Another bleaching story...

Ok so I haven't actually bleached it yet. I have several questions....

So how do you know your natural hair color? I have been told 2 completely different things. In the back toward my scalp it's almost like a 3, and around my face its very light, like a 6. So which is it? but also, I think it might have looked so dark in the back is because I've been dyeing my hair dark brown for quite a while...in all honestly, without anyone elses opinion I would say my hair is a 5.

So I have decided I want to bleach my (colored) level 5 brown hair in about 1 month. I am using lots of deep conditioners and stuff to get my hair healthy. (Redken anti-snap leave-in, Sebastian potion #9, Schwarskopf Bonacure, Joico K-pak shampoo, conditioner, reconstructor and intense moisture, as well as fekkai Rx shampoo) I don't use all these at the same time...this is just an example of what I use.

ANYWAYS, so I think I will bleach it once a month until I get it to the right stage I want.

My skin color is VERY pale, porcalein so dark hair doesn't look good one me. I have a sort of pinkish tone to my skin..I think. So is an Ash color best for me? I am thinking of getting to like a 3 or platinum if that's possible.

I have been reading of people giving their hair a "bleach bath" What is this and what does it do? Will it do me any good to try that before I begin doing intense bleaching?

Does anyone also have any other shampoos or treatments I could add to my regime right now? (hahaha...sorry, I'm just laughing cause I already use so much)

I will be sure to post some pics soon...let this be the greatest bleach story ever...Just kidding

~Kiley

Usually it's required to give your hair 48 hours or more of rest between bleaching, so I think waiting a month is fine.  However, I would only bleach it 2 or 3 times at most (over a few months) so your hair doesn't get too dried out.  I bleached my hair 3 times in 2 weeks and I'm ok, but each person's hair is different. I bleahced mine blonde (naturally ash brown) and I have pale skin w/a pinkish undertone like you do.  I personally prefer an extra light ash blonde color because medium blonde  seems too yellow for my liking..but it's all personal preference as far as color goes. Good luck :)