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Bleach Retouch Las Vegas

A beach retouch is in the name. It's retouching the grown root from a previous bleach/blonding service. Bleach retouch differs from root touch up because bleach is needed, which makes it more complicated.

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    Bleach Retouch Prices Las Vegas

    Our base prices cover most clients. However, stylists are independent contractors and set their own prices. The base price is the minimum a stylist can charge.

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    The best way to calculate the cost is to have a consultation. Consultations are always free and the best way for a stylist to get to know your hair’s history, goals, and maintenance desires.

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    All About Banding

    Other than roots, bleach retouching is all about banding. Or, moreover, trying to avoid banding. It’s a delicate process. As your stylist lightens your roots to match your hair, they take extra care not to overlap the lightener on your previous blonding service. If it does overlap, your blonde will lift higher than your root, causing a ring of mismatched blonde hair.

    The Bleach Retouch Process

    In essence, the process is an easy one. You apply lightener over the dark roots, ideally an eighth-inch grown, and process with time, heat, or both.

    The Hard Part

    The complexities come in a few factors. One is longer roots. The longer the roots, the more challenging it is to get seamless. Two is how the lightener swells and expands as it processes. So, a stylist needs to anticipate and allow room for swelling. Finally, a hairstylist also considers the warmth of your scalp. Your scalp generates heat and processes the lightener just like sitting under a dryer.

    Handle Those Hot Roots

    Let your roots grow out too far, and the hair further from your scalp has less natural scalp heat and lifts slower, causing banding. So, I don’t have to tell you to get to the salon to handle those roots sooner rather than later.

    Common Misconceptions (Bleach Retouch vs. Root Touch up)

    Confusion around a bleach retouch also comes from the name. If we are touching up the root, isn’t that a root touch-up? Not exactly. A root touch-up is easier and primarily used for touching up greys or putting a color on the roots. A bleach retouch lightens the roots and a more time-intensive and complicated process.

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    So What About Root Touch-ups?

    Touching up roots is a lot more straightforward. But to break it down, a root touch up involves applying hair color to the roots of your hair. Again, you’re concealing that hair has grown out, and the color is missing and needs refreshing. Root touch up helps your color last longer and look new again. Like bleach retouches, you’ll usually need a root touch up anywhere from four to six weeks after your last service.

    The Difference Between Bleach Retouches and Root Touch-ups

    The difference is either bleaching or dyeing your roots. Bleaching involves stripping the hair of all colors, while dyeing involves changing, enhancing, or adding color back in.

    How Long Does a Bleach Retouch Take?

    The application can take thirty minutes to an hour. Depending on how fast your hair lifts, processing can take up to an hour too. And sometimes, you might need another application. So expect to be in the salon for at least two hours.

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    When is a Bleach Retouch Needed?

    You’ll need a bleach retouch when the roots at the top of your head are dark and noticeable. It would be best if you got to the salon for a retouch before your roots have grown out less than an inch. After an inch, it comes back to banding, as we talked about before.

    Every Six Weeks on Average

    The time frame for bleach retouches varies for everyone. But, on average, expect to see your stylist every four to six weeks. Unfortunately, your roots don’t wait for you. The longer you wait to get into the salon, the more your roots grow, and the more difficult seamless bleach retouches become.

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