Hey Braddd, (or like whoever sees this honestly lol). My name is Grace and I'm abt to be 18 and I want to dye my hair for my birthday. I want to do a peekaboo dye, with black on top and red on the bottom, (there is an inspo pick attatched).
I basically want to know if I can get away with not using bleach. I really love my curls and I dont want to loosen them or damage my hair. I'm mixed, so my hair type is very odd; I'm inbetween a 3b and 3c curl wise, and my hair is very dense and thick (as in i have alot of hair) but the strands themselves are thin, and im just generally really worried about using bleach and ruining my curls.
Is there any way around that or less damaging avenues to acheive the look im going for?
Hi Beautiful! Happy early birthday! 🎉 That peekaboo black-and-red look is such a vibe, and it’ll look amazing with your curls!
For those vibrant red results like in your inspo pics, you’ll most likely need to use bleach. There are alternatives, but they won’t be quite as bold. You could use a high-lift color in red instead of bleach. It will lighten your hair enough to give you a rich, bold tone, but it won’t be as bright as bleach-based results.
If you want maximum impact, you can bleach the underneath section with 20 volume (for gentle lift) and use one of our highly pigmented shades like Super Red or Rhodolite. And don’t worry, our colors contain bond builders to help repair and protect your hair during the process.
If you’re nervous about using bleach, this is a great place to start since it’s only the peekaboo section. You can test how your curls respond while keeping most of your hair untouched. You’re gonna look stunning! ❤️🖤✨
I'll definately think on it, I have 2 more questions; would 10 volume work as well or is that not enough, and, as much as I rlly wanted to use an xmondo color becasue of the bond building, do you have any brand recommendations for a high lift color so I could do some research?
Yes babe, 10 volume developer will totally work! 💪 You might just need to leave it on a little longer to get the lift you want. To get that bold red, you’re aiming for an orange base (not blonde) and that’s doable with 10 vol. Then you can go in with Super Red for that fiery pop and get the bond-building benefits your hair will love! 💖
If you’re leaning toward a high lift red instead of bleach, L’Oréal HiColor Red is a good option. You can also visit a Sally Beauty store - their staff can help guide you and make sure you get the right products for your goals!
You got this! ❤️🔥
