How-to: Transition to a New Color Using Bleach

Summer is here and the search for this season's hottest hair colors is on. A full head of poppin' hot pink dimension, an ode to Gemini hair with a two-tone purple money piece, or maybe a multi-color balayage?

No matter what the vibe, there are more options than ever if you want to experiment with darker shades, lighter hues, or land somewhere in the middle.  

Although oVertone Coloring Conditioners don’t require bleach to add a cool new shade to your tresses, adding a fantasy color to your hair may require a little bit of lightening first for a truer color result.

If you’re looking to color with a lighter shade than your current hair level, you’ll want to start with oVertone’s new product, The Bleach 30 Volume Hair Lightening System, to give your hair a burst of lift before you reach for your dream color. 

Watch @alineh_a use The Bleach 30 Volume Hair Lightening System to amp up her perfect base in this step-by-step blonde-to-fantasy color transformation!

WHAT YOU NEED:

The Bleach 30 Volume Hair Lightening System (comes with Bleach Powder, Bleach Developer, and Gloves)

oVertone Coloring Conditioner of your choice

Hair Starter Kit (comes with a Mixing Bowl, Mixing Brush, and Alligator Clips)

Old t-shirt and towel

BLEACH IT & COLOR IT

STEP 01:

Wearing gloves, add The Bleach powder (1 part) and developer (2 parts) to the mixing bowl. Mix thoroughly.

STEP 02:

Section hair. @alineh_a sectioned the hair at the crown of her head from the sides so she could target her overgrown roots.

STEP 03:

Using the mixing brush, apply The Bleach to small sections starting at the top and working your way down.

NOTE: FOR LONGER HAIR, SAVE YOUR ROOTS FOR LAST!

STEP 04:

Fully saturate your strands to ensure full coverage and even lightening.

STEP 05:

Wait 35 minutes (max. 40) to let The Bleach do its thing. Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm or cool water.

STEP 06:

Let hair completely dry. Then, color hair using one of oVertone’s 30+ gorgeous shades of Coloring Conditioners.

* If you’re wondering how soon after bleaching you can add an oVertone color to your hair — skip the wait! oVertone Coloring Conditioners are hydrating and deposit only so you can color immediately.

STEP 07:

Enjoy your new vivid hair color just in time for summer.

If your shade starts to fade, we recommend adding a gentle dusting of color to revamp your look. Skip the appointment and revitalize your locks with oVertone’s Daily Conditioners for a burst of color and hydration to keep your hair looking its best.

MORE ABOUT THE BLEACH

No matter your hair type, texture, or color, oVertone’s The Bleach 30 Volume Hair Lightening System is made for you.

Rethink how you look at bleach with our high-performance vegan + cruelty-free formula that lifts up to 7 levels and is expertly formulated with hydrating key ingredients you and your hair will love.

Are you ready to lighten up? Shop now to get your hands on The Bleach or browse our portfolio of Coloring Conditioners for your next look.