How to bleach the knots of wigs?

Bleaching the knots of wigs is easy if you know how to do it, however, it requires more careful, cautious to ensure the wigs achieve the desired looks. Here is the step-by-step guide.

Prepare the materials such as bleach powder, developer, mixing bowl and brush, aluminum foil, shampoo and conditioner, purple shampoo, gloves, and towel.

Step-by-step guide to bleaching knots

*Prepare the bleach mixture

Mix the bleach powder and developer in a bowl, consistency them to be thick like toothpaste, and stir the mixture until it’s smooth and free of lumps. It is useful to prevent the mixture from seeping through the lace and bleaching the hair itself.

*Apply the bleach to the lace

Turn your wig inside out, so the lace is facing up. Using a brush, gently apply the bleach mixture to the knots. Be careful to apply the bleach only to the knots and not to the hair itself. A light hand is essential to avoid pressing the bleach through the lace.

*Cover with aluminum foil

After applying the bleach, cover the lace with aluminum foil to trap the heat and speed up the bleaching process. Leave the bleach on for 15-30 minutes, depending on how dark the knots are and how light you want them to be. Pay attention to multiple viewing to avoid over-processing.

*Rinse and shampoo

Once the knots have reached the desired lightness, rinse the bleach out thoroughly with lukewarm water. Rinse the lace thoroughly to remove all traces of bleach, and follow up with a neutralizing shampoo to stop the chemical process and prevent any further lightening.

*Tone with purple shampoo(optional)

If the knots appear too brassy or orange after bleaching, use purple shampoo to tone them down. Apply the shampoo to the lace, let it sit for a few minutes, then rinse it out.

*Condition and dry

Apply a moisturizing conditioner to the hair to replenish any moisture lost during the bleaching process. Rinse thoroughly and gently blot the wig with a towel to remove excess water. Allow the wig to air dry on a wig stand to maintain its shape.

*Style and install

Once bleached knots wigs are air dry, you can style them as desired. The bleached knots should now blend seamlessly with your scalp, giving you a natural and realistic look.

Bleaching the knots of your wig is a delicate process, with base careful attention, wearers can achieve beautifully bleached knots wigs, which enhance the natural appearance of your human hair wigs.