bleaching

Bleaching 

Strictly speaking , anything that lightens the hair bleaches it , but in the present context bleaching refers specifically to any treatment that removes color from the hair - rather than adding color , which  is the purpose of permanent colorants. These are several different types of bleach on the market and they range from the mild brighteners that lift hair color a couple of shades to the more powerful mixes that completely strip hair of its natural color 

Bleaching is quite difficult to do and is best left to a professional hairdressers . If misused it can be very harsh and drying on the hair . To get the best results make sure your hair is in optimum condition  prior to bleaching . Once the hair has been bleached , regular intensive conditioning treatment essential .