Have you ever wondered how long bleaching hair has been around? Bleaching hair has been around since the 1930s, and Lawrence M. Gelb invented it. Soon after, he introduced the first one-step hair dye product. In these step-by-step instructions, you will learn how to do bleach highlights.

Supplies

You will need all of the following items:

Hairbrush
Sectioning Clips (optional on what kinds of clips)
Styling Comb or Ratail Comb (optional on which one you use)
Foils
Latex and vinyl gloves
Timers
Color mixing bowls
Color Brushes
Neck Strips
Stylist aprons
Drape
Bleaching products
Developer (10-30)

Step 1: Brush and Drape

When using your hairbrush, make sure to brush all of the tangles and knots out of the hair. You can also wet down the hair, or use detangling spray to help get the tangles out.

Then Using a neck strip or towel, wrap it around the neck of your client, and proceed to put the drape on. Be sure not to have the drape tight around the neck.

Step 2: Section

Using your styling comb and clips, section the hair on each side of the head from the middle of the eyebrow to the back of the ear.

Then section the hair on the top to the apex then clip.

Finally, clip the hair left on the back of the head.

Step 3: Tearing the Foil

Tearing foil in half is an excellent way to save money. You start by placing your foil on the corner edge of a table. Then you'll pull the foil hanging off the table from the front of the foil back.

Ensure it creates a bump in the back when you pull the front of the foil.

Step 4: WARNING

STOP! Before bleaching be aware of the product you are using. Use only salon professional products. Follow the manufacturing direction. Only bleach if you are a student in cosmetology or becoming a stylist. Be sure to wear gloves and an apron when bleaching.

If you have a chemical burn on the scalp, you will notice the following:

Redness or swelling
Pain in the affected area, can range from mild to severe.
Blistering
Moistness or weeping in the affected area.

Bleaching off the scalp doesn't come into contact with your scalp. You will avoid the chemical burn on your scalp if you do off scalp bleaching.

Be sure when you finish bleaching you wash the bleach out thoroughly from the hair.

Disclaimer: The author of this instructable cannot be held liable for injury caused by improper use or accident. When following this tutorial, you assume full responsiblity for any accident or injury caused by using bleach.

Step 5: Mixing the Solution

When mixing the bleach be sure to wear gloves.

Use 10-30 developers when mixing bleach. If you are using 10 developers it may cause the color to appear more caramel.

While mixing bleach you should use a one oz to one oz ratio, until you need more developer.

Mix the bleach powder and the developer together until you get it fairly runny. Don't make the bleach too runny ,a runny product can drip and get everywhere, including your face and arms.