Okay, so I’ve always loved my black hair, but lately, I’ve been wanting to switch it up a little, add some dimension, you know? I didn’t want to go full-on blonde or anything crazy, just some subtle highlights to brighten things up. I started looking into it and decided to give it a shot at home.
First, I gathered all my supplies. I picked up a highlighting kit from the drugstore – nothing fancy, just one of those basic ones. It came with the bleach, developer, a little brush, and some gloves. I also grabbed an old towel and some clips to section off my hair.
I started by sectioning my hair. I used the clips to divide it into four parts – top, bottom, left, and right. This way, I could work on one section at a time and make sure the highlights were evenly distributed.
- Mixing the bleach was the next step. I followed the instructions on the box and mixed the bleach powder with the developer in the little tray that came with the kit.
- Then, taking small sections of hair from the bottom layer, I started applying the bleach with the brush. I wanted a natural, sun-kissed look, so I focused on the ends and a few pieces around my face. I tried to vary the thickness of the highlights to make them look more natural.
I left the bleach on for about 20 minutes. The box said 15-30 minutes, so I checked it after 15, and it still needed a little more time. After 20 minutes, it looked pretty good, so I rinsed it out in the sink. I was nervous at this point because I had never done this before!
After washing my hair with some purple shampoo and conditioner, I dried and styled it. I was actually surprised at how much I liked it! The highlights were subtle, just like I wanted. They added a nice warmth to my hair and made it look a lot more lively. The color looked like an ash-blonde, that looks great on my black hair.
My Tips If You Want to Try It
- Do a strand test first to see how your hair reacts to the bleach.
- Don’t leave the bleach on for too long, or you might end up with orange or overly damaged hair.
- If you’re not sure about doing it yourself, maybe go to a salon. I’m pretty adventurous, so I was okay with experimenting, but it’s always safer to go to a professional!
Overall, I’m really happy with how my natural highlights turned out. It was a fun little experiment, and I think I’ll keep doing it this way for a while. It’s an easy way to change up your look without doing anything too drastic. And who knows, maybe next time I’ll go a little bolder with the color!
