Bleaching Services
Bleaching and Blonding
Lead Expert:
Shelby Blain
Price (from):
£150.00
About the Service
Go bold, bright, and platinum with our specialist Bleaching and Blonding services at Hair In The City Glasgow. Located in the Merchant City, our blonding expert Shelby Blain specializes in high-lift applications, on-scalp bleaching, and full head blonding transformations. Shifting your hair to a clean, bright blonde requires advanced technical skill and a deep understanding of hair chemistry. We customize our blonding formulas using low-vol developers and Keune Bond Fusion to lift your hair safely, achieving stunning, uniform lightness while protecting your hair's structural integrity.
What to Expect: The Process
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Step 1Blonding & Health Consultation: We analyze your starting hair color, hair history (checking for previous dyes), and scalp health. We perform a strand test to see how high your hair can lift safely. |
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Step 2Barrier Scalp Protection: We apply a soothing protective oil to your scalp to minimize sensitivity and irritation during the bleaching process. |
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Step 3Strategic Bleach Application: Shelby applies premium Keune Cream Bleach or clay lightener systematically. For on-scalp applications, we use precise fine sectioning to ensure complete, even root coverage. |
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Step 4Bond Fusion Phase 1 Infusion: We mix Keune Bond Fusion Phase 1 directly into the lightener to protect, repair, and rebuild the internal hair bonds during chemical processing. |
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Step 5Paced Development Monitoring: We monitor your lift constantly, checking section by section to ensure even processing without over-processing. |
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Step 6Backwash Rinse & Tone Gloss: We rinse the lightener and apply a custom Keune Semi Color toner to neutralize yellow or brassy tones, locking in a clean platinum, ash, or golden hue. |
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Step 7Bond Fusion Phase 2 Treatment: We apply our restorative basin treatment to seal the cuticle, lock in the toner, and leave your hair feeling silky, strong, and highly conditioned. |
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Step 8Cut & Styling Finish: A professional cut to remove dry ends, followed by styling to showcase your glossy, luminous blonde finish. |
Who This Is Ideal For
- Platinum Seekers: Perfect for anyone wanting a solid, uniform, high-impact platinum blonde.
- On-Scalp Root Touch-Ups: Ideal for regular maintenance of solid blonde styles (recommended every 4 to 6 weeks).
- Extreme Transformations: Suitable for dark hair looking to transition to bright blonde shades safely over a structured plan.
Aftercare & Maintenance
- Silver Savior Care: Wash with Keune Care Silver Savior shampoo and conditioner once a week to neutralize yellow and brassy tones.
- Protein Reconstruction: Use Keune Care Vital Nutrition mask once a week to restore proteins and keep bleached hair strong.
- Root Maintenance: Book your bleach root touch-ups strictly every 4 to 6 weeks. Waiting longer creates a larger band of dark root, which is harder to lift evenly and increases the risk of banding.
- Gloss Refreshes: Book a Gloss & Tone service in between bleaching appointments to keep your blonde looking fresh, bright, and glossy.
All styling starts with a personal consultation to tailor the perfect finish.
Book Your Appointment →Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the difference between highlights and full head bleaching?
A: Highlights weave out sections of hair using foils, leaving some of your natural color in between. Full head bleaching covers every single strand of hair from scalp to ends, resulting in a solid, uniform blonde canvas.
Q: Does on-scalp bleaching hurt or burn?
A: Some clients feel a slight tingle or itching sensation during an on-scalp bleach. At Hair In The City, we apply a specialized scalp barrier protector before application and use premium Keune developers formulated with soothing bisabolol to minimize scalp discomfort.
Q: How long does a full head blonding transformation take?
A: Shifting from dark to blonde is a major process. A full head blonding transformation usually takes between 4 to 6 hours. This allows for precise application, slow and safe development, deep treatments, toning, and final styling.
Q: Can I go platinum blonde in a single visit if I have dark hair?
A: If you have virgin (uncoloured) hair, it is often possible to achieve a bright blonde in one session. However, if you have years of dark permanent dye on your hair, it will take 2 to 3 sessions to lift your hair safely without causing structural damage.
Q: Will bleaching ruin my curls or dry my hair out?
A: Bleaching does open the hair cuticle, which can make it drier. However, by incorporating Keune Bond Fusion into every step of our lifting and conditioning process, we actively protect the curls' elasticity and moisture—ensuring your hair remains soft and healthy.
Q: How often do I need to get my bleach roots touched up?
A: We recommend booking a root touch-up every 4 to 6 weeks (when you have about 1cm of regrowth). If you wait longer, your body heat won't process the roots closest to the scalp as quickly, which can create uneven bands.
Q: Do I need a skin patch test before my blonding service?
A: Yes. We require a free skin patch test at least 48 hours before your first color or bleach service at our High Street salon. This ensures you have no sensitivity to our developers or lighteners.
Meet Your Lead Expert: Shelby Blain
Creative Stylist
Shelby joined from a prominent Glasgow salon. Known for her strong work ethic, she successfully completed her Level 3 training during the Covid lockdown. She constantly trains to master cutting-edge styling techniques.