Hair Bleaching
Bleaching of hair doesn't actually remove hair, but it lightens the
colour of hairs so they are less noticable. There are specially
designed bleaches available for the face, arms, and legs. Always take
care to keep it away from your eyes, do not use it on your eyelashes
even don't use it near your eyes. Never prepare with metal dishes or
instruments, and do not combine mixture untill ready to use it.
How to do it
First, always perform a patch test before using bleach. Wash and dry the area thoroughly. Prepare bleach according to packaged instructions. Using applicator provided with bleach pack, apply bleach to desired area. Do not rub it. Coat thickly like icing a cake. Make sure hair is covered completely. As bleaching times vary from person to person, wait 10 minutes and wash off a small corner to see if hair is acceptably lightened. If it isn't, reapply some fresh bleach and wait 5 more minutes.
Afterwards, wash off bleach with cool clean water and pat dry. Wash off applicator and any other equipment, and throw away any extra bleach.
Hair Bleaching comparing with other methods
Bleaching is painless, and fairly cheap. It is also comfortable and easy to use. As one application lasts 2 to 6 weeks it is pretty substantial.
However, since bleaching is not technically a form of hair removal it is not always practical. If your hair is thick, bleaching it may not make enough of a difference to be worth it. Also if your hair is coarse bleaching will be a poor choice for you, as the chemical agents in bleach cause hair to become brittle and stand up.
Bleaching can be a good option particularly for the sensitive upper lip where plucking, threading and waxing are painful, and shaving isn't practicle for soft fine hair. For this reason it can be a good option if your hair is fine and you've had bad luck with other methods.
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