Bleaching 4C Hair

Changing hairstyles is endemic to afro-centric culture, therefore bleaching

4C hair is no longer a trend for relatives considered “wild”.  Many folk still think blonde is a color strictly assigned to a certain group but because “black” covers the full spectrum of color, you will find it on all skin shades falling under that moniker!

If you plan on bleaching 4C hair, there are a few things to know:

• Your hair needs to be in good condition.
• Weekly deep treatments are necessary because the texture of the hair has changed.
• Uneven ends need to be cut regularly.
• Timing for bleaching 4C hair differs with each person.  No two heads will change at the same pace.
• Some 4C hair looks rougher than others but can react faster in a lightening service.
• It is important to watch the hair during the process for color changes – a lot can change in two minutes.
• Relaxed/permed hair is usually not recommended for a bleaching service.  If you must color, consider highlights.

• On most 4C hair it is difficult to get past the orange stage but some go straight to the light blonde stage.
• As with straight hairs, at the light blond stage the hair is weaker so it cannot handle very hot irons.
• 4C hair dreadlocks with very light blonde color are very brittle. 
• Natural 4C hair in good condition is best for lightening.