!! Ahhhhhh….the circle of life! My Daddy always said that the only thing you leave behind of any value is your reputation so it better be a good one. 💖 Clearly, you are both slaying it in that department!!!!! Kudos and thank you for being ethical and honest in an industry that I have come to know is not always that way.

[@patriciarussell1177]

I love you You’re such a good professor

[@TheLifeOfHair]

Oh thank you Patricia very kind

[@carlamclaughin7555]

Fabulous very informative Carla England leeds

[@sarvente-v7h]

Dear James i have watched this episode 10times, not because poor explanation by you but English is my second language and chemical jargons i had to studied hahah...but enjoyed it evertime and learned so much much appreciated , Thank you so much!!

[@TheLifeOfHair]

Wow fantastic that is amazing to read thank you so much

[@TrishSE]

I brought a scale into a salon that didn't have one and no one ever used one. Trying to explain why you should do things by weight was looked at with suspicion and utter confusion on how to use a scale. I even had to explain to the owner how you can get the precision over how much to mix for individuals clients so the color isn't wasted as much. I saw so many hairdressers open new tubes of color because the tube was rolled down in between the lines on the side and they couldn't figure out how much to measure. Man, it was like pulling teeth. Sometimes rolling the tube down to a line makes way more color than you need and there are air bubbles that cause the measurement to be off. When it comes to free pouring for bleach, sometimes hairdressers act like by the sheer might of their artistic talent, they can make a product do whatever they want it to do no matter how it's mixed. XD

[@TheLifeOfHair]

Yes this is not the first time I have encountered that kind of behaviour Trish unfortunately these things take time to trickle down in some circumstances oh you can do is try your best well done for trying to introduce it to the team

[@hazeldewhurst149]

I always weigh both bleach and tint Not only can you guarantee 100% consistency for your client it’s also much more cost effective

[@TheLifeOfHair]

Absolutely Hazel product wastage and inconsistency of results are the two main reasons to your scales for absolutely sure

[@imgrii2794]

I went to hair school i still feel like a need to learn more or tu just splash back memories o things i got thought before, this chanel is everything 💗

[@TheLifeOfHair]

Wonderful so pleased you enjoyed the video thank you very much for your comment much appreciated

[@lorraine9380]

Great video! I love how you explain the science behind it not just 'do as I say' so we can understand the why as well as the how. Would love more videos where you explain colour like this. All your tutorials are fantastic though, I really enjoy them

[@TheLifeOfHair]

Wonderful so pleased you enjoyed this video thank you very much yes way more science videos to come in the future I absolutely love the science of hair colouring I am a massive nerd so I have got lots more to share

[@rebelle-de-jour]

yes , scales are absolutely important, also for color! I always use it and get nervous when i cant find one quick in the salon chaos :-)

[@TheLifeOfHair]

Fantastic Anja keep up the good work 👌🏻😁

[@LauraJJ7]

This was very helpful!. Thanks for sharing. I am a weigher and don’t understand why people don’t use a scale. It’s so easy, plus saves money when using color.

[@lizabarbieri7840]

I have always used a scale. I never have felt comfortable ‘ free pouring’. Not only do you have consistent results, you are not wasting product.

[@TheLifeOfHair]

Absolutely Liza bang on the money product wastage is always high when you don’t use scales as well as the obvious inconsistency in the results

[@leanneowings4263]

So grateful for your videos been a hair stylist for 21 years I was stuck in the 1999 style of foiling until I started watching your videos I have now introduced my clients to these new ways more natural soft looking there in love so that for your time appreciate

[@kathleenmcgloin579]

thanks SO much for this reminder with the specific reasons why.. I’m really big on using a scale, but if I get in a hurry and a lot of things are going on I’ll tend to be a bit less precise - now, I’ll have your voice reminding me to take the time, do it right to get it right 😉

[@TheLifeOfHair]

Wonderful Kathleen very very good I’m super happy that this was a nice reminder for you

[@joanangel5283]

Well you knocked that one out the park. Reading some of these comments I see I've been living in the dark. Was always told to eyeball it. (Bleach.) I'm convinced I need scales. Thank you.

[@TheLifeOfHair]

Great Joan so pleased you are convinced to weigh it out form now 👌🏻

[@tiffanycrystalclear]

Yes I learned something new J. Today I did a color correction cleansing wash , I was taught to add lukewarm water into the bleach and clarifying shampoo. Been doing hair for 15 yrs. after watching and learning from you, will put it into practice! 😂 thanks so much, I really appreciated! 🇨🇦😘

[@TheLifeOfHair]

Wonderful every day is a learning day so pleased you took something from this video hope your blood washes are levelled up from here on out

[@aleciaj8098]

“Bob’s your uncle” my Grandmother used to say that when I was a kid and I used to repeat it to her because it sounded so funny to me and it used to drive my mom nuts lol. My grandmother is from England and my mom is American and I don’t remember what it means or why my mom didn’t like me saying it but I kept asking “but who is Bob? And why is he my uncle?” I was 8😂And my grandmother and I used to laugh hysterically especially as the more upset my mom would get the harder we would laugh! My grandmother was my best friend. I lost her last year and you brought back a funny memory for me so thanks for being you and thanks for this video they are all so great!

[@katielouise6828]

Hi, the saying is: “Bobs your uncle, fannys your aunt” it means “there you go” “all sorted” it is quite odd when you think it over 😂

[@tesswarwick5832]

@@katielouise6828 I have got an Uncle Bob :) :) :)

[@TheLifeOfHair]

I have to say I absolutely love this comment I’m glad it brought back some lovely memories for you it’s one of my favourite sayings my dad used to say it to me when I was a kid and I say it now so hopefully my kids will say it when they’re older keep these things going ah 😁

[@TheLifeOfHair]

So do I lol

[@victoriacraig191]

You are a great teacher of how to use product correctly, love your videos.

[@marymary5494]

40 yrs hairdressing, I have never used a scale, 😬 so thank you. 👌💕

[@TheLifeOfHair]

Wonderful Mary Mary I am so pleased you have been swayed by this video I hope you see improved results very quickly

[@mrsdavidbanner8577]

We weren’t taught this😢

[@Podgey25]

Scales- I use the types used by jewellers. They're the best! Bleach powders- Certain brands are very sensitive, so its important to mix exact amounts. I use Schwarzkopf Blondme and it must be measured out precisely. Remember- its Alchemy! We need to measure. I'm always amazed by the lack of knowledge many have about the science of the products they work with. The lack of adding peroxide to bleach will result in High alkalinity. Even powder with water- can lift pigment in the hair!😱 1 to 1:5 gives a type of "cake frosting / icing texture. So nice for freehand work/ lift. When foiling or scalp bleaching- to acheive even lift, its important to have good saturation and be generous with applying . I prefer to mix 1:2, and to prevent swelling-never Whisk bleach (it adds air) and mix small amounts but often, for optimum potency and to avoid wastage.. .

[@kathleenmcgloin579]

Thanks for your note of “never whisk bleach, it adds air” .. hadn’t given that thought

[@TheLifeOfHair]

Stephanie!!! Another wonderful wonderful comment thank you very much keep them coming they are fantastic additions to the life of hair community

[@aleciaj8098]

Every single hairstylist needs to see this! I am guilty of free pouring when I know the bleach but after you explained it the way you did I will not anymore. If anyone thinks it doesn’t matter there was a girl in the salon I used to work at and we used the same bleach and she would always use 30 and sometimes 40 volume on EVERYONE and I don’t use higher than 20 and my clients would lift amazing and pretty fast and her clients would take forever to lift. I even remember letting her do my money piece touch up and I lift super fast and it took forever for me to lift and that has never happened before but she would mix her bleach so that it was incredibly thin. Now I know why it wasn’t working for her! She would always be so shocked that my clients would lift so blonde with 20 volume and I did say to her one time that her bleach being so runny might be why she was having issues but she would just blame the bleach. She didn’t like taking advice of any kind🤷🏼‍♀️ thank you for the great videos! I always like knowing the why of things.

[@TheLifeOfHair]

Wonderful glad you appreciated the video! Yes that is a great example of mixing consistency is creating inconsistent results in your comment there hope that brought to light what was going on with your colleague and how you could help other colleagues in the future if they’re having similar problems thank you very much for your fantastic in that comment keep them coming all the best James

[@aleciaj8098]

@@TheLifeOfHair yes you have helped so much with so many things. Thank you for the free education! I find that what you share with us is way better than education that I’ve actually paid for! You are amazing THANK YOU! I’ve learned so many time saving techniques from you that are a life changer. That was my problem I take too long but you have immensely with that!❤️❤️❤️

[@odalysruiz4]

I weigh everything. I see.everybody eye balling it. I'm glad you did this video. Thank you! I feel better now. 💕💕💕😘❤🌟

[@TheLifeOfHair]

Very very good yes Wayne things is so important I’m pleased to read your way all your product to

[@Podgey25]

A good topic to discuss is the difference between highlift tints & bleach. I see all the time, hairdressers and joe public- believing its "gentler , kinder , safer, better than bleach. When its loaded with ammonia and requires 30 / 40 vol peroxides. And the belief that it can get the same lifting results on dark hair as bleach!😯🤐😫 I even see hairdressers giving "formulas for toners on bleached hair - theyve " advised " using 12- series highlifts😱 its important to understand when and on what hair- one could opt for highlift over bleach and try to quash the belief thar bleach is really bad compared to highlift tints

[@TheLifeOfHair]

Yes that is a fantastic subject for a video I have added that to my catalogue of video topics I’m sure at some point in the future I’ll bring that want to life thank you very much for the suggestion always appreciated

[@Podgey25]

@@TheLifeOfHair Excellent! I look forward to seeing it.

[@hueyahumana]

Promised 😉 Mr. Atkinson made this bleach scale lesson totally clear . Thank you 🌞 🤍

[@TheLifeOfHair]

You are very welcome glad you appreciated it all the best James

[@hueyahumana]

@@TheLifeOfHair thank you 🌞

[@clipinqueen]

Fascinating! Thanks so much for science-based education. Keep it coming!

[@TheLifeOfHair]

Wonderful so pleased you enjoyed it thank you for your comment

[@amandajohnson8669]

Thank you im currently level 2 student and learning this now

[@TheLifeOfHair]

You are welcome Amanda good luck on your journey so pleased that I could help you along the way

[@amandajohnson8669]

@@TheLifeOfHair thank you

[@jameslipke354]

Neither do I!!! My cosmetology education was Pivot Point. We were taught that water STOPS lightener from continuing to process. For example, if part of the highlights seem to be processing much faster than the rest of them, you can just spray water on the lightened hair, wipe it with a towel, and the lightener stops processing. Some lightener is wicked fast when it comes to processing, so if your foiling longer hair, you either have to be wicked fast at application, processing and washing it out OR you need to have someone else working with you. Aveda lightener is wicked lightening quick from the time it is applied and when it's done processing! It's insane!!! Thanks for sharing James! ~ APRIL LIPKE

[@TheLifeOfHair]

Thank you for your comment April many good thank you

[@mojosinger7993]

Learned a lot.. Must break my bad habits!

[@traciecasey569]

I always use a scale. I love have you explain the science and chemistry of how it works. I try and educate girls I work with the science but sometimes you can't teach an old dog new tricks.

[@sufiaahmedkhan4767]

Thank you once more for the great information on bleach n peroxide In my class they taught us to mix water 💧 for the shampoo cocktail which is called (bleach wash)

[@TheLifeOfHair]

You are very welcome glad you appreciated it yes many many times people tell people to add water to bleach bath is blonde washes and many other decolourising methods but adding water is only a bad thing in my opinion as the pH of water is way more alkaline than the peroxide so I would always go with peroxide hope that helps you

[@MISSsuperhappy]

Super informative. Thank you.

[@TheLifeOfHair]

You’re welcome Katie

[@annnie69]

Hi James, Do you have to use the same brand of developer with lightener?

[@jenniferlow110]

Great results and great for reducing wastage. 🙏🙏

[@TheLifeOfHair]

Superb Jennifer glad you appreciated this video thank you for your comments they are much appreciated

[@kgoh2321]

This is very useful info..... and unfortunely theres still many hairdresser tend to overlook this matter.... well i gues they just loved playing guessing games 😄 which i hated most .... if u get what i mean 😉

[@TheLifeOfHair]

LOL you’re exactly right thank you for a great comment all the best

[@lesleymorley6420]

Gonna give up today James 😃Thanku will order scales today brilliant info as always 👍🏼😃

[@kgoh2321]

Brilliant choice lesley .... 👍

[@TheLifeOfHair]

Wonderful Lesley so pleased that you’re going to go to the scales

[@rozesinani124]

Thanks for your time to make us beter in aour work happy hollidays

[@TheLifeOfHair]

It’s my pleasure I’m glad you appreciate them

[@juliettedonohue7069]

thank you that's a great course, very clear! while not a professional but merely an "amateur" I have been using a scale for a while now!

[@TheLifeOfHair]

Wonderful Juliette so pleased that you find the videos useful

[@MakingTheMetalBand]

Very interesting :). Makes sense about the scalp application being different given the pH. Makes you wonder if some of the worst scalp damage incidents come from inconsistent mixing. Related to another topic you brought up, I'm curious if the low and slow method ends up resulting in equal or less damage than 'fast and furious' if you eventually lift to the same shade. It's pretty unapparent to me what the answer would be.

[@TheLifeOfHair]

Thank you very much! Yes that is a very very good point one that is incredibly difficult to prove without laboratory grade equipment however once this Covid business is all over I have been in talks with the University of Brighton and hopefully they’re going to help me out prove or disprove with a low and slow is better or worse for the hair than Fast and Furious/manufacturers guidelines LOL I don’t know how long that’s going to take to make that video but I’m very excited to see the outcome

[@MakingTheMetalBand]

@@TheLifeOfHair oh wow. That is exciting that you'll get involved in research :) Looking forward to the result

[@carlahaiduk1878]

I'm very curious about this.

[@SaraFJones]

Super helpful! Thanks!

[@TheLifeOfHair]

You’re very welcome Suzie

[@sarahrouse5387]

Currently in beauty school and this issue has always really bothered me. Thanks for the video. Bobs your uncle.

[@carolreynolds2250]

James, very valuable information for me, TY so much 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@piasammut5328]

I’ve learnt something new today, in 40 odd years, I’ve never used scales when mixing bleach!

[@TheLifeOfHair]

Wonderful Pia that great 👌🏻

[@Freesingskills19]

great info, james! i always use scales for color, but not as much for bleach b/c i go by feel, but i'm gonna start now. youve convinced me!

[@TheLifeOfHair]

Wonderful news so pleased I’ve convinced you honestly you won’t regret it

[@Freesingskills19]

@@TheLifeOfHair i have never regretted following your advice!

[@denisereed4421]

Brilliant James. Love your precision. Totally inspired by your great teaching.

[@TheLifeOfHair]

Thank you very much glad you enjoyed it thank you for your comment

[@moazzamakarim3188]

Thank you so much to share such an important information about mixing ratio of beach and peroxide. I will definitely try this 👍

[@TheLifeOfHair]

Wonderful you are very welcome very pleased you found the information useful

[@blackberrybetty]

Thanks so much, I am so ready to use scales👍🏽👍🏽

[@TheLifeOfHair]

Wicked so pleased to read that hope you enjoy it

[@SimoneTVGF]

thank you so much ! I went out to borrow a scale for my project :)

[@TheLifeOfHair]

Wonderful glad to hear it

[@amallondon7342]

Very nice video, I promise you I will follow your instructions, thank you so much for the information.

[@TheLifeOfHair]

Wonderful Amal keep going 👌🏻

[@hinamalik6416]

Thank you James.very informative .

[@TheLifeOfHair]

Wonderful glad you enjoyed it thank you for your comment as always

[@heatherg2083]

Invaluable...thank you for a most indepth explanation and tutorial 😊

[@TheLifeOfHair]

Superb Heather glad you enjoyed this one

[@vaishusingh1960]

Thank you so much Sir, for sharing such valuable n important information

[@TheLifeOfHair]

You are very very welcome I’m very pleased you appreciated the video thank you for your comment

[@moonstuido288]

Thank you so much you are such a good person who teach us I really love to learn love from Pakistan.

[@TheLifeOfHair]

Thank you very much glad you appreciate the channel

[@tancakar8987]

Wella and Schwarzkopf powder lighteners i use , they recommend only 1.5 / or 2 ratio. which is 1:1.5 or 1:2. I always use 1:2 ratio in foil or out the foil as the thickness is perfect. sometimes when i feel like the foils will drag down i do 1:1.5 ratio. yes scales are the secret. For colour and bleach. you know what i never tried the 1:4 as i usually use bleach and water to remove any unwanted tone, or sometimes vitamin C, but i will give a go to that. Thanks for the information.

[@TheLifeOfHair]

Wonderful Tam thank you for those very interesting insights I have used Schwarzkopf Blonde me before some manufactured you recommend different vaccinations which is great that’s a manufacturers however only stick to the one-to-one 1 to 2 1 to 3 ratios Thank you very much for coming all the best James

[@veronicamorenowillard169]

Thank you so much for such an interesting and educational class .! I have learned so much from you.👏😃

[@TheLifeOfHair]

Wonderful Veronica so pleased that you find these videos educational thank you for your kind comments

[@odellespencer3008]

Thankyou James!!! Very helpful xx

[@TheLifeOfHair]

You are very welcome Odelle

[@friedamuljono3727]

I really do agree with you ...must be percise to get the best result 💯👍👍👍🙏🙏🙏

[@TheLifeOfHair]

Absolutely freed up precision is everything without precision it I work will be inconsistent and difficult to repeat

[@TrishSE]

Thanks for this. I always use a scale for everything. Usually, I use 1:1.5. One of the things that did make me question back and forth was "do I measure powder on the scale or do I use a level scoop?" Many manufacturers tell you to mix by the level scoop, not by weight. For example, Matrix Lightmaster says mix 1:1 = 1 level scoop + 0.5 oz developer. Okay but if I convert that weight in grams on the scale, a level scoop of powder is not 15g (converting 0.5oz to grams). I usually have to add more powder to bring it up to the precise weight, so obviously, that makes a difference in the consistency when mixing in the developer. Basically, you can get two very different formulas measuring power on a scale versus by the scoop. Am I making sense at all describing the confusion or am I overcomplicating? LOL Well, anyway, now I know just use the dang scale for both the powder and developer XD. Thanks, James!

[@TheLifeOfHair]

Yes I see where you were going with that Trish that is slightly confusing on the basis that you end up using both but as you said at the end of your message just use the scales for both peroxide and powder it will simplify your life

[@cindygr8ce]

It probably won't make you feel too much better since I'm not actually licensed. I have been trained enough to know what I don't know when trying new things. Your channel finally gives me the answer as to why I was told to always use my scale. Years ago I was hired by my friend who ran her own home apt business to do her books, make apts, help hand out refreshments if it was a party. I eventually convinced her to teach me some things since she was sick of seeing me bleach my hair 5 times after going black then once blonde I would go to burgundy. By the time I left her employee she would let me do the color when there was multiple clients while she did the cuts. I didn't go to get my license because there's no way I could handle all the issues with clients. If someone lied about having lunch before ordering food from the guy at McDonald's their damn hair won't turn weird ass colors or potentially fall out. I will never understand why people lie to their hairdressers face. Anyway I'm actually so glad I know what I do since I have three daughters and being able to color(and cut i just hate it) means my kids have the trendiest hair in the city. My 8 year old has a cotton candy prismatic underneath peek a boo and my 6 yr old has a rainbow Prismatic money piece.... although I might be in trouble I'm attempting a rainbow pinwheel with dual color melted sections all by myself ......

[@TheLifeOfHair]

Thank you for your wonderful comment I am here for everybody I just want people to have nice hair ✌🏻

[@cindygr8ce]

@@TheLifeOfHair we fingers crossed mine turns out ok. First time I've attempted to lighten mine in a decade. Having virgin hair is nice the fact it's down to my butt is not .....I had finished off almost 250g of lightener already and only did the the triangle from the occipital ridge to the nape.... Soo time to go get to the store im too excited about the rainbow pinwheel/ color melt thing, I need more guinea pigs too many techniques I want to try

[@claudiaflores8759]

Graet tip! I will get a scale now

[@TheLifeOfHair]

Wonderful so pleased to hear it

[@hafizkashif927]

Very good lecture sir🤗🤗🤗love you

[@TheLifeOfHair]

Wonderful glad you enjoyed it you’re welcome

[@CaitKant]

Thank you!

[@TheLifeOfHair]

You are very welcome

[@ronaldwilliams8184]

My go to guy. Thanks!

[@pierregravel8]

Hi James, great video, as always. It would have been great if you had integrated the concept of the different peroxyde volumes in the formula and the science behind it. I thought you were going to discuss it in the middle of the video but then you returned to discussing the ratios. Perhaps you are thinking of doing another video about the science on that specific subject ? I know you mentioned something in a video about ''low and slow'' and ''fast and furious''... I will try to research in your video bank in order to link this new knowledge with that one in my head. Thanks again for the great work !

[@TheLifeOfHair]

Hi thank you very much yes I think I will make another video on that particular subject this video was already over 20 minutes long I don’t want them to become too lengthy I’d rather make another video and talk about that matter at another time you’re absolutely right halfway through this video I did go down a bit of a rabbit hole talking about different developers et cetera et cetera but I stopped myself in the edit and removed that section as I felt I didn’t cover enough detail because I was really trying to shoehorn into the middle of the video so at some point in the future I will make a video on that keep your eyes peeled thank you for your comment is always much appreciated James

[@pierregravel8]

@@TheLifeOfHair Thanks for your answer. I am looking forward to understand why, given that the pH of hydrogen peroxyde is lower than that of water (thus more acid), and that the percentage of peroxyde is how much peroxyde there is mixed in distilled water, given that you said that the more basic the solution, the more the hair cuticles get opened, it would mean that a 40% peroxyde would be more acid than a 10% (as 10% has more water in it, and water is less acid). Why is a 40% peroxyde stronger and faster to lighten hair than 10% if it is more acid ? I'm a little confused... I'm sure the video you'll be making on the subject will help me understand that better... Thanks !

[@jacimckinney4469]

Great information!! Thanks for sharing!!

[@TheLifeOfHair]

My pleasure Jaci Glad you enjoyed it

[@rain3743]

I always measure. I just enjoy your videos. Cheers!

[@TheLifeOfHair]

Wonderful rainbo good to hear

[@careyruziska6314]

I always appreciate you sharing your expertise, and the science! Thank you James!

[@joserustveld3832]

James another hit thank you!

[@TheLifeOfHair]

Thank you Jose 🙏🏻

[@joannebent447]

Fantastic video.. learned a lot thank you!

[@TheLifeOfHair]

You are very welcome Joanne glad you enjoyed it

[@emmam453]

love the way u teach...

[@jocelyngail4196]

Guilty of not measuring... also not a hairdresser .. only highlight a few strands of my dark blonde a couple times a year ... enjoy your videos even though I'm not a pro

[@TheLifeOfHair]

Wonderful Jocelyn! Glad you appreciate the videos thank you very much for your comments and was fascinated when none from the hairdressers watch my videos thank you

[@marylouwhite226]

merci James theory knowledge so essential

[@TheLifeOfHair]

Absolutely Marylou That is bang on the money

[@janepowell1267]

Great video so glad l watched it you're fabulous 😍

[@craigbryan9402]

Thankyou so much once again always much appreciated

[@TheLifeOfHair]

You are very welcome Craig glad you appreciate the videos friend

[@msnicola1982]

This is really helpful thank you

[@TheLifeOfHair]

You are very welcome Nicola glad you enjoyed it

[@lewniadslenny]

Realy cool video🙏Have a quastion!!!what if I only have a 30 vol of peroxide in a bottle and I want to make it a 20 vol by adding water in it etc(equal parts water and equal parts 30vol is going to make a 20 vol peroxide final mixture of peroxide.is the alcalinity of the water gonna make the peroxide more alcaline than a regular 20 vol straight out of the bottle than creating it with water and 30vol equal parts? ❤️🙏

[@TheLifeOfHair]

Thank you very much! Great question, so if you’re going to die loot 30 V to 20 V yes you should do it in the water mineral water or distilled water is the only thing that you should dilute your peroxides with you shouldn’t use tapwater the main reason is the pH of tapwater is higher depending on the location geographically and mineral water/filtered water tends to be on the lower pH scale if you’re going To die loot peroxide down by using water which is the preferred way May I add! There is quite a precise calculation to reduce down the volume there are some fantastic videos on this subject here on KZbin I haven’t personally made one yet but I will do at some point in the future All the best James

[@jessicamichels5091]

So helpful thank you!

[@victoriacraig191]

Already do scales

[@ea56lgx]

Thank you fantastic. I watched someone on utube a few days ago bleach foiling with added water but she said it took her 3and a half hours to foil whole head but she didnt take the back foils out so they were on hair all that time i wonder if the client has any hair left that is bad but you james so care for hair condition thank you .

[@TheLifeOfHair]

Thank you very much glad you appreciate the video thanks for the comment all the best James

[@sallybrown2255]

Hi James, have only just discovered you, and loving your tutorials, someone mentioned in the comments you telling us what volume peroxide you use for different bleach services, I’d be interested to know what you use too. Once again thank you Sally

[@TheLifeOfHair]

Wonderful Sally glad you have found the channel useful I will definitely make a video about that at some point in the future all the best James

[@signorabartollini3841]

Please can you do video on red hair ,neutralization orange and yelov tone.red hair to light brown.

[@TheLifeOfHair]

Yes I have some plans to make some videos next year about neutralising tone thank you for the suggestion

[@lesleygraham5527]

Those last few foils...so remember that happening ..more than once, not lifting 😁

[@TheLifeOfHair]

I know I’ve been there myself Lesley the struggle is real lol

[@ildaserra4987]

Thank you for sharing 😊 ❤

[@Rose258V]

Super helpful😊

[@aliaashplant5964]

Very interesting. What volume would you recommend 20 or 30?

[@nacereddinechallal4405]

Thank you

[@katielouise6828]

Thank you, as always 🤩

[@TheLifeOfHair]

You are very welcome Katie

[@elj6726]

I am a measurer!😂. I was taught to follow manufacturer’s instructions and therefore, I measure and time.

[@TheLifeOfHair]

Fantastic glad to read it

[@jewelpotter6221]

Thank you !!!

[@mikaanderson1690]

I ALWAYS use a scale.

[@TheLifeOfHair]

Good job Mika

[@karenbreffle1682]

I love this! 🤓🤓🤓🤓🤓

[@TheLifeOfHair]

Thank you very much Karen thank you for your comment

[@rajparpani6885]

Love to see all your videos.thanks for sharing-sonal karia

[@laurenciaobrien8963]

Thank you so much!!

[@TheLifeOfHair]

You’re very welcome

[@joserustveld3832]

James in your video of 7 oktober 2018 you used a triangle chart where can I optain it? Thankx, José

[@TheLifeOfHair]

Hi Jose if you would like a copy of that particular colour triangle add me on Instagram send me a DM with your email address in I will send it to you

[@michelleharrison9458]

I can never get enough lift on my level 5 regrowth - do you have any suggestions for on scalp product or are they all much of a muchness if you mix and apply correctly. I beleive I mixed too much 20 vol this time (40 minutes) but the 1:2 mix looked too thick to apply - hindsight hey

[@trime7791]

My question after this vid is.....say I was using a 30 developer with bleach on the sides and back of hair. Since I start on bottom, by time I got to the crown of the head all of that bleach has been on hair for a bit. Should I use a lesser number of developer when I'm doing the crown? To account for the time and color outcome on rest of hair that has been bathing in bleach for the crown hairs so that when I wash out they will be the same tone? I'm thinking if I used the same 30 dev for the top hairs and left on a bit more, would there be an obvious diff between the brightness of the bleach between top and rest of hair? Thank you, hope that makes sense.

[@lf9341]

I always use a scale! What is your favorite balayage bleach.

[@TheLifeOfHair]

Wonderful Linda! My favourite Balyage beach is Redken power lift 👍🏻

[@angelaharris1112]

So do I need to bleach hair before I know what toner to use?

[@TheLifeOfHair]

Yes 👍🏻

[@sufiaahmedkhan4767]

you said to mix shampoo In my hair class they said to use conditioner as we all know that the conditioner closes the cuticles right

[@TheLifeOfHair]

So one of my preferred beach bath recipes is bleach powder peroxide and shampoo in equal measure so for instance 30 g 30 g 30 g. I would then condition after doing that service prior to putting on any toners to even out the property and close the cuticles remember hair colour is designed to go on to dry hair wet hair cuticles are closed we do not need to have the cuticles open to apply the colour otherwise the manufacturer would recommend that we applied it to wet hair and generally speaking most manufacturers recommend that you dry the hair before you put another colour on Hope that makes sense all the best James

[@claudiaflores8759]

Can you use a diferente brand of peroxide to mixed redken or it was redken

[@TheLifeOfHair]

In this particular video I was using Redken peroxide it is always recommended to use the manufacturers for outside as the acidity can be different from brand to brands but you will get away with using other brands of peroxide with any bleach powder

[@worldchanges10]

To the point no side track running on and on great

[@fatimafernandes441]

👍

[@hafizkashif927]

Love you sir 🙏🙏🙏