Hair Refresh + Trying Glaze

 

Today was ROOTS DAY!!

It's always such an exhausting endeavor w.

This is what I was starting with

Yikes!

The bleach powder I used to use was discontinued so I had to buy the newer version, and I was worried it would fry my hair or something ww

But actually I was really impressed with the new formula, it didn't hurt at all!!

I wasn't sure it was working at first because it didn't hurt at all and it barely smelled.

This is the powder I used ~ 

And this is the developer I use, I used the last of it today.

I let it process for 40 minutes and then I washed it out with warm water and Redken Acidic Bonding Concentrate shampoo, but I didn't condition it because of the next step...

I have been wanting to try this 'Glaze' hair treatment for everrrr and I'm finally trying it today.

Basically, it's a semi-permanent dye infused conditioning treatment, with a glossing effect. So, it's supposed to make your hair feel soft and moisturized, and look shiny, and add a richness of color for about 10 washes. 

I thought it seemed like a nice damage free alternative to toner, which I never use. 

I applied it to damp hair and left it for 10 minutes. 

I did feel that it was kind of hard to apply evenly and avoid patchiness, which is usually the case for dye depositing masks for me.

(I want to note, I used the color "Beach Blonde", which is a nice yellow blonde color, but the website recommends NOT to use a darker shade than the lightest part of your hair because it might stain, so if you try it, I recommend sticking to the best match to your actual color.)

Here was my results:

Of course, due to my hair texture and my layered haircut, my hair will never be shiny no matter what I apply to it.

But I like the result! It's something different than my usual white blonde and it does feel beachy and summery, so I'm happy.

It is also quite soft.

Well that's all for today,  I'm super tired from all the work my hair takes.