Achieving a flawless, bright blonde isn’t just about applying bleach and hoping for the best — it’s a carefully controlled, multi-step process that requires experience, precision, and the right products to protect your hair’s health.
In my salon, I take a thoughtful approach to every bleach transformation, ensuring stunning results without compromising the strength or integrity of your strands. In this blog, I’m walking you through what happens when you book a full-head bleach service with me just like in this video below.
Step 1: Personalized Consultation
Every service starts with a full consultation. I assess your hair’s current condition, colour history, and goals. This is where we decide:
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How light we can safely go
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Whether we’ll need to lift in stages
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What aftercare will be necessary to maintain your blonde
If your hair has previous colour or is very fragile, I may recommend a gradual process or bond-building treatments before we begin.
Step 2: Scalp Protection & Sectioning
Before applying bleach, I always prep your scalp with a professional barrier product if needed, especially for sensitive skin. I then section the hair strategically to ensure even application and consistent lift from root to tip.
Bleach is applied with precision — avoiding overlap and paying close attention to heat zones (like near the scalp) to prevent overprocessing.
Step 3: Timing & Monitoring
Timing is everything. I stay with you throughout the process, checking the lift every few minutes to make sure we reach the perfect blonde without pushing your hair too far. In my salon, health comes first — blonde means nothing if your hair isn’t strong enough to hold it.
I often use low-volume developers and may incorporate bond-protecting formulas like Redken’s Acidic Bonding system or L’Oréal’s Metal Detox, depending on your hair type. Check Out My Post On That These Here.
Step 4: Toning & Treatment
Once we’ve reached the desired level of lift, we apply a toner to neutralise any unwanted brassy or yellow tones. Whether you want ash, platinum, vanilla, or pearl — your blonde tone is fully customised.
I follow toning with a deep mask or protein treatment to restore moisture and rebalance the hair’s pH.
Step 5: Haircut & Style
Bleaching often reveals weak or dry ends. That’s why I always include a haircut with bleach services — to clean up the shape and ensure your new blonde looks healthy, full, and styled to perfection.
I finish with a blow-dry and styling session so you leave the salon feeling confident and radiant.
Client Education: How to Maintain Your Blonde
You’ll also receive tailored aftercare tips and product recommendations, such as:
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Sulphate-free shampoo
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Purple or silver toning treatments
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Weekly hydration masks
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Heat protection for styling
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Booking your toner refresh every 4–6 weeks
Keeping your blonde bright and healthy is a team effort — and I’m here to guide you every step of the way.
Watch the Process
Want to see how it’s done in real time? Watch the full bleaching transformation on my YouTube Short here:
Watch the Video
Thinking About Going Blonde?
Blonde is beautiful — but only when done right. Whether you’re going platinum for the first time or refreshing your bleach and tone, you’re in expert hands at Roberta Maio Hairstylist & Barber.
Book your personalised consultation today at www.robertamaio.com
Let’s create your dream blonde — the healthy, radiant way.